8 benefits of high speed rapid roll doors

16.03.2023
5 min read

What are your priorities when it comes to industrial doors? Security? Insulation? Speed? High speed rapid roll doors tick all of these boxes and more.

Here we’ll take a look at all of the benefits of high speed rapid roll doors so you can decide whether they’re the right fit for your business premises.

What are high speed rapid roll doors?

High speed rapid roll doors are a type of high speed industrial door. They’re a faster alternative to standard roller shutter doors and sectional doors.

As their name suggests, they roll smoothly up and down, in a vertical motion, when you open and close them. They can be operated either manually or automatically.

With opening and closing at speeds of around one metre per second, they are a super speedy option for any business premises. And they’re a popular option for a wide range of industries, including:

  • Engineering
  • Food and beverage processing
  • Chemical processing
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Textile manufacturing

8 benefits of high speed rapid roll doors

So these doors are fast. But why should you pick industrial high speed roll up doors over the other industrial doors available?

Here are five key benefits you can expect when you install a rapid roll up door.

1. Temperature control

If your line of work means you need to control the interior temperature of your warehouse, high speed rapid roll doors are a great solution. Because they open and close so quickly, your temperature controlled environment is less affected by the comings and goings of your team.

2. Energy efficiency

Even if you don’t need to maintain your warehouse at a specific temperature, the speed of a rapid roll up door means that it is very energy efficient. It prevents cold air from getting in and warm air from getting out. This can make a real difference to your energy bills.

3. An effective barrier

Another benefit of super-fast opening and closing speeds? It’s much harder for outside dust and debris to make its way into your warehouse. And for interior air and noise pollution to escape. Ideal if contamination or environmental pollution are big potential problems for your business.

4. Optimised traffic flow

In high traffic environments, industrial high speed roll up doors can make a real difference to your team’s productivity levels. Your staff spend a lot less time waiting for doors to open and close – and they can move between spaces with ease.

5. A better employee experience

High speed rapid roll doors are safe and user friendly. Employees can simply press a button to open and close the door – no heavy lifting required. Alternatively, you can get rapid roll doors that operate automatically, thanks to infrared sensors or radio frequency transmitters. This makes life really easy for your team.

6. Low maintenance

Rapid roll up doors are known for their strength and durability. Once they’re installed, they’re unlikely to need much in the way of maintenance. As long as you book a regular industrial door service, you should never experience any downtime as the result of failed door mechanisms.

7. Security

Top-notch security is another key benefit of industrial high speed roll up doors. They open and close so quickly that it becomes very difficult for an unauthorised person to gain access to your building. A rapid roll up door is also very strong. So when it’s closed overnight, it provides an exceptional defence against break-ins.

8. Profitability

High speed rapid roll doors help you to run your business more efficiently. People and goods can move around quickly. There are fewer bottlenecks. And you speed up your operations. This all serves to make your business more effective and more profitable.

Alternatives to a rapid roll up door

So we’ve looked at all the benefits of high speed rapid roll doors. But if you’re still not sure that these are the right doors for your business, there are other options available.

Here are a couple of equally speedy industrial door alternatives:

Rapid fold high speed doors

Rapid fold high speed doors fold rather than roll. As a result they require a little more headroom than rolling doors. These doors are the ideal option when you need a fast door for a large external opening. They also stand up well against high winds.

Rapid repair high speed doors

Rapid repair high speed doors are collision-proof. If a vehicle comes into contact with the fabric surface of the door, a high speed mechanism quickly returns the curtain to its original, sealed position.

Want industrial high speed roll up doors for your business?

With so many options available, deciding what type of industrial door your need for your business can be tricky. But the SDS team is here to help.

We can advise you on whether high speed rapid roll doors, rapid fold doors or rapid repair doors are best suited to your workplace.

Once you’re clear on what you need, we’ll manufacture your new high speed doors and install them too. And if you want to sign up for our maintenance service, we’ll pop in on a scheduled basis to ensure your high speed doors are operating as they should.

Want to know more? To speak with one of our industrial door experts – and to get a free quote – just get in touch.

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