Why are automatic doors important?

Why are automatic doors important and what kind of buildings need automatic doors?

Automatic doors are a feature of modern life. They have a range of benefits and play an essential role in improving accessibility, convenience and safety.

Why are automatic doors important?

Automatic doors have a range of benefits for building managers and users alike. These include:

• Convenience & Accessibility

Automatic doors provide unrivalled convenience, particularly in high-traffic areas such as hospitals, office buildings, airports and shopping centres. They remove the need for manual effort when entering or exiting a building, making it easier for people to navigate doorways and access the building.

They are especially valuable for people with mobility challenges, parents with pushchairs, people carrying heavy loads, and elderly people. With hands-free operation and speedy opening and closing, automatic doors enhance accessibility for a wide range of users.

• Energy Efficiency

Automatic doors are highly energy efficient. As they are equipped with motion sensors or proximity detectors, they will only open and close when absolutely necessary. This minimises the amount of warm air that can escape from the building, helping to maintain a comfortable and consistent temperature.

By reducing air leakage, automatic doors reduce energy waste, and lower heating and air conditioning costs. As well as being good for building users, this also benefits the environment and can lead to significant cost savings for building owners and operators.

• Improved Safety & Security

Automatic doors can enhance the safety and security of a building in different ways. Automatic doors will include safety sensors that detect obstructions in the doorway, preventing the doors from closing on people or objects. This reduces the risk of accidents, injuries, and property damage.

In emergency situations, such as fires or evacuations, automatic doors can be programmed to open automatically or switch to a manual mode, ensuring smooth and swift evacuation routes. To improve security, automatic doors can be integrated with access control systems, such as keycards, to help regulate who can access and exit the building and enhance building security.

Who needs automatic doors?

Automatic doors are essential for businesses and public sector establishments in order to meet the needs of various individuals and improve overall efficiency and accessibility.

They offer convenience to customers and visitors, improve operational efficiency, ensure compliance with accessibility regulations, enhance safety during emergencies, and contribute to energy efficiency. These reduce the need for manual effort, allowing for a smooth and hassle-free entry and exit of the building. They also facilitate the movement of employees and staff, making your building more efficient and helping to improve productivity.

Automatic sliding doors also create an inclusive environment for individuals with disabilities or limited mobility. They feature safety sensors to prevent accidents and can be programmed for emergency situations. Add to this the benefits that they deliver in terms of energy efficiency, and automatic doors are a valuable addition to any business or public sector establishment.

Get in touch to learn more about our automatic door repair and maintenance services

At Safetell, we help our clients ensure the safe, energy-efficient and reliable operation of their automatic doors with our automatic door maintenance service. We are committed to a “repair not replace” ethos, which means we won’t sell you parts and components that you do not need.

Contact our professional experienced team to find out more about automatic door maintenance and how we can help.