Why you should use automatic doors in your business

24 July, 2024

Automatic doors are an increasingly important part of modern life. People now expect to be greeted by automatic doors when they go shopping, visit the bank, go to work, or access public transport. They’re seen in hospitals and at medical facilities, in residential blocks and shopping centres.

The popularity of automatic door installations is due to a range of positive reasons. Safetell can help your business achieve greater security, improved access and higher energy efficiency, with bespoke automatic door installation.

If your business is not currently using automatic doors, then it might be time to consider the benefits.

Convenient Access

Automatic doors support greater accessibility at your premises, making entry and exit effortless for customers, employees and partners. The need to push or pull heavy doors is eliminated, with this added convenience improving the overall customer experience. Businesses with easier access encourage repeat visits.

Accessibility for All

Automatic doors are particularly useful for individuals with disabilities or mobility challenges, as they remove the need to manually open doors. This helps businesses comply with accessibility regulations, fostering an open and inclusive environment.

Reduce Your Energy Bills with Automatic Doors

Automatic doors are usually equipped with sensors that detect movement, allowing them to open only when necessary. Because they only open when required, they help to conserve energy use, minimising heat loss, particularly in buildings with high foot traffic. In the UK’s variable climate, automatic doors ensure that valuable heat energy isn’t lost.

Automatic Doors for Enhanced Security

Automatic doors can be equipped with a range of advanced features to enhance the security at your premises. Advanced locking mechanisms, access control systems, and other optional extras restrict entry to authorised personnel only. An automatic closing feature also ensures that doors remain closed after each use, reducing the risk of unauthorised entry.

Space Saving

If space is limited at your premises then an automatic door is an excellent choice. Because they don’t require clearance for swinging open, they maximise floor space and allow for more efficient use of interior areas.

Improved Appearance

How your business looks to potential customers and business partners is all-important. If you’ve invested in retail or office space, it’s vital to think about the first impression it makes on your customers. Automatic doors can be integrated seamlessly with the building’s design, contributing to the overall aesthetic appeal of your premises. They are available in a wide range of styles and finishes to complement the appearance of your property.

Reduced Maintenance

Automatic doors are designed and built to withstand heavy usage and operate reliably for extended periods. They can often have less maintenance requirements than manual doors, making them a more reliable and cost-effective option for your business.

Enhance Your Brand Image

Automatic doors can better enhance the image of your brand. Automatic doors are perceived as modern and customer focused. They show you care about customer convenience and greater accessibility, positively influencing perceptions of your brand and differentiating your business from competitors. Automatic doors provide your customers and partners with a positive welcome to your premises.

A Flexible, Convenient Solution for A Range of Businesses & Organisations

Automatic doors are increasingly installed across a wide range of different business premises and organisations.

A Convenient Solution for Retail Establishments

Many people encounter automatic doors whenever they go shopping. That’s because automatic doors are an excellent choice in terms of accessibility and security for supermarkets, department stores and shopping centres. They provide easy access for customers carrying shopping bags or pushing trolleys. They also make it easier for people with pushchairs or in wheelchairs or other mobility challenges to access retail premises.

Safety and Accessibility for Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities

Automatic doors are commonly used in hospitals, clinics, and medical offices to facilitate the smooth movement of patients, visitors and medical equipment. They ensure that individuals with disabilities or temporary mobility challenges can easily access the building. They also reduce touch points helping to reduce infection risk. This is particularly important in settings where people may have compromised immunity.

Making Office Buildings More Efficient

Automatic doors enhance efficiency and productivity in office buildings. They provide employees and visitors with convenient access while maintaining security. They help to regulate foot traffic and enhance the overall flow of people in and out of the building.

A Warm Welcome to Hotels & Hospitality Venues

Hotels and hospitality venues use stylish and efficient automatic doors to enhance the appearance and aid accessibility at their premises. They can be found at entrances, lobbies, and common areas to create a space saving and modern aesthetic. Automatic doors also enhance security and can be combined with key card access systems to allow guests to access the property around the clock while maintaining security.

Keeping People Moving at Airports, Train Stations & Bus Terminals

Automatic doors are essential in airports, train stations, and bus terminals to facilitate the movement of passengers with luggage. They ensure efficient boarding and disembarking, ensuring that foot traffic can move freely through the station.

Security & Accessibility in Educational Establishments

Educational establishments install automatic doors to ensure the smooth movement of large numbers of the staff and students around the site. Automatic doors enhance accessibility and safety on campus while minimising disruption to daily activities. Safetell have installed 40 automatic door operators within a university in North London.

A Practical Solution Across the Commercial Sector

Automatic doors are a practical solution in various commercial settings, including banks, restaurants, theatres, and entertainment venues. They contribute to a better customer experience, supporting smooth operations in busy environments.

Barrier Free Access to Public Buildings

Government buildings, libraries, police stations, museums, and other public institutions use automatic doors to support greater accessibility. They provide convenient, secure and welcoming access to a wide range of different buildings, helping people access the services they require.

Security & Convenience in Residential Buildings

Automatic doors are increasingly installed in residential buildings to aid security and increase convenience. Often fitted with a key card entry system, they help residents and guests feel secure in the building, while ensuring that access is straightforward. Stylish automatic doors can also enhance the overall appearance of the building.

A Bespoke Automatic Door Installation & Maintenance Service from Safetell

If your business would like to enjoy the benefits of automatic doors, then Safetell can help. Our multi-disciplined team leads a detailed design phase outlining principles and processes, to drive a truly bespoke project from start to completion. We understand that each client has unique needs and preferences when it comes to door automation. That’s why we offer a diverse range of products from trusted manufacturers. Our selection process ensures that we recommend the best-suited solutions for your business without being tied to a specific brand or manufacturer.

Installations are carried out by our experienced in-house team that specialises in challenging site conditions and high-risk locations. We guarantee efficient, high-quality results in any situation.

We can also ensure that your automatic doors continue working as efficiently as possible for longer with our scheduled maintenance and repairs service. Our prestigious service minimises risk, and avoids costly, unplanned emergency expenditure. We have a ‘repair not replace’ mentality, only replacing parts as a last resort, when fixing them is no longer a realistic option.

Because we’re system agnostic, we’re always able to give the best advice on equipment regardless of the make and model. This means we are not trying to sell unnecessary products when they can be repaired and maintained for many years, saving you money.

Safetell provide a complete automatic door service for businesses and other organisations, helping them enjoy the benefits of automatic doors while reducing costs.