How to choose your automatic door

Automatic doors have established themselves as a favorite alternative for residential garages and are beginning to do so for businesses as well. Their progress has reached a point where there are several types to meet different needs, since no business or home has the same characteristics.

If you are thinking of automating a door, it is essential that you can distinguish between the different models. Here are the main types of automatic doors.

Automatic door models

Up-and-over doors

This model can be of one or two leaves and opens in longitudinal and upward direction, until it becomes perpendicular or parallel to the ceiling when it reaches its maximum opening. The mechanics work through a zinc-plated bar that varies in length (from 1 to 3 meters) with a dragging mechanism and saxophone hardware.

It is the most common type of automated door because it is more affordable and does not require too much space for its opening mechanism. You can find this type of door as well as its complements here.

Sectional doors

This is a more robust type of automatic door that adapts better to the space in which it is placed. Its opening trajectory draws a vertical line following a guide until it is positioned parallel to the ceiling. Electromechanical actuators are used for its opening and are placed on the ceiling.

Two of its main advantages over other models is that it is more economical and, in addition, it has a thermal insulation function. You can find more information about this model here.

Sliding doors

The sliding doors slide laterally on a guide for its opening. The electromechanical actuator is the one that allows the door to be automated and will depend on the weight of the door. You can use a nylon zipper or steel zipper, depending on your needs. according to your needs.

Your price is somewhat lower than that of hinged or swing doors, but higher than that of sectional doors. See motors and racks for sliding doors here.

Swing doors

This model of automatic door can be central opening – with two leaves – or side opening – one leaf -. In either case, it is automated by means of an electromechanical motor, a hydraulic motor or a hydraulic-oleodynamic motor. The type of motor depends on the weight of the door.

The price of a swing door is somewhat higher due to its drive mechanism. You can check prices here.