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.