Automatic Doors- Putting Safety First

The Customer Is Always Right!

Automatic doors provide straightforward access and deliver fantastic customer service. They take away the frustration and challenges associated with opening traditional manual doors and immediately displays to users that the establishment they are entering cares about the needs of their customers.

This is of particular importance these days not only to meet current DDA (Disability Discrimination Act) requirements for disabled people, but also when we consider the elderly and families with young children in pushchairs. Being able to manoeuvre through a door that automatically opens for you makes everyday life far less difficult. This is especially useful for wheelchair users or individuals using mobility aides or driving scooters and for families carrying small children or merely having difficulties to carry the shopping. Therefore, it is important that you plan your automatic door installation thoroughly and take into consideration the kind of consumers that are going to be using the doors, average footfall and pedestrian traffic flow.

ADSF UK LTD: Automatic Door Specialists.

ADSF UK LTD is a company specialising in the automatic door and shop front industry. We have well over ten years experience and will be happy to advise and recommend the most suitable automatic door entrance solution to meet your individual business requirements. From your initial enquiry to ADSF UK LTD on 01275 871787 our dedicated sales and customer service teams will be on hand to assist you whatever your query.

Never Too Old!

Given that the average population age is increasing the total number of people classed as disabled will naturally increase pro rata, we must therefore be aware of this and make certain we offer appropriate amenities so it will be more convenient for them to enter any building regardless of disability. The elderly must be duly considered, whether impaired or not they will also find it challenging to open manual doors with ease. As a result they are going to furthermore benefit from automatic door systems.

It Is All About Safety!

Safety is also a major concern, not just to avoid needless accidents to users but in addition to give protection to proprietors of the building. Appropriate safety sensors should be used and knowledge of finger entrapment issues should also be applied. Automatic door signage should be affixed in the appropriate place. In the unusual instance that you discover an automatic door not operating correctly you should in the first instance notify all the users and proceed to book a call from the company who installed it. It is worthwhile knowing that ADSF UK LTD employ experienced door technicians to install our Premis range of automatic door operators all of which are fully trained and certified.

Free Training!

Some of our customers are contractors or indeed have their own electricians/engineers and ADSF UK LTD recognises this and therefore we provide a SUPPLY ONLY service to all our customers. Products can be purchased online from our online trade counter for delivery NEXT DAY if required. ADSF UK LTD provide free training for our customers and upon receipt of an order we can provide training on our Premis automatic door operators at our bespoke factory near Bristol. During these training sessions, attendees will be taught the correct and more importantly, the safe way of installing automatic doors. If you would like more information on these training events or about the automatic doors ADSF UK LTD supply please call our sales and customer service teams on 01275 871787 who will be more than happy to assist you.

Another advantage of installing automatic doors to your property is that they give enhanced safety protection by reducing the spread of fire. It is also worthwhile knowing that heating bills will be reduced as the automatic doors maintain the air temperature within the building, this prevents heat being wasted.

In addition to the safety features that automatic doors provide it is refreshing to know that aluminium doors are very easy to keep clean. ADSF UK LTD offers a twice yearly maintenance and service contract to all our automatic door customers. This contract ensures that the automatic doors and all the associated parts are in good working order and working efficiently and safely. Aluminium is of course a non toxic metal that is reusable and contributes to being environmentally friendly. Further information on safety issues can be obtained by looking at the Guide BS EN 16005.

All of the automatic door products that ADSF UK LTD supply comply with the British Safety Standards.

Why Hospitals Need Automatic Doors

Automatic doors bring with them a whole host of benefits for businesses and service providers regardless of whether they are for a commercialised business or a community building. They can significantly reduce energy costs but more importantly they provide straightforward and easy access for the disabled and elderly population groups. More and more hospitals and medical centres are now replacing all their old manual doors with automated systems and with very good reason. Installing automatic doors is an excellent way of providing great patient and visitor care.

By using automatic doors in medical centres and hospitals, the very best access/exit will be provided. Hospitals are extremely busy with pedestrian traffic at an all time high, automatic doors manage the flow of traffic in and around the hospital premises even at peak times of the day including visiting hours. By installing an automatic door system all population groups can access the hospital without the need of assistance from employees.

Of course many individuals visiting the hospital either as out-patients, visiting family or friends will be elderly or using mobility aides, some will be on crutches or have other injuries that would prevent them being able to open up an old, heavy, manual door. The advantages for hospital porters transporting beds and patients in wheelchairs are enormous and their daily activities are made a whole lot easier as the doors open up automatically for them. For the caring and nursing teams the rewards are huge as they tirelessly push medical and beverage trolleys around without having to stop and open up the doors.

It is crucial that all medical centres and hospitals are DDA compliant (Disability Discrimination Act) which demands that all population groups can gain easy and straight forward access to any business or service provider. A growing number of recently designed medical centres now have automatic door systems in their specifications to offer the highest possible service to the injured, ailing, impaired and aged people that they consult them on a regular basis.

