Applications

Hazardous Location Doors for Explosion Sensitive Environments

Facilities that handle flammable liquids, gases, or combustible dust face the unique challenge of keeping operations moving without introducing a source of ignition. Rytec high-performance doors address hazardous locations under the North American NEC/NFPA 70 standard to meet Class I and Class II requirements.

  • For Class I (flammable liquids and gases) environments such as refineries, chemical plants, pharmaceutical and ethanol facilities

  • For Class II (combustible dust) environments such as grain, nut, coal/carbon, wood and polymer processing facilities

  • Specialized components available on select Rytec models including Fast-Seal®, PredaDoor® NXT® and Spiral® rigid rolling doors

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Are Your Doors Meant for Hazardous Locations?

Explosion-sensitive environments need specially designed equipment to reduce the risk of accidents and to protect people, products, and materials by eliminating electrical sparks, arcing, heat, and static discharge.

What makes these doors suitable for hazardous areas:

  • Intrinsically safe components such as specially designed bottom bar, electronics and enclosures, etc.

  • Intrinsically safe activators such as pull cords, push buttons, motion sensors and photo eyes

Rytec manufactures high-performance doors specifically for these sensitive environments, combining speed and durability with specialty components. 

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How to Choose Your Hazardous Location Door

Not sure which model fits? Here’s how to get to the right spec.

  1. Start with your facility requirements.

    Download the information checklist here and gather all necessary information and specifications.

  2. Talk to a Rytec specialist.

    Share your conditions and we’ll recommend an appropriate model.

  3. Schedule a site visit.

    Your local rep or dealer takes measurements and confirms specifications.

  4. Receive your quote.

    Get a recommendation that’s customized to your specific needs.

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Which Door Fits Your Operation?

Spiral®

High-performance rigid rolling door with quality construction and architectural style can be used wherever security, aesthetics and reliability are priorities.

  • Up to 26' 3" wide × 22' 11" high (standard model) with solid slats and insulated, vision and ventilated slat options

  • Opens at up to 60 inches per second using a unique, patented Spiral design that creates no metal-to-metal contact creating less door panel wear and tear
Spiral

PredaDoor® NXT®

Versatile and durable high-performance fabric roll-up door provides unprecedented reliability for interior and exterior applications.

Up to 16' wide × 16' high; 2-ply Rylon® panel standard with full perimeter seals

Opens at up to 50 inches per second; Quick-Set Break-Away tabs allow the bottom bar to release on impact in either direction and easily be reset

PredaDoor NXT

Fast-Seal®

The first high-performance Break-Away fabric door, engineered to last, take a hit and withstand high winds or negative pressure.

  • Up to 35' wide or 24' high; 3-ply Rylon® panel standard with full perimeter seals and reinforced side frames

  • Opens at up to 50 inches per second, Quick-Set Break-Away tabs allow the bottom bar to release on impact in either direction and easily be reset

Fast-Seal

Frequently Asked Questions

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