Monday, 31 October 2016

Why Have Your Automatic Doors Serviced?

ADSF UK LTD SERVICE/MAINTENANCE VISITS

ADSF UK LTD supply and install automatic door entrance solutions and shop fronts throughout the United Kingdom. Our knowledge and experience in this field puts our reliable and well established automatic door company at the front of customer’s choice of automatic supplies.
Our quality products are competitively priced and by choosing ADSF UK LTD to supply and install your automatic doors and shop fronts you can be certain of a professional, high end and above all safe installation.
ADSF UK LTD offers a complete installation service including technical sales advice and design support, through to on-site installation. ADSF UK LTD will carry out full site surveys to ensure the installation runs smoothly and unforeseen problems are dealt with at an early stage. After a survey has been carried out, the project will be handed over to our CAD team for drawings. All our installers are CSCS registered and conform to all UK and European standards.
Once automatic doors have been carefully installed by ADSF UK LTD door technicians ADSF UK LTD provide annual maintenance packages, consisting of one or two visits per year. This service provides full adjustments rectifying minor faults, checking opening and closing speeds, activation and safety sensors.
Door technicians travel to site address – Date and AM/PM time window agreed with client.
All automatic door operator functions are tried and tested to ensure that the doors are operating efficiently and safely.
There are various tests that the service technician carries out to ensure that the automatic doors reach the required operating and safety standards are complying to BS EN 16005 and BS 7036 1996. Included in the overall servicing of the doors the door technician will check:
The opening and closing forces static entrapment.
The Inner and Outer Radar in the activation detection zones.
The Safety Sensor Detection Zones (using BS 7036 or BS EN 16005 test box)
The Threshold Area/ closing direction: including straight approach field width and field depth, hold open beams.
Mini Finger Trap Gap, Leading stile to Mulian, rear stile entrapment distance.
Mechanical Protection; barriers, finger guard, pocket screens. (if applicable)
Escape system;
Door Signage; (if applicable)
Additionally, our door technicians will check that the fixings that hold the automatic door operator are secure.
The locks, framework and glazing are intact.
CE label affixed and completed.
Fire Alarm contact tested.
Program switch lockout tested logbook present and completed.
After completion of the service a written report is submitted to the client outlining any major defects or upgrades that are required to ensure your doors function correctly and safely for you and your customers.
ADSF UK LTD will happily assist you with any query you may have and can be reached on 01275 871787 where our friendly customer service advisors will be happy to assist. All of our services and automatic door products can be seen on the ADSF UK LTD website, www.adsf.co.uk . The site incorporates an online shop where our customers can purchase automatic door equipment for next day delivery if required. 

Friday, 28 October 2016

Commercial Aluminium Doors

Commercial aluminium doors are a feature in many buildings these days and it is not uncommon to see aluminium doors in a host of different business locations across the United Kingdom. Hospitals, offices complexes, hotels, restaurants, schools, medical centres and of course supermarkets to name but a few feature commercial aluminium doors. Automatic commercial aluminium doors are the most popular; however manually operated aluminium doors are still in existence.
Doors are the most important feature of the design of your business as everyone has to enter your business premises via the entrance way. Therefore, the first impression that an individual will have of your business is the one they get when entering your business. With this in mind it is necessary to choose the right product for the entrance way of your business and one that will demonstrate professionalism whilst also presenting a good image.
By choosing commercial aluminium doors you are certain of creating a fantastic overall image to customers and service users. Commercial aluminium doors are stylish, modern and contemporary. Upon installation of commercial aluminium doors, you should see a rise in footfall and sales.
Commercial aluminium doors provide straightforward and easy access for everyone, it is not just the elderly and disabled individuals who will benefit from these style of doors. Individuals carrying several items, office workers and parents pushing buggies will all welcome the fact that automatic doors open up for them.
There are several different designs of automatic doors available, the most popular being the automatic sliding doors and automatic swing door styles. The choice of automatic door is of course the directors of a business but it is always recommended that advice from a specialist company is taken prior to purchase. There are certain criteria that may influence your decision including the size and nature of the business and daily pedestrian traffic.
ADSF UK LTD design and manufacture commercial aluminium doors tailor made to your individual requirements and specifications. Our skilled fabricators pride themselves on delivering a high end product which can be powder painted in any standard RAL colour. Toughened or laminated safety glass in varying thickness is available in either single or double glazing.
Today more than ever, businesses are aware of their obligations of duty of care to their customers and employees alike. Aluminium doors provide enhanced safety measures by operating with features including finger guards to avoid the risk of injury to the general public. In terms of security the lock fittings will deter criminals from an attempt to break into your business.
If you are ready to proceed with replacing your existing doors, then ADSF UK LTD are on hand to guide you through the process. From design through to a high level installation by ADSF UK LTD door technicians, replacing your doors has never been easier.
At ADSF UK LTD we aim to deliver the highest level of customer care. Our sales and customer service teams are on hand to assist you with every query and provide you with all the help and support needed for a smooth transition. ADSF UK LTD can be contacted on 01275 871787.

