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How To Choose The Right Clean Room Door

Clean rooms are much more than storage spaces. They are critical transition zones that maintain the exact pressure levels, temperature, and air quality required for the safe storage of controlled goods, whilst also preventing any forms of contamination. Even if products are only held there for a few days, these conditions must be strictly maintained at all times, and achieving this requires a clean room door that ticks all the right boxes.

These specialised doors form a barrier between your controlled products, and the rest of your commercial or industrial facility, and here are the key design features to be on the lookout for when sourcing or replacing your clean room door:

Your Requirements	Our Clean Room High Speed Door
A Strong Seal	A tight seal to prevent external contaminants from entering the room.
Fast Operating Speeds	Our fastest system, with operating speeds of up to 2metres per second.
Prevent Airborne Pollution	Wind load tested to category 5.
Temperature Regulating	Capable of maintaining stable internal climates, both hot and cold.
Self-Repairing System	Manufactured with a self-repairing system that automatically activates upon impact.

A Strong Seal

A clean room door is, first and foremost, a barrier against contamination.

Cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, electronics and more are all high-purity products that require a completely sterile storage space. If a single contaminant – a speck of dust or a stray microbe – enters these sealed-off areas, then the propagating bacteria can quickly render entire shipments unsuitable for distribution.

The reality of storing these products presents huge compliance challenges, and there is no room for error. To truly seal your clean room, our doors come with stainless steel side and head columns that maintain a consistent seal around the perimeter with no gaps for contaminants to filter through.

Fast Operating Speeds

The tight seal offered by our doors maintains stable conditions inside your clean room, but obviously, the purpose of a door is to open: and sooner or later, the seal will need to be broken in order to access your inventory.

Whilst this is unavoidable, it does not have to come with a risk of contamination. With a super fast roll up design, our Clean Room Door operates at speeds of up to 2 metres per second to minimise air exchange between the sterile storage space and the rest of your premises.

This slashes the amount of time that the door is open for, but don’t let these high speeds cause you any concern. Our systems are engineered with an inverter drive to deliver a smooth start and a soft close for each cycle, dramatically reducing the risk of both derailments, and mechanical wear and tear.

Prevent Airborne Pollution

Depending upon the location of your clean room, the risks to your controlled goods may persist even when the door is closed.

If these transition zones are located on the outskirts of your site, then the door that you install will need to be ready to handle a range of external conditions, including increased wind pressure. High winds can force outside air through the gaps between a door and the surrounding walls, especially if the wind loads reach Category 3, 4, or even 5, and if your premises often face severe weather, then you will be pleased to hear that our Clean Room Door has been wind load tested to Category 5.

This is the highest performance class available and means that our doors are able to withstand winds of over 100 mph, so that no matter where your clean room is, the required conditions are maintained.

Temperature Regulating

As well as having strict storage requirements, many of the products that are stored in your clean room may also be climate-sensitive.

If they require specific temperatures and humidity levels to maintain their integrity then our doors can assist. Thanks to their fast speeds, only the minimal amount of temperature-controlled air is lost whilst the door is open, allowing your team to quickly move shipments around without destabilising the internal climate of the room.

In addition to this rapid action, our Clean Room Doors also combine a tight seal (as already discussed) and their impressive integral insulation to minimise heat bleed whilst the door is closed. This is an invisible expense that might not be seen, but is certainly felt, especially if it leads to your shipments being compromised, so curb this unnecessary energy consumption altogether with our Clean Room Doors.

Self-Repairing System

All of these technical benefits make our High Speed Clean Room Doors the clear choice when selecting the right system for your storage facility; but what happens if the door breaks down or the system fails?

Accidents can happen, and a misjudged maneuver or momentary mishap can have far-reaching consequences. As well as unscheduled downtime, a broken clean room door also results in the loss of controlled goods, a huge dent in your revenue, and an unfilled gap in the supply chain, so avoid them all with our self-repairing systems.

If your door ever becomes dislodged by impact, this break-out system automatically activates and reinserts the door back into its guides. Just one open and close cycle is all that is needed for the door to recover its position and get straight back to protecting your products.

Ready to Order Your Clean Room Door?