A vast amount of doctors surgeries are governed by the NHS which is taxpayer financed, therefore, there is always a strong focus on unearthing ways to enhance the efficiency of medical centres and hospitals and installing automatic doors will almost certainly be one of them. One of the greatest benefits that the automatic doors deliver is the significant reduction in energy bills. As the automatic doors only open up as an individual approaches them precious heat is retained within the hospital/medical centres buildings. The doors cannot be left open by forgetful or lazy people and neither can they be propped open allowing the warmth to escape outside.

This is particularly accurate and much more relevant throughout the winter months as doctor’s surgeries have the tendency to be considerably busier with an increase of prone individuals becoming more vulnerable to health issues. Of course, irrespective of the energy savings, maintaining the correct temperature inside hospitals and medical centres is crucial.

It is rare these days to witness manual doors in hospitals, and week on week doctor’s surgeries across the country are now replacing their old traditional doors with an automated entrance system. As the automatic doors assist in reducing the operational costs of the surgery, it allows more monies to be allocated on important facets of the surgery to help provide the very best health service to patients.

These days, the safety and security of the patients, visitors and the medical teams is paramount and by installing an automated entrance system you are adding another layer of security to the building. Where internal automatic doors are installed, access control comes into its own with only authorised individuals being able to access certain areas. This can be obtained by the means of key fobs, card readers, badges or intercom.

The beauty of sliding automatic doors which are generally used in hospitals and medical centres is that they are manufactured from toughened glass which decreases the risk of accidents and injuries but allows patients and hospital staff to clearly see any unpleasant outside or inside activity and be able to react far quicker.

ADSF UK LTD is an experienced and professional automatic door and shop front company specialising in this field. All of the products and related services that ADSF UK LTD supplies are of the finest quality and are competitively priced. Our user friendly website has been designed around our customers so they can easily see all of our products and services.

Case Study: Automatic Doors – St Marys Church Saltash

How ADSF UK LTD created a brand new frontage and large lobby area at Saltash church by installing an external pair of automatic doors coupled with a set of interior automatic doors. The automated entrance solution was both DDA compliant and created extra light whilst significantly reducing overheads.

St Marys Church Situation:

St Marys Church is a fairly old building which saw a church hall extension 15 years ago. St Marys is located in the small town of Saltash and serves the local community in a number of different ways offering a warm welcome to visitors and in particular to newcomers to the area. The church has a congregation of over 100 parishioners and many clubs including the Girl Guides and Scouts groups use the church hall in the evenings.

The parish council contacted ADSF UK LTD for assistance in designing a new automated entrance way for their church. Previously the church had made some steps to become DDA compliant by providing a ramp for wheelchair and mobility scooters. They now wanted not only to provide easy and straightforward access for everyone but in addition needed to be fully DDA compliant.

The objectives set out by the council were to open up the church entrance to make it a brighter place which was much more welcoming to potential parishioners. With the new entrance more natural light should be able to penetrate the church to brighten up the interior area. A lobby would provide the church with extra space at the front in addition to having somewhere for the congregation to chat, wait for friends or transport home without having to wait or chat outside in the cold and rain. This idea would in addition create a much needed communal space.

Automatic Door Solution:

ADSF UK LTD supplied 2 no sets of automatic doors, one pair externally and one pair internally to create the perfect lobby area. The automatic doors were installed with Premis 120 model of automatic door operators which assisted with the pedestrian traffic flow in and out of the church. The existing doorway was replaced with a set of external automatic doors.

Automatic Door Outcome:

Following the installation of the automatic door system St Marys Church is now fully DDA compliant which is not just a necessity for the disabled and the elderly population but also for parents with young children in pushchairs, church wardens carrying flowers and of course funeral groups, all of who will benefit from doors that open up automatically for them. This enabled the church to maintain a constant and comforting temperature inside the building and kept the noise and drafts outside.

Heating bills will be decreased over time as expensive heat is not able to escape outside into the street. In addition to the savings to be made on heating bills there were considerable savings on electricity bills as more natural light can enter the church premises.

ADSF UK LTD received great feedback and the congregation were pleasantly surprised with the new door entrance solution.

Automatic Door System Additional Benefits:

The congregation and all the other church users have been over whelmed by the benefits they have received from the installation of the automatic doors at St Marys. These benefits include creating a more open and welcoming space. The lobby makes a perfect area for individuals just to stand and chat with friends and fellow members and visitors of the church in the warmth and dry.

The lobby space created by ADSF UK LTD`s quality installation of the two sets of automatic doors means that there is also plenty of space for the vicars to be able to talk to the congregation on the way into and out of church.

The entrance way of the church is now modern and stylish making the church appear more approachable and welcoming. Another advantage of automatic doors is that they eliminate overcrowding in the doorways even at peak times of the day; this is especially beneficial for churches as the congregation all arrive at the same time for worship.

More and more churches and chapels are replacing their old style manually operated timber with automatic door entrance systems that allow straight forward access to everyone who wishes to enter.

Unlimited Access With Automatic Doors!

THE NOT SO GOOD OLD DAYS!!