Monday, 24 October 2016

Case Study: Automatic Doors House & Carriage Self Storage

House & Carriage Situation:

A couple of months ago the proprietors of House & Carriage Self Storage Centre in Oxford contacted ADSF UK LTD for advice and recommendations on a new entranceway/automatic door solution into their self-storage centre in Witney Oxford.
The self-storage centre is productive and serves very many customers on a daily basis. These customers frequently enlist the services of the centre for the storage of large heavy bulk items.
House & Carriage self-storage centres requires an environment that must be easily accessible to its clientele for transporting their large personal items in and out of the premises. A much wider access structure is necessary to prevent knocks and bangs of the customer’s precious household and miscellaneous items.
House and Carriage storage centre in addition wanted access control to be incorporated into the automatic door solution to enable increased safety and security within the building complex.

House & Carriage Automatic Door Solution:

To best meet the requirements of the client in totality, ADSF UK LTD managed to effectively supply and install 1 no Bi part Entrance Screen and 1 no Single Door to the self-storage centre to deliver improved access and customer service.
ADSF UK LTD utilised the Bi part entrance screen to provide the centre with a large entranceway with access control.
The automatic doors were manufactured from aluminium by skilled fabricators to the exact specifications agreed with the client. Aluminium is a strong but lightweight material which is resilient to rust and corrosion making it the perfect choice for structures of this kind.
The automatic doors were more than capable of catering for the heavy daily pedestrian traffic in and out of the storage centre. The transportation of customer’s belongings became far easier and nothing was damaged by restricted room in the entrance/exit way.

House & Carriage Outcome:

The bi parting automatic doors delivered a robust and cost effective solution which was ideally suited to the requirements of the self-storage centre’s daily business requirements.
Not only was the access issue dissolved through the installation of the automatic sliding doors but they also added another layer of security which allowed them to control access to different parts of the storage centre.
Through the installation of automatic doors, the storage centres users could easily manoeuvre their belongings around without having to worry about getting their items through the doorway. Another advantage of installing the automatic sliding doors at House and Carriage storage Centre is that customers could use the door at the same time. Once these automatic doors were fitted the storage centre became DDA (Disability Discrimination Act) compliant and the elderly and disabled population groups were able to access the storage centre with dignity.

House and Carriage – Additional Benefits:

The newly installed automatic sliding doors provided House and Carriage storage centre with a much more user friendly system where individuals carrying heavy items did not have to stop and open doors.
The users were able to store and easily remove their items quickly and efficiently with minimum fuss and this greatly improved customer feelings towards the storage-centre.

Friday, 21 October 2016

Case Study Automatic Door Operator – Sussex Downs College

How an automatic door solution from ADSF UK LTD helped Sussex Downs College in Eastbourne create a scholastic environment that was conducive to learning whilst being safe and robust for everyone using or visiting the college.

Sussex Downs College: The Situation:

The principal of Sussex Down College approached ADSF UK LTD earlier this month for assistance in replacing their existing entrance doors with something that is more attractive, functional, new, and more importantly can increase safety and security for the school.
These days it is more important than ever that schools and colleges are fully aware of possible security and safety issues. Colleges and schools are not only threatened by theft and vandalism but also with an increasing number of physical attacks that could harm the people inside the college campus and surrounding buildings. Quite apart from the obvious safety issues in the Education sector, colleges would like to be able to create an environment that is conducive to learning. In fact, at Sussex Downs College an internal access control system has recently been installed.

