Industrial Folding Doors
A folding door splits a wide opening into leaves that fold back against the jamb, so the clear opening is almost the full span and the parked door takes very little wall space. Workshops, hangars and service bays use them where a sliding door would need too much travel room and a sectional door would need too much headroom. Because the leaves hinge against each other, the hardware and the track arrangement carry the load, and the folding sequence has to be reliable every day rather than only when new.
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Points de choix
- Check the parked footprint: folded leaves stack against the jamb, so wall space there must stay clear.
- Agree whether the track is floor-mounted or overhead; each has different implications for drainage and traffic.
- For frequent use, motorised operation reduces wear caused by uneven manual handling.
- Confirm the hinge and roller specification against the leaf weight, not against the opening height alone.
Questions fréquentes
- How many leaves can a folding door have?
- It depends on the span and the leaf width that can be handled. The arrangement is set from the opening drawing.
- Is it weathertight?
- Sealing is specified with the door. External use requires the wind and water requirement to be stated.
- Can it be operated electrically?
- Yes, motorised versions are available for large or frequently used doors.
- What maintenance is needed?
- Hinge, roller and track inspection at intervals, and adjustment of the folding sequence. The schedule is confirmed per installation.
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