Every one of our Clean Room Doors is manufactured in-house to your exact specifications and our highest standards.

3 week fast track delivery is currently available, so contact us today to place your order and have your new door system installed by the end of summer.

Make The Most Of Your Budget With High Speed Industrial Doors

The end of the financial year marks the end of your current budget. If you have any surplus left over then now is the time to either lose it to HMRC, or use it on an investment that will immediately benefit your business; high speed industrial doors.

Read on to plan ahead and make the most of your savings with this smart end of financial year investment.

Invest In High Speed Industrial Doors

Don’t rush to spend your remaining budget just yet!

For many businesses, opting to ‘use it’ rather than ‘lose it’ often leads to rushed investments or unnecessary purchases made without long-term goals in mind. Planning ahead will help you to avoid any panic purchases, and will also make it easier to leverage all the tax incentives open to you; most importantly, the Annual Investment Allowance, or AIA.

This allowance lets you deduct the cost of assets for business purposes from your pre-tax profits. The total amount you can claim is up to £1 million in capital allowance tax breaks for equipment and machinery, so if you were hoping to upgrade to high speed industrial doors at some point then now is the time to do so.

Capital Allowances On High Speed Industrial Doors

Claiming capital allowances on business purchases secures immediate savings not only on your business’ taxable profit for the year, but also on the cost of brand new doors. By using surplus capital that would otherwise have been paid as tax you can invest in doors that will tackle operational efficiencies and have a real long term impact on your business, without having to cut into your savings.

Our high speed doors are suitable for both internal and external access points to facilitate the fast movement of products and personnel in, out, and around your premises. They are a low-risk, high-gain investment that will:

Reduce your energy consumption,
Protect your temperature-controlled zones,
Cut waiting times at access points,
Keep your operations on-track,
And keep money in your business for years to come.

Does this sound like an EOY investment that is too good to miss? Make the most of your remaining budget for the year by:

1. Installing High Speed Doors

In order to claim tax relief in line with the AIA you will need to purchase the doors, or arrange to finance them, and have them installed at your premises before the end of the financial year.

If you miss the April deadline then you’ll miss the opportunity to use your purchase towards this year’s tax allowances, so don’t delay. We offer 7 day fast-track delivery on several of our high speed industrial doors, including our Zip Speed and Turbo Fold doors, so browse them all today and request this option when placing your order.

2. Investing in Access Control Systems

Our high speed doors come with a standard opening speed of 1000mm per second, so make the most of their fast action capabilities with access control systems.

Our doors are compatible with a range of access solutions, from motion detectors that automatically open the doors to timers that close them after a set time. Integrating your new assets with a bespoke control system will keep delays, bottlenecks and operation setbacks to an absolute minimum, so put your excess budget towards a bespoke control system to further improve workflow across your premises.

3. Choosing A Self-Repairing System

Rushing into purchases at the end of the financial year is not only a poor use of your surplus budget, but may also end up costing you more in the long run if the equipment is not right for your needs or fails to integrate into your existing processes.

Choosing the wrong equipment also comes with a risk of breakdowns, which are not only a safety hazard but a knock-on expense too, so avoid these risks today by opting for a self-repairing system. A special reinsertion system, activated if the door is ever dislodged, is included with our curtain-based systems and resets it within just one open and close cycle, sparing you from expensive repairs, delays, and energy loss.

Order Your High Speed Door Today

Make the most of the tax incentives available to you and set your business up for continued success in the new financial year with our full high speed range.

Every door is made to order and manufactured to your exact specifications, so click here to have your order delivered and installed before the financial year ends.

The Secret Benefits of High Speed Doors

As a leading manufacturer of commercial and industrial doors, we know all about high speed doors and what makes them such a popular choice for British businesses.

Their name might suggest that speed is all that matters, but our customers rely on these doors for much more than this, so let’s take a look at the hidden benefits of fast-action doors and ask yourself: are your current doors up to scratch?

Maintain Temperatures

You might not be thinking about the cold winter weather right now, but once it hits it can cause real problems for UK businesses and for the wider supply chain. It interrupts travel, delays deliveries, and makes it much harder for climate-controlled facilities to maintain the right temperature, particularly if these spaces are still equipped with slow, outdated doors.

