All you need to know about Electric Sliding Doors

In these modern day times all businesses whether they are retail, hospitality, professional services or indeed the caring industry all struggle with relentless competition and increasingly high overheads. In order to survive this economic climate, the key to success is increased footfall into your business. This is not possible however unless you provide straight forward and comfortable access for all population groups. No potential customer wants to face any kind of difficulties whilst trying to enter your property, of course any business that does not have electric doors installed is presenting visitors with access issues.

CONSIDER YOUR CUSTOMERS NEEDS

If you consider that the disabled population group is low and it might not be worth the initial outlay of installing electric doors you also need to think about several other groups of people that benefit from electric doors. The elderly and frail senior citizens find the old style manual doors difficult to open as they lack arm strength, manual doors are generally timber framed and that makes them heavy and cumbersome. In addition to these individuals who struggle with the doors it is just as frustrating for families with push chairs and wheel chair users to manoeuvre through the doorways. It is rare indeed these days not to see a mobility scooter on every street as the mobility aides market is ever increasing to allow more and more people to get out and about. Office workers and everyday shoppers are also hindered by manual doors as they carry their belongings into work and purchase their groceries. The reality is therefore that it makes excellent business sense to have electric doors installed at your business premises.

Instantaneous profits are not the only part of your future business success to weigh up, the design and style of your product or service furthermore represents a crucial part in lasting customer relations. Irrespective of whether you own a retail store, a restaurant, hotel or any other organization that that the general public use, making your business readily accessible for all population groups will not simply produce a greater quantity of prospective clients, it will ensure that you inherit loyal ones who recognize the excellent customer service that you are offering by providing electric doors. For the elderly and anybody managing a disability, having more independence is really important.

Electric sliding doors in addition benefit you in several other ways, cost reduction being one of the greatest, electric doors only open when someone approaches them and close directly afterwards so there is no chance of the doors being left open. Therefore, precious heat is not able to escape outside and heat up the street. In contrast sound and noise pollution alongside draughts are not able to enter the building via a door being accidentally left open or indeed propped open. Of course electric doors have an element of damage limitation as there is a reduced risk of injury and harm to individuals that may experience an old traditional door trapping their fingers or perhaps shutting on them. Banging doors are in addition annoying and somewhat distracting for employees, the beauty of electric doors is that they are silent.

Quite apart from assisting with operational costs and providing a great access solution is the stunning visual appearance that electric doors will create. The exterior of your property will look classy and modern and will entice individuals into your business premises. Customers old and new will be delighted with your new look premises and take pleasure in using the new electric doors. Of course electric doors are more environmentally friendly as they reduce the carbon foot print from your business.

Yet another advantage of electric doors is that as they are manufactured from toughened glass so they are perfect for any business using food stuffs where hygiene levels are especially important. Glass is allergen free and consequently reduces the spread of bacteria, another reason that they are so popular in the service provider industry. Electric doors are very to keep clean which is a bonus for those employees involved in the ancillary side of the business.

If you know consider electric sliding doors are going to benefit your business it is recommended that you employ the services of a professional company. ADSF UK LTD are a company specializing in the automatic door and shop front industry. Our skilled fabricators and highly trained engineers will manufacture and install if desired your quality electric doors. Along with dedicated sales and after care service, technical support is on hand to assist you with any query you may have.

HOW DO I FIND OUT ABOUT PURCHASING AN AUTOMATIC DOOR?

UNDERSTANDING THE MEANING OF AN AUTOMATIC DOOR

There are several styles of automatic doors in the market place these days. In order to be certain of choosing the correct product for your businesses which meets your individual requirements a basic understanding of automatic doors, their features and functions should be attained.

Firstly, there are different terms used for an automatic door, these include an `electric door `an` automated door` an` automatic sliding door` or an `automatic swing door`. There are in addition other options available but these are the most popular by far for business including hotels offices schools medical centres, supermarkets, banks and smaller properties.

All of these products are designed and manufactured to provide a perfect entrance solution for all businesses irrespective of size and location. The choice of automatic door is of course personal preference but there are several factors to consider which will determine the product you select.

Daily pedestrian foot fall will play an important part in your selection of automatic door along with other areas including available space and location. It is also worth considering the theme and style of your retail business when making this decision. There is a constant battle between retailers these days so it makes sound businesses sense to ensure that the external appearance of your business is visibly pleasing to the eye, an automatic door will not only enhance your business by transforming it into a classy, stylish property but it will equally as importantly create comfortable and easy access for everybody.