Sussex Downs College Automatic Doors: The Solution:

To meet the needs of Sussex Downs College in its entirety, ADSF UK LTD replaced the old doors with a new Premis Euro-slide automatic door operator with door leafs.
The new automatic doors system is lightweight, robust and highly durable. The doors are manufactured from aluminium which is the perfect material to be used for fabricating as it is resilient to rust and corrosion. The door leafs were manufactured from transparent toughened glass. This was a major improvement from the old bi-fold doors that were in situation for a very long time.
The new automated entrance system not only looks fantastic, but it is also far safer to use for the students and teachers alike. The new structure is safer and the Premis Euro-slide provides efficiency and straightforward access for everyone. The beauty of this Euro-slide automatic doors system is that it enables disabled students to access and exit the college without seeking assistance.
Another advantage of installing the transparent glass door leafs is that they give students and staff from both sides of the door the capability to see what is happening on the other side. This feature is essential for safety and security at the college. The clear glass comes with safety stickers to ensure that students are fully aware of it being there.
The pedestrian traffic in and out of the college is high and on a daily basis the college experiences hundreds of students entering and leaving the building at the same time, the new automated system is more than capable of catering for this demand and congestion in the entrance/exit ways is avoided.
The sleek design of the new Premis automatic door blended in extremely well with the exterior of the building.

Sussex Downs College: The Outcome:

The overall view of the students and teaching staff at the college was a positive one, everyone felt safer and were pleased with the style and efficiency of the automatic doors. If you would like to know how automatic doors can improve your own individual business ADSF UK LTD is available on 01275 871787.

Monday, 17 October 2016

Case Study: Aluminium Doors: Hallmark Studio

Hallmark Studio: The Situation

Recently, a large contractor contacted ADSF UK LTD for assistance in replacing a door set in the Hallmark Studio in Calne Wiltshire. The studio has an ever growing client base and the entrance doors into the studio were in urgent need of replacing. The small building is a stand-alone structure in the heart of the small town of Calne and attracts customers from all over Wiltshire and the surrounding counties to the professional studio.
It was felt that the existing doors did not give the right impression and as part of a renovation ADSF UK LTD were approached to assist with the new entranceway into the photographic studio. The contractor has used the services of ADSF UK LTD for previous automatic door and shop front work so they could be certain of a high level of service and that a quality and robust product would be installed.

Hallmark Studio: The Solution:

Following a site survey by an estimator from ADSF UK LTD the drawings for a new door set with side panels were approved by the customer and the CAD team. The aluminium doors and glass side panels were ready for manufacturing.
ADSF UK LTD employ highly skilled fabricators who process the doors to the exact specifications of the client with the utmost care and precision. Once fabricated the aluminium frames were then powder painted to RAL colour Pigeon Blue to blend in with the rest of the property. The glass panels were cut from toughened single gazed glass.
The installation of the manual door set and side glass panels was carried out by ADSF UK LTD`s experienced and fully qualified door engineers who fitted the product with the greatest of care and with minimum disruption to the studio.

Hallmark Studio: The Outcome:

The following day the Hallmark Studio looked very different indeed. The new doors completely transformed the external appearance of the studio and created a professional, modern and contemporary image. The glass panels allowed for natural light and sunshine to flood the building which reduced heating costs and created a much more welcoming environment for the clients and photographers alike.

ADSF UK LTD:

ADSF UK LTD is a well-established automatic door and shop front company with over 12 years of experience in this field. We supply and install automatic entrance solutions and shop fronts all across Great Britain. From your initial query, you can be guaranteed full support and assistance. ADSF UK LTD recommend, advise, design, manufacture and install all their high quality products so you can rest assured that the equipment has been installed professionally and above all safely.

SUPPLY ONLY

ADSF UK LTD offer a supply only service and 99% of our stock is readily available for next day delivery if ordered by 1pm. All of the products that ADSF UK LTD supply and all the services offered can be viewed on our user friendly website www.adsf.co.uk or you can contact our helpful sales and customer service team on 01275 871787.

