Category: industrial doors

Reflecting on Rapid Door Installations in 2019

As 2019 draws to a close, we reflect on our work from this past year. We have worked with many clients throughout the UK, from a variety of industries with differing requirements. Our engineers have been a credit to UK Rapid Doors, completing each project with precision, professionalism and quality care.

Retail Security Shutter Installation

We began the year with a trip to South London to complete a Security Shutter installation for a local convenience store. With a bespoke, high-performance shutter, the retailer can now trade with improved safety, insulation and protection.

Retail Security Shutter Installation

High Speed Doors for Engineering Firm

Guhring Limited in Birmingham contacted UK Rapid Doors for a High Speed Door Installation to reduce the productivity problems they were experiencing. After a site survey, we recommended a tailored solution to Guhring Limited.

High Speed Doors for Engineering Firm Rapid Door Installations

Turbo Fold High Speed Door Installation

A trip to Derbyshire was required to install Turbo Fold High Speed Doors, for one of the UK’s leading masonry support and product manufacturers. They required fast action doors to improve traffic flow, minimise delays and provide temperature control in their warehouse.

Turbo Fold High Speed Rapid Door Installations

Zip Speed Door Installation for Regional Hub

For Biffa Waste we installed Zip Speed Doors to replace their old manual fold system inside of a temporary fabric building. This was a very different setting compared to what we usually work in, but our team still executed the job to a very high standard.

Zip Speed Door Installation for Regional Hub

High Speed Door Installation for Food Manufacturer

We travelled down to London to meet with D.S.I. Foods Ltd to install a fast action door system as requested. These High Speed Doors were complete with radar motion sensors to automatically open for those moving towards it. This is especially helpful in busy warehouse environments where productivity needs to keep moving.

High Speed Door Installation for Food Manufacturer

Large Scale Roller Shutter Door Installation

For a customer’s processing building in Bristol, we installed two large scale Roller Shutter Doors with identical openings. This helped to meet the client’s requirements for a fast speed solution to improve work efficiency.

Large Scale Roller Shutter Door Installation

Rapid Door System Warehouse Installation

Later in the year, we completed an installation of Zip Speed Doors in Shrewsbury warehouse. This provided a fast and energy efficient solution for their high traffic setting. We also installed Fire Shutter Doors in Tunstall in co-operation with a project management company. These insulated shutters lower the risk of compartmental fire spread and provide a 96% radiant reduction.

Warehouse Rapid Door Installations

Zip Speed Door Installation for Cosmetics Giant

In August, we worked with international cosmetics giant, Estee Lauder, in South England to install Zip Speed Doors. To minimise disruption to production, the installations were phased over a six-month period. As a result, their production centre can benefit from improved efficiency with a controlled air flow and high-speed doors.

Zip Speed Door Installation for Cosmetics Giant

Superstore Electric Roller Shutter Installation

The following month, our team installed Electric Roller Shutters for an ASDA superstore in Barking. Electric Roller Shutters are a great resource for security protection, fire safety and encouraging more efficient operations in a busy working environment.

Superstore Electric Roller Shutter Installation

Zip Door Installation for Supply Chain Specialists

Finally, in October, we visited Oakland International in Redditch for a Zip Door Installation. This will help them to improve their time efficiency and temperature control in the warehouse, leaving them with minimal distractions and less need for maintenance.

Zip Door Installation for Supply Chain Specialists

Rapid Door Installations for 2020

If you are aiming to upgrade your premises’ security and production efficiency in the new year, get in touch with our team at UK Rapid Doors for quality solutions. To find out more, browse our products or call 0121 565 6165 today.

Warehouse high speed door installation for major food manufacturer

Our team are delighted to have finished a recent warehouse high speed door installation for a prominent food manufacturing company based in London.

The client, D.S.I. Foods Ltd, contacted UK Rapid Doors in need of a new fast action door system for their warehouse in Acton, North London. D.S.I specialise in producing and distributing food for the transport and retail sectors, with clients including British Airways, Qantas, Virgin Trains and Harrods.

