Our Full Guide To The Different Types of Roll Up Doors

At UK Rapid Door Systems, we know that a facility’s success starts at the entrance with access features that overcome the daily pitfalls of busy industrial operations. In our considerable experience, this requires moving beyond conventional doors and opting for one of the many different types of roll up doors that we manufacture in-house, right here in the heart of the Midlands.

Key Points:  

  • Space-Saving: All our types of roll up doors are stored in compact head columns.
  • Fast-Acting: The speeds offered range from 800mm to 2000mm per second.  
  • Made-to-Order: Our doors are custom-made to your exact measurements and requirements.

Types of Roll Up Doors 

Manufactured with either a galvanised double skin lath or a fabric ZIP curtain, these space-saving systems offer optimal operational efficiency by rolling up and out of the way at rapid speeds. Each door operates with a fold-up motion which automatically collects the curtain as it rises, before storing it in the compact head column – out of sight, and out of the way.

Complete with an inverter drive, push button station, and even a self-repairing system (we’ll explore this in more detail later), there is no better choice than a roll up door from UK Rapid Door Systems, but which option is the right choice for your premises?

Let’s find out together.

Zip Speed Door

First up, our Zip Speed Door. A popular choice owing to its ability to reduce wait times at key access points, this curtain system has also been designed to provide protection against wind pressures up to Category 5 and reduce draughts for stable internal temperatures.

Like all our roll up doors, it is available in a range of RAL colours, with special colours available upon request.

Operating Speed: Up to 1 metre per second.

Recommended For: Industrial and commercial premises, including sales floors and warehouses.

Insulated Dual Door

Whilst little time is lost waiting for our Insulated Dual Door to open and close, its insulation value of 4.8W/m2K ensures that only the minimum amount of heat is lost whilst the door is open. The system is also a highly effective security measure, with 95mm deep insulated lath that (unlike conventional doors that swing outwards and get in the way) is easily stored in the head column.

Operating Speed: 800mm to 1000mm per second.

Recommended For: Premises with high traffic flow across their temperature-controlled areas.

Turbo Fold Door

With a maximum width of 12000mm, and a maximum height of 10000mm, the Turbo Fold Door is designed for large industrial openings. Despite its size, it operates just like any other roll up door, with a fold-up motion and a vertical frame to let forklifts, pallet stackers, and even delivery vehicles pass through without any obstructions.

Operating Speed: 1 metre per second.

Recommended For: All external and internal openings, with the exception of clean rooms and other sterile areas.

Turbo Roll Door

Offering even faster speeds of up to 1.5 metres per second, the Turbo Roll Door minimises drafts, prevents airborne pollution, and reduces heat loss, but don’t let these rapid speeds be a cause for concern. Our innovative self-repairing system activates upon impact and automatically resets the door within just one cycle to protect your goods from all external conditions.

Operating Speed: Up to 1.5 metres per second.

Recommended For: Industrial applications including clean rooms and food preparation units.

Ice Freezer Door

Our Ice Freezer Door offers the operating speeds required to maintain temperatures between +70 °C and -30°C, ensuring that it is only ever open for as long as is absolutely necessary. An integral heating system, twin skin construction, and (of course) self-repairing system all come as standard to further guarantee consistent temperatures and ongoing performance.

Operating Speed: Up to 1500mm per second (available upon request).

Recommended For: All cold store applications, such as chilled or frozen storage units.

Clean Room Door

The fastest door system available in our range, the Clean Room Door is designed to meet all your clean room storage needs. From its stainless steel side and head columns to its IP65 control equipment, every design decision has been made to provide a secure barrier against contamination and maintain the required conditions for your facility.

Operating Speed: Up to 2 metres per second.

Recommended For: Clean rooms, controlled storage facilities, and cold stores.

Custom Made Roll Up Doors

All of the doors that we manufacture, including the different types of roll up doors listed above, are made-to-order.

To find out more, please contact our sales team on 0121 565 6165 or email enquiries@ukrapiddoorsystems.co.uk.

Industrial Door and Shutter Installation at Cotswold Airport

At the beginning of December, our skilled team completed a huge project at Cotswold Airport, which involved the installation of four industrial door systems, a large shutter installation and a cladding modification.