WHAT DO THEY DO?

SWING!

An automatic swing door is designed for durability, its operation to be silent with no need for exerting manual pressure on the door in order for it to open. Automatic door openers such as the Premis 120/ Premis 250 can in addition be used to automate existing swing doors. They may be used for both interior and exterior (double or single door) applications, and can be mounted on either side with push or pull arms applications which makes them an ideal product for integration into any environment.

An automatic swing doors has numerous applications, particularly as private or public access points for the disabled population groups along with the elderly and young children. They are ideal for premises with heavy daily pedestrian traffic and for properties with limited space.

An automatic swing door has a wide range of functions that allow them to be adapted to suit any type of requirement, including fully automatic, push and go, push pads and access control. They are equipped with features such as a wheelchair courtesy function or an automatic opening and closing power increase (in case of high winds). It also includes the possibility of increasing the opening hold time during key times of the day and they can of course be manually operated simply by disabling the automatic operation.

SLIDE!

An automatic sliding door is a type of door that can be opened in a sliding manner. Again just like the swing door there is no need to use manual force on it due to the automatic openers that are integrated inside the doors mechanisms. Automatic sliding doors are prepared for heavy traffic, both in large (supermarkets, hotels, airports, hospitals) and in small and medium buildings (offices, chemists, post offices, banks, restaurants) the most important features of a sliding door system are their silent movement when opening and closing. It is of course advisable to make contact with a professional company prior to purchasing new doors as they will have all the knowledge to ensure that you select the right door for your business.

ADSF UK LTD are specialists in the automatic door industry and by employing our services you can be confident of a high quality and above all safe product and installation.

All electric sliding door equipment is designed to meet the rigorous safety requirements of BS7036 and is installed by Automatic Door Suppliers Association (ADSA) accredited engineers, conforming to all UK and European standards.

Regardless of which type of automatic door you choose to have installed at your premises ADSF UK LTD will be able to assist you through every step of the process from design and manufacture of your new automatic door, through to a high quality install. Technical support is always on hand in the unlikely event that you should experience any difficulties. ADSF UK LTD offer a twice yearly service and maintenance contract to all our customers so that all the parts are checked for safety and to prolong the life expectancy of the doors.

THE PROS AND CONS OF AUTOMATIC DOORS?

The good news is that there are no cons! You may think that automatic doors are an expensive purchase; however the revenue will far exceed your initial outlay.

In the cut throat market today, all businesses are finding it very hard to keep afloat difficult to succeed and every opportunity needs investigating to achieve ultimate success. It is vital that the outside of the business premises are both modern and smart. If the exterior of your property is rather tired looking and drab then potential customers may not wish to purchase your goods or services as they will be put off by the appearance of your business premises. Automatic doors deliver an air of confidence to customers and of the goods and services offered. Therefore, money invested at this stage will create the perfect entrance solution creating a positive impression of your business for everyone.

There are however, obvious reasons why automatic doors hold an economic value within a business. These include cost savings over a period of time. In any business overheads are high, and during the winter month’s money spent on heating escalates. It is of course important that irrespective of the outside weather conditions we achieve a comfortable environment for our visitors and employees alike. When it is very cold we need warm air and when it is hot outside (all be it a rare occasion in the United Kingdom), we cool the air at an equal cost driving air conditioning units. Through the application of automatic doors, you can easily retain the heat inside during the winter months and keep the heat out during the summer months.

Unfortunately, the old style manual doors can be inadvertently left open by visitors or indeed employees and this will allow expensive heat to escape outside and heat up the street! As a result, automatic doors have both a monetary and public relations value, as becoming more environmentally friendly is high on the agenda for all businesses these days. There are several other environmental factors associated with automatic doors, noise and dust pollution is dramatically reduced by making use of an automatic entrance way. During the summer months when there is an increase in wasps and flying insects it is refreshing to know that automatic doors will help prevent them from coming inside the building.

KEEPING SAFE

Security and safety is of course a major concern for all business owners and management these days, they have a duty of care to ensure the safety and well being of everyone who enters their business premises along with the welfare of their employees .The beauty of automatic doors is that there is in fact a momentary delay in the movement of the automatic doors which can deter would be thieves and people engaging in criminal activity from targeting your property. Of course automatic doors can easily be set to operate manually at any chosen time. In the unlikely event of a crisis situation automatic doors provide a rapid response as they prevent over crowing in the doorways even at key times of the day.