In these modern day times it is unusual not to see automatic doors in a variety of buildings throughout Great Britain. When we look around at our high streets and town centres today our shops, offices, schools, hospitals and even the local village shops look very different to our buildings of the past. Some individuals may miss the old fashioned look of beautiful wooden shop fronts and doors however the classy, modern and stylish automatic doors and shop fronts that we see in our towns today are not only aesthetically pleasing but deliver numerous benefits to businesses and customers alike. Unlike the old days where people had to struggle with heavy wooden doors we now have automatic doors that open up for us allowing us to pass safely through.

Easy and straight forward access is the main advantage of having automatic doors installed. It is a common train of thought that automatic doors assist the disabled and the elderly population groups which of course they do, but automatic doors make the lives of every single person that uses them far easier! The elderly and frail members of our society much prefer automatic doors as they often find the manually operated traditional doors rather heavy and cumbersome. Another group of people who will battle with manual doors are of course children who are in danger of trapping their fingers inside them. Office workers carrying their office equipment along with their personal items will be more than grateful that automatic doors are in place so that they do not have to stop and put their belongings down in order to open up the door.

Once automatic doors are installed at your business premises, you as a business owner and certainly your customers will not believe the transformation that automatic doors will make. Gone will be the out of date entrance/exit way with drab, tired looking heavy doors. In their place will be a modern stylish business premises to be proud of for a great many years to come. Automatic doors are available in a variety of styles and designs and can be tailor made to fit almost any business premises. The automatic doors are manufactured from aluminium and toughened glass and combined they make the perfect entrance solution for businesses and service providers.

The problems encountered with the old timber doors surround both appearance and more importantly safety. Once timber doors become old they start to decay and regardless of coats of paint they will become tired looking, whereas, aluminium doors will keep looking smart and tidy for years to come. The old style manually operated doors do not comply with the DDA (Disability Discrimination Act) now known as the Equalities Act. The DDA was introduced in 1995 and should be adhered to by every customer facing business across the United Kingdom. The DDA demands that restaurants and retail stores provide easy and straight forward access for everyone. This can be achieved by providing ramps, elevators and of course automatic doors. Even if your business is not aiming to be DDA compliant it makes perfect business sense to provide easy access for everyone otherwise you are theoretically turning away valuable business.

Automatic doors deliver fantastic customer service to everyone and enable further independence for the elderly and the disabled. Young families with pushchairs and individuals carrying numerous bags of shopping will all benefit from doors that open up automatically for them.

Yet another advantage of having automatic doors installed at your business premises is that heating costs will be significantly reduced as the doors cannot be inadvertently left open by absent minded customers or employees.

ADSF UK LTD is a well known professional automatic door company specialising in automatic doors and shop fronts within the United Kingdom and our customers come back to us time and time again. With years of experience in this field ADSF UK LTD offer quality products at a competitive price. ADSF UK LTD design, manufacture and install automatic doors and shop fronts to the highest possible standard. All our door technicians and shop fitters are experienced and certified to meet British building and safety standards.

If you would like further information on how automatic doors can assist your business, our customer friendly website has been thoughtfully designed to assist you, click on www.adsf.co.uk and view our full range of Premis automatic door equipment and shop fronts. Alternatively call 01275 871787 and speak to one of our friendly and helpful sales team.

Automatic Doors For Health Clubs

Health Clubs and Fitness Centres are all the rage these days and are popping up in most towns across Great Britain. The majority of the new build Health Clubs have automatic doors in the design and very many leisure centres that are operating with manual doors are now considering having them installed. The reasons for this are tenfold and more and more businesses throughout the United Kingdom are following suit. There are several benefits associated with automatic doors for businesses large and small, but more importantly is the fantastic customer care that they deliver. Congestion in the entrance/exit ways is no longer a concern as automatic doors manage the flow of pedestrian traffic even at peak times of the day.

With competition as fierce as ever these days the health clubs are no exception; it is therefore, imperative that the first impression a potential member sees of the Health Club is a positive one. Due to the fact the doors are the first contact the users have of the club they should be modern, smart, fashionable and above all be able to provide straight forward access to all population groups. In the past, the disabled and very elderly population groups were confined to their homes, nowadays though, thanks to the expansion of mobility aides and mobility scooters this is not the case. So many more individuals can now live their lives independently and visit places of interest, the shops and of course visit health clubs as long as there is easy access.

The beauty of automatic doors in health clubs is that they are rewarding for both the members and the employees. Individuals will struggle with manual doors as they are awkward should they be carrying sports bags, equipment, or indeed pushing youngsters in prams. Automatic doors remove this problem by opening as soon as an individual approaches and they close directly afterwards.

As with most businesses Health Clubs are always exploring every avenue to reduce operational costs. By investing in automatic doors business owners will notice a significant decrease in energy costs. Manual doors are often left opened by the health club members which allows precious heat to leak out, automatic doors remove this problem by opening as an individual approaches and close directly afterwards reducing the heat that is sacrificed from the premises. Yet another advantage of installing automatic doors would be that they decrease the carbon footprint on the environment.

Automatic doors are manufactured from aluminium and toughened glass, both of these products are long lasting, durable and are resilient to our adverse weather conditions. Aluminium is a lightweight but very strong material and glass is resilient to most allergens so the spread of bacteria will be reduced. This is especially useful for businesses associated with food stuff.

