Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk 52 THE door industry journal summer 2024 Domestic Garage Doors Innovative Solutions from SOMMER DOCO: Pre-Tensioned Springs and Flood Barriers The garage door industry is constantly evolving, driven by the need for enhanced safety, ease of installation and protection against environmental challenges. SOMMER DOCO is at the forefront of these advancements. Two of our recent innovations are pre-tensioned springs for the HOME-X tension spring system and a permanent Flood Barrier for sectional garage doors to hold back water up to 500mm. Pre-Tensioned Springs for HOME-X One of the standout features of the HOME-X system is its optional pre-tensioned extension springs. Unlike traditional extension spring doors, which require lifting the entire door leaf weight, SOMMER DOCO’s pre-tensioned springs significantly reduce this burden. Our system allows a single person to install it, even on larger doors, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The pre-tensioning process, conducted with specially designed equipment in the factory, ensures that the springs carry 85-90% of the door leaf’s weight. This innovation brings numerous benefits: • Ease of Installation: Heavy doors (up to 130 kg) can now be installed by just one person. • Reduced Physical Strain: Installers only need to lift only 10-15% of the door leaf’s weight. • Time Efficiency: The pre-assembled vertical track sets save valuable installation time. • Enhanced Safety: The cable unhooks automatically during the top panel installation, reducing the risk of injury. Installing the HOME-X system with pre-tensioned springs is remarkably quick, taking just 10 minutes for a single person. This streamlines the installation process, enhances productivity and reduces labour costs. Keep Water Out with the Flood Barrier Another significant innovation is our New Flood Barrier. Climate change has increased heavy rains and flooding, posing a considerable threat to residential garages. Our Flood Barrier for HOME sectional garage door systems effectively solves this growing problem. Our Flood Barrier is designed to protect garages from water infiltration, holding back water up to 500 mm high. This innovation ensures that the inside of a garage remains dry even during severe weather conditions. Key features of the Flood Barrier include: • Continuous Protection: Once installed, the Flood Barrier provides ongoing protection against floods and heavy rainfall, making your garage door permanently water-resistant after each closing. • Minimal Obstruction: The ground-mounted profiles create a minimal obstruction of just 10 cm on each side, less than the width of most car mirrors. • Certified Performance: Tested by the European Flood Protection Association (Europaverband Hochwasserschutz e. V.), the Flood Barrier has achieved class 1 for ‘Tightness’, allowing a maximum of 12 litres/hour of water seepage. Realworld conditions often result in even better performance due to the natural sealing effect of dirt particles in floodwaters. The Flood Barrier is compatible with our residential HOME door system for widths up to 6000 mm and requires a straight horizontal track set to deal with upward floodwater pressure. Conclusion SOMMER DOCO’s commitment to innovation and quality is evident in these products. The pre-tensioned springs for the HOME-X system and the Flood Barrier for sectional garage doors represent significant advancements in ease of installation and environmental protection. These products address current industry challenges and set new standards for safety and efficiency. Interested? Just contact the sales team at SOMMER DOCO so we can tell you all about our products and services. SOMMER DOCO | Unit B3 Elvington Industrial Estate | York YO41 4AR Elvington | United Kingdom | T: 01904 60 87 87 www.sommer.eu/en-gb
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