Their operations team required a bespoke installation of high-speed doors, with the key elements being maintaining temperature within their processing units and ensuring ease of movement in what is a high-traffic area central to the daily output.

To meet these requirements our team designed a fast-action door system complete with radar motion sensors that provide automatic opening on approach. This functionality will help to speed up access and efficiency but also save precious seconds when sustaining temperature levels.

Both the manufacture and installation of the new system was a success, with a striking ‘orange door’ design chosen that will certainly add colour to this area of the warehouse whilst improving climate management and increasing productivity.

Bespoke high-speed door solutions

All of our high-speed door installations are designed and manufactured at our base in the West Midlands, with our innovative products made to order for a wide range of clients in different sectors across the UK.

Every warehouse high speed door system we create is customised to meet the key requirements of our customers and their business operations, with completely bespoke installations offering the exact dimensions and functionality required for effective and efficient solutions.

Even better, a choice of powder coating in a wide range of RAL colours can be chosen, complimenting company colouring and branding on any premises!

Find out more

UK Rapid Door Systems design and manufacture a wide selection of Zip Speed doors and other industrial door systems, each designed and manufactured to meet the tailored needs of our clients.

To find out more about our range and how an installation can benefit your business, please call our friendly and experienced team on 0121 5656165.

Zip Speed Door Installation for Worcestershire Hub

UK Rapid Doors are delighted to have completed a recent Zip Speed Door project for a nationally recognised client.

Our team installed a new application for Biffa Waste at one of their regional hubs based in Droitwich Spa, replacing an antiquated manual fold system that was no longer fit for purpose.

An unusual specification, the new shutters were installed within a temporary fabric building that is used to repair Biffa bins, meaning that the new shutters were installed within the existing structure.

The work was required in order to improve the speed with which the temporary building could be opened during busy working times and also to reduce exposure to poor weather and cold. Following an exploratory site visit our design team created the perfect solution for the client, before the manufacture of a bespoke installation just for this application was created.

The client was very impressed with the new door installation and the improved accessibility has been beneficial for day-to-day operations.

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About our Zip Speed Doors

 UK Rapid Door System’s Zip Speed Doors offer an innovative and energy efficient fast acting door system that provides an ideal solution for commercial and industrial buildings. Each application is designed to improve the speed and efficiency at premises, especially those with a high traffic flow.

Our installations also help to reduce heat loss, noise contamination and airborne pollution.

Key Features:

  • Fabric ZIP curtain with or without vision windows
  • High level bottom safety edge detection
  • Safety photo cell
  • Inverter drive
  • Push button station
  • Break out system

Currently available in the following colours:

  • Yellow RAL 1003
  • Blue RAL 5002
  • Orange RAL 2008
  • Red RAL 3002
  • Grey RAL 7037
  • Black RAL 9005
  • White RAL 9016
  • Green RAL 6028

Find out more

At UK Rapid Door Systems we manufacture and supply a wide selection of bespoke Zip Speed doors and other industrial door systems, each designed and manufactured to meet the exact specifications of our clients.

To find out more about our range and how an installation can benefit your business, please call our friendly and experienced team on 0121 5656165.

High speed door installation for Birmingham engineering firm

Our team are delighted to have completed a new High Speed Door installation at a local engineering company based in Birmingham.

The client, Guhring Limited, is a world class manufacturer of precision cutting tools and allied tooling, serving the engineering and manufacturing industries since 1973.

They contacted UK Rapid Doors as the company was experiencing production problems due to the time their existing Insulated Sectional door was taking to open and close.

This issue had made it difficult to manage the airborne pollution and temperature fluctuation within their plant, having an adverse effect on the precision engineering production process.

Guhring’s Plant Manager Rob Fryer got in touch with us on November 27th in search of a quick and divisive way to solve the issue, and UK Rapid Doors were only too pleased to oblige.

Our team quickly surveyed the site before recommending and agreeing a tailored solution with the client. Aware of the time restraints effecting the customer, we pushed through manufacture and installation of a new high speed door within two and a half weeks.

The finished installation was completed by December 12th.