If you agree that automatic doors are probably the most appropriate choice for your individual business, it is always recommended that you seek professional advice from a company specializing in this field. ADSF UK LTD has a proven track record in the automatic door industry and a wealth of experience in the design, manufacture and installation of automatic doors, automatic door operators and shop fronts throughout the country. All the products and services that ADSF UK LTD provides can be view on the ADSF UK LTD website.

Twice yearly service and maintenance contracts are available to ensure your doors operate efficiently and above all safely for many years to come. If you would like any further assistance then you are welcome to call ADSF UK LTD on 01275 871787 and we will happily assist you.

Case Study: Big Rock Climbing Centre: Milton Keynes

Opened in 2010, Big Rock Climbing Centre in Milton Keynes offers a fantastic variety of indoor climbing activities - from 11m high climbs requiring the use of safety ropes and harnesses, to low level bouldering climbs attempted above deep foam matting.

There are hundreds of different colour-coded climbs to attempt, from really easy challenges designed to offer manageable climbing for those new to the sport, to professional level climbs designed to inspire and challenge future champions!

Big Rock Climbing Centre: Situation

In April this year the Big Rock Climbing Centre in Milton Keynes contacted ADSF UK LTD to replace their existing manually operated doors which were very old and falling apart. This not only sent out the wrong message to customers of the climbing centre but also posed security and safety risks. The climbing Centre was becoming increasingly popular month on month and pedestrian traffic in and out the centre was becoming high. The climbing centre hosts birthday events and many other activities for large groups of children and concerns were raised about the structure of the current entrance/exit way. The entranceway was not at all suitable to meet the needs of the general public and therefore, ADSF UK LTD recommended that new aluminium doors were installed.

Aluminium Doors: Solution:

In order to fulfil the objectives set out by the client in their entirety, ADSF UK LTD installed aluminium manual doors to the main entrance at the Big Rock Climbing Centre.

The aluminium door system utilised swing doors at the main entrance of the building structure, which provided both energy and security to the premises.

The doors are manufactured from aluminium which is a light yet durable material that is robust and corrosion free making it the perfect choice for the main entrance of the Big Rock Climbing Centre. The aluminium entrance screen is manufactured to the clients exact specifications of the main entrance following a site survey from the ADSF UK LTD drawing (CAD) team. This of course was then issued to the client for approval.

Aluminium Doors: Outcome:

Additionally, the innovative new aluminium doors system provided the client with the assurance of an effective and efficient environment for the users and climbing centre employees alike. These manual aluminium doors provided a cost effective, attractive and efficient solution which was suitable to the climbing centre requirements.

With the aesthetically pleasing appearance of the climbing centre along with increased security, the manual aluminium doors for the main entrance of the climbing centre proved to be immensely advantageous to the client.

Aluminium Doors: Additional Benefits:

With the newly installed aluminium doors, the climbing centre was much better able promote their centre and provide their customers with a smart and professional entranceway in which they could both enter and exit the premises.

To receive helpful and friendly advice about how automatic doors or replacement aluminium manual doors could help your business move forward, our website is user friendly and designed with our customers in mind. Alternatively, please call 01275 871787 and we will be more than happy to assist you.

Case Study: Frameless Glass Shop Front And Door: Florist Shop – Richmond

Sheen Road in Richmond is a busy popular area with an array of businesses aligning the street including a post office, doctors surgery, a hair dressers and chiropractic practice. Not far from the tube station and easily accessible Sheen Road retailers cater for hundreds of customers on a daily basis.

Florist Shop Richmond: Situation:

A couple of months ago ADSF UK LTD was contacted by a large contactor in Richmond to replace an aluminium shop front and door for a redundant business in Sheen Road, Richmond. Nestled amongst several other businesses the existing shop front and door was in dire need of replacing. In order to attract new customers and to stand out amongst their competitors the client asked that a brand new shop front and door could be designed for this new venture as a florist outlet. The contractors responsible for the complete renovation demolished the existing shop interior and left ADSF UK LTD with a prepared opening.

Florist Shop Richmond: ADSF UK LTD Solution:

To fully meet the requirements of the Florists owners, ADSF UK LTD designed and manufactured a brand new frameless glass shop front and a frameless glass single door to the retail store. The glass used to manufacture the shop front and door was 12mm polished edge toughened glass with silicon seals where necessary. The fixing channels were manufactured from simulated stainless steel.

The frameless glass Door included 1 no Premis NHO (Non Hold Open) Double Action Floor Spring.

1 no Premis Top Patch Fitting and 1 no Premis Bottom Patch Fitting.

This design gave passers by a far better view of the interior of the store, whilst the large display windows enabled some of the florists products to be strategically placed for increased sales. All the materials used for the fittings and floor springs, frames, and panels were manufactured from aluminium and glass that are perfect for the United Kingdom climate. The new frameless glass shop front and door will remain sturdy and free from corrosion in spite of the cold and heavy rain. Most importantly, the new frameless glass shop front will give a competitive edge to the store by making it more attractive to new customers.

Frameless glass shop fronts and doors are both stylish and modern giving any business a classy and contemporary appearance. The design is perfect for a new florist shop and will no doubt entice potential customers inside. With a better view of the interior of the florist’s premises, more and more people were interested in the merchandise and the services the florist had to offer.

