Automatic Doors maintenance
Automatic Doors Maintenance
At Power Automatic Doors, we provide professional installation, servicing and maintenance for a wide range of automatic door systems throughout Kent. Our experienced engineers work with sliding, bi-folding, swing, balanced and telescopic doors, ensuring each system operates smoothly, safely and efficiently.
Automatic doors provide convenient access to commercial and public buildings while helping businesses meet accessibility requirements. Routine maintenance is essential for preventing unexpected breakdowns, maintaining reliable performance and extending the lifespan of your automatic door system.
For properties with existing manual swing doors, we also offer automatic door conversions. This practical and affordable solution allows you to upgrade your entrance without replacing the complete door, improving accessibility and convenience for visitors and staff.
Our automatic door engineers are trained and certified to EN 16005 standards, providing peace of mind that your doors are installed, maintained and serviced with safety and compliance in mind.
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Swing Door Operators
A ‘swing door operator’ is a device that operates a swing door for pedestrian use. It opens or helps open the door automatically, waits, then closes it.
There are 3 basic types of swing door operators:
- Full Energy – It opens and closes the door at full speed. Full Energy operators are typically used on the outside doors of medium sized retail businesses. (Larger retail businesses prefer sliding door operators.)
- Low Energy – It opens and closes the door at reduced speed, in order to limit the kinetic energy of the moving door to levels deemed safe for disabled users. Low energy operators are typically used where a simple door closer is sufficient for abled users, yet it is necessary to add access to disabled users: small businesses, apartments, bathrooms.
- Power Assist – This is a version of the Low Energy operator. It doesn’t open the door; instead, it lets the user open the door manually at a reduced force, compared to opening against a standard door closer. It closes the door with the same speed limitations as a Low Energy operator.
A door operator may be triggered in various ways:
- Approach Sensor (such as a radar sensor)Â – the door opens when a user approaches it.
- Push Button – the door opens when a user presses a button.
- Access Control – the door opens when the access control system determines the user is authorised to go through.
A trigger from any of the above requests prompts the door to open or reopen if it is closing. However, the operator will only respond to that request after ensuring it is safe for other users in the area.
To enhance safety, a door operator may utilise sensors that prevent the door from coming into contact with a user. Additionally, full energy operators require safety sensors to ensure a safe environment. Conversely, low energy operators do not need safety sensors, as these doors are allowed to come into contact with users. However, the kinetic energy of the moving door is limited by a reduced speed to ensure safety.
Moreover, we maintain and install major brands such as Dorma, Geze, Doromatic, Entrematic, Horton, Tormax, Record, Stanley, Besam, Kaba, Assa Abloy, Ditec, Came, Faac, Erreka, Manusa, and Blasi.
Sliding Door Operator
At Power Automatic Doors, we supply, install and maintain automatic sliding door operators for commercial properties throughout Kent. These systems allow pedestrian doors to open and close automatically, providing convenient, hands-free access for customers, visitors and staff.
Automatic sliding doors are particularly popular in supermarkets, shopping centres and larger retail premises where there is a high volume of foot traffic. For smaller businesses, automatic swing door operators may offer a more suitable alternative. Both options help improve accessibility while creating a welcoming and practical entrance.
Automatic sliding door operators use advanced sensors to provide safe, convenient access for pedestrians. These sensors detect approaching users and help prevent the doors from closing when someone is passing through. Many systems also include safety features that allow the doors to reopen if an obstruction is detected. The operating mechanism is generally installed above the doorway, allowing the doors to open and close smoothly and efficiently.
At Power Automatic Doors, we offer installation, servicing, maintenance and repairs for a wide range of leading automatic door manufacturers, including Dorma, Geze, Doromatic, Tormax, Horton, Entrematic, Record, Stanley, Besam, Kaba, Assa Abloy, Ditec, Came, Faac, Erreka, Manusa and Blasi.
Retro-Fit Kits
Older automatic sliding door systems can become increasingly difficult to maintain when replacement components are no longer readily available. At Power Automatic Doors, our Retro-Fit Kit provides a practical solution for upgrading existing installations without the expense of replacing the entire door system. Designed to accommodate a wide range of makes and models, this upgrade helps improve performance, maintain safe operation and reduce unnecessary downtime.