Busy industrial and commercial premises rely upon the constant movement of goods but leaving doors open for an extended period of time will result in the loss of heated or cooled air and allow the external climates to affect the internal temperature of the room. The temperature control systems will then have to consume more energy to stabilise the temperature again, at which point the doors will probably need to be opened again and the issue restarts, costing you greatly in the process.

If this is an issue that you have identified at your premises (or the penny has just dropped!), then our Insulated Dual Doors offer fast opening times, excellent sealing, and internal insulation to combat heat loss at the source. Their quick operation will reduce unnecessary energy consumption, protect temperature-sensitive products, and maintain the right temperature at all times – whether this is warm, cold, or freezing.

Reduce Energy Consumption

High energy prices aren’t only affecting businesses that rely on cold-storage areas or temperature-controlled zones – although these companies are undoubtedly hit the hardest by the rising costs.

Almost every UK company is feeling the pinch and business owners are often having to prioritise paying their energy bills over scaling their operations, investing in new products, and growing their business. When faced with this challenge, it is no surprise that many businesses are deciding to tackle it head on by improving their premises’ energy efficiency and reducing their energy consumption, and one of the best ways to do this is to invest in high speed doors.

We already know that rapid-close doors prevent temperature fluctuations, but this also has the hidden benefit of preventing excessive energy use. Only opening doors for short periods of time will prevent spikes in energy consumption, particularly if you go for an insulated one and install it with a timer that automatically closes it, so bear this in mind when searching our fast-action range this summer.

Improve Workflow

Our fast-action doors keep your operations on-track and on-time. Whether you’re unloading goods into your premises, shipping finished products out, or moving materials around your site, speed is of the essence to meet consumer demand and prevent delays.

If you’re concerned about the amount of time currently being lost across your production line, then you’ll most likely find that the vast majority of it is wasted waiting for heavy industrial doors to open and close. In high-traffic environments every second counts, and businesses like yours often can’t afford to constantly waste time like this, particularly if your doors are manually operated.

Once we’ve installed our top-of-the-line rapid doors with an automated operating system at your premises, you’ll have effectively dealt with this time-consuming issue and found a great way to improve workflow across your operations. The continuous movement of goods can continue with the speed, and efficiency required to keep your operations on track and prevent delays, particularly if you opt for a system that is automated to open once employees are within a set distance and close once they have passed through. It’s time-savings like these that help a business retain their competitive edge and eliminate the risk of expensive issues, so keep operations moving and meet your manufacturing obligations without slow doors holding you back.

Prevent Air Contamination

Busy industrial and commercial premises rely on the constant movement of goods in and out of the site, but keeping doors open for extended periods of time doesn’t just let heat out – it also lets airborne contaminants in.

Our reliable high speed doors are able to withstand high wind pressures and have been wind load tested to Category 5. This will maintain a constant temperature inside your premises that is unaffected by external conditions and their fast operating speeds will also reduce the amount of dust, pollen, and grit that enter your space whilst the doors are open.

If your premises are located on a larger industrial site, or your storage facilities sit next to a busy main road, then you already know how quickly these contaminants can be blown into a building. Or, if you have a clean room that must be kept pristine at all times, then you can’t risk airborne particles from one area of your premises landing on the products and equipment in your controlled areas. Installing our fast-action Clean Room Doors will help you to control the airflow throughout your premises, as well as in and out of the space, and will create a constant barrier against pollutants and contaminants that keeps your operations on track and maintains your reputation for reliability and high standards.

Support Security Efforts

If your heavy doors take a long time to open and close then it may be tempting to leave them open to save time, but this comes with security risks. People can easily slip inside your premises whilst the doors are open and all it takes is for one person to forget to close the door to risk a major break-in. Protecting your premises is just as important as saving time, so don’t take any risks with your security, and if you need to find a way to move goods without wasting time then our fast-action doors are the way to do this.

Whether you opt for internal, external, or remote operation, having a high speed system in place reduces the risk of unauthorised access and makes it much easier for your employees to close the doors once they have passed through them. And, if you’re worried that the biggest benefit of our door systems (their fast operating speeds) might also be their biggest drawback, then let us reassure you that this is not the case. Our fast-action doors are manufactured with self-repairing systems that automatically recover the doors position in just one opening and closing cycle, and the doors themselves are an essential security measure that protects your premises at all times.