The modern and welcoming design of the shop front and entranceway also made it more attractive, compared to the other shops in the local area.

If you want to experience the same boost in sales for your business, call us on 01275 871787 or send us a message. Friendly, knowledgeable staff members are always ready to assist you with your enquiry.

Case Study: Wood Lane Medical Centre: Ruslip

Wood Lane Medical Centre in Ruslip provides quality healthcare to a large number of patients in the area. The doctors, nurses and the rest of the team are dedicated to offering a professional service.

Wood Lane Medical Centre Situation:

A few months ago, The Wood Lane Medical Centre in Ruslip contacted ADSF UK LTD for assistance in automating the Medical Centres entrance way into the premises. The main objective of automating the doors was to not only be DDA (Disability Discrimination Act) compliant but also to reduce energy costs and provide a comfortable lobby/reception area for their patients. The practice at Wood Lane has experienced a growing number of new patients over the last 12 months and with talk of a new housing development on the outskirts of this area it is expected that the number of new patients will continue to increase year on year.

The manual doors currently in use are heavy and present difficulties for a great many of the users especially the disabled and the elderly who may be using mobility aides. Holding open a cumbersome, heavy door whilst trying to manoeuvre safely through it is nigh on impossible and very often assistance from the reception staff is needed.

Wood Lane Medical Centre Solution:

In order to meet the needs of the client in their entirety, ADSF UK Ltd fitted 2 no Premis 120 automatic door closers with full safety which consisted of safety sensors, 3 position key switches, push arms and receivers along with finger guards. The automatic door system was designed by installing the automatic swing door operators to the existing aluminium framed manual doors providing both security and energy efficiency to the Medical Centre. The doors are manufactured from aluminium which is a light yet durable material that is resilient to rust, easy to keep clean and therefore offers the ideal solution for Wood Lane Medical Centre.

The automatic doors assisted with significantly reducing energy costs at the Medical Centre. On too many occasions the manual doors were left open by patients and delivery drivers which meant that expensive heat could escape from the building and out into the street. The automatic doors cannot be inadvertently left open and therefore, an effective temperature control of the building can be maintained.

These automatic doors provided a cost effective, attractive and efficient solution which was suitable to the Medical Centres requirements. With the successful retaining of heat and increased security, the automatic swing doors installed at the Medical Centre proved to be immensely advantageous to the client.

The feedback from the patients, staff and visitors using the Medical Centre was very pleasing indeed, now all the patients who access the practice can do so independently. The Medical Centres practitioners were delighted that their premises now conform to the regulations governed by the DDA and that their premises were now modern and contemporary.

Since ADSF UK LTD successfully automated the doors at Wood Lane Medical Centre, ADSF UK LTD have received several other enquiries from local businesses in the surrounding areas for assistance in replacing their manual doors. ADSF UK LTD can be contacted on 01275 871787.

Case Study: Automatic Sliding Doors: Chatham Marina

Situated on the River Medway in Kent, Chatham Maritime Marina is at the heart of a multi-million pound leisure and retail development that’s set to become a major waterfront attraction. Following a recent expansion, the marina now has 412 berths and is close to a factory outlet shopping complex. In addition there is a multiscreen cinema, Dickensian theme park and numerous restaurants and bars that provide a picturesque watering hole. There's also a local convenience store stocking essential items, with various other facilities planned.

The river is navigable for around 13 miles from its mouth at Sheerness to Rochester. For boats drawing no more than two metres, the possibilities are even greater. Further up, past Allington Lock, the river meanders through delightful countryside to Maidstone and Tonbridge.

The Situation:

Quite recently the Directors of Chatham Marina contacted ADSF UK LTD to discuss their requirements for the entranceway into the floating facility block on the Marina. Currently in place were 2 no manual doors which did not have the functionality to cope with the heavy pedestrian traffic flow. Many of the marina members and visitors are elderly and the manual doors proved to be rather cumbersome and heavy. Additional issues occurred when parents were pushing push chairs and of course the heavy doors were not user friendly.

The Solution:

The Marine Directors agreed that an automated entrance system would be the best option in order to manage the access into the facility block and requested that ADSF UK LTD designed a new automatic entrance way for the facilities block. ADSF UK LTD replaced the 2 no manual doors with 2 no automatic door screens. 2 no Premis Euroslide operators were installed in order to create the new automatic sliding doors. The Premis Euroslide automatic door operators have a silent aluminium sliding rail, anodized cover with supporting articulation, and the double wheel carriages are adjustable.

The automatic doors were manufactured from aluminium by skilled fabricators at ADSF UK LTD with precision and care following the exact specifications of the client. Aluminium is the perfect material for manufacturing automatic doors; it is as strong as steel but lightweight and durable. The beauty of aluminium is that it is resilient to rust making it the ideal choice for a marina! The aluminium automatic doors were powder painted in white and installed by our professional door technicians to the highest possible standard.

The automatic sliding doors transformed the overall appearance of the unit and the classy stylish appearance of the automatic doors was much more in keeping with the rest of the modern beautiful marina.