Rob was delighted with the pricing of the new door and the speed and precision of service offered by our team. We’re happy to report that the new Zip Speed Door has solved the original production issues that the company had encountered, helping them to become more productive and efficient in their essential day-to-day operations.

Unfortunately, a TNT lorry decided to drive straight through the new door just a fortnight after it was installed!

But even this was not a major problem, with the innovation zip technology used to manufacture the new model it only took a quick recommissioning visit to get the door fixed and back to full speed.

Find out more

At UK Rapid Door Systems, we manufacture and supply a wide selection of bespoke high-speed doors and other industrial high speed door systems that are designed and manufactured to the specifications of our clients.

To find out more about our range and how an installation can benefit your business, please call our friendly team on 0121 5656165.

Looking back on our highlights of 2018

As the new year arrives, we can look back proudly on our highlights of 2018 in what has been a very busy and successful 12 months for the team here at UK Rapid Doors.

We’ve installed state-of-the-art door systems for clients across the UK over the past 12 months, working with partners in a wide range of sectors in locations in the West Midlands and beyond.

So as we welcome in the New Year, here we remember some of the projects and products that have been highlighted here on our blog during 2018.

  1. Temperature Controlled Doors

Way back in January we unveiled our new The Ice Freezer Door. This innovative temperature-controlled application was designed and manufactured to answer demand from UK businesses such as food processing companies that require temperature-critical working environments.

  1. Safety first

In March we responded to reports of a rise in accidents related to industrial door systems by outlining the key safety measures that should be made during installation and use. These include using trained operators, professional contracting and scheduled maintenance.

  1. On camera!

May saw us showcase three of our latest door installations via video. Our cameras captured a new Security Shutter system installed at a shopping centre in Walsall, a Turbo Fold Door at a Midlands’ warehouse and an Industrial Shutter application in Kidderminster.

  1. Back to school

As the 2018 summer holidays began, we addressed the increased government pressure to improve fire safety in educational facilities. UK Rapid Doors is a leading manufacturer of high-quality Fire Safety Shutters, as certified by the Warrington Certification.

  1. Busy times

In October we reported on a hectic final quarter of the year for the team at UK Rapid Doors. We highlighted existing works in the West Midlands and London and an ongoing partnership with the ASDA superstore chain, plus our forthcoming work for a council development in Birmingham.

  1. Supermarket shutters

In November we completed a major installation of bespoke Turbo Fold Doors in Northamptonshire. These works were performed within five days on behalf of the WM Morrison’s supermarket chain at their new distribution centre at Latimer Park in Kettering.  

Find out more

At UK Rapid Door Systems, we manufacture and supply a wide selection of bespoke roller shutter doors and other industrial door systems that are designed and manufactured to the specifications of our clients.

To find out more about our range and how an installation can benefit your business, please call our friendly team on 0121 5656165.

Turbo Fold Door roll-out at major UK distribution centre

UK Rapid Doors are delighted to have completed a recent project for one of the biggest supermarket chains in the UK.

Our team installed nine of our new design Turbo Fold Doors at WM Morrison’s distribution centre at Latimer Park in Kettering, Northamptonshire – all for our trade partner Andrew Peters.

A challenging external installation where all the all the doors were projected off vertical steels which were set 250mm from the cladding line, our team managed to complete the works within 5 days.

Morrisons requested back to back fixing arrangement to provide maximum width for their fleet of HGV vehicles, a feature that could only be accommodated with our new inboard motor design.

All doors were produced in the UK at our production facility in Birmingham, our innovative Turbo Fold Doors have been upgraded to offer the following features:

  • Guide projection depth has been reduced to prevent unwanted noise in windy conditions
  • Framework is designed in galvanised steel as standard
  • Powder coating to any RAL colour is available
  • Hood is now a continuous arrangement (no unsightly step out box for motor)
  • Safety upgraded from basic wireless safety edge and 1 single photo cell to a light curtain with 16 safety photo cells
  • Headroom has been reduced from 1000mm to 825mm
  • Feig Inverter system comes as standard
  • Turbo Fold door design has impacted the Installation time which has been reduced by 30% compared to the old-style design
  • Turbo Fold door design has streamlined production throughput and improved delivery period by a massive 25% compared to the old-style design
  • Guide sections have been increased from 150mm to 250mm to enhance the already impressive level 5 wind load certification
  • The product cost remains unchanged!