ENTREE

Of course one of the main benefits of automatic doors is that the disabled and elderly population groups can enter the property with ease. Your business premises automatically become DDA compliant, (Disability Discrimination Act). This proves to customers that you take pride in delivering exceptional customer service levels. Parents pushing toddlers in push chairs and everyday shoppers carrying several bags will all welcome the benefits that automatic doors have to offer. Because automatic doors open up upon an individual approaching it is almost as if potential customers and folk passing by are being welcomed in rather like a door man at a swanky hotel but without the expense! The opening of an automatic door is somewhat appealing to window shoppers and may well instigate impulse visits to shops and businesses. New automatic doors act somewhat like a marketing tool allowing an excellent view of the merchandise, or services available inside of the business.

There are many reasons to make use of automatic doors, but the reunite on the investment which a business has to make measures on, may appear in more visible forms, which include increased foot fall, or indeed in less defined forms which include public relations. ADSF UK LTS are leaders within the automatic door and shop front industry and pride themselves on high quality installations throughout the United Kingdom. ADSF UK LTS offer a supply only service as well as supply and fit, all backed up with excellent after sales service.

THE COST EFFECTIVE WAY TO BECOME DDA COMPLIANT

CUSTOMER SERVICE

There are so many challenges that are inflicted upon businesses today and in order for them to keep afloat in this fierce economical climate, delivering exceptional customer service has never been so important. Fulfilling customer requirements in every way possible is a necessity contribution towards the overall success of your business. One of the main areas of customer care to give consideration to is of course access.

Since the introduction of the DDA which demands that all retail and eating establishments provide comfortable access for everyone either by ramps or of course automatic doors. In order for your business to become DDA compliant it is mandatory that you take the relevant actions to achieve this.

DDA represents the Disability Discrimination Act and to adhere to the current legislation you need to understand the objectives of this act. It provides all individuals, including people with a disability to have the ability to access all businesses and services. Of course the obvious solution to this would be to have automatic doors installed at your property, however, not all businesses are in a position to do this and a reasonably priced alternative is available in the form of an automatic door opener. They may simply be mounted on your existing doors, automating them into automatic doors. You will receive all the benefits associated with automatic doors with less complexity and cost involved.

THE JARGON

There are of course other terms used for an automatic door opener including automatic door closers, automatic door operators, automatic door releasers, electric door openers and electric door closers. They all work off the same principal and offer the same features and functions.

THE BRAND

ADSF UK LTD (Automatic Entrance Specialists) supply and install the Premis range of automatic door openers and accessories. The Premis 120 swing door automatic door opener is suitable for door weights up to 120Kg whilst the heavier duty Premis 250 automatic door opener is perfect for door weights of up to 250 Kg. Our skilled and experienced engineers are able to fit an automatic door opener for you, or alternatively you could use the services of a qualified electrician. All of the products and services we offer can be viewed on our customer friendly web sitewww.adsf.co.uk.

WHY CHANGE

Not everyone likes change but in business today it is a must. In premises which still have manual doors installed, the disabled population group will struggle on a daily basis trying to hold open the doors and move safely through them. This presents both a challenging and potentially hazardous situation. Realising the door poses yet more difficulty and increases the chances of individuals being injured in some way. This is certainly the case for individuals using a mobility aide or wheel chair. Through the application of an automatic door opener this access difficulty is removed Of course, it is not just individuals who have a disability that will benefit from the automatic door opener; other clients will notice that automatic doors make their shopping trips much more enjoyable, including parents with young children, the elderly and customers with several purchases to carry.

EXCUSE ME! 

Yet another advantage of utilizing an automatic door opener is that overcrowding and queuing in the door ways becomes a thing of the past. Pedestrian traffic flow is managed throughout the day and this is particularly useful at key times of the day. By installing an automatic door opener you can be certain of providing straight forward accessibility to all your visitors and employees alike whilst ensuring the safety of your customers.

COST CUTTING 

You may find that an automatic door opener assists in managing your overheads by reducing your operating costs. In contrast to manual doors that are often left open, automatic doors only open upon an individual approaching them and close directly afterwards therefore precious heat is not able to escape outside into the street. You are of course in addition helping the environment by reducing the carbon footprint from your business.

