In cold storage facilities, maintaining a consistently cold environment is the key to ensuring safety, reducing product spoilage, and saving time, money and energy. It’s also critical to meet the many stringent product safety standards and certifications.
In the past, many facilities implemented strip curtain doors – which are now outdated and must be replaced. Door innovation has moved on to more advanced solutions, including new evolutions in fabric roll-up and sliding doors. Upgrading to the latest high-performance doors in cold storage facilities means better temperature control, reduced frost buildup, and lower energy costs, while ensuring compliance with food safety regulations.
Fast-Fold: A Revolution in Door Performance
Rytec has spent more than 40 years pushing the boundaries of high-performance door innovation. With each advancement, Rytec has made high-performance doors even more valuable and useful for a wide variety of cold storage facilities.
It all started with the launch of Fast-Fold® doors in 1986. At the time, they were a revolution in cold storage doors. They became a popular economical alternative to impact doors and standard strip curtains to meet the growing needs of cooler and freezer applications. Although Fast-Fold doors have been formally retired, they set the standard for advanced door solutions in cold storage facilities.
Since then, Rytec has continuously improved door performance, reliability, durability and safety to stay on the leading edge of doors for cold storage and food and beverage production operations.
The Rise of High-Speed Sliding Doors
As cold storage and food processing facilities continue to evolve, many facilities are replacing old strip curtain doors with high-speed sliding doors. High-speed sliding doors contribute to high-performing cold storage warehousing by offering fast access to temperature-controlled areas, excellent thermal efficiency and enhanced durability.Turbo-Slide: A New Standard in Cold Storage
Turbo-Slide® was the first self-repairing, high-speed insulated sliding door developed for the cold storage industry. With door opening speeds up to 125 inches per second, it provides nearly instant access to maintain maximum productivity. Door panels are up to 50% lighter than conventional sliding door panels, yet provide excellent insulating properties up to R-40. Plus, the full perimeter seal helps maintain a tight thermal envelope.
Roll-Up Doors: Control in Cold Storage
While the industry trend is shifting toward sliding doors, high-performance roll-up doors continue to be an excellent solution for many facilities. Their fast cycle speeds, self-repairing designs, and ability to fit into compact spaces make them a great choice for operations that need flexible and efficient door solutions.
Performance That Cold Storage Needs
Modern, high-performance roll-up and sliding doors help safeguard cold storage facilities.
Reduced energy costs. The latest doors use energy-efficient materials with a high R-value to help reduce energy consumption and minimize energy loss.
High Reliability. They’re made of durable and puncture-resistant materials for long-lasting performance.
Fast opening and closing speeds. With opening and closing speeds up to 125 inches per second, high-performance doors reduce temperature and air exchange between controlled environments.
Reduced Maintenance Costs. Lightweight panels and roll-up or sliding designs put less strain on operating parts and require lower-horsepower drives to operate.
Tap Into the Latest Door Technology
High-performance doors can help you modernize cold storage facilities with the reliability, speed and efficiency the cold storage and food industries need to meet ever-increasing demands. Rytec high-performance doors help reduce energy costs and maximize productivity in cold storage facilities.
Contact us today to discuss your high-speed door needs. Or, view all Rytec innovative high-performance doors for cold storage and food and beverage applications.