Find out more

At UK Rapid Door Systems, we manufacture and supply a wide selection of bespoke roller shutter doors and other industrial door systems that are designed and manufactured to the specifications of our clients.

To find out more about our range and how an installation can benefit your business, please call our friendly team on 0121 5656165.

Fire shutter doors for educational facilities

Fire safety is an absolute essential for educational buildings such as schools, colleges and universities – with government legislation increasingly focused on improving standards.

So, with the summer break upon us, thousands of facilities across the UK will be looking to increase fire safety measures during the six-week holiday.

Here we look the role specialist fire shutter doors can play in improving fire safety in educational facilities, and why the summer break is the best time to get new systems installed.

Benefits

All schools are now required to have fire shutters in place within their kitchen and canteen areas, so UK Rapid Doors manufactures fire shutters that meet these standards and offer up to four hours of fire resistance.

These high-tech systems react to a signal from the fire alarm, automatically closing the shutters via a controlled descent that allows time for evacuation before sealing the location off. This delays the spread of fire from one part of the building to the next and ensures that the affected area can be quickly and efficiently cleared of pupils and staff before the shutters close.

Installation

With pupils and the majority of adult employees away for the summer, this is the perfect time to introduce fire safety shutters to an educational building in time for the 2018/19 school year. This allows our expert team time to install and test your new system thoroughly without a disruption to day-to-day operations that might during term time.

Guarantee

At UK Rapid Doors we only design and manufacture the highest quality of fire door shutters. Our range is certified by Warrington Certification, an industry leader in fire safety and prevention, with each fire shutter door we produce tested and guaranteed to meet their standards of quality and safety.

Find out more

At UK Rapid Door Systems, we manufacture and supply a wide selection of bespoke fire shutter doors and other industrial door systems that are designed and manufactured to the specifications of our clients.

To find out more about our range and how an installation can benefit your business, please call our friendly team on 0121 5656165.

Turning up the heat on our Rapid Action Doors and Shutters

As the UK weather continues to astound us with periods of prolonged sunshine and hot balmy days, most people are turning their attention to their summer holidays – but not us!  Here at UK Rapid Doors, we continue to deliver a fast, competitive service, manufacturing and installing our rapid action doors quickly and efficiently no matter what the time of year.

Whilst our European competitors generally have a shutdown period from the end of July until early September, we keep our doors open, offering a super speedy two-week lead time as standard from when we have confirmation of drawings.

Not only can our customers benefit from our quick lead times, but they also have the added satisfaction of buying British as all of our doors are manufactured here in the UK.

To give you just an idea of what you can expect when ordering your industrial doors from UK Rapid Doors, here are a just a few examples of some of the trade projects we have completed in recent weeks.

Zip Fast Action Doors

This innovative door system provides the perfect solution to heat loss in busy industrial premises, as the doors open and close rapidly, helping you to maintain a constant temperature even with a lot of comings and goings.  Find out more about our Zip Speed Doors.

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Turbo Fold Fast Action Doors

With our turbo fold doors, you don’t have to waste time waiting for doors to open or lose valuable heat in the process.  Suitable for all industrial applications and in particular areas with high traffic flow, our turbo fold doors come in a range of RAL colours as you can see from the recent installations below:

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Retail Security Shutters

When it comes to retail, you can’t take any risks with the security of your premises and that’s why our security shutters are so great – because they offer durability and safety whilst still looking tidy and stylish.  Available in a number of powder coated RAL colours, these shutters remain a popular product and are amongst our recent trade installations:

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Industrial Shutters

Shutters are a great way to secure your industrial and commercial premises, as well as protect it against the spread of fire, and remain a popular product with our customers as you can see from the recent installations below:

Insulated Shutters

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If it’s business as usual for you this summer, and you want to get new rapid action doors up and running quickly, call us now on 0121 565 6165 or email us with your requirements.

