A comprehensive guide to types of elevator doors
Elevator doors are one of the most difficult parts of your elevator. Did you know that on average an elevator opens and closes 200,000 times a year?
Whenever the elevator stops at a floor, the elevator entrance and door must open and close efficiently, smoothly, and safely. In fact, more than 70% of all elevator failure calls are related to door operation.
In addition to their essential functionality, they play a key role in aesthetic design because elevator entrances are the first thing passengers see when they arrive at elevators in the corridor.
The history of elevator doors
The modern elevator door is the product of some 75 years of refinement and fine-tuning. They are now provided in most buildings as they provide a sense of safety and efficiency for passengers.
During the 19th century, elevator doors included both doors and interior gates. Manual doors were operated by guests in the elevator.
Today, automatic doors offer more features including obstacle detection, pressure, traffic and motion sensors, speed controls, cameras with real-time power and more. They provide you with elegant, future-proof movement and are safe and secure.