In order for your business to become DDA compliant and to evaluate installing automatic doors or an automatic door operator at your business premises, it is recommended that you seek expert advice from a reputable company who excel in this field. ADSF UK LTD will explain all of the options available to you to match your individual requirements. You will find that our customer care will continue way after the installation with optional maintenance and service visits to prolong the long life of your operators.

LOOK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE WITH FRAMELESS GLASS

`Always look on the bright side of life `We have all heard that song and with the application of frameless glass doors at your business premises your future will be certainly looking bright. Frameless glass doors will transform your property and transport it into the 21^st century. Frameless glass doors not only look stylish, modern, and contemporary, but create a perfect entrance solution for a whole host of businesses across the United Kingdom.

WHAT KIND OF BUSINESS HAS FRAMELESS GLASS DOORS?

If indeed you prefer to go the whole hog then you can also have a new frameless glass shop front installed at the same time. A frameless glass shop front along with along with automatic frameless glass doors are perfect for any business large or small and include hotels, restaurants, banks, offices and of course boutiques in shopping malls, supermarkets and shops. How your business premises looks from the outside is the key factor to achieving increased footfall and inevitably higher sales and profit. If you currently have manual doors in situ then you are unfortunately behind the times and your premises are in need of modernizing. Your old worn and tired looking premises will now look modern and sophisticated so potential customers will be enticed inside, whereas previously they may well have not given it a second glance.

WHERE TO PURCHASE THE FRAMELESS GLASS DOORS

ADSF UK LTD manufacture and install high performance frameless glass doors alongside hundreds of quality products and services that can be easily viewed on our ADSF UK LTD web site www.adsf.co.uk There are of course many shop fronts including our most recent product, frameless glass shop fronts that are available to create perfect entrance solutions. ADSF UK LTS have a wealth of experience in the automatic door and shop front entrance industry and have successfully installed doors and shop fronts throughout the United Kingdom in a variety of locations. Included in these businesses are hotels, restaurants, offices, post offices, medical centres, residential homes, theme parks, leisure centres and of course supermarkets along with boutiques in shopping malls and the high street. There are many additional benefits and rewards to be gained from installing frameless glass doors.

Due to the fact that potential customers can clearly see inside the premises and are able to view your products and services even when your business is closed for the day, sales will naturally increase as customers return to purchase the goods when you are open. Additional space is another great reward inherited from frameless glass doors, as they are supported by rails and patch fittings your property acquires a larger area for you to show case your merchandize and services.

CLEAN AS YOU GO

Frameless glass doors are manufactured from toughened glass and there is a choice of the thickness of the glass. Another great advantage of selecting glass is that it is easy to clean and is of course resilient to allergens and bacteria. For this reason alone, it is a popular choice for businesses and of course service providers that have hygiene standards imposed.

EASY ACCESS

Access is high on the agenda for all businesses these days and by providing frameless glass automatic sliding doors you are not only complying with the DDA (Disability Discrimination Act) but catering for the disabled and elderly population groups. In addition generating straight forward and easy access for everyone, families with children in push chairs will in addition welcome the hassle free environment you have created. You will no longer experience congestion in the door ways which was a frustration with the old type of manual doors as automatic doors manage the pedestrian flow in and out of the building even at peak times of the day.

ON YOUR GUARD

Security and safety is high on the agenda for all business owners these days. It is their duty of care to safe guard their employees and customers alike. Frameless glass doors have the added advantage of allowing individuals inside the building to be able to clearly see exactly outside activity. This may act as a deterrent to criminals who may think twice about attempting to steal or indeed injure someone through fear of being recognised. Again, the see through glass makes for a quicker response time in the unfortunate event of a crisis situation.

AND FINALLY >>>>MONEY!

Operational budgets are always set too low and for the majority of businesses these days over heads are too high. It is therefore refreshing to know that through the installation of frameless glass doors your overheads can be reduced. The initial investment in frameless glass doors will be counter acted by the significant cost savings your business will incur. As the automatic frameless glass doors only open when an individual approaches them they cannot be inadvertently left open and therefore allow precious heat to escape. You will see your energy bills decrease and your sales increase.