Friday, 14 October 2016

The Premis Automatic Door Range

Welcome to ADSF UK LTD! We are a well-established shop front and automatic door specialist company based in Bristol. ADSF UK LTD manufacture and install automatic door systems throughout the United Kingdom. We are members of the Automatic Door Suppliers Association (ADSA). Our automatic door engineers are BS7036 qualified and CSCS registered conforming to all UK and European standards.
ADSF UK LTD are happy to supply and install the Premis range of automatic doors. Our Premis range of automatic door products are of an extremely high quality and are competitively priced within the market place. Our automatic door products are well known in the shop front and automated entrance systems industry.
The Premis range of automatic door systems is fully compliant with the latest European and British Standards BS EN 16005 and BS 7036. Therefore, you can be assured of not only selecting a durable and robust product but more importantly a safe one.
ADSF UK LTD supply and install the Premis range of automatic door operators in office complexes, public buildings, banks, supermarkets, airports, railway stations and of course for service providers throughout the country.
ADSF UK LTD will design, manufacture and install a bespoke solution for all your individual shop front and entrance needs. Shop fronts and commercial doors are available in aluminium and frameless glass. Combining elegant design with cutting edge technology, the Premis range of automatic swing doors & automatic sliding doors set the standard when it comes to state of the art automatic doors systems. We are constantly seeking to refine and improve, offering our customers the very best automatic doors, accessories and service.
At ADSF UK LTD we pride ourselves on offering the ideal automatic door solution for all our customers, and that begins with your design right through to the finished product. ADSF UK LTD can design and create an automatic door solution that meets your exact requirements.
The Premis range of automatic door openers are manufactured to the highest quality. The most important features of our Premis Automatic Door Openers are their silent movement when opening and closing, with dynamic stability.
Our Online Trade Counter has been thoughtfully designed with the customer in mind, giving you same day access to all our products. Our comprehensive range includes automatic swing operators & automatic sliding door operators, activation & safety sensors, access control & all associated products, including Premis and Erreka spare parts. ADSF UK LTD are the only advisory on these products within the United Kingdom.
ADSF UK LTD offer a wide range of services to help you with your business including technical help, technical brochures and manuals. Our dedicated technical support team are available to assist you with any help and advice that you may need during installations. You will be provided with a single point of contact for any issues you may have with any product purchased from ADSF UK LTD.
If you would like any further information or assistance regarding any of the products on this site, or to arrange training at our training workshop in Bristol, please contact our office on 01275 871787 where a member of our technical support team will be more than happy to discuss your needs.

Monday, 10 October 2016

Case Study: Automatic Sliding Doors: Farnham Town Council

Farnham is a thriving & bustling historic town in Surrey. Farnham Town Council protects the local environment and provides services to residents & visitors.

Farnham Town Council: The Situation:

Recently, ADSF UK LTD received a directive from Farnham Town Council for assistance in creating a new entranceway for their council office premises in central Farnham. The existing entrance way into the town council premises was no longer suitable for the ever growing number of clients visiting the offices. Many of the users were elderly and along with the disabled population struggled with the old style hinged doors. The Town Council has a commitment in caring for the communities that they serve, it is part of their objective to create a welcoming environment that will offer convenience and ease for its users. Hence, during the renovation stages, has hired the assistance of ADSF UK LTD in designing the right automatic doors for these premises.

Farnham Town Council: The Solution:

In response to the council offices need to create an entranceway that will improve the access and exit for its clients and employees, ADSF UK LTD supplied and installed 2no aluminium entrance screens with 1no Premis Euroslide Automatic Door Operator.
This type of automatic door solution is ideal for places that expect heavy traffic, it allows people to move in and out with ease even if they are using mobility aides or have youngsters in tow. The sliding door design also eliminates congestion in the entryways/exits. The new automatic doors improved the external appearance of the council offices and delivered a more welcoming message to the users.
The design and material used for the door itself is perfect for older buildings. Aluminium is hard wearing, robust and known to resist corrosion enabling the automated system to stay looking smart for many years to come.

Farnham Town Council: Outcome:

The new automated entranceway of Farnham Town Council proved to be extremely effective and the the 1no Aluminium entrance screens (shopfront) with 1no Premis Euroslide Automatic Door Operator certainly could certainly withstand the number of people entering and exiting the council office premises.
More than that, the client was very pleased that the automatic doors served their purpose well above expectations. When individuals entered and left the premises, they were not inconvenienced at all by the need to open the door for themselves. The sliding door design also allowed enough space for the entering and exiting lines.
Further, the automatic door solution can enhance safety at the Town Council premises. In case of fire or panic, individuals can run straight to the door without the fear of being trapped inside the store, as is often the case with manual doors. In addition to this the large area of toughened glass in the automatic doors allowed people to have a clear view both inside and outside the building enabling them to react far quicker to any untoward behaviours.
ADSF UK LTD can be contacted on 01275 871787 where our friendly and experienced sales team will happily assist you.

Friday, 7 October 2016

Automatic Doors - A Convenience!!