The famous airport, which was built for the RAF in 1936, has housed some of the most prestigious military divisions in the world, including the Red Arrows, the US Air Force and the British Army.

In recent times, the facility has been used for more commercial purposes, as its buildings are now home to many local businesses.

The airport has also featured on several popular TV programmes, including Top Gear, Casualty and Fifth Gear.

We were asked by Rapid Packing, who are one of the largest racking companies in the UK, to supply and install four high-speed doors to help improve their security and productivity.

Over a four-week period, we achieved this by installing three Turbo Fold doors, a Zip Speed door and a Tubular Shutter door.

Turbo Fold Doors

Turbo Fold doors were a great choice for this busy industrial environment, as they can open and close very quickly, allowing for a much higher level of traffic flow.

Besides being fast, rapid folding doors are also great for reducing heat loss, saving energy and managing noise contamination.

Installation of Turbo Fold Doors at Cotswold Airport

Zip Speed Doors

Similar to the Turbo Fold Doors, the installation of a Zip Speed door will significantly enhance the client’s efficiency and energy-saving capabilities.

Using a smart roll-up design, our Zip Speed doors will help to save vital time that was once lost waiting for slow, heavy roller shutter doors to open.

Additionally, they will act as a strong defence barrier against any airborne pollution that is created by military aircraft and vehicles that are outside.

One-off Shutter Installation

Besides installing new industrial doors, Rapid Packing also wanted us to replace their existing hangar doors, which were extremely thick and heavy and were a struggle to open and close daily.

Following the instructions of our client, we designed a new, more secure entrance to the hangar, along with supporting steelwork.

This new design included the installation of a one-off Premier 3 Phase Shutter and a single steel door set with cladded sheet infill, which we produced at our manufacturing facility in Smethwick.

Thanks to our installation, the team at Rapid Packing, who were very happy with our work and service, are now able to operate a lot more efficiently.

One-off Shutter Installation at Cotswold Airport

Get in Touch

At UK Rapid Doors, we have extensive experience in carrying out major industrial door installations like the one completed at Cotswold Airport. Based in the West Midlands, we manufacture and install a wide range of industrial door systems, from Fire Shutter Doors to Security Shutters, for a variety of sectors.

If you feel that your business could benefit from the installation of high-speed industrial door systems, please get in touch with our team on 0121 565 6165.

Roller Shutter doors installed at Bristol Facility

Our team are pleased to have completed a large-scale installation of Roller Shutter doors for a client in the South West of England, one of the most significantly sized operations we have performed in recent years.

Two huge Roller Shutter doors were supplied and installed at the customers’ processing building in Bristol, with identical openings required at 12,000mm wide and 6,200mm high

The client approached us with a clear requirement for fast-acting shutter solutions that would improve the efficiency of the facility. Both shutters were designed and manufactured with just a three-week turnover period, all at our specialist manufacturing facility in Smethwick, West Midlands.

Due to the sheer scale of the job, installation of each shutter took four days and required machinery required for working safely at height. Our team of skilled site engineers successfully performed all implementation and testing to ensure the best possible performance for a highly satisfied client.

Roller Shutter Doors

As one of the UK’s leading manufacturers and installers of rapid acting doors, we can guarantee that our tailored industrial door systems offer superior standards in quality and design.

Each of our high performing industrial doors are manufactured in the West Midlands, providing businesses throughout the UK with exceptionally strong, long-lasting, resilient, safe and functional solutions to their operational needs.

Find out more

Based in the West Midlands, UK Rapid Door Systems design and manufacture a wide range of bespoke industrial and commercial Turbo Fold doors built to the exact specifications of our clients.

To find out more about our roller shutter doors and door servicing packages, please contact our friendly and experienced team today on 0121 5656165.

A successful Turbo Fold High Speed Doors installation in Derbyshire

Our team recently completed an essential installation of Turbo Fold High Speed Doors for a client based in south Derbyshire.

The customer, one of the UK’s leading masonry support and product manufacturers, approached UK Rapid Door Systems in order to solve a traffic flow and temperature problem within their manufacturing plant.

Their Site Manager, Simon Deakin, explained that two existing roller shutters within their premises were taking up to 60 seconds to open and close, causing various operational problems. This was not only leaving production staff frustrated with the continuous draft and temperature loss, but also making conditions difficult for fork lift drivers requiring quick and easy access.