Ready to Find the Right High Speed Door for Your Premises?

We offer a wide range of high speed doors that are tailor-made to suit the requirements of high traffic premises across all industries.

Our fast-action range includes fold doors, roller shutters, and options for freezers and clean rooms, so contact us today to start your order.

The Importance of High Speed Doors for Energy Efficiency

Keeping energy consumption down is no longer a cost-saving measure – it is a key priority for every British business that hopes to keep its doors open. Gas and electricity prices have now reached their highest level in over 10 years, costing UK businesses £46.8 billion and £59.8 billion each year, and having a knock-on effect on operating costs across industries.

The need for temperature-controlled industrial premises is not going away, but neither are these inflated prices – not whilst the UK relies overwhelmingly on non-renewable energy to keep the lights on and power their operations. So, if you’re looking to conserve energy across your workplace and keep costs to a minimum, then it’s time to find out what our energy-saving high speed doors offer you.

Our High Speed Doors

Even the slightest change in temperature, whether this be a gust of wind or escaped air through an open door, will result in heat loss or gain across your premises. This will then cause the temperature control systems to consume even more energy in an attempt to stabilise the temperature before it has the chance to affect your products or production processes.

For most businesses, these knock-on costs are an unaffordable expense, but they are also often unavoidable. Conventional doors take a lot of time to operate manually and this gives high pressure winds, external contaminants, and even rain or snow the opportunity to enter your premises whilst waiting for the door to close. This is why we specialise in manufacturing and installing high speed doors that offer a solution.

From our Zip Speed Doors to our Turbo Fold Doors, our fast-acting systems are a simple yet highly effective way of maintaining controlled environments across commercial and industrial premises. With an average operating speed of up to 1 metre per second and a compact roll-up design, our doors reduce the amount of time spent opening and closing doors, so let’s take a look at the impact our systems will have on your premises.

Reduced Heat Loss

Many businesses have started to turn the heating down during the winter to cut down on their energy bills, leaving their employees to work in cold and uncomfortable conditions. However, for many businesses, even this last resort is not an option.

Most production processes, from food and drinks to medical supplies and perishable goods, require a consistent temperature to preserve the products and prevent any quality control issues. This means that businesses have to keep the temperature control systems running at all times, even when there are no employees on site, so reduce any changes in temperature and prevent any spikes in energy consumption with our energy saving doors.

Not only do they reduce the time that doors spend open to ensure that only the minimum amount of heat is lost, but they also present a formidable barrier against the elements. Almost all of our doors have been wind load tested to Category 5, and the insulation value of our dual doors reduces heat loss even further without sacrificing speed.

Automatic Operation

There is no point in having top-of-the-line energy efficient doors installed if you cannot trust your team to keep them closed. It is easy to accidentally leave a door or shutter open when loading and unloading goods, particularly if you have a tight time limit, but these doors cannot perform properly unless they are quickly closed once the loading process is finished.

This is why we manufacture each door with an inverter drive and push-button control to make closing it as quick and easy as possible. Our doors are also compatible with a range of access features to ensure they never remain open for longer than necessary, including an alarm that alerts users if they do. You can also integrate your door with an automatic system that closes the door after a set period of time, so be sure to talk to our team about the access control options available when placing your order.

No Accidents

If a door unexpectedly breaks or becomes dislodged, then your business will be affected in more ways than one. Whilst this comes with an obvious loss of heat and energy and all the costs associated with this, a compromised temperature-control area will have catastrophic consequences on entire shipments of products.

If you manufacture or store products that have to be kept at, or below, a certain temperature, then our energy saving doors are the best choice for your business. They come with a self-repairing reinsertion system that allows the door to recover its position with one open and closing cycle if it is ever dislodged. Since our doors operate at (on average) 1.5 metres per second, your door will only be compromised for a very short time, and options like our Dual Doors are also manufactured with a safe drive motor unit and a built-in frequency inverter to prevent any derailment in the first place.

