How to prevent production downtime with high-speed self-repairing doors

In industrial and logistics environments, a small incident can have major consequences. An accidental impact of a forklift or other vehicle against a door can cause breakdowns, stop operations and affect the pace of production. To minimise these types of situations, at Manusa we design and manufacture high-speed self-repairing doors, a solution designed to keep operations running even when impacts occur during daily use.

Thanks to their self-repair system, these doors automatically recover their position after an impact, avoiding unnecessary repairs and reducing downtime. In other words, its self-repairing system provides three main advantages:

1. Prevent breakdowns caused by impacts

The high-speed self-repairing doors consist of a flexible roll-up curtain canvas that is inserted into two lateral guides via a rail system. If a vehicle hits the door, the curtain canvas is released from the guides, allowing passage without causing major structural damage.

In the next opening and closing cycle, the lateral rail system automatically reinserts the canvas in its original position, without the need for manual adjustments or the intervention of technical personnel.

2. Reduce downtime

If a door is out of service, it can interrupt the passage of people, vehicles or goods and affect daily operations. 

By automatically recovering their functioning after an impact, the self-repairing doors prevent a small incident from forcing the activity to be stopped for a repair.

3. Reduce maintenance costs

The self-repair system reduces interventions caused by accidental impacts, as well as the need to replace damaged parts or components.

This makes it possible to reduce maintenance costs and extend the service life of the installation.

Solutions adapted to each industrial environment

Not all industrial environments have the same needs. Therefore, the high-speed self-repairing doors are available in different configurations to adapt to the type of facility.

• High traffic areas: models prepared to withstand intensive use in loading and unloading areas, with high insulation and wind resistance.
• Storage areas: adapted to work in temperatures down to -5 °C, with an autonomous heating system through a thermal cable, stainless frame and anti-humidity protection for the engine brake.
• Car parks: high-speed silent doors for vehicle entrances and exits in hotels, hospitals and other buildings, made of reinforced PVC curtain canvas.
• Supermarkets and retail spaces: solutions that optimise the available space by separating warehouses and shopping areas.
• Environments with fire protection requirements: dual models that combine a high-speed self-repairing door with an EI120 certified fire-rated curtain, capable of isolating flames and smoke for a minimum of 120 minutes.

In addition to having configurations for different environments, high-speed self-repairing doors can be customised to meet the most specific needs: the curtains can incorporate screen printing with logos, images or signage, as well as windows of different shapes and sizes to improve visibility. The head and lateral guides can be lacquered in different colours to integrate the door harmoniously into the building's aesthetics. They can also integrate sensors, push buttons, remote controls or uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), which ensure that the door opens in the event of a power failure.

Choosing a high-speed self-repairing door can make all the difference in facilities where business continuity is essential. If you're looking for a solution that can reduce downtime and maintain the pace of production even in environments with a high volume of people and machinery, at Manusa we can help you find the most suitable option for your project.