If you’ve ever worked in a warehouse or plant with a steel entry door, you’ve no doubt been inconvenienced by how long it takes for them to close and open. An alternative to metal doors is the high-speed fabric door, a quick-moving, highly productive option that can boost not only the energy efficiency in your garage or warehouse but safety as well. Below, we’ll get into all the benefits of high-speed fabric doors and which ones might suit you.
Why Install High-Speed Fabric Doors?
High-speed fabric doors are industrial alternatives to metal doors. They offer faster operation and easier closure and are durable enough for garages and warehouses. There are plenty of benefits to having one on-site instead of a standard metal door. Let’s review each below to see how they might improve your facility.
Improved Security
Because they open and close quickly, high-speed fabric doors offer greater security than your average steel door, which is enough to convince many of their worth.
Higher Durability
Another aspect of high-speed fabric doors that makes them special is that they are far more durable than you might think. The words “fabric door” don’t exactly instill you with confidence if you don’t know what goes into their construction. However, these commercial doors are engineered with durable material that can withstand anything you or the elements throw their way. They’re designed for frequent opening and closing, needing only minimal maintenance.
The motors for opening and closing the doors are the only parts you will likely ever need to fix. High-speed fabric doors can handle extensive use and last longer than competing door options. Given their combination of high performance and low maintenance, high-speed fabric doors make for a surefire investment for any industrial property owner.
Faster Speeds
Among the many benefits of high-speed fabric doors, speed is one of the best and most obvious. The faster your door opens and closes, the more productive your business can be when vehicles, trucks, and people need to get from point A to point B. Metal roll-up doors are known for their slow operation, which can slow down productivity by holding up vehicles from their destinations. High-performance fabric doors are different. They work with a high-speed motor to make an entryway a path to a destination instead of a waiting point. The time difference may not seem like a lot on paper but added together; it can do wonders for your productivity.
Energy Efficiency
One of the most significant benefits of high-speed fabric doors is their air-tight seal. Metal roll-up doors rely on gravity to create a seal. If you’ve ever spent time in a warehouse during the winter or summer, you understand that metal doors are, unfortunately, ineffective at regulating indoor temperatures. High-speed fabric doors have an airtight seal that prevents unnecessary airflow, helping your HVAC systems maintain appropriate temperatures without working overtime. Additionally, their quick opening and closing speeds reduce the amount of airflow between rooms.
Improved Safety
Fabric doors are free of rigid wind bars, bottom bars and straps and run inside guides to prevent harm to users. Clear vision panels placed at eye level help prevent accidents and near misses by allowing those on either side of the door to see each other.
Additionally, high-speed fabric doors come in different colours. Maybe you think this is only an aesthetic concern, but it actually serves as an additional safety feature. While metal doors or rolling doors tend to fade into the background, adding color to fabric doors makes them easier to recognize. Make yours glaringly obvious with bright yellow, or select a color to match the color scheme of your warehouse or garage. The choice is yours whether you want orange, black, or red.
Which Types of High-Speed Fabric Doors Should You Consider?
There are quite a few models to choose from, depending on what you need from your high-speed door. Does your operation depend heavily on consistent temperature control, or are you more concerned about keeping bad weather at bay? All the following models comply with the FDA’s strict standards. Go to raynor.com for more information about the options below:
- RapidCoil™ RC200: Raynor’s RapidCoil RC200 fabric door is a high-speed option designed for small-to-medium interior technology applications, up to 12′ wide and 12′ tall. It provides a smooth and quiet operation with a control panel that includes a variable frequency drive for maximum performance, flexibility, and self-diagnostic capabilities.
- RapidCoil™ RC300: Raynor RapidCoil RC300 high-speed fabric doors provide reliable control for interior and exterior applications up to 18′ wide and 18’ high. “Push-Pull” technology ensures superior performance and low maintenance, while a soft curtain design offers safety for users.
- RapidCoil™ RC300HD: The Raynor RapidCoil RC300HD is a high-speed fabric door designed for extreme pressure resistance. It protects against harsh weather, improves traffic flow, and saves energy. The doors are self-reinserting and have a soft bottom edge for safety.
Learn More About What Doors Suit Your Needs
Choosing the right garage door for your business or garage doesn’t have to be a hassle. No matter what high-speed fabric door you choose, you’ll enjoy increased safety and efficiency. At Raynor Garage Doors, we want to help you with your projects, no matter how unique. Speak to one of our Raynor Authorized Dealers near you today to get started. They will happily answer any questions you have about choosing the right doors, prices and timelines for installation, and whether this option makes sense for your business.