THE LEADING – EDGE WITH COMMERCIAL ALUMINIUM DOORS

IT’S TIME TO CHANGE

In today’s increasingly competitive market, where on line purchasing has swept the nation, businesses need to be constantly searching for new ways to improve their business in order increase their chances of success. Although every avenue needs to be explored, one sure way to do this would be to transform the exterior of their property and attract new interest. The easiest way to create this new look for their business would be to replace the existing doors. Every single person entering the premises has to do so via the door so it makes perfect sense to provide them with an entrance that will create a fantastic first impression as this will be the decider as to whether they want to enter your premises based on what they see. Although there are a variety of options available to businesses that wish to make these changes, commercial aluminium automatic doors are certainly an option worth considering. There are numerous benefits of opting for these types of doors and you may find that once installed they transform your property into appearing as a new business.

AESTHETICALLY PLEASING

The aesthetic benefits of having commercial aluminium doors will be obvious to everybody as soon as you have had your doors installed. They are of course visually appealing and that will no doubt help to improve the image of your business. Commercial aluminium doors will give the exterior of your property and instant face lift. Their sleek, sophisticated and contemporary design will create a modern and inviting look. It is of course much more likely that individuals will want to conduct their business or shop in a business premises displaying this type of image than one with a tired looking drab exterior.

A customer's perception of your business is indeed affected by its external appearance. When potential customers see fixtures including automatic doors, they will get the impression that you are a business that cares about the needs of customers. People often decide whether they are going to buy products or services before they have even put a foot through the door. If they perceive that your business is one they wish to give their custom to, then they are more likely to come in. This has a positive effect on your business and footfall will naturally increase on a daily basis further enhancing sales and profit.

NO BOTTLE NECK!

Overcrowding and queuing in the doorways is an issue that has the potential to deter visitors from entering a building. Premises that encompass heavy pedestrian traffic throughout the day or even at key times find this especially difficult to manage if they have the old style manual doors. This issue can easily be resolved by choosing to install commercial aluminium automatic doors. Once this obstacle has been overcome, potential customers will feel more comfortable about giving you their business and will leave with a great impression of your business, rather than the negative impact that congestion may create. No one likes to feel frustrated at the start of their shopping never mind the end of it, automatic doors make for an enjoyable shopping experience.

Of course access is a major concern these days and for a great many customers the type of doors that are installed at the business premises will determine whether or not they can actually enter your property in the first place. The elderly, very young and of course the disabled population groups are amongst these as they will struggle to open manual doors and then manoeuvre inside your premises. If you choose automatic commercial aluminium doors, then you are improving access for all these people and encouraging them to use your business.

Aluminium framed doors are the most popular type of commercial doors on the market today. They are not only easy to clean but although light weight are very strong and durable which makes them able to withstand our adverse weather conditions. Aluminium will not rust and the toughened glass is of course resilient to most allergens so the spread of bacteria is eliminated. This is especially advantageous for service providers and of course any business involved in food stuffs. 

To ascertain which type of automatic doors would best suit your business it is advisable to contact a specialist company who will be able to guide and assist you in your individual requirements. ADSF UK LTD have a wealth of experience in the automatic door and shop front industry and can be contacted on 01275 871787 or alternatively you can visit our customer friendly web site at www.adsf.co.uk

THE CUSTOMER IS ALWAYS RIGHT!

ALL CUSTOMERS ARE DIFFERENT!

Included in the design of new premises or indeed if you are considering renovating your property, access for all customers is one of the most important factors to consider. It is paramount that you make it as straight forward as you possibly can for all individuals to be able to enter and exit your premises. If they should encounter any difficulties whilst attempting to enter your premises, it may well discourage them from coming back to you in the future. All population groups have particular requirements which will influence your options with regards to access solutions. The most popular product on the market today is of course automatic doors.

SCOOT!

With the increase of mobility aides available these days including the popularity of mobility scooters, many more individuals are able to now get out and about whereas previously they were house bound. Fortunately the disabled and the elderly have been given more independence, so they are able to go shopping, visit places of interest and conduct their own business. However, being able to access your premises may create further challenges for them and it is essential that you minimize the difficulties if at all possible to ensure they remain loyal customers in the future. If an individual requires disabled access but they are presented with a manual door, the likelihood is that they're going to transfer their custom to a competitor with far better access.

