Amber Doors help another customer to conserve energy by installing a Turbo Fold Fast Action Door

Doorways that are in frequent use can contribute to heat loss and high energy bills unless you know the right type of doors to install.  Turbo fold fast action doors are the ideal energy-saving solution for doorways with a high traffic flow as we demonstrated to one of our customers in Leamington Spa recently.

The fast action door was designed and manufactured to suit an opening of 3500 mm (width) x 4500 mm (height) and included radar motion detectors and a push button station.

In order to function at such a high speed, turbo fold doors make use of a folding motion that collects the curtain as it rises and then releases it again as it falls.

What are the benefits of the turbo fold door system?

• Reduces heat loss
• Reduces noise pollution
• Reduces airborne pollution
• Saves time - no more waiting for doors to open or close
• No specialist skills or tooling needed
• No bottom bar, so no damage on impact
• In case of impact door can reset in just a few seconds
• Photo cells built into the frame for added safety
• Wind tested to conform with category 5

 To meet this particular customer’s requirements the turbo fold door was created to the following specifications:

• Inverter drive motor complete with safety brake
• Push button station
• 2Nr radar motion detectors
• Bottom safety edge and photocells
• Hood
• Vision windows
• Curtain from standard colour range

We had one very satisfied customer and as you can see from the image above the finished door looks great!

We don’t just manufacture these doors in yellow – we can accommodate your existing doors in terms of style and colour, producing turbo fold doors in blue, green, grey, orange or red and if you need them in a hurry remember that if you order today you can enjoy delivery and installation in just 2 - 3 weeks.  

Please visit our website to find out more about our Turbo Fold Door Systems or to view our full range of industrial door products http://www.amberdoors.co.uk/enargy-saving-page2.html

A Recent Scissor Lift Installation for the Buckingham Group

At Amber Doors and Loading Bays, we can offer a standard range of loading dock scissor lift platforms, but we can also provide completely bespoke manufactured lifts for both single and double deck vehicles. Scissor lifts are designed and built to create a strong and hard-wearing solution for the loading and unloading of vehicles at loading docks.

Scissor lifts are designed to be able to withstand very heavy loads whilst maintaining stability. To prevent the need for regular maintenance, loading dock scissor lifts are manufactured using maintenance free synthetic bearings, ensuring that the lift remains reliable in the long term.

We recently carried out the installation of a scissor lift platform for the Buckingham Group, on site in Dartford. In order to make the installation process simpler, the scissor lift was delivered to the site by a Hiab crane-mounted truck, enabling it to be lowered into a pre-formed pit directly from the Hiab.

Because of the size of the scissor lift bed, we had to bolt on and weld full length side wings to the lift on site rather than on our premises before transit.

Once the scissor lift was installed, we then fitted safety rails and gates around it in situ. The power pack was then externally installed with all hydraulic hose work fed underground into the pit.

Specifications:

·         Weight capacity: 2,266KG

·         Lowered height: 356mm

·         Vertical travel: 1600mm

·         Raised height: 1956mm

·         High tensile chequered deck and lip

·         Platform overall dimension of 2540mm wide x 3048mm long

·         2134mm wide x 1016mm long one piece hydraulic lip

·         Power up, gravity down c/w interlock

·         Safety guard rails

·         Manual swing gate on deck on the opposite end of the lip with manual operation, interlocked with the lift

·         Electric toe guards

·         Manual load lowering valve

·         Safety striping on all four sides

·         Screen mesh to all four sides

To find out more about our loading dock scissor lift services, you can visit the Amber Doors website or call us on 0121 565 6161.

Matching the Old to the New: Installing A Lightweight Sliding Door

Amber Doors were recently asked to manufacture and install a lightweight sliding door to match a customer's existing door on site. You can see from the image below the style of the existing door:

We began by removing the cladding panels, brickwork and the spotlight to form the new opening - you can see this by the position of the chimney and air conditioning unit where the new door now sits. 

In the photograph above and opposite you can see the old and new sliding doors side by side.

To find out more about this project or to make an enquiry about carrying out similar projects at your workplace, please visit the Amber Doors website or call us on 0121 565 6161.

Amber Doors - Proud Sponsors of Boldmere St Michaels Youth Football Team

At Amber Doors & Loading Bay Services Ltd we are very proud to sponsor Boldmere St Michaels Youth Football Team.