With huge advances in both design and technology it has come as no surprise that a hands free automatic toilet system was engineered. These systems are increasingly popular and are on the shelf for businesses and establishments across the country. Stand-alone hands free toilet systems can quite often be seen in railway/coach stations, hospitals, office complexes and town centres. These DDA automatic door toilet systems will undoubtedly soon be sweeping the nation as more and more individuals are hygiene conscious.
The Premis automatic door toilet systems supplied by ADSF UK LTD is a visionary new product that opens and closes the toilet door by touch or sensors. This aesthetically pleasing automatic door toilet system does not use much energy and is of course easy and straightforward to use. The Premis 120 special application toilet system comes in a compact kit which can be easily installed by specialists in this field. This hands free toilet system along with all the products and services that ADSF UK LTD provide can be easily seen on our customer friendly website. ADSF UK LTD employ a team of specialists who are happy to assist you with any automatic door or shop front queries. Skilled and fully trained engineers will carry out the works with great care, attention to detail, and with the least disruption to your day.
Since the introduction of the DDA (The Disability Discrimination Act) in the UK it is imperative that all new toilet systems are DDA compliant. ADSF UK LTD are leaders in the automatic door entry industry and supply and install the complete Premis range of door entry products. The Premis 120 DDA automatic door toilet systems meets these criteria and ensures that public toilets are far more hygienic and assists in the prevention of spreading germs.
These DDA automatic door toilet systems can be installed into virtually any commercial or public property. Besides being functional, they are modern of appearance. The disabled and elderly population groups, carers, and parents of young children are among just a few of the groups of people that will hugely benefit from these automatic toilet door systems.
These days it is more common to have hands free toilet systems in the workplace especially where there are a number of employees including hospitals, call centres and universities. Our hands carry the most bacteria and many individual’s will not want to touch toilet doors at any cost.
The main features of the hands free toilet system are of course, improved disabled access; however, there are many other factors to be taken into consideration. The beauty of automatic doors is that they do not require manual opening so they are perfect for the elderly who previously have had difficulties with the old style hinged doors. Traditional toilet doors can be rather awkward for the users particularly for wheelchair and mobility scooter users. Providing automatic door toilet systems ensures easy accessibility for all.
ADSF UK LTD can be contacted on 01275 871787, alternatively please view our website where all our products are competitively priced and fully illustrated, 99% of which is available for next day delivery if required.

Monday, 3 October 2016

Case Study: Automatic Entrance Sliding Door Screen - BCT

British Ceramic Tile, or BCT as they’re often referred to, is a tile manufacturer based in England. They’re one of the most trusted and renowned manufacturers of tiles in the market - producing dozens of exciting and stylish new ranges every year.

BCT - The Situation:

Recently, ADSF UK LTD were approached by contractors working for the British Ceramic Tile company, for assistance in creating a new Automatic Entrance Solution for BCT based in Newton Abbot.
The British Ceramic Tile Company serves an immense number of customers each and every year. It is quite often the case that customers take away large bulk items from the store. The footfall into the BCT is extremely high and the existing entranceway is no longer suitable to accommodate the growing number of customers that frequent the store and visit the factory located behind the store using the same entrance/exit way.
The British Ceramic Tile company requires an environment that must be easily accessible to its customers transporting their merchandise outside the premises. Improved access is necessary to prevent both congestion and choke points in the entrance/exit way. The company wanted to add access control into the automatic door solution to promote site security within the premises.

BCT – The Solution:

To meet the requirements of the client in full, ADSF UK LTD managed to effectively supply and install an Automatic Entrance Single Sliding Door Screen comprising of a Single Sliding Door leaf with slam post and cover trims. The frames were manufactured from aluminium complete with 1no Adams rite security lock, midrail, and finished in red powder paint. The frames were double glazed with safety glass.
ADSF UK LTD utilised the Premis Euroslide automatic door operator which came with 1 no ADSF digital program selector, 2 no ADSF activation threshold sensors, 1 no ADSF side screen safety sensors, 1 no ADSF 2 position momentary switch and 1 no floor guide.
Consisting of aluminium, the installation of these automatic sliding doors are light yet durable making them an ideal solution for the requirements of BCT.
With the effective and innovative new automatic door system in place, the client was comforted to know that access issues had been addressed and now the elderly and disabled could enter the store and visit the factory with ease and comfort.
Along with the ease of access for the many customers that visited the factory and store on a daily basis, the automatic doors successfully provided the store with an additional tier of security which enabled them to control access to the various areas of the building.

Automatic Door System: Additional Benefits

The brand new fully automated entrance system was certainly user friendly for customers carrying several items at a time and individuals did not have to stop and open doors.
Our automatic entrance system solution proved to be so popular that we have been asked to create bespoke automatic door entrance solutions for a number of similar large stores who experience heavy pedestrian traffic.
For all your automatic door and shop front requirements call ADSF UK LTD on 01275 871787.