Scaling Operations

Rising energy prices are affecting UK businesses in unforeseen ways, as many companies now find themselves unable to scale their operations. Funds that would otherwise be invested in growth initiatives are instead being used to cover energy costs and businesses are increasingly prioritising cost-saving measures over their growth ambitions.

This halts a business’s attempts to expand their operations or move to bigger premises, as there is no reason to scale up operations that require temperature-controlled zones and a further increase in energy use – unless you are going to secure these areas with reliable fast-action doors?

Our range is manufactured to tackle these energy costs head on with great insulative properties, super fast roll up designs and self-repairing systems that reduce the risk of operational setbacks, so contact us today to invest in these energy solutions for your busy industrial openings.

Our High Speed Range

To find out more about our high speed doors and shutters, and to request your own bespoke doorset, simply contact our team on 0121 565 6165 or use our online enquiry form.

Why Will Demand for High Speed Doors Continue to Rise?

If you are looking for high speed doors for your premises then you are not alone. The applications of these doors have seen demand for them surge globally, so much so that the market value of HSD’s is predicted to reach US$ 1787.64 Million by 2031, thanks to a CAGR of 6.1% from 2022 to 2031.

These growing numbers speak for themselves, but what are the driving factors behind this increase in demand, and why is it happening over the next few years? Let’s find out.

1. Surge in Market Demand

Whilst the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent global lockdown feels like a distant memory for many, its impact on global industries is still being felt. As countries continue to recover from the forced economic slowdown caused by business closures, halted supply chains, and delayed projects, there is an emphasis on fast recovery – and rapid action doors are one of the many resources that businesses are using to get their operations back on track.

A return to pre-pandemic levels of output and distribution requires the fast movement of goods across the supply chain, from manufacturing facilities right through to distribution centers. As modern consumers come to expect rapid shipping as standard, a key aim is not just to meet these pre-pandemic turnaround times but to exceed them, and HSD’s are already being installed in industrial, commercial, and manufacturing premises across the globe to keep up with this continuing demand.

2. Increased Speed

With increased speed becoming a top priority for global industries, there’s concern that outdated manual doors will (at best) struggle to meet demand and (at worst) pose safety concerns.

Fast-action doors not only prevent common hazards like collisions and accidents, but also keep operations moving quickly to meet industry demands. Both our Zip Speed Doors and Clean Room Speed Doors feature a built-in self-repairing system, and our Turbo Fold Doors include a safety light curtain as standard to correct any issues and prevent any knock-on delays.

Our doorsets are also compatible with a range of automated systems that make manual operation a task of the past, so combine our doors with your systems of choice and speed up your operations for years to come.

3. Rise of Automation

The growing demand for fast action doors is interlinked with the universal rise of automation across the 2020’s. Automation is up there right next to AI in the global ranking of impactful innovations that continue to change the way entire sectors operate, and automated high speed doors now account for 55.1% of the market share.

This huge percentage perfectly captures the demands for speed, efficiency, and ongoing innovation from both consumers and businesses. Automated rapid doors are operated without human intervention, and can be automated to open and close at different speeds, at a particular time, or once approved personnel are within a set distance. This means that workers don’t even need to slow down, let alone stop, when approaching a closed door, eliminating the need for human intervention and resulting in time savings across the supply chain.

4. Improved Energy Efficiency

It is not just the demand for rapid doors that is on the rise – the cost of heating, cooling, lighting, and securing premises has been steadily increasing for years and is unlikely to come back down in the near future.

Improving the energy efficiency of commercial and industrial buildings is one of the main ways businesses are keeping costs down, and high speed doors help to achieve this by reducing energy consumption. From maintaining stable indoor temperatures, to minimising air exchange during the loading and unloading process, their rapid mechanisms are the go-to choice for temperature-controlled facilities and busy industrial premises that rely on the continuous movement of goods and are often affected by the expensive temperature fluctuations caused by slow doors.

5. Regional Demand

Finally, one last important factor to keep in mind when examining the unprecedented demand for high speed doors is that this demand is global.