We'd like to wish all of the boys the very best of luck in their upcoming games and please watch this space for more updates from the team.

Take A Look At How We Refurbished A Loading Bay Leveller

Here at Amber Doors we are pleased to show you how we recently saved a client a huge sum of money by refurbishing rather than replacing their loading bay leveller.  Whilst other companies may have advised the client to unnecessarily replace the leveller for a high price, we were able to remove the existing leveller whilst we refurbished the pit and leveller.  Not only that, our skilled team then replaced the complete platform deck before installing the leveller back into the pit. 

Feel free to take a look at how we did it, by clicking here:

For further information feel free to give us a call on 0121 565 6161 or visit the Amber Doors website. 

Loading Bay Solutions From Amber Doors

At Amber Doors we are proud to say that we install and maintain loading bays for a number of high profile retail clients, including the Bullring, Michelin Tyres, Mango, Guess, Vans and North Face.  Our clients trust that we will design and install the most appropriate loading bay for their individual needs, and once our team have installed the equipment, we’ll also make sure we carry out regular maintenance checks to ensure everything is working as it should.

Loading bays are notoriously dangerous working environments, and are often the highest risk area within a warehouse.  It’s vital that loading bay equipment is only used by properly trained staff, and that it is also maintained regularly so as to reduce the risk of accident and breakages.  Whilst our loading bays are manufactured to a very high standard, it is inevitable that at some point a fork lift truck may accidently knock into the dock house or a lorry may reverse too far into the bay, causing substantial damage.  Any damage ought to be repaired as soon as possible to make sure the bay is working to its optimal level.

Why should I choose Amber Doors when purchasing a new loading bay?

·         We design and manufacture all of our own products, so if you need a bespoke loading bay solution please let us know as we can create a product to suit your needs.

·         Our expert team will also fit the loading bay equipment for you at a time to suit you.  We’re aware that loading bays are very busy areas which have high volumes of traffic so we will ensure that we carry out the installations at a time to suit you.

·         Once the equipment has been installed, we will put together a service plan to make sure your loading bay is inspected at a regular basis so as to reduce the risk of serious damage.  If the equipment is damaged at any point, we also offer an emergency service to carry out loading bay repairs.

·         We’ve been in the business for over 20 years, so we’ve seen all shapes and sizes of loading bays!  Our team are fully qualified and have a vast amount of experience, meaning that you are in safe hands when choosing us to install your loading bays.

To find out more about our services and products, feel free to visit the Amber Doors website.

Keep Workers Safe – Follow Our Loading Bay Safety Tips

Workers based in warehouses are usually au fait with operating and using loading bays, but for people who are new to the game, here are our top tips for using a loading bay safely:

·         First of all – adequate training needs to be given to all members of staff who will be using the loading bay.  It may seem obvious, but a lack of knowledge and relevant training can be one of the largest causes of accidents.  Ensure that all personnel are given full training by a relevant member of staff as part of their induction to the role.

·         It’s not just staff who will require training on how to use a particular loading bay, but delivery drivers will also need to understand how the traffic management system works for a specific factory or warehouse.

·         Follow strict guidelines.  Instructions on how to use the loading bay should be displayed near to the door operation system as a reminder for staff or visitors to the warehouse.  This can help to reduce expensive damage to equipment and will also help to reduce the risk of accidents.

·         When installing brand new loading bay equipment to a warehouse, it’s vital that the equipment meets the relevant standards and is also fitted correctly.  Only experienced installers should be hired to fit the equipment, which should have been measured accurately to ensure the correct dimensions are used.

·         Of course, ongoing maintenance is essential.  Loading bays inevitably get knocked by forklift trucks and other vehicles, and are often areas of high traffic.  Their constant, repetitive use can mean that parts can become worn out, so regular maintenance checks are essential to ensure the equipment works effectively and is not putting workers at risk. 

Provided loading bays are used in a safe manner and care is taken to reduce damage to the equipment, the life span of a well-built loading bay can be fairly long.  Managers may find they struggle to find the time to train new staff to use equipment properly, but it is important to remember that training time should be seen as an investment and can help not only to increase the life span of the loading bay, but can also significantly reduce the risk of a nasty accident in the workplace.

To find out more about loading bays, feel free to take a look at the Amber Doors website, as we manufacture and install a wide range of loading bay equipment across the UK and beyond.