Maximize Industrial Door Protection with Our Intelligent Sensor Technology

Commercial doors face a lot of use and abuse during daily operations. The most common cause of damage to industrial doors is the heavy physical impact from vehicles, forklifts and large objects.  Doors do not just come down by themselves. Most of these collisions are a result of human error, and with a MAXDoor that can be eliminated. Collision damage from hitting a door result in dents, bent frames, broken panels, damaged tracks or malfunctioning mechanisms.  Constant repairs to doors can be very costly with significant door downtime affecting the bottom line of your business.

At MAXDoor, how do we eliminate or minimize the human error factor?

We Put Intelligence at the Door Opening

MAXDoor puts intelligence at the door opening.  Here’s how:

  • Door opening intelligence is a combination of sensors and a PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) Program. When you have reoccurring door damage, our PLC can eliminate the cause, and that will save you time and money.
  • Sensors and the PLC Program control a light communication system to let the driver know they are not centered in the door opening and indicate the side of the door that will be hit.  Before the damage occurs, the driver can stop and readjust his position.
  • MAXDoor can also install traffic lights and alarms to all but eliminate human error. We currently make a system that is an overlay that can be added to your existing door systems.
  • Caution – industrial doors that automatically time out and close do nothing to monitor the area, projecting out from the door, on both sides of the door opening to ensure it is safe to close or delay the closing until the area has been cleared. Again, a PLC Program and sensors will solve this problem.
  • In addition, reversing edge and photo eyes are added to provide additional protection for the Employees, Lift Trucks and Product going through the door opening. A photo eye detects the presence of an obstacle blocking the sensing beam and will trigger the door or gate operator to reverse or to stay open until the object is cleared from the path. A “reversing edge” for doors, also called a “sensing edge,” is a feature attached to the edge of a motorized door that detects obstructions when the door is closing, causing it to automatically stop and reverse its movement to prevent injuries or damage from an or person being trapped between the door; essentially, it acts as a touch-sensitive sensor that triggers the door to reverse direction upon contact with an obstacle.

Increased Protection and Security

MAXDoors with PLC programs and sensors increase protection and security. They have been installed on police sally ports and hospital ambulance bays. We have eliminated collisions on 45FT wide doors in steel mills and automotive manufacturing plants. The high cost of human error can be eliminated.

Add Intelligence and Safety to Your Facility

Contact us today or call (248) 915-5838 to learn more about how you can add intelligence, safety, and even cost savings to your industrial doors.

Get The Most Value From Your Budget With a MAXDoor

If you are considering investing in a rolling steel door or a rubber door, consider these important facts regarding the benefits of investing in a vertical lift fabric MAXDoor. Get the most for your money!

Here’s The Facts on MAXDoor Vertical Lift Fabric Doors

Less Expensive and a Long Service Life

First of all, MAXDoors are designed and built to last 20-25 years even in toxic and corrosive environments. Standard features found on MAXDoors are seldom offered on other door types. MAXDoors operate like a roman shade and are simply hoisted up and down by a motor gearbox. Multiple lifting belts are used providing additional safety and a slim chance of a door drop.  MAXDoors tolerate dirty, harsh environments and seal tight when closed.

Stronger Against the Wind

MAXDoors are extremely strong and utilize 4-8” wide aluminum rectangle horizontal beams spaced at 48” centers. There is incredible strength to resist positive or negative wind pressure and has the same structural load characteristics as a building wall. Even with a standard MAXDoor design, the doors are 2-3 times stronger than other door types.

Easier to Service with Huge Savings on Door Repairs and Door Downtime

Accidents happen but MAXDoor believes that all door collisions can be eliminated through proper door control. Eliminating the possibility of human error is only possible through an engineered door control system. A long list of customers’ door problems went away when proper controls were installed. Companies have spent so much money on servicing doors and this is basically eliminated when MAXDoors are installed Maxdoor customizes the door to fit the specific application. When high-quality material and components are fabricated and assembled by highly skilled craftsmen, you get a great reliable product.

MADE In the USA – MAXDoor customizes the door to fit the specific application.  When high-quality material and components are fabricated and assembled by highly skilled craftsmen, you get a great reliable product.

Contact Us for Help

If you have an industrial door application and need help from industry experts to find the right size and fit, contact us today or call (248) 915-5838.

