Automatic Doors and The Environment

Automatic Doors and The Environment – We don’t often get asked about the environmental credentials and benefits of our automatic door operators. With energy costs rising and concerns about environmental waste it’s now becoming a topic of interest.

FACE Automatic Door Systems take pride in being the leaders in a new generation of environmentally friendly automatic doors.

With the environment front and centre FACE motors are designed and manufactured in a way that lessens their impact on the planet. The automatic door operators are a simple design that creates less waste.

The brushless gear box free motors are designed with simple and recyclable components.

Lead batteries have been substituted with supercapacitor technology. What is a supercapacitor you ask and what are its advantages?

Longer lifespan
No temperature sensitivity in terms of charge or product lifespan
No toxic chemical products or heavy metals
No hazardous waste or waste disposal cost
No transportation restrictions and higher shipping costs
Cheaper in the long term

With components that are leading the way in lessening their environmental impact. FACE motors were awarded the R & T Innovation Award in 2021.

With energy costs increasing at an alarming rate it is important that automatic door operators are as energy efficient as possible. FACE again are the leaders in energy efficiency. A FACE operator is 50% more energy efficient than any other operator in the market. Along with the fact the motors last 5 times longer than other operators in the market you can be sure you will save money in the long run when choosing a FACE motor. Better for the environment and money saving. What more could you ask for in an automatic door operator?

Action Auto Door supply and install FACE automatic door motors and other leading European automatic door openers throughout Australia. We are experts in disabled access and are NDIS Registered providers. With installers in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Hobart, Canberra , Gold Coast and major regional centres contact us for an ob ligation free quote.

Auto Swing Doors- Install with limited space

Auto swing doors need enough room above the door to mount the motor but sometimes there is not enough space to fit a motor. If there is not enough space above the door there are a few options that can be considered, depending on the type of door we are dealing with.

If the auto swing door is a fire rated door – we are unable to mount the motor to the door so we have to if possible mount the motor into the ceiling space above the door. If it’s not a fire door – we can sometimes mount the motor onto the door itself.

Mounting onto the door itself is a last resort as it can add other issues.

Room between the door and the wall when open has to have enough space. This is to ensure the door closer does not bang against the wall when the door is open, this can be seen in the images below.
We would also need a transfer hinge to stop the wiring from being pinched – for the power cord and the access control wiring
The door has to be strong enough to hold the weight and forces of the motor

When possible the best option is to mount in the ceiling space above the door. Most apartments have a gyprock space above or commercial units have false ceilings. As long as there are not any utilities like water pipes, other pipes, air conditioning units in the way. If the area is clear we can mount the motor and then drop an extension spindle through the ceiling to attach to the door.

The best way to avoid having to custom fit auto swing doors is to contact us in the design and planning stages of a new build. We can work with builders and architects to ensure that the auto swing door opener will fit above the door for easy installation. We also ensure the door and operator comply with all building and disability standards.

Not only is space above the door important but also space and distance to surrounding objects to ensure easy access for people. This is especially important in disabled toilet and bathroom design.

Action Auto Door install automatic swing doors, automatic sliding doors, automatic disabled toilet doors, automatic gates and automatic door sensors. We install in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Hobart, Gold Coast , Sunshine Coast and major regional centres across Australia. We are NDIS Registered and specialise in disabled access doors. Contact us for more information and a no obligation free quote.

Automatic Doors Sydney

Automatic Doors Sydney– Action Auto Door supply and install automatic doors throughout Sydney and New South Wales. Our fully insured and experienced installers provide fast and efficient installation services of automatic door openers in residential and commercial premises. We also service all states and territories throughout Australia.

Our range of quality swing door openers, automatic sliding doors and disabled access doors allows us to provide automatic door openers that meet the need of any situation.

Stringently tested our automatic door operators meet and exceed the Australian standards for door automation. The FACE SL4 operator has been tested to 5 million cycles. 5 times more than any other operator in the Australian market. This guarantees your operator will outlast any other operator in the Australian market.

Automatic Doors Sydney Residential and Commercial

We are experts in both home and commercial automatic door applications. We specialise in disability access and have the answers and expertise to ensure your doors are compliant with current disability access standards. We also work closely with occupational therapists and the NDIS to ensure homes are accessible for people with mobility restrictions.

Automatic Disabled Toilet Doors are also important to design correctly to meet disability and building requirements. We can help you navigate this correctly during the design stage and fit out of disabled toilet cubicles.

