Another Speedor Storm has been installed at the height of one more summer storm to hit the UK. The storm was a challenge given the size of the door and the power of the wind at the time of the installation of the Speedor Storm.
The successful installation underlines the professionalism of the Hart team which performed superbly given the strength of the wind at the time.
Hart Door System’s wind-resistant, high-speed Speedor Storm, is ready for business be it a factory, warehouse, storage facility or any kind of plant operation that has one or more large external openings which must be opened frequently for people and traffic.
With wind resistance available up to ‘wind class 5’, as defined by DIN EN 12424, in the closed position this high-speed door is ready for openings to a maximum 8 metres width or height subject to 48 square metres.
The ability to withstand substantial wind pressure means major entrances open/close automatically so avoiding a less than optimal working environment and the escape of heated air.
Speedor Storm is designed specifically to help with several areas of business notably productivity – because entering and leaving a building can be done rapidly which creates a better environment in which to work. The high-speed operation means there are no unnecessary open periods.
By delivering maintenance of temperature and environment and by door preventing penetration by wind born debris there can also be a saving on the substantial cost of heating – important as the cost of energy shows little sign of improving.
Made in the UK at Hart’s Newcastle factory, from where its teams of engineers are available throughout the UK, not just for the installation of Speedor Storms but for reliable servicing and maintenance thereafter.
Speedor Storm’s strength and wind resistance comes from its multi-layer PVC and textile, both long-lasting and tear-resistant and its inbuilt horizontal curtain braces and no external cumbersome and noisy external wind bars.
There is a colour choice as well as ‘a with or without vision panel ’ which combine to deliver a good appearance, operational effectiveness and a performance product.
Speedor Storm is in particular demand from waste processing plants and renewable energy facilities such as Anaerobic Digestion (AD) plants that produce energy from waste. The ability to limit the escape of odour and noise and prevent pests entering is highly valued by such companies. Speedor Storm’s have also proved to be a great asset for ports, notably for grain tipping bays.
Safety features are of course paramount, and here they include a state of the art safety light curtain, anti-fall protection and sensors to activate the door. There is a range of operating methods that include hands free, floor loops, radar, photo beam, radio operation, movement sensors, handheld or vehicle-mounted radio transmitters, or simple push button and pull cords.
The automatic operation can be set to include or exclude pedestrians as desired. If warning lights or klaxons are required, these can be incorporated in a complete door system and control panel which are designed for any conceivable need including integration into a Building Management System if necessary. This is delivered via its unique guide system in combination with other carefully designed features.
Roll on the Autumn storms.
