VasistasThe name of this particular type of window comes from German through its use in the French language. It originates from the question "Was ist das?" (Who's there?), which French visitors were asked by the Germans through a vasistas window positioned above a door before letting them in through the...
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The motor for folding doors allows automatic opening and closing of this particular type of door. Tau Italia produces gearmotors that operate at 230 and 12 volts. These motors, intended for industrial use, have either built-in electric limit switches or are low-voltage direct current motors that use encoder technology.The former type...
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What are automatic panic doors? Automatic panic doors are automatic doors fitted with a system that, when pressed from the inside towards the outside (like for instance with a strong push), disable the connection of the motor to the door, to guarantee people inside the building can get out safely. This...
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What is the R18BENCVEL underground motor? The R18BENCVEL underground motor is a very interesting product that is installed on hinged pedestrian gates and works as a traditional underground motor. These motors are low voltage and can close single- or twin-leaf gates with a total weight of 200 kg and a length...
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Brink series automatic door with hinged leavesThe Brink series automatic doors with hinged leaves are designed and produced for intense use. The Brink automatic door is ideal for environments with a high traffic of people, for instance public or commercial places. Moreover, thanks to the modern and refined design, it...
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Digital keypad for automatic gates: a revolution in the sector The digital keypad is installed on both sliding and hinged automatic gates. It is a small keypad used to enter the numerical code that activates the opening and closing of the gate. There are various types of digital keypads for automatic...
Continue ReadingAutomatic door standard: what is it about?The EN16005 Standard has been drawn up for automatic or motorized doors. It clarifies all the different safety requirements that automatic doors must have, especially those installed in public places or condominiums. Among the key aspects of the standard there is the obligation on...
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What does bringing a condominium gate up to standard involve? An increasing number of condominiums are deciding to bring existing gates up to standard in order to avoid having to buy a new gate and spending much more. Bringing a gate up to standard means installing certified components that guarantee improved...
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What does the maintenance of automatic doors involve? Automatic doors are a mechanical element that requires maintenance like any other machine. Maintenance helps prevent problems and faults and is therefore vitally important. There are two types of maintenance, ordinary and extraordinary. Ordinary maintenance must be carried out at regular intervals, for...
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What regulations govern the installation and maintenance of automatic gates and what is the role of the Condominium Manager? Automatic gates of various kinds are installed increasingly more often inside condominiums, for instance the sliding or swinging ones. But what are the condominium manager's responsibilities? The manager is responsible for...
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