Automatic Door Not Opening: What to Check First
Automatic door not opening? Work through power, the mode switch, the sensor and the track before booking a repair. The causes in the order they actually occur.
Guides and technical articles on automatic doors in South Africa: sensors, operators, maintenance intervals, load shedding, retrofits and specifying entrances for commercial buildings.
Automatic Sliding Doors South Africa: A Complete Guide to Entrance Systems
A complete guide to automatic sliding doors South Africa: how door automation works, the entrance system types, what drives prices, and how to specify.
Automatic Door Brands and Multi-Brand Service
How to identify which automatic door brands are in your building, why a mixed estate costs more to run, and what multi-brand service actually covers.
Hospital Automatic Doors and Clinical Entrances
What hospital automatic doors have to do that retail doors do not: trolley traffic, hands-free access, infection control, hermetic sealing and escape behaviour.
Automatic Doors for Shops and Retail Stores
Choosing automatic doors for shops: clear opening, traffic at peak, shopfront constraints, centre requirements and what actually drives the running cost.
Parts of an Automatic Door, Explained
The parts of an automatic door explained in plain terms: operator, controller, track, sensors, locking and backup, and which ones actually wear out.
Automatic Door Maintenance Checklist
A practical automatic door maintenance checklist for facilities teams: what to check monthly, what a technician does, and what the visit record should show.
Automatic Door Safety Requirements in South Africa
What automatic door safety requirements cover in South Africa: activation, safety sensors, escape routes, force and testing, and what documentation to ask for.
Sliding Door Motor or Door Operator
People search for a sliding door motor; the trade calls it an operator. What the parts are, what a kit does not include, and how to price the right one.
Automatic Door Sensor Not Working: What to Check
An automatic door sensor not working is usually dirt, alignment or a reflective floor. What each sensor does, what you can check, and what needs a technician.