Roller Shutter installations: Video highlights!

UK Rapid Door Systems install high-quality rolling door solutions every day across the West Midlands and beyond. Because we are very proud of the work we perform, we’ve put together a few short video clips of our latest roller shutter installations in action – enjoy!

Roller Shutter installation in Walsall

This successful project took place at the Saddlers Centre, one of the largest shopping areas in Walsall, West Midlands. This automated roller shutter replaces an antiquated manual version that was no longer fit for purpose.

This new installation will provide ease of access to staff at the centre and provide additional security to the complex, forming part of a main entry way connected to Marks & Spencer’s.

Turbo Fold Door Shutters

We manufacture and install quick-access equipment in all shapes and sizes, including this recent long-length Turbo Fold Door installation at a warehouse property in the Midlands. These highly efficient systems are constructed with a PVC curtain and are fully customisable, with a range of colours available.

This installation was fitted to the exact requirements of the client and will provide ease and speed of access for their on-site operations.

Industrial Shutter installation in Kidderminster

This double door installation project was undertaken at the warehouse premises at Music Tribe, a business based in Kidderminster, Worcestershire.

With a remote-controlled rapid closing mechanism this system will allow hugely improved access to the company’s storage and processing facility, and also offers the additional benefits of security reinforcement and added fire safety.

Get in touch!

UK Rapid Door Systems are based in the West Midlands and cater for customers throughout the UK as well as in the international market. We pride ourselves on manufacturing our products within the UK and strongly believe in supporting manufacturing in Britain.

If you would like to find out more about the range of roller shutter installations offered by the skilled team at UK Rapid Door Systems, please call us today on 0121 6566165.

Rapid Door Systems – Which One Is Right for My Business?

Rapid door systems are the perfect solution for warehouses and industrial sites. As well as protection, our industrial door systems help to reduce heat loss, noise contamination and airborne pollution.

Rapid Door Systems

We offer a variety of rapid door systems, each with their own individual features to cater to as many businesses as possible. However, all are suitable for sites experiencing high traffic flow and busy teams. Scroll below to see which system suits your business needs best.

 

  1. Zip Speed Doors

Zip Speed Doors utilise compact free-standing columns for full support and a fast roll up feature for efficiency and convenience.

They also provide a variety of advanced features:

  • Fabric ZIP curtain with or without vision windows
  • High level bottom safety edge detection
  • Safety photo cell
  • Inverter drive
  • Push button station
  • Break out system

This makes them perfect for a variety of environments, such as food preparation units, busy warehouses, retail shop floors, cold stores, clean rooms and car wash areas.

  1. Turbo Fold High Speed Door

Our Turbo Fold Doors features a specialised fold-up entry which efficiently collects the fabric curtain as it rises. When drawing back down the bottom rail utilises a self-monitoring safety edge, as well as photo cells built into the vertical frame, to detect pressure and operate safely.

This range comes with a selection of specialist features:

  • Fabric Curtain with or without vision windows
  • Bottom safety edge
  • Safety photo cell
  • Inverter drive
  • Push button station
  • Break out system

With the exception of clean rooms, our Turbo Fold Doors make the perfect addition to industrial applications with external and extensive internal openings.

  1. Turbo Roll High Speed Door

The Turn Roll Door is part of our fast-acting range, designed to reduce drafts and keep temperatures consistent. The rapid speed also makes it appropriate for keeping unwanted pests and vermin under control, while reducing mild to moderate wind pressures.

It also provides a range of expert features, such as:

  • Fabric ZIP Curtain with or without vision windows
  • Low level Bottom safety edge detection
  • Safety Photo cell
  • Inverter drive
  • Push button station
  • Break out system

Thereby making the Turbo Roll Door perfect for industrial applications as well as clean rooms, retail sales floors and warehouses, car wash and food preparation areas.

Here at UK Rapid Door Systems we provide a wide range of specialist door solutions for industrial use. Find your perfect solution over on our website