Today’s leading manufacturing and warehousing plants focus on improving cleanliness to ensure high-quality, efficient operations. Something as simple as dust and airborne contaminants can not only compromise product quality, but they can also damage equipment and cause compliance failures.
In many cases, the manufacturing process itself is a source of these contaminants. Unlike warehousing or assembly areas, manufacturing may often involve activities like cutting, grinding, welding and sanding, which can generate fine particles that circulate throughout a facility. Here, it’s critical to control and contain this dust and debris before it spreads to other areas. At the same time, maintaining smooth traffic flow and keeping pace with increasing productivity demands is essential for busy manufacturing facilities.
Conventional doors operate slowly, allowing more airborne contaminants to enter the room. They also keep doorways open longer and often don’t close fully, which can make contamination control even more challenging.
High-performance doors are specially designed to address these issues and help maintain a clean, and dust-free environment – all while keeping operations moving.
Tight Seals Block Dust
High-performance doors create a tight, consistent seal that blocks contaminants such as dust at the entry point. These seals minimize air exchange between areas and keep contaminants out, to help maintain cleanliness, ensuring high-quality production. Unlike standard overhead or roll-up doors, these doors are engineered to keep doors closed tightly. They reduce gaps around the door to better seal the perimeter, and they can withstand negative pressure.
- Front and rear full-height vinyl seals minimize air exchange between areas
- Vinyl loop seals on the bottom bar reduce gaps between the door and floor
- Full-height weatherseals reinforce exterior doors against dust and drafts
- Optional vulcanized windows create a nearly airtight barrier to limit particle infiltration
High Speeds Reduce Air Exchange
Every time a door opens, there’s the risk that contaminants will enter the room. And the longer the door stays open, the greater the exposure. That’s why speed matters.
High-performance doors feature fast open and close rates that minimize air incursion and contaminant ingress. These doors open and close at rates of up to 100 inches per second, significantly faster than conventional doors.
This rapid cycle time not only reduces the amount of outside air that enters the building, but also helps prevent dust that comes in with it. In the interior space, they help reduce the amount of contaminants created during manufacturing processes from entering other areas. Plus, the high speeds improve traffic flow to keep operations moving smoothly and safely.
Designed for Easy Cleaning
High-performance doors come in a variety of materials that resist contamination and are easy to clean. Stainless steel and fiberglass composite materials make it easy to remove any dust from the door surface, as well as germs, viruses and bacteria.
Specific Rytec door models are designed for wipe-down or full washdown capabilities. For example, a stainless-steel door allows for a complete washdown to eliminate potential sites where dust can collect.
Plus, optional features like removable side columns, drip guards and sloped gutters further enhance cleanability by preventing buildup and allowing for thorough sanitation.
Supports Compliance and Safety
For industries and facilities subject to regulatory requirements, high-performance doors provide another layer of confidence. Whether your facility needs to comply with FDA, USDA, or cGMP standards, these doors are designed with materials and sealing systems that meet stringent hygienic requirements. Even in facilities without regulatory oversight, high-performance doors support best practices for workplace safety and cleanliness, protecting both products and people.
Reduce Dust and Contamination with High-Performance Doors
High-performance doors are engineered for cleanability, serving as an added line of defense against dust and contamination in controlled environments throughout manufacturing facilities.
Learn more about our complete line of high-performance doors for manufacturing, distribution and warehousing facilities. Or contact us to see which interior warehouse doors and exterior bay doors are right for your facility.