With a solution needed as soon as possible, our specialist surveyor met with Simon the following day to assess their requirements. The client was very conscious of health and safety and insisted that a safety system was paramount to offering a high level of performance and convenience.

It was decided that replacement high-speed systems would be fitted inside the space used by the existing roller shutters. Our new Turbo Fold High Speed door model was identified as the perfect solution for both applications as it offers the highest safety light grid system on the market and a Level 5 wind load certification.

UK Rapid Door Systems manufactured and installed both doors within 16 days of the initial order approval, with the new installations both manufactured at our in-house production facility in Smethwick.

We’re delighted to confirm that Simon and his team are extremely happy with their new doors, helping them to return to normal operations and improving productivity.

Find out more

UK Rapid Door Systems manufacture and install a broad range of bespoke Turbo Fold High Speed Doors and other industrial door systems that are designed and manufactured to the exact requirements of our clients.

To find out more about our range and how an installation can benefit your business, or to request a free, no obligation quote – please call our friendly team today on 0121 5656165.

The 10 Top Features of a Turbo Fold High Speed Door

When choosing an appropriate high speed door system for your external or internal openings, there are many factors to consider to optimise and protect the flow of people, equipment and goods. Adaptable to diverse industrial environments, the Turbo Fold High Speed Door uses a simple, effective fold-up motion which cleverly collects the fabric curtain as it rises. Not only do Turbo doors improve operational functionality and safety, they also provide a number of other benefits to businesses looking to increase their environmental efficiency, security and performance in high traffic areas. Here are the top features of a Turbo Fold High Speed Door and its benefits for a variety of applications:

1. The ideal energy solution

Because of the extremely fast action of a Turbo door’s opening and closing cycle, the door will be open for a minimal time and only when necessary. As a result, heat loss will be greatly reduced, allowing for savings on energy usage and a better climate control for a comfortable working environment.

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2. Faster operations

The fast action folding door is suitable for exterior or interior use, as a much quicker solution than conventional roller shutter doors. The Turbo door operates at 1 metre per second and uses new technologies to reduce waiting times and streamline material flow, transport and production and logistic processes.

3. Improving employee safety

Available in a range of sizes, the industrial Turbo door is designed for high traffic flow. As such, doors can include transparent vision panels in the curtain, to facilitate easy, safe and faster passage crossing.

4. Advanced detection

Photocells are built into the Turbo Fold High Speed Door vertical frame as standard. This means that the presence of a person or object in the vicinity of the door can be immediately detected, preventing the door from closing or returning to the top of its cycle if unsafe. Equally, the bottom rail of the Turbo Fold High Speed Door incorporates a self-monitoring safety edge to detect pressure during descent.

5. Minimal disruption to work flow

Like our other high speed door systems, if an object should become trapped within the door frame or the curtain becomes dislodged from its secure frame, the Turbo door will recover in one opening and closing cycle, helping to minimise disruption to work flow. This is extremely useful for areas in an industrial, commercial or retail facility where there is a high traffic flow.

6. Creating a better working environment

With a quiet operation, the Turbo door won’t be a distraction or nuisance for employees in its vicinity. Although lightweight, the Turbo door is resilient and will help to reduce noise contamination from the outside or adjoining areas. This is particularly beneficial if you’ll be using a high speed door for an external area where bad weather conditions could create a lot of noise.

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7. Lowering contamination

The folding door will reduce drafts because of its tight sealing and minimal opening and closing time. You’ll also be able to more effectively protect any goods or equipment being stored, as the Turbo door reduces the risk of airborne pollution and dust deposits entering your facility.

8. Ease of use

The Turbo Fold High Speed Door requires low maintenance, and as a self-operated, automated system, it makes for a reliable, easy to use high speed door system.

9. Extremely resistant

Importantly, the Turbo door is highly durable and resistant to extreme exterior conditions. Wind tested to level 5, you can be sure that the Turbo door will provide excellent protection for your building against bad weather, for the long-term.

10. Versatile

There are a range of colour and size options available to suit your individual requirements. Colours can be matched to your company colours and vary from bright yellow through to grey.
For more information on our range of industrial door systems or to speak to our team about your requirements, please call us on 0121 565 6165 or email enquiries@ukrapiddoorsystems.co.uk.