Individuals using wheelchairs, walking aids and maybe people with some other physical disabilities might find that opening a manual door, manoeuvring through the area and shutting the door behind them rather difficult. This is certainly the case if they are transporting products or personnel belongings.  An automatic door can prevent this issue given that the door will silently open the moment the potential customer draws near, after which it automatically closes behind them once they have gone through the entrance. 

Of course it is not only people with mobility issues that will benefit from the application of automatic doors. Everyday shoppers may find it tricky to manage a manual door if they are pushing a trolley or happen to be carrying several purchases. Likewise, parents pushing a pram or holding onto young children will become frustrated as they wrestle with a manual door. The elderly and frail members of our society will welcome the new doors with open arms literally! They will no longer require arm strength to open up the doors.

REASONS TO BE CHEERFUL!

There are a many good reasons that should influence your decision to replace your old manual door with a brand new automatic door. Apart from obvious straight forward access, the exterior of your premises will deliver a great impression to potential customers. An automatic door transforms your property into a modern, stylish and forward thinking business. There is nothing more frustrating than a banging door and employees will certainly be offended by this in the work place and productivity may well be affected. The beauty of an automatic door is that it is silent in its operation and cannot be left open by absent minded customers and employees. Of course another great benefit is that an automatic door will assist in lowering your overheads. As the door only opens when an individual approaches it there is no chance of precious heat escaping outside into the street so energy costs are reduced. An additional advantage to be gained is that an automatic door will reduce your business carbon foot print on the environment.

MADE TO LAST

The automatic doors are manufactured from aluminium which although a light weight material it is extremely strong. Lastly, this is actually a completely durable product. What this means is that it is designed to stand up to substantial every day use, able to withstand our unpredictable weather conditions devoid of failing in quality. Automatic doors are easy to keep clean so they will assist in keeping the exterior of your premises looking smart for many years to come.

If you are at the stage of purchasing a new automatic door for your business then it is advisable to consult with a company with practical knowledge and of course experience in the automatic door service. ADSF UKLTD proves to have a wealth of knowledge in the automatic entrance system industry and employs trained and certified engineers who can install your quality product to the highest standard. All of our products and services can be easily viewed on our customer friendly web site www.adsf.co.uk.

 

BUILD YOUR CUSTOMER BASE WITH AUTOMATIC DOORS

The manner in which individuals enter and depart your business premises forms their first and lasting impression of your business, whether it is a retail store, company or a hotel to name but a few. This is exactly why your choice of entrance ways is so important and will have a direct impact on you achieving business success. If you are considering replacing the entrance to your property you may well find that automatic doors have numerous advantages for your business. 

To succeed in business is a rare commodity these days, and in order to achieve this you must have a strong customer base and be continually attracting new customers. The exterior of your business premises must be of smart appearance or potential customers will undoubtedly choose to go elsewhere. By choosing this design of door for your business premises is that they will allow you to enhance the appearance of the exterior of your premises and all this delivers a great first impression to potential customers. The state-of-the-art, innovative and stylish design of the doors encourages customers into your premises by creating the impression that you are a modern business who they prefer to give their custom. This tends to help to increase footfall, improve profits and result in greater business growth Automatic doors will enhance your business premises and customers past and present will be pleasantly surprised at how classy and modern your business appears.

Once you have captured the general public’s interest by delivering a great first impression you need to be certain that individuals can actually enter into your business premises, therefore, straight forward and comfortable access is essential. Accessibility issues will of course diminish once automatic doors are installed and all population groups will welcome the new doors for many different reasons.

Everyday shoppers may have several bags to try and hold on to and trying to wrestle with an old manual door will prove difficult. Guests transporting luggage into hotels and air ports will in addition become agitated if greeted with manual doors. Of course it is not just theses population groups who will welcome automatic doors, the frail and elderly and parents with youngsters in tow will also enjoy the benefits that automatic doors bring. Business people carrying laptops and files will not want to stop, put some belongings down in order to open up a traditional door. It goes without saying that automatic doors make everyone’s lives far easier and this is especially true for the disabled and people using mobility aides and wheel chairs. 

One of the beauties of automatic doors is that they manage pedestrian traffic flow in and around the building ensuring that there is an even flow of traffic throughout the day and that congestion in the entranceways is avoided, even at peak times of the day. Businesses premises including offices and call centres where footfall is high require many employees to work the same shifts so it is very important that employees are not held up on their way to state their individual shifts. There is nothing more frustrating than a huddle of people all pushing to manoeuvre through doorways and this is really where automatic doors come into their own.