Once installed at the floating facility block the members and visitors were able to access the facility block with comfort and ease, for the disabled and the elderly the automatic doors were extremely useful as they no longer had to seek assistance to enter the facility block. Everybody using the facility block was suitably impressed with the new automatic doors and ADSF UK LTD is proud to be associated with Chatham Marina.

Call ADSF UK LTD on 01275 871787 to see how automatic doors can transform your business premises.

Case Study: Automatic Sliding Doors Jubilee Hall – Portishead

Jubilee Hall is a community space boasting high quality secure and modern facilities with full DDA compliance. Based in the centre of Portishead in Somerset the hall is an ideal facility for local groups to meet with a focus on older peoples activities. As many elderly and disabled people use the hall which hosts various groups including films, plays, provision for facilities for dancing, recorded and live music, it is essential that access into the hall is straight forward and comfortable.

Automatic Door Situation:

Jubilee Hall is a very popular venue in Portishead and is frequently hired out by different groups of which many individuals are elderly or disabled. Alliance Homes who own the building regularly use ADSF UK LTD to carry out door automation in a variety of their buildings including community centres and offices throughout the country and are always pleased with the quality workmanship and reliability of the company. Alliance Homes contacted ADSF UK LTD to ask for assistance with their automatic doors. The automatic doors were not operating effectively and it was felt that after many years of use that it was probably time for a replacement entrance system.

Automatic Door Solution:

The safety of the users is of course paramount and after discussions with Alliance Homes ADSF UK LTD replaced the automatic door unit with a new Premis Euroslide automatic door opener. The Premis Euro-Slide operator boasts many features.

Design; special applications are possible due to its compact size which obtains elegant results.

Reliability; the reliability of the Premis Euro-slide is gained by punctilious analysis of each individual component.

Safety; Premis safely manages leaf motion supervising control and safety devices and parameters such as moving force, direction reversal and the opening and closing speed. Along with the sensor monitoring, they are all managed and controlled by completely new software.

Activation devices; any activation or safety device can be easily connected with microwave radar, inferred sensors, switches, buttons, and badge or magnetic card readers.

Digital display switch; due to the digital display switch the door working programme can be selected and it is also possible to perform input diagnostics and adjust all parameters. There are three pass word levels, one for the installer, one for the end user which will manage with the primary password and the third one, service password, given to his/her collaborators to set the programme mode on the unit. With one single digital switch two automatic doors with the Premis Euro-Slide can be managed independently.

Jubilee Hall Outcome:

This Premis Euro-Slide is the perfect automatic door operator to match all the requirements of Jubilee Hall and will allow all population groups the opportunity to access the building with ease and comfort. There are no longer concerns surrounding the safety of the users and Alliance Homes can have peace of mind that the new Premis Euro-Slide automatic sliding door operator has been installed professionally by door technicians from ADSF UK LTD. All of our door technicians are fully trained and certified to the British building and safety standards.

If you would like advice on any of our automatic door products, please call ADSF UK LTD on 01275 871787 where our friendly sales team will be more than happy to assist you.

Simply Stunning! - Frameless Glass Shop Fronts

The first impressions that individuals will take with them of your business is the shop front and entranceway so as a business owner you should ensure it is a great and long lasting first impression! If your business looks tired, old and perhaps shabby in contrast to surrounding businesses it is probably the best time to contact ADSF UK LTD. We are automatic door entrance specialists with well over ten years experience in design, manufacture and installations of aluminium and frameless glass shop fronts. ADSF UK LTD will design a cutting-edge shop front tailor made to meet your individual business needs.

There are several style and design choices in the marketplace today, it is therefore very important that you employ the services of an experienced company and you need look no further then ADSF UK LTD. Leaders in the automatic door and shop front industry ADSF UK LTD will discuss and recommend the very best shop front and entrance system for you.

Frameless glass shop fronts are simply stunning; they create a modern and contemporary visual for your business. A frameless glass shop front is perfect for creating space for you to display your merchandise, and whilst this is especially preferred by those in the retail field, travel and estate agents, they are extremely popular in a variety of other businesses including fast food chains.

The benefit of potential customers being given the opportunity to see straight inside your shop and also that it is pleasing to the eye will almost certainly prompt them to enter the premises. Increased footfall into your shop will naturally improve your profit margins and business growth. In the same way, the design of a frameless glass shop front will allow customers to browse your products and services even when you have shut up shop for the day and this may well motivate them to return to your business another time.

The toughened glass is resistant to allergens and bacteria so is perfect to use in companies and businesses where hygiene levels need to be of a good standard. Any business that use or manufacture food stuffs will benefit from frameless glass shop fronts and automatic doors. This product is fairly easy to maintain and clean and this is just one of the reasons that companies favour them.

Frameless glass shop fronts can be installed perfectly into a number of different types of frameworks and manufactured to the clients specified requirements. They could be applied to automatic glass doors and automatic sliding doors. Jointly these create the ultimate stylish appearance to the exterior of your shop.

The toughened glass in the shop fronts provides you with increased safety aspects while at the same time the locking devices and fittings greatly enhance the security of your businesses. In addition, the fact that individuals can see inside your property means they too can be seen which may well put off any criminal intent.

