T
he Apex SR 9000 insulated impact
traffic door is not only engineered to
ensure safety and ruggedness, but it
also manages to blend into any environment
as a result of its sleek, modern design.
The engineers at Apex Strip Curtains &
Doors carefully assessed the optimum
design elements required in the harshest
conditions to produce this popular locally
manufactured door.
It is important that traffic doors combine
functionality with longevity. In areas where
the movement of pedestrians and goods
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combine in the APEX SR 9000
is particularly high, consideration to the
durability of the door needs to be balanced
with its ability to provide an unhindered flow
of traffic.
The door is manufactured from a 3 mm ABS
skin which retains its physical properties
down to temperatures of -40°C, making it
ideal for use in walk-in cold rooms. A choice
of six colours allows the customer to select
a door to complement any application. The
low maintenance skin is impervious to
moisture, acids, petroleum products, animal
fats, rodent, insects and salt solutions.
The door’s insulation characteristics are
further enhanced by its internal design
elements. These include the injection of
a high-density, non-CFC urethane foam
into core into the hollow shell of the door.
The patented honeycomb framework and
flexible urethane foam insulation further
provide optimum stability and superior
soundproofing qualities. Not only are these
characteristics desirable in temperature-
critical areas, but the Apex SR 9000
traffic doors are popular in hospitals and
restaurants, where sound levels need to be
controlled.
Standard vision panels, constructed from
3 mm clear polycarbonate sheeting, are
available in a number of custom sizes and
are scratch-resistance and UBC compatible
for enhanced visibility. Windows can be
mounted in various positions on the door,
dependent on customer requirements and
in accordance with ADA requirements.
Double pane vision panels can be installed
for use in refrigerated areas.
To prevent excessive wear on the perimeter
edges of the door, the door panels are bull
nosed with a minimum radius of 8 mm. This
reduces maintenance on the doors, and
the resultant seal ensures that energy flow
between different areas is minimised for
enhanced environmental control.
Apex SR 9000 doors are mounted on an
internal welded steel perimeter with corner
gussets, using a CMI type ‘V’ gravity hinging
system. Gasket keys are moulded in place
and retain gasketing without the use of
screws, rivets or other fasteners. High
bumpers are also fitted to the door panel
to further absorb impact from forklift trucks
and carts. This reduces stress on hardware
and mount assemblies.
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