Irrespective of whether you manage a shop an office, or a hotel, if manual doors are installed it is easy for customers and employees to leave the doors open, and that costs you money lots of money. Precious heat is then allowed to escape outside into the street. Automatic doors are only open whenever visitors want to enter or leave your premises and this also helps to reduce your heating bill. In addition to this remarkable cost saving your operational budget will not be as stretched as it was with the manual doors. Air conditioning units will not have to work as hard to maintain a constant temperature inside the property. This in turn will limit the carbon footprint of your business on the environment. 

Quite apart from delivering a fantastic visual appeal, easy access and making cost savings automatic doors are strong durable and more than able to withstand our dreadful weather conditions as they are manufactured from aluminium which is a light weight, robust material that does not rust. The doors are easy to clean and require little attention.

ADSF UK LTD is a well established company who are experts in the automatic door entrance industry with a proven track record of high quality installations across the UK. Our sales and design teams will be more than happy to advise and support you through the entire process of replacing your doors.

WHO LEFT THE DOOR OPEN?

The environment in which individuals work in alongside clients conducting business has a direct impact on all business throughout the UK. If you are considering make some positive changes within offices, a good starting point is the premises themselves with focus on the entranceways and doors. The old style heavy manual doors are somewhat cumbersome and cause difficulties for employees and clients alike. The doors play an important part in the day to day activities within the office. The quickest and easiest way of remedying this specific accessibility issue is to install an automatic door closer which will be less costly than replacing the doors as they provide a reasonably priced access solution.

WHAT DO THEY DO?

Many people do not understand the features and functions of automatic door closers and of course how they operate. An automatic door closer is universally referred to as an automatic door operator that may be applied for the operation of both opening and closing doors. There a few different kinds of closers available, the most popular being those for swing and sliding door. These are often bought on a supply only basis, but can of course be installed by a certified company. ADSF UK LTD supply and install the PREMIS range of automatic door operators including the Premis 120 (for door weights up to120kg) and the Premis 250 (for door weights up to 250kg) All of our services and products are available to be viewed via our web site – www.adsf.co.uk. ADSF UK LTD has a wealth of experience and pride themselves on being automatic entrance specialists.

LOOK NO HANDS!

There are many advantages of selecting an automatic door closer to assist with accessibility at your offices for clients as well as employees. The manual doors are awkward and cause frustrations for all population groups. Individuals carrying brief cases and laptops and of course people who have a disability are among these groups of people. It is so difficult to manoeuvre through the doorway when you are carrying items and belongings or if indeed you are using a wheelchair or mobility scooters which are increasingly popular these days. Individuals using walking aides and perhaps clients with young children in tow will all face challenges when faced with a manual door. By purchasing an automatic door closer you will be providing easy access for everyone.

TIME IS MONEY!

If your office experiences a high flow of pedestrian traffic, particularly at key times of the day, or indeed there is a constant stream of people, as is the situation in call centres and large busy establishments then you will have witnessed congestion in the doorways. Manual doors of course will allow this situation to arise which could easily have a detrimental impact on the daily operation of your company. Automatic door closers are perfect in these environments because they are able to support you in maintaining a sleek operation.

OPEN DOORS COST MONEY!

Yet another great advantage of an automatic door closer is the fact that it is able to assist in operational costs. There is nothing more frustrating than doors that are regularly left open by clients and employees, in addition to a door banging or people being cold manual doors and allows precious heat to escape outside and heat up the street. All of these issues can be easily avoided through the application of automatic door closers, the doors cannot be left open, or indeed propped open which will in turn prevent expensive heat being sacrificed from the building.

By operating with far less energy offers even more rewards to your company, protecting the environment is high on the agenda for all businesses these days and automatic doors help in this areas as by using far less heat you will be reducing the carbon footprint from your premises.

To ensure that you select the correct product to match the requirements of your business discuss what it is you would envisage with a professional company. ADSF UK LTD employs experts in both the manufacturing and installation of automatic doors and entrance solutions with a range of operators for supply or   both supply and fit by our highly skilled technicians. By employing the services of a qualified company you will be guaranteed a high quality installation that is secure and above all safe. Technical advice and support is available in the unlikely event that there are any issues with your automatic door closer. A service and maintainance contract offering twice yearly visits to ensure the doors are working correctly is available as part of ADSF UK LTD after care service.