Rapid Roller Doors & High-Speed Doors

Benefits of High-Speed Doors

High-speed doors have become indispensable in both manufacturing and warehousing settings, offering a range of advantages that enhance efficiency, safety, and overall productivity.

Investing in a high-speed door for your manufacturing plant or warehouse is a strategic decision that will increase productivity, efficiency and maintain your desired environmental conditions.

Operational Benefits

• Material Flow Optimisation: In manufacturing, they facilitate the swift movement of materials between different production areas. Similarly, in warehousing, they enable rapid access to storage spaces, optimising the flow of goods and materials.
• Workflow Efficiency: The rapid opening and closing mechanisms significantly reduce downtime in both manufacturing and warehousing operations, contributing to an efficient workflow as materials, products, and equipment can move swiftly between various sections of the facility.
• Energy Efficiency: They feature advanced insulation properties that play a crucial role in energy conservation, essential for maintaining temperature control and minimising energy loss in cost-sensitive manufacturing and warehousing environments.
• Temperature Control: They help maintain optimal conditions in environments requiring controlled temperatures by minimising the time doors are open, thus regulating temperature and contributing to significant energy savings.
• Cleanroom Applications: In sectors like electronics or pharmaceuticals, where cleanroom environments are crucial, they minimise the risk of contaminants entering during material transfer, ensuring product quality and compliance.

Safety and Customisation Benefits

• Safety Enhancement: Their swift operation enhances safety in manufacturing and warehousing by reducing the likelihood of accidents, collisions, and the risk of personnel or equipment getting caught in the doors.
• Logistics and Distribution: They optimise logistics and distribution processes in warehousing by providing quick access for the loading and unloading of goods, reducing vehicle wait times, and enhancing the efficiency of the supply chain.
• Regulatory Compliance: They are designed to meet stringent regulatory standards, ensuring that manufacturing and warehousing operations comply with safety and environmental regulations, contributing to a secure and regulated work environment.
• Quick Access for Vehicles and Equipment: Essential for facilities with frequent movement of vehicles, forklifts, or other equipment, they allow for quick and efficient access, reducing congestion and enhancing operational efficiency.
• Customisation for Specific Processes: Their versatility allows for customisation to meet the specific requirements of various manufacturing and warehousing processes, including adjustments in size, design, and functionality.
• Durable Construction for Heavy Usage: Constructed to withstand the heavy usage common in manufacturing and warehousing environments, their durability ensures longevity and reliability, even in facilities with continuous operation and high traffic.

High-speed doors play a crucial role in streamlining operations, ensuring safety, and maximising efficiency in both manufacturing and warehousing. Their adaptability to diverse environments makes them an integral component for businesses seeking to optimise their processes and create dynamic, responsive workspaces.

Why Choose Rapid for Your High-Speed Doors?

Rapid Automatic Access wants to make your life easier and more efficient. From a fast and reliable service that never lets you down, to our leading quality products and installation – we are your one stop shop for everything you need with Automatic Doors.

• Simple design with low maintenance
• Quality stainless steel structure and supports
• Customised door controls to suit the site and application
• Advanced safety features designed to avoid damage or injury
• A 24-month warranty on all equipment and a lifetime guarantee on all workmanship

Operational Mechanism

There are various technologies and methods at work when operating a high-speed door typically found in commercial or industrial settings. Each method employs a distinct mechanism to automate the opening and closing of the door, thereby facilitating smooth and efficient access control within the premises.

1. Radio Remote Control: An operator can effortlessly open the door from a distance using a handheld transmitter. This is especially useful when the operator is inside a vehicle, such as a forklift, and needs to pass through the door without dismounting.
2. Proximity Swipe Card Access: With proximity cards, personnel can gain access by swiping their authorised cards near the reader. This method ensures secure entry and can be used to track and control who enters the facility.
3. In-ground Induction Loop: A loop of wire is embedded into the ground, creating an electromagnetic field. When a vehicle passes over the loop, the change in inductance triggers the door to open, allowing the vehicle to pass without stopping.
4. Push Button Controls: For manual operation, a push-button control panel is installed beside the door. A simple push of a button will activate the door, which can be a practical solution for pedestrian traffic.
5. Radar Sensor: A radar sensor detects oncoming traffic, such as vehicles or people, and automatically triggers the door to open. This hands-free solution promotes efficient traffic flow, minimising waiting time and energy loss.
6. Microwave Sensor: Similar to radar, a microwave sensor emits microwaves to detect movement and activates the door. This sensor can be tuned for high sensitivity, making it suitable for high-traffic areas.