It is not everyday that we see a particular door become so sought-after, but there is no denying that every industry in the world has a use for rapid doors and is keen to make the most of them. The Asia Pacific region in particular is leading the demand with a CAGR of 5.1% that is driven by the regions’ focus on rapid industrialisation, and the US is not far behind. Thanks to the demand for fast delivery times and workflow productivity, the North American high speed doors market saw upwards of $0.5 billion in revenue in 2023, and these numbers are only predicted to increase as other countries follow suit and prioritise productivity into the early 2030s and beyond.

Our Fast Acting Door Systems

Make sure you don’t get left behind whilst the rest of your industry advances into the future!

Innovative systems are available across Our High Speed Range to save you time and support your operations, so get in touch with us today to discuss your requirements.

5 Things to Think About When Choosing a Clean Room Door

Choosing the right clean room door is the key to maintaining the sterility and efficiency of clean and controlled rooms, so if you are looking to improve the operational standards of your space with a new door, there are 5 key factors to consider. By bearing these considerations in mind, you can ensure that your clean facility meets all the requirements of your business and safeguard any sensitive products or production processes, so let’s explore our clean room door checklist.

1. Energy-Efficiency

Clean, sterile, or temperature-controlled rooms all require constant temperature and humidity control, either to protect the contents of the room, safely store hazardous or perishable goods, or prevent cross-contamination. These strict requirements significantly drive up energy consumption, which can cost even more and drain resources if the door is inefficient or becomes compromised, making an energy-efficient door system an important requirement.

Our fast-action doors are designed to be a long-lasting investment in the energy-efficiency of these rooms, offering superior sealing and fast-close operation to maintain the required temperature. By reducing the loss of heat-controlled or sterilised air, our systems minimise the energy required for air treatment and temperature control whilst supporting the operational demands of these restricted spaces, curbing unnecessary energy consumption and keeping costs down. This efficiency and reliability makes them an excellent choice for facilities looking to optimise performance and reduce long-term spending, and for those looking to prioritise more sustainable operations.

2. Heat Loss

These specialised door systems, designed with advanced sealing technology and insulation materials, are the main way that businesses maintain the optimal temperature balance within a sealed room. Whether the room must be kept cool, warm, or below freezing at all times, our doors feature insulative properties that prevent heat transfer through the door, ensuring that the internal temperature of the room remains stable and controlled and that the temperature-sensitive contents of the room are protected.

These door systems are also manufactured and installed with a tight sealing system around the door edges, preventing warm or cold air from passing around the door itself. By minimising air leakage, these seals cover all the main ways that a temperature fluctuation could compromise the room, and allow employees to carry out their daily operations without concerns over the integrity of the door.

3. Traffic Flow

Whilst temperature control is the core factor to consider when searching for the best door system, it is also essential to consider the traffic flow requirements of the space. Many doors that are made specifically for clean or sterile rooms are designed to open and close quickly, minimising the amount of time the door is open and therefore reducing the opportunity for temperature fluctuations or cross-contamination.

Our fast-action doors are designed to reduce the time that is often lost waiting for conventional roller shutters or canvas doors to open, which helps to maintain the temperature and pressure difference between the clean space and the surrounding areas. Equipped with rapid opening and closing mechanisms, our systems address the need to maintain strict temperature, humidity, and cleanliness standards, without compromising operational efficiency. This feature is crucial in environments where time-sensitive processes occur, as it ensures minimal disruption to the workflow and facilitates the swift movement of personnel and materials whilst upholding strict safety and operational standards.

4. Reduced Repairs

Damaged or compromised doors are a costly and irritating crisis for any business to face, but if the damaged door is responsible for maintaining a cold, heated, or sterile environment, then the associated costs and loss of productivity are even worse. Repairing or replacing a damaged door requires significant costs, extensive downtime, and often threatens the controlled environment’s integrity, often resulting in the loss of products, compromised processes, and the need to re-establish cleanliness standards or temperature control in the affected area.

At UK Rapid Doors, we aim to eliminate all of these issues with our self-repairing system that is available in all of our high-speed doors for controlled environments. Its fast roll-up mechanism, housed within compact, free-standing stainless steel columns, ensures quick and efficient access, and in the event of an impact that dislodges the curtain, the system automatically realigns it with just one open and close cycle. This not only saves valuable time and expenses that would otherwise be spent on manual repairs or waiting for service technicians, but also significantly reduces the potential for more losses during downtime, setting our doors apart as an industry-leading efficient system.

