At Fastlink, our steel shutter doors are designed for durability, with a simple structure for easy installation and smooth operation. Most importantly, they are built to provide security and a windproof barrier for your building.
A roller shutter door is a vertical moving door system made up of horizontal laths for the curtain, side guides, bottom rail, barrel assembly, and canopy.
According to EU law, they are considered machines and require routine maintenance and servicing from a qualified individual. The components' size and thickness will be determined by the opening's or roller shutter's dimensions.
Understanding Wind Load in Roller Shutter Doors
Wind loading is the pressure exerted by the wind on the surface of a structure. For an industrial door, this means the force applied across the entire curtain when the wind hits it. Or in another way, it’s a door’s ability to withstand this force is its wind resistance.
A door’s strength is measured by its wind resistance class according to international standards like EN 12424. The class indicates the maximum wind pressure a door can take, so facilities in high wind areas must comply with strict safety requirements.
How Fastlink Roller Shutter Doors Ensure Better Wind Resistance
A steel rolling shutter door’s integrity under extreme wind is determined by several factors, which are material, slat profile, and guide rail system. Fastlink uses special design features to reinforce its doors:
1. Structural Reinforcement
For maximum strength, wind resistance can be enhanced by using wind hooks. These elements ensure the door curtain stays within its guides, preventing the most common mode of failure for roller doors, which is dislodgement.
2. Durable Steel Sheet Material
The sheet material itself is key to wind resistance. Fastlink’s wind-resistant steel shutter doors are made with varying sheet thicknesses to suit different applications. Thicker and stronger materials offer better resistance and longevity.
3. Optimized Guide Rail Design
The guide rails and fixings are critical, even the strongest curtain will fail if its anchoring points are weak. Fastlink’s track system is made using a fully automatic molding machine. They also have soundproof devices on both sides of the track for smooth and quiet operation.
The Role of Wind Resistant Roller Shutters in Industrial Security
A high wind-rated roller shutter door doesn’t just protect against storms, but it also secures your facility and increases efficiency. Here are some reasons why more businesses are choosing a roller shutter door.
- Security: Security is top of the list for industrial areas, and that’s where high-speed shutter doors come in. Steel roller doors provide added protection for loading docks. A wind-rated door is also an anti-theft and anti-intrusion barrier.
- Sealing and Dust Prevention: The design features to resist wind pressure also seal the door and prevent dust ingress.
- Safety Features: Fastlink doors have built in safety features, including a self locking device that will lock the internal mechanism if the scroll speed is abnormal to prevent the door curtain from falling.
- Smarter Design: Traditional swing gates require space to open in or out. But rolling shutter doors move horizontally along a track, so they are perfect for sites with limited space.
- Automation: High-speed shutter doors can be fully motorised for next-level convenience. Operators can control the doors from a button, remote, or mobile app. They operate smoothly due to their sophisticated technology, which includes motorized mechanisms and sensors. This automated system is ideal for large warehouses and logistics centers with high vehicle traffic.
- Improve Property Value: Modern high speed shutter doors are sleek, functional, and fully customisable, so businesses can choose a design that matches their facility’s branding.
- Cost-Benefit and Return on Investment: Investing in wind resistant roller shutter doors means fewer operational interruptions during adverse weather events, continuity, and less downtime. When the doors are utilized regularly in high-traffic areas, this is very crucial. Plus, their superior sealing means less energy loss, as well as lower heating and cooling costs.
Secure Your Industrial Operations with Fastlink Roller Shutter Doors
To get the best results from investing in steel roller doors, partner with experts. Look for licensed providers, request a site visit, a custom quote, and long term support before installation. Make sure they also offer service plans and rapid response times.
Fastlink manufactures robust and smooth running roller shutter doors for industrial plants, logistics warehouses, and other facilities. For more than 20 years, Fastlink has been offering high-quality roller doors that are custom-made to meet site specifications to businesses in China and around the globe.
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