Each system offers different benefits, and the choice often depends on the specific needs of the facility, such as the speed of operation required, the types of vehicles used, and the level of security needed. These automation options provide convenience, safety, and security to the daily operations of commercial and industrial buildings.

Rapid Clean Room High-Speed Door

The Rapid Clean Room High-Speed Door is the perfect solution for maintaining control in Gastight to sensitive or pressurised cleanroom environments. Designed with innovation and reliability in mind, this fast-rolling PVC door is built to isolate sterile, over pressurised areas while ensuring seamless operation and safety.

With its advanced Air Tight construction, the door ensures precise pressure control, supporting environments with pressure ranges from 0 to 50 Pa. This precision allows for accurate determination of ventilation and air-cleaning system requirements, making it ideal for highly controlled spaces. Thanks to its compact structure and specialised sliding system, air permeability is kept to a minimum, ensuring consistent performance in pressure-sensitive areas.

Rapid Cold High-Speed Door

The Rapid Cold High-Speed Door maximises efficiency and saves on energy costs.

In cold storage environments, maintaining temperature consistency is crucial for preserving your products and minimizing energy loss. The Rapid Cold High-Speed Door is specifically engineered to meet these challenges, offering unmatched performance in thermal insulation, frost resistance, and energy efficiency.

Our advanced multi-layer composite door curtain is filled with high-quality thermal insulation materials, significantly reducing heat transfer and preventing cold air from escaping. This means less energy is required to maintain the desired temperature, resulting in cost savings over time. The airtight sealing ensures that cold storage areas remain securely sealed, while wind resistance further protects the integrity of your cold storage environment.

Rapid Compact High-Speed Door

The Rapid Compact High-Speed Door is a durable and efficient solution for both interior and exterior industrial applications. Built with a stainless steel frame and motor cover, it supports large openings—up to 8000 mm in width and 6000 mm in height—and offers adjustable opening and closing speeds ranging from 0.5 to 1.5 m/s.

Designed for high-frequency use, it features a heavy-duty, low-noise servo motor system with electromagnetic braking and torque control. Safety is prioritized with an airbag sensor at the door's bottom edge, photo safety beams, optional multibeam light curtains, and microwave motion detectors. The high-density industrial fabric panel includes a clear PVC vision window and is engineered for tear resistance and temperature extremes, meeting fire safety standards.

Rapid Max High-Speed Door

The Rapid Max High-Speed Door is a robust, high-performance solution built for demanding industrial environments requiring large-scale access. Designed for both interior and exterior use, it supports massive dimensions up to 12,000 mm in width and height, making it ideal for heavy-duty logistics, warehousing, or manufacturing applications. Constructed with a stainless steel framework and equipped with a highly efficient, low-noise servo motor system, it offers adjustable opening speeds between 0.8–1.5 m/s and closing speeds up to 1.5 m/s.

Rapid Roller High-Speed Door

The Rapid Roller High-Speed Door is a versatile and efficient solution designed for both interior and exterior industrial applications where speed, hygiene, and durability are essential. With a maximum width of 4500 mm and height of 6000 mm, it offers flexible installation in various facility types. The door features a stainless steel frame and motor cover, along with an industrial-grade fabric panel reinforced with a clear vision window for safety and visibility.

Its high-performance servo motor enables adjustable opening speeds of 0.8–1.5 m/s and closing speeds of 0.5–1.5 m/s, making it ideal for high-traffic environments. Key safety features include a bottom edge airbag sensor, photo safety beams, and optional light curtains and motion detectors. The door maintains excellent seal performance with a multi-point sealing system that is wind-proof, sound-proof, and insect-resistant.

Rapid Secure High-Speed Doors

Rapid Secure High-Speed Doors are the ideal solution for maintaining top-level security while ensuring fast a n d efficient access. Constructed with lightweight foam-filled slats, these doors achieve an impressive average opening speed of 2 meters per second. Engineered to withstand winds of up to 120 km/h, they combine superior insulation with a lightweight design, offering exceptional strength and impact resistance. With Grade 12 wind resistance and advanced anti-theft features, these high-speed doors are perfect for both indoor and outdoor applications.

Built to meet the demands of high-traffic environments, the High-Speed Aluminium Spiral Door from Rapid Automatic Access is designed for durability and performance. The transparent slats provide excellent visibility, enhancing safety during vehicle entry and exit, while ensuring smooth and reliable operation in even the most challenging conditions.

Rapid Secure Roll Up High-Speed Door

The Rapid Secure High-Speed Roll-Up Door offers a compact, space-saving design that uses lightweight aluminum foam-filled slats, which roll up neatly on to themselves. This makes it an ideal solution for budget-conscious applications while maintaining excellent security and efficiency.