Essentially, there are numerous benefits associated with purchasing this kind of shop front. They are perfect for businesses that require a larger display space providing them with the opportunity of being able to showcase their business 24 hours a day, improve footfall and enhance their appearance to potential clients. Straightforward routine maintenance and heightened security are probably a few features which will undoubtedly attract businesses when contemplating the exterior design and style of their business

ADSF UK LTD is a company specialising in automatic doors and shop fronts and all of the products that they provide can be purchased on a supply only basis or alternatively can be installed by our highly skilled shop front fitters or door technicians. ADSF UK LTD have installed frameless glass shop fronts in a variety of businesses throughout Great Britain. Hospitals, banks, schools, office complexes and hotels are just a few of the buildings that have benefited from frameless glass shop fronts. If you would like more information regarding frameless glass shop fronts, aluminium framed shop fronts or any of our bespoke automatic door products then click on our customer friendly website or telephone our helpful and friendly sales team on 01275 871787.

ADSF UK LTD is a well established company that supplies quality products which are both durable and reliable. In addition to all the services that ADSF UK LTD provides we offer a twice yearly maintenance and service contract which ensures that the automatic door equipment is working correctly and above all safely.

Case Study : St John Ambulance - Stroud

St John Ambulance is the nation’s leading first aid charity.

Every year, more than 400,000 people learn how to save a life through their training programmes, including hundreds of thousands of young people.

St John ambulance volunteers provide first aid in their communities, keeping people safe at events, and working alongside the NHS in response to 999 calls. They are also always campaigning to raise awareness of first aid and directly educate the public.

St John Ambulance: The Situation

One of the St John Ambulance Centres in Stroud is housed in a rather old community building and the decision was made to actually close the centre down for 12 weeks in order to carry out essential works and an upgrade to this old dreary building. The two-storey building, which was built in the 1950's, needed a re-vamp as it was now at the stage where visible signs of wear and tear were apparent. St John Ambulance is just one but certainly the largest of the many groups that use the building to host their activities. The building itself is the venue for parent and toddler clubs, sports clubs and adult learning classes, therefore the pedestrian traffic is high on a daily basis.

One of the main objectives of the renovation is to ensure that the building meets modern building and safety standards in order to protect the users and of course the service providers. In addition to this it was deemed the right time to ensure that the access into and out of the building was DDA (Disability Discrimination Act) compliant and to create a comfortable environment for all population groups. An added goal is to make the premises comfortable, especially for individuals with disabilities, children and the elderly.

To create and design their new automatic entrance door, St John Ambulance contracted ADSF LTD who they had used before on similar projects and locations throughout Great Britain. One of the stipulations was that the works would be finished within the period that it was temporarily closed.

Automatic Sliding Doors Solution:

To meet the requirements stated by St John Ambulance, ADSF UK LTD installed a new aluminium entrance with Premis Euroslide Bi-Part openers.

The entire automatic door system was designed and tailor made to fit in with the existing structure. It was the perfect solution for requirements for various reasons. Primarily, the aluminium design and automatic sliding motion transformed the exterior of the building creating a sleek, stylish and modern look. This delivered a major improvement to the architecture of this relatively old building that was so badly in need of a facelift.

In addition to the new contemporary visual, the safety features of the automatic sliding doors will ensure that the users coming in and out of the building will be safe. The motion sensor that comes with the Premis Euroslide unit is highly reliable, hence, it will not move if anything or anyone is obstructing the space around it. This was of particular importance for this location as many groups of children use the building on a daily basis.

The new automatic door system will provide convenience to all the population groups that use the building. Individuals with disabilities, the elderly and children will no longer have to ask for assistance in opening the doors, as they will automatically slide to let people in and out. This automatic function will also prevent overcrowding at the entrance/exit in cases when one group of people leave at the same time as another group arrives.

St John Ambulance Outcome:

After the major renovation, St John Ambulance members were pleased to see that all the work that had been done to improve the structure met their goals, and that included the automatic entrance solution.

Despite the large number of people who used the building, there was no instance where the entrance became congested due to heavy traffic. People with disabilities, the elderly and infirm, commended the changes made as it significantly improved their access to the building.

With the great improvements, St John Ambulance is now more than ready to receive an increased number of members, volunteers, and people whom they help in their Stroud location.

For your own businesses safety and security needs in offices and buildings, ADSF UK LTD is ready to provide automatic entrance solutions to meet your individual business requirements. Call our friendly and helpful sales team on 01275 871787 to find out more about our automatic door systems.

Case Study: Carbis Bay Hotel: St Ives Cornwall

The Carbis Bay Hotel in St Ives, West Cornwall is situated above golden sands in a beautiful bay, making it the perfect place to relax and unwind. The Carbis Bay Hotel has been welcoming guests for over a century. The usually calm turquoise sea conditions and sheltered bay have an almost Mediterranean air.

Carbis Bay Guest House Situation:

Quite recently, the proprietors of the Carbis Bay Hotel in St Ives in Cornwall contacted ADSF UK LTD for assistance in locating an automatic doors solution for the frontage of their 'new build' sister Guest House located a few hundred yards away. The Guest House is hoped to accommodate a vast number of visitors throughout the year who wish to visit this spectacular area of Great Britain. The Guest House structure requires an environment which must be temperature controlled to ensure the guests’ comfort in this contemporary new build Guest House.