5. Maintained Seal

Choosing a door that maintains a tight seal is crucial for several key reasons, the most important being that the seal minimises air leakage. A tightly sealed door ensures that the controlled environment remains stable, with consistent temperature and humidity levels that protect any sensitive products or development processes from temperature fluctuations.

Whilst minimising air leakage makes it much easier for heating or cooling systems to maintain the necessary internal temperature, a tight seal also prevents airborne contaminants from entering or exiting the controlled area. For premises that house or distribute hazardous materials, healthcare products, or sterilised equipment, minimising air leakage is vital for preventing the infiltration of contaminated air from surrounding areas. A tight seal acts as a critical barrier against particles, microbes, and contaminants that may breach the space, ensuring that the filtered, clean air inside the room remains uncontaminated. In sectors such as pharmaceuticals, food processing, and electronics manufacturing, where contamination can result in significant financial losses and health risks, the investment in well-sealed doors is not just a matter of regulatory compliance, but a strategic decision to safeguard operational integrity, product safety, and brand reputation for a minimal upfront investment.

Reliable Clean Room Door Manufacturers

With features such as stainless steel columns, optional vision windows, and break out systems, our clean room door range is designed to meet the strict requirements of businesses across the UK. The doors’ rapid operating speed of up to 2 metres per second, and wind load resistance up to category 5, ensure minimal disruption and maximum productivity, so enhance your operations and safety standards with a doorset that prioritises your success.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

Key features of the ultimate factory door

As business is becoming more fast-paced, operational processes need to keep up in order for companies to stay competitive. This often means dealing with busy factory environments, where all operations need to run smoothly with minimal downtime and running costs. Surprisingly, something as simple as installing an efficient factory door can improve operational flow whilst generating big long-term savings. When choosing your factory door here are some key factors to consider which will ensure that you choose the best option for your facility.

factory door

Maximising space

How much space do you have? For smaller factory environments, a door with bulky mechanisms, with a surrounding frame and roof, can consume your needed space. Instead a high speed roller or folding factory door can help you make the most of your available room. These doors do not require other structures outside of their frames. Turbo roll and fold doors will simply roll or fold up in their contained door space, improving space efficiency. If you need to consistently provide access for pedestrians, choose an industrial door which can incorporate a sliding gate or wicket gate, as this will offer easier access for foot traffic.

High speed doors

How fast a door acts and recovers from any obstruction is essential for improved workflow. High speed industrial doors are especially beneficial for factories that require vehicle access, to minimise the wait time for drivers and build-up of traffic. The ultimate factory door should be able to operate in seconds, whilst being able to recover its position in one open and closing cycle if dislodged.

Temperature control

An insufficient factory door might tamper with internal conditions, but it can also cost you more in energy consumption. In environments where the temperature must be regulated, a high speed door can improve temperature maintenance by reducing the amount of heat that escapes and the amount of cold air that comes in. An insulated fast-acting door, will further help to block any exterior weather which could impact the inside of your factory, as well as improving energy efficiency. As well as drafts, insulated high speed doors are also useful for preventing dust or vermin from entering the facility.

Security

Industrial doors are built to be highly durable and secure to deter unwanted access. However, for establishments needing extra security, steel or aluminium doors are extremely resilient and can provide optimal protection.

Improving health and safety

Depending on your business, fire safety may be a crucial concern in your factory. Fire shutter doors will reduce radiant heat and the risk of compartmental fire spread. Our ‘fire stopper’ insulated doors use a twin skin steel lath construction that offers up to a 96% radiant reduction. An insulated fire door will help to improve safety for your staff and control damage to your property.

Our versatile, strong and energy-efficient range of industrial doors work innovatively to improve operations in factory settings. Our quality doors effectively control operating atmospheres, temperature, noise or dust and vermin, and are available in a range of RAL colours to suit your corporate identity. To find out more, you can call our team on 0121 565 6165, or email enquiries@ukrapiddoorsystems.co.uk and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.