MAXDoor USA Offers Door Systems Designed for the Tough Mining Industry

MAXDoor is a Michigan based company that provides custom-made vertical lift fabric door systems.  We provide industrial doors for the mining industry throughout North and South America.  Providing long service life, energy savings and improved safety for crusher buildings, truck shops, wash bays, pellet plants and more, the MAXDoor design is the result of years of experience providing custom door solutions for our customers.  Armed with knowledge of what works and what is required, MAXDoor sets out to provide the mining industry customers with a door that is extremely strong and durable in a dirty, corrosive environment.

MAXDoors are Durable at Mine Sites

MAXDoors are strong and durable at mine sites – It’s all in the design of the door:

  • Utilizing a 4-8” thick dual layer, vertical-stacking fabric door panel
  • Internal 4-8” Aluminum horizontal beams
  • Outstanding strength to resist positive or negative wind pressure
  • Maintains same structural load characteristics as a building wall
  • Even with just a standard design, MAXDoor is 2-3 times stronger than other door types of the same size
  • MAXDOORS are designed for a Long, Low Cost Service Life
  • Back-up lifting cables provide extra lifting assurance and safety
  • MAXDOOR Model WD has Floor level hand chain with Brake release to operate the door during a power outage. Other MAXDOORS have manual operation at the Motor

Customized for Mining Applications

MAXDoor customizes the door to fit the mining application:

  • Your door request is handled by a knowledgeable and experienced application engineer
  • High quality material and components are fabricated and assembled by highly skilled craftsmen
  • MAXDoor is dedicated to heavy industrial door applications found in the mining industry
  • Side jambs and guides are made of structural steel and are shop fabricated, straightened, and preassembled to allow a quick installation

Fully Customized Solution

MAXDoor was created by a door engineer limited by the products offered in the industry. Based on feedback from end-users, MAXDoor is totally customizable, so the customer gets what they want and need.

Contact Us for Help Today

Contact the experts at MAXDoor today to discuss your industrial door application by calling (248) 915-5838 or by requesting a quote from us.

Need Industrial Doors? Don’t Wait Until Winter

This is national preparedness time of year and if your facility needs industrial doors now is the time to order them.  MAXDoor has what you need right now so don’t wait until winter!

The time has come to plan and prepare for upcoming cold weather with a vertical lift fabric MAXDoor. Making sure your facilities will be locked up tight and secure makes good business sense.  Certain areas of our country are experiencing atypical weather events such as blizzards, hurricanes, ice storms and heavy snow.   With a vertical lift fabric MAXDoor securing your facility, you have one less thing to worry about this winter. Installing the right industrial door for your facility is critical, and we have the inhouse experts to assist in your decision making process.

Installing The “Wrong” Door Can Cost You

Installing the “wrong” industrial door at your facility can cost you resulting in:

  • Excessive energy use, utility and operation costs
  • Excessive wear and tear on cooling and HVAC units
  • Increased maintenance and service costs
  • Insufficient wind load capacity
  • Inexpensive rolling steel doors do not last and result in costly downtime

An Installed MAXDoor Solves These Problems

A MAXDoor helps to solve these problems – here’s why:

  • MAXDoor Vertical Lift Fabric Doors are designed to last 20-25 years
  • MAXDoors have a very low annual operating cost
  • MAXDoors are 2-5 times stronger than rolling steel doors
  • MAXDoors are stronger against the wind than Rolling steel, Rubber, Sectional or other fabric doors
  • Manufactured with a 4” to 8” deep, one-piece dual layer fabric panel keeps the wind out
  • Fabricated using strong rectangular aluminum tubes that do not Bow or Twist in strong winds
  • There are no springs or counterweights on a MAXDoor
  • Multiple lifting belts raise and lower the door
  • MAXDoors have a long service life even in dirty, cold or wet environments
  • Locally available components
  • Fabric material options include fire retardant, insulated, low temperature, and high temperature

Discuss Your Specific Door Application With Us

Safety always comes first with MAXDoor.  The multiple lifting belts and horizontal beam design greatly improves safety when real life collisions occur. MAXDoors are made in the USA. Contact us today and take the first step in discussing your specific door application.

Why Architects Choose MAXDoor

The MAXDoor website, www.maxdoor-usa.com, has a specific area dedicated to Architects. We have provided all of the information needed such as drawings, specifications and useful information that can easily be cut and pasted into your own document.  An architect’s time is precious, and we want to provide as much valuable information as possible.  You need only ask for any additional documents you may need. If you are not finding exactly what you are looking for, please reach out to us directly.