Carbis Bay Guest House Solution:

In order to meet the needs of the client in their entirety, ADSF UK LTD fitted frameless glass automatic sliding doors. The automatic frameless glass door system utilised automatic bi-part sliding entrance screens for the main entrance of the building structure; providing both security and energy efficiency to the building.

The frameless glass automatic doors do not only fully comply with current DDA (Disability Discrimination Act) legislation but are aesthetically pleasing and deliver fantastic customer service. The system was manufactured to the precise specifications of the hotel’s main entrance following a survey by the CAD team which was then presented to the client for approval.

Carbis Bay Guest House Outcome:

The frameless glass automatic doors will assist the Guest House with reducing energy bills, as the doors cannot be left open, precious heat is retained within the building. The automatic sliding frameless glass doors allow natural light to flood into the Guest House which again reduces electricity costs. These automatic frameless glass doors will provide a cost effective, attractive and efficient solution which will be suitable to the Guest Houses requirements.

With the successful retaining of heat and increased security, the automatic bi-part sliding entrance screens for the main entrance of the Guest House proved to be advantageous to the client.

Automatic Door System: Additional Benefits:

With the newly installed automatic sliding doors, the hotel was better able to provide guests with a simplified way in which they could both enter and exit the premises with their luggage, children in push chairs and of course wheelchair users.

The automated frameless glass doors allow guests and employees easy access to the guest house without having to ask for assistance. The client found that the new automatic door system featured a fundamental advantage of maintaining a comfortable temperature within the reception area. This is due to the system’s prevention of drafts from the doors that had previously been left ajar, whilst reducing energy bills as precious heat is retained within the guest house. 

Case Study: Aluminium Shop Front: Weston-Super Mare

Weston-super-Mare is a very popular seaside town when it comes to traditional family holidays; the string of resorts running all the way down the seaboard of Somerset has everything that families on holiday and of course the residents of Weston-super-Mare need.

Weston-super-Mare is the biggest, and also one of the oldest seaside towns. Easy to get to, either for a day or a decade, with a town centre railway station and good M5 connections at J21.

The Grand Pier at Weston-Super-Mare has been rebuilt after a great fire and is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Great Britain.

Quite apart from the old shopping arcade, the Sovereign Centre, there is a summer’s worth of cafes, public houses and restaurants which you can sit outside and watch the world go by. As with all seaside towns the centre is extremely busy all year round with throngs of holiday makers and local residents touring the shops either to browse or purchase. The competition within the retail trade is fierce and for businesses to succeed within locations where there are several businesses of the same nature it is vital that the store stands out from the rest.

How a new aluminium shop front and doors of newly acquired clothing store in Weston-super -Mare combined a fantastic visual with climate protection, durability and advertising space.

Aluminium Shop Font Situation:

To adhere with their goal of continuously improving their services, and to keep their competitive edge, they hired ADSF UK LTD to install a new aluminium shop front with a pair of manual doors with 90 % hold open closer. The purpose of which is to give their façade an aesthetic facelift, while the goal is to attract more customers and to make the store stand out in the community against its competitors.

Aluminium Shop Front Solution:

As an answer to the new client’s requirements, ADSF UK LTD supplied and installed a new aluminium shop front combined with a pair of manual doors to the retail store. The design gave passers by a better view of the interior of the store and the display windows enabled some of the store's products to be strategically advertised for increased sales.

All the materials used for the screens, fixings, frames, and panels were made of aluminium and laminate safety glass that are ideal for the adverse weather conditions that we experience here in the United Kingdom. They will remain sturdy and free from corrosion in spite of the intense cold and rain.

The aluminium frames were powder painted in white which added an extra coat of protection while at the same time adhering to the new store's design. The new shop front came with a pair of manual doors designed for medium pedestrian traffic. These aluminium doors were also powder painted white which created a professional, stylish and modern image to potential customers. As we all know first impressions do count and it is important that any new business delivers a welcoming and exciting image in order to attract customers and sales.

Most importantly, the new shop front will give a competitive edge to the store by making it far more attractive to new customers.

Aluminium Shop Front Outcome:

After the new shop front was installed, the new business premises became a far more popular store within the boulevard at Weston-super-Mare.

With a better view of the store's products and interiors, people in the community who did not visit the store alongside holiday makers have become more interested. The great modern design of the entrance also made it more attractive compared to the other shops in the local area. Far more people were enticed inside and the image of the shop was now a classy, modern and welcoming one.

Since the installation of the new shop front in the Boulevard at Weston-super-Mare, other businesses have contacted ADSF UK LTD to replace their shop fronts that have seen better days. First impressions do count and a smart and professional exterior of any business premises is therefore bound to send the right message to potential customers.

If you want to experience the same boost in sales for your business, call us on 01275 871787 or send us a message. Our knowledgeable sales and design teams are always ready to assist you with your enquiry and it is beneficial for our customers that ADSF UK LTD provide technical support.