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Discover the high-speed roll-up door for automated production lines
Technological advances are driving the automation of industrial processes to increase productivity, reduce risk and optimise resources. Speed must be coupled with operator safety and machine reliability to ensure efficiency and prevent downtime. On many automated lines, workers are exposed to risks such as impact from flying parts, welding debris or sparks. For these environments, Ferroflex has developed the high-speed roll-up protective door for automated production lines. In this article, we give you five reasons to choose it.
1. High safety
This high-speed door acts as a certified physical safety barrier, protecting personnel against risks such as access to hazardous areas or projection of materials. It has been designed to the highest European standards, meeting the Performance Level (PLe) requirements for EN ISO 13849-1 and SIL3 EN 62061 certification, thanks to the incorporation of a category 4 magnetic detector as standard. This ensures a reliable system that is fully integrated into the machinery’s safety design.
2. High speed
Another strength of the high-speed door is its high opening and closing speed. One of the great challenges in automated processes is to achieve ever shorter cycle times. In this respect, the model is able to achieve up to five cycles per minute, which directly contributes to improving the overall performance of the line without jeopardising the safety of people.
3. Resistant and customisable materials
Each production line presents specific risks. This is why Ferroflex offers various types of tarpaulin to protect personnel and installations from the particular conditions of each production line, such as resistance to welding spatter or impacts from moving parts. The tarpaulins are available in different standard colours and two versions, depending on the proximity of the heat source, allowing the installation of transparent or UV viewing windows for visual monitoring of the process on the other side of the door.
4. Easy maintenance
The door design facilitates easy maintenance and reduces downtime. The upper roller incorporates a system that allows the tarpaulin to be changed without removing the shaft, and the motor is accessible without having to remove its protection. In addition, the guides include a self-lubricating mechanism, and the tarpaulin is guided by a rail system that prevents it from slipping out of the track in the event of an impact. Facilitating technical assistance minimises repair time and operating costs, but to optimise the reliability of your doors, remember that Ferroflex offers tailor-made preventive maintenance plans.
5. PLC connection
The high-speed door is ready to be fully integrated into the programmable logic controller (PLC), which automates and controls the industrial process. Its control cabinet allows connection via analogue signals to the PLC, facilitating real-time monitoring of the door status. This interconnection capability is key to ensuring the synchronisation of the different elements of the process and maintaining operational continuity.
In short, the high-speed roll-up door for automated production lines is the ideal solution for optimising the performance of certain industrial processes and guaranteeing the safety of people. A model adaptable to the characteristics of each industry and technologically integrable in any automated operation.