Category: Automatic Glass Sliding Doors

Kinds of Automatic Doors

Introduction to automatic doors Humans have been developing ways to automatically open and close doors since Heron of Alexandria devised an underground mechanism for a temple entrance in 100BC. Two thousand years later, there are more reasons than ever to specify automatic doors. These include: Ease of access For many people who lack physical ability […]

Automatic Door Operators are an AODA Bonus

Doors openers should – and can – accommodate people of all ages and abilities Automatic door operators are often used to make door openings accessible and meet the guidelines of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), but they also provide added convenience for a wider range of users. Building owners or facility managers […]

Tips to The Life of Your Automatic Doors
Swing Operator Automatic Door
Swing Operator Automatic Door

In this blog I have decided to have a closer look at Automatic Doors and most importantly provide some “Tips to The Life of Your Automatic Door”. What is an Automatic Door and How Does It Work? An automatic door is a door that opens automatically, the type of door installed and just what you […]

Automatic Doors and Accessibility – 5 Things to Consider
Automatic Sliding Doors
Automatic Sliding Installation in toronto

When people consider accessibility, they probably think of wheelchair ramps and lifts. This is one important aspect when looking at accessibility about automatic doors, but there is so much more to consider to ensure you benefit from your automatic door solution. Disability Requirements Automatic doors allow access into and around buildings and help with compliance […]

Automated Doors: Towards Universal Design

This article reports on research completed as part of a contract from the U.S. Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board. The goals of the project were to complete a state of the art review on the subject of automated doors and develop recommendations for revising the ADA Accessibility Guidelines(ADAAG) in light of the findings. These […]