Our Automatic Swing Doors are the most affordable and reliable in the market. Our preferred swing door operator is the FAAC 140N . Trialled and tested extensively in the European and Australia markets these operators provide simple quiet functionality and are built to last. We also have a range of operators to suit any situation. Our LABEL slimline design can fit in smaller spaces, our DITEC operator comes with battery backup. All our operators are made and engineered in Italy ensuring quality is paramount.

Our Sliding Door Operators are also European made with the FACE SL4 leading the market in durability and design. With award winning energy design you will be saving 50% in energy costs compared to other operators in the market.

With gearless motors the FACE operators are extremely quiet and require less maintenance than traditional gear box motors.

Contact Action Auto Door today for your automatic door, automatic gate and automatic sensor needs in Sydney and NSW. We also supply and install automatic doors in Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Hobart, Perth, Gold Coast and major regional centres . We are a registered NDIS Provider and specialise in disability access. Contact us for more information.

Automatic Door Actuator

Automatic Door Actuator – Our range of automatic door actuators work in a variety of commercial and residential settings. Action Auto Door supply and install automatic door actuators across Australia. Contact us for more information.

What is an automatic door actuator?

Never heard of an actuator? These days they are more commonly referred to as an automatic door motor or operator. Basically an actuator is an electronic device/motor that is fitted to doors to allow them to open automatically.

Often fitted with sensors to detect movement and ensure they open and close safely, automatic door actuators can be opened by sensor detection or in a number of different ways.

Other options include push button activation- these can be remote control or wall mounted push buttons, wave hands free sensor buttons, WIFI mobile phone apps, keypad entry and RFID cards. Jelly Bean buttons can also be used and are often an option for people in wheelchairs.

Automatic Door Actuators are one of those things in life that are commonly everywhere but not really noticed. Shopping Centres, Airports, Hospitals are a few of the places where you will see a lot of automatic doors. Commercial premises often have automatic doors fitted and after COVID the need for touchless entry to premises became even more important.

Automatic Door Actuators are also seen in homes. Most people think of automatic garage doors and automatic gates when you consider automation at home. We specialise in automating doors within homes for the elderly and disabled.

Having an automatic door opener fitted to your front door or bathroom door in the home allows people with mobility restrictions to safely enter and exit their property and move safely through their home.

We are an NDIS registered provider and specialise in custom fitting automatic door actuators in homes, businesses and disabled access toilets. We are fully across and compliant with all disability building codes. Ask us a question about your new disabled toilet fit out or disabled access fire door and we will have the answer.

Our automatic doors are all quality controlled and European made. This ensures you are getting the most technically advanced and quality tested in the market. Our FACE automatic sliding doors are tested to 5 Million cycles. No other operator in the Australia market comes close. 1 Million cycles is the best an other competitor can attest to in the Australian market.

Action Auto Door specialise in automatic swing doors, automatic sliding doors, automatic disabled toilet doors and automatic door sensors and automatic gates.

Automatic Doors Gold Coast | Brisbane | Sunshine Coast

Automatic Doors Gold Coast | Brisbane | Sunshine Coast – Action Auto Door are your Queensland based automatic door company servicing the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Sunshine Coast plus all states and cities across Australia.

Action Auto Door supplies and installs automatic door openers, automatic sliding doors, automatic swing doors and automatic disabled toilet doors in businesses and homes

Quality European Automatic Door Operators

We only supply top quality European motors from leading Automatic Door distributors FAAC, DITEC, FACE and LABEL SPA. Importing European motors ensures we have the best quality and most reliable operators in the Australian market.

Our FACE Automatic Door Openers are the only operators in the market that have been tested to 5 million cycles. All other operators in the Australian market have been tested to 1 million. What this means is that FACE will last longer. They also use innovative no gear box motors that are quiet and need less servicing than other operators. This saves you money over the life of the motor. Claims of operators being made in Australia are false. All motors come from overseas whether that be Europe, Asia, USA or Africa. Parts may be added in Australia but it pays to ask where your motor has been sourced from to ensure quality and longevity.

Disabled Access Specialists

Action Auto Door specialise in automatic doors for disabled access. We provide supportive and functional modifications to doors in homes and businesses to ensure safe passage for the elderly and disabled.

NDIS Registered providers, we can work with your OT or Plan Manager to ensure you are getting the most useful and functional operator and access control for your situation.

We have a range of automatic door sensors, remote control, wireless , RFID cards and apps that can open and close doors in a variety of ways. We can also automate your garage and gates around your home or business.

Automatic Doors Gold Coast | Brisbane | Sunshine Coast- If you are looking