Even in its roll-up configuration, the door provides high durability, strength, and reliable performance, making it perfect for environments requiring both space optimization and dependability. The Rapid Secure Roll-Up Door is designed to accommodate openings of up to 4.5 meters in width and 6 meters in height, delivering a practical and efficient solution for various industrial and commercial settings.

Rapid Secure Spiral High-Speed Door

Discover a new standard of industrial door technology with the new High Speed Aluminium Spiral Door from Rapid Automatic Access. Lightweight and strong, the metal sectional door provides security while allowing natural light in, providing an attractive entrance for your business.

This durable, highly efficient industrial door combines security with features including:

• Insulation
• Heat preservation
• Secure sealing
• Able to withstand wind speeds of up to 120km/h
• Easy to operate and trouble-free operation.

With a maximum opening speed of two metres per second the door is suitable for frequent high-speed use, accelerating your production and logistics transfer speed, saving time and costs. Our High Speed Aluminium Spiral Doors reduce energy losses caused by air circulation by approximately 80 per cent compared to ordinary industrial sectional doors and rolling shutter doors.

The non-contact winding method produces almost no wear on the transparent door strip, thanks to the door slats being placed in the spiral guides.

Rapid Swift High-Speed Door

Designed to revolutionize the way factories and warehouses manage their environments. Combining speed, reliability, and sleek design, this door is the perfect solution for businesses that demand efficiency and precision while maintaining your desired Environment with its super-fast operation, the Rapid Swift ensures smooth and seamless transitions, reducing downtime in high-traffic areas. Whether you're managing temperature-sensitive goods or minimizing contamination risks, this door helps maintain a controlled environment with ease.

Crafted with durable stainless steel and polymer materials, its slimline design not only saves space but also adds a modern, professional touch to any facility. Advanced safety features, such as hidden infrared barriers and a safety contact edge, prioritize the protection of your team and equipment, making it a safe and reliable choice.

Colour Options

Our Rapid Roller Door Specifications

Rapid Roller

Rapid Max

Rapid Compact

Rapid Clean

Rapid Cold

Rapid Swift

Rapid Secure Roll Up

Rapid Secure Spiral

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Rapid Max High-Speed Door

• High traffic-volume door for an airport dispatch area.
• Safety Photo beams and light curtain for extra protection.
• Radio remote controls mounted to each forklift.

Rapid Cold High-Speed Door

• Super high pedestrian and pallet walker traffic for the cake and pastries factory.
• Insulated PVC panel to control room temperatures.
• Standard photo beam for safety.

Rapid Roller High-Speed Door

• Rapid roller door to create and maintain a clean and dust-free environment with a high-volume of forklifts.
• Radar sensors to control the entry and exit with cross-traffic control to prevent nuisance opening.
• Standard up-down control for pedestrians with radio remote controls for the forklifts.

Rapid Max High-Speed Door

• Rapid Max high-speed door to control environmental impact to the public.
• Internal light curtains to maintain a high level of safety edged to prevent the door closing for large trucks.
• Standard down controls and radio controls to operate the door.

Rapid Roller High-Speed Door

• Clean room for food prep area with high-volume of pedestrian traffic with food trays.
• Radar control with 10-degree angle of detection to prevent the door opening on cross-traffic.
• Standard safety beams.

Rapid Secure High-Speed Door

• Rapid Secure high-speed door to maintain an efficient and secure despatch door for a medical and pharmaceutical supply chain.
• Standard up/down push button control controls.
• Standard photo beams and safety soft-edge bump strip on the bottom of the door.

Rapid Max High-Speed Door

• Extra large opening to maintain a high level of security and efficiency warehouse for a customs depot.
• Light curtain mounted externally for extra safety.
• Standard up/down push button controls.
• In-ground induction loop to detect forklifts to control the door when exiting.

Rapid Max High-Speed Door

• Rapid Max high-speed door to minimise environmental impact and maintain a high level of safety for a busy concrete plant.
• Integrated access control to remotely control the door.
• Safety-edged photon beams.
• Electrical interlocked with boom gates and traffic lights.

Rapid Max High-Speed Door

• Internal Rapid Max high-speed to maintain a safe environment for a steel shot blasting room in a steel factory.
• Standard push button controls and standard safety beams.

Rapid Max High-Speed Door

• High traffic-volume door for a high-security despatch area.
• Radio remote controls mounted to each forklift.
• Standard push button controls and standard safety beams.
• In-ground safety bollard for extra protection against trucks reversing in a tight area.