MAXDoor is a dual-layer vertical lift fabric industrial door that operates like a roman shade.  Our doors are designed to be installed on the interior or exterior of the building.  When choosing the right door, architects need to consider the following factors:

Purpose

MAXDoors are custom designed for some of the toughest environments.  Specifically, the mining industry loves the MAXDoor due to its strength and durability in one of the most dirty and corrosive environments.  Other industries where MAXDoors are used include:  Aerospace and Aviation, Steel, Shipyards, Waste Handling, Water Treatment, Cement, Chemical and Petroleum to name a few.

Climate

If your door application must stand up to extreme weather conditions, MAXDoor will be the perfect solution.  Wind load capacity is a way of determining how strong and well-built the door will be for the end user.  The higher the wind load, the more robust and heavy duty door components will be added to the door.

Performance

By design and the materials used, MAXDoor will perform beyond expectation and will adhere to safety standards, soundproofing, heat, and cold.

Fabric choices come in various weights and specific requirements, such as Fire Retardant Material, Low Temperature, High Temperature, and Anti-Static to name a few.

Ease of Use and Low Maintenance

Easy to Use and Maintain with up to 25-Year Service Life.  In today’s fast paced work environment, door maintenance and downtime can cost a company a lot of money.  MAXDoors can be  self-supporting to eliminate putting additional load onto the building.  If a collision occurs with a MAXDoor, the horizontal beams are designed to flex and give way.  The beams are then quickly put back in place and the door is operational again.  No costly downtime or service call.

Contact Us

Contact MAXDoor today to discuss your specific door application. Let us design and manufacture a custom door that meets your specifications.

Midwest Manufacturing Facility Replaces Rolling Steel Doors with MAXDoors

The Challenge – How to Replace Rolling Steel Doors

Constant replacement of rolling steel doors sent this customer on a search for more durable long lasting industrial doors for their manufacturing facility. Their current steel doors were only lasting a few years due to forklift accidents, truck traffic, corrosion of steel door slats and high winds causing slats to bow and bind up the door guides. In addition, our customer was facing excessive door maintenance costs, service calls and extended downtime. The customer did not want to continue using rolling steel doors as they had become the most expensive door to maintain.

The Solution – MAXDoors

MAXDoor engineers met with the customer to find the best solution for their specific door needs. MAXDoors are vertical lift fabric doors designed and built to last 20-25 years and are less expensive to buy, maintain and keep in operation than rolling steel doors. MAXDoors are 2-5 times stronger than rolling steel doors. Designed with traveling horizontal beams, the doors are made of strong rectangular aluminum tubes that do not bow in high wind. Our door guides are made of structural steel angles that are bolted to the side frame. There are no springs or counterweights on a MAXDoor. Instead, there are multiple lifting belts that raise and lower the door. Lifting belts have a long service life even in dirty, cold or wet environments. MAXDoors are designed to provide a long service life with minimal maintenance/operating cost.

The Results

Most important – a very satisfied customer! Here is what they are saying about their experience with MAXDoor:

  • Cost reduction and the elimination of door downtime has been significant since installing vertical lift fabric doors by MAXDoor. This door is so easy to maintain and keep in operation even when collisions occur.
  • Performance improvement as MAXDoor operates at maximum efficiency with a long service life. MAXDoor is designed for high cycle operations, i.e., hundreds of cycles per day.
  • The MAXDoor can be less expensive than a rolling steel door for smaller door openings. This was an eye opener for our customer.
  • The fabrics used on MAXDoors come in a variety of colors as well as fabrics for special environments including high temperature, cut-proof and anti-static.
  • The 4” or 6” deep dual layer curtain fabric is all one piece. There are no openings that will allow cold or wind into the building. The fabric overlaps the interior and exterior guides attached to the side frames. A rubber loop of EPDM rubber is used to weather seal the bottom of the door.
  • Improved safety at the facility gave our customer peace of mind. Accidents happen and companies strive to do all they can to minimize hazards. The MAXDoor lifting belt and horizontal beam design limit safety issues in real life collisions with trucks and forklifts.
  • Made in the USA – Our customer was thrilled that they could order MAXDoors and have them operational in weeks rather than months.

Ask The Experts Today

If your facility is struggling to manage its energy costs, safety standards, and more; then it’s time to explore a door that can quickly create a strong return on investment – MAXDoor.  Contact us today to speak with an industrial door application expert.

The Best Alternative to Old Rolling Steel Doors

It’s out with old rolling steel doors and in with new Vertical Lift Fabric Doors by MAXDoor!

Explore the advantages that MAXDoors provide over old, rusty rolling steel doors:

MAXDoor Advantages

  • No Springs or counterweights; Multiple lifting belts raise and lower the door. Motor with Gearbox hoist the door up and down.
  • Inexpensive to keep in operation and has a service life of 20-25 years.
  • Aluminum tube horizontal beams do not corrode and provide high wind resistance.
  • 4” or 6” deep fabric curtain panel is all one piece and extends over the door guides on the interior and exterior. Blowing wind increases the wind seal at the door guides. No openings allowing cold air or wind into building.
  • Side frame is furnished as a standard with each door package. This minimizes the load the building has to carry. The MAXDoor is sized to provide 100% clear door opening.
  • Easy to repair after a collision. Minimal repair cost and downtime.
  • Service Life is 20-25 years. Designed to operate 1 million cycles or more.

Rolling Steel Door Disadvantages

  • Counter-balanced with Springs that are guaranteed to break. Large doors require multiple springs.
  • Multiple wearable parts that require continuous service calls.
  • Slats start corroding day one and become hard to hinge each day after that.
  • Individual slats make the curtain which allow air leakage between the slats with no tight seal at the jambs.
  • No side frame. Door guides are installed at door jambs and are easily damaged by traffic going through the door opening. Door guides are typically in the door opening.
  • Expensive and time consuming to repair.
  • Short Service Life.  Door is designed for a predetermined number of cycles.

Contact Us for Help

If you are exploring the ideal door solution for your facility, then  it’s time to reach out and speak to the industrial door application experts at MAXDoor.  Contact us today!

MAXDoor is an American Owned Company sold and manufactured in Michigan.

Steel Mills Need Strong and Dependable Industrial Doors

The steel industry has evolved by leaps and bounds.  All aspects of construction and manufacturing today would come to a standstill if steel production should suffer in any way.  Dependable industrial size doors on steel mills are critical to production. Budgets demand doors with Low Operating and Maintenance Cost. MAXDoor is an American company that has been manufacturing Vertical Lift Fabric Doors for the Steel and Mining Industry for years. MAXDOOR is a cost- effective solution for door openings in the tough steel industry environment.

Strong and durable industrial doors, MAXDoors, are needed at steel factories to protect materials and workers from harsh environments both inside and outside of the facilities.  MAXDoors are designed to be installed on the interior or exterior side of a wall and can be self-supporting resulting in no additional load on a building structure.

Let’s see why MAXDoor is the ideal solution for your steel factory, plant or warehouse.

  • Today the manufacturing process of steel is extremely energy-efficient so having the right industrial door at the entrance can reduce costs as much as 50%.  With a MAXDoor, you have a strong, durable and energy efficient door at the door opening that provides excellent environment separation. The MAXDOOR control panel can be designed to minimize the amount of heat or cooling air loss at the door opening.
  • MAXDoors are vertical lift fabric doors that are designed and built for a high wind load resistance.  A variety of beam sizes, spacing and material guarantees maximum strength in the harshest of environments.
  • MAXDoors maintain their strength in small (10 FT) and very large (up to 100 FT) wide door openings.  Structural steel components provide superior overall strength, and the horizontal beam design proves to be significantly stronger than the competitors.
  • MAXDoors are low maintenance and improve safety at the door opening.  A malfunctioning door can be a catastrophe at a steel processing factory resulting in expensive downtime. When collisions occur at the door site, the MAXDoor traveling horizontal beams are designed to flex and give way when hit.  The horizontal beams are easily put back into the door guides resulting in minimal downtime and expensive door repairs.   Eliminating expensive door repairs and downtime result in significant cost savings.
  • Safety is always first and foremost at the steel mill and with MAXDoor.  The multiple lifting belt and horizontal beam design greatly improves safety when real life collisions occur.

MAXDoor provides many options:

  • Automatic or System Integrated Controls
  • Collision Avoidance Controls for High Traffic
  • Light Communication for Rail Door Opens
  • Manual door for locations with limited or no power
  • Multiple Fabric choices; Tough Cut, High or Low Temperature
  • Variety of cycle operations

MAXDoors are made in the USA.  To achieve the maximum for your door investment, contact us today to engineer your industrial door solution.

IT’S TIME TO GET TOUGH – IT’S TIME FOR A MAXDOOR!

What If Your Overhead Doors Always Operated at Peak Performance?

Here are specific vertical lift fabric MAXDoor models that will enhance the daily operation at your plant or manufacturing facility.  We custom design and build the specific model that coincides with your particular door requirements.  All doors are available with high wind load or high positive/negative pressure resistance. Several door speeds are available on each model from standard speed of 10-12 inches per second up to high speed doors in speeds up to 36” per second. Our standard PVC door fabric is 20 to 22 ounce and has a temperature range of -35 degrees to 150 degrees Fahrenheit.  In addition, alternate fabrics are available for high temperature, low temperature, sound reduction, insulation (R-12), anti-static, transparent (frosted), security cut proof, rubber, insect screen and windows.

Model WD – The Warehouse Door

Model-WD-MAXDoor

  • The Model WD door is a cost effective alternative to rolling steel doors.
  • Made for grade level truck size door openings and smaller. If you need a tough door to deal with traffic, high winds, dirty or corrosive environments, this door checks all the boxes.
  • Heavy-duty gearhead operator has a floor level manual chain hoist to allow door operation when power is not available.
  • Easy to install with the curtain assembly, lifting belts and motor operator being attached to the head member direct from the factory.

Model SD – The Standard Duty Door

Standard Duty MAXDoor

  • The Model SD door is also a very cost effective alternative to a rolling steel door.
  • One tough door with a simple design to ensure long service life and minimal operation and maintenance costs.
  • The SD is furnished with an industrial grade NEMA-4 control panel with fused lockable rotary disconnect and the door is controlled by PLC Logic.
  • Model SD is designed for larger openings or where higher wind load is required.

Model UL – The Under Lintel Model

  • This door allows to be mounted under lintel and between jambs, or face of wall mount on the interior or exterior of the building.
  • Side frame steel or wide flange beams that the head member gets attached to can be provided by the customer or by MAXDoor. This results in significant savings when the customer or contractor furnishes and installs this steel.
  • The UL model is available in every door size that MAXDoor manufacturers large and small.

Model HD – The Heavy Duty Door

Heavy Duty Vertical Lift Door

  • The Model HD door is an excellent alternative to rolling steel doors that require continual maintenance.
  • Designed for door openings that require a supporting frame and head member in addition to extra large openings.
  • The HD model is mounted face of wall on the interior or exterior of the opening allowing the full opening to be accessed.
  • The HD is available with high wind load or positive/negative pressure resistance. Just like the other models, this door can withstand a harsh environment and has no springs or counterweights.
  • This door can be used at crane door openings or for custom doors with very wide or very high openings.

Get The Right Door for Your Application

Contact us today or call 248-915-5838 to talk with our experts about how to craft the right vertical lift fabric door for your application.

Know What a Door Lintel Is and The Role It Plays at the Overhead Door Opening

Knowing what a door lintel is and its function can be very useful when the need arises to install a new overhead industrial door on an existing facility. The primary purpose of a door lintel is to provide support for the wall above the door opening. The door lintel is a load-bearing beam that supports the opening in the framing where the door will be installed. The door lintel is a horizontal beam fitted across the top of the door opening to support the bricks or structure materials above the door.  Typically, lintels are made from steel or prestressed concrete. Steel lintels are normally used when the door openings are extensive and are a popular choice due to their strength, durability, and versatility. The lintel material used will depend on the structure of your building. Either side of your lintel must be supported sufficiently to ensure the above load is distributed evenly on both sides.  MAXDoor designs and builds custom under lintel (UL) vertical lift fabric doors up to 65 Feet wide.

Door Lintel

MAXDoor Standout Features

  • The simple MAXDoor design ensures minimum operation and maintenance costs.
  • Head members and side frame guides utilize structural steel components that provide overall strength.
  • Horizontal beams are manufactured to provide the highest wind load capacity.
  • Fabric choices include a variety of materials for special environments including high temperature, cut proof and anti-static.
  • MAXDoor offers a variety of control panel types to fit specific door requirements.

MAXDoor Speed

  • 10-12 inches per second
  • Faster Operating Speeds are available.

MAXDoor Strength

  • Horizontal beams spaced for 20-psf wind load. High wind load capacity available
  • 22oz Heavy duty PVC Fabric in a variety of colors
  • Tube size UHMW guide blocks.

MAXDoor Safety

  • A minimum for 4 lifting belts and a maintenance safety switch
  • Photo eyes for monitoring openings and closings
  • Manual brake release at motor location
  • Main shaft auxiliary brake system
  • Over travel protection
  • Wireless reversing edge

Talk To An Engineer Today

If you would like to talk to a seasoned pro in the industrial door industry about your particular application, call us today at 248-915-5838 or contact us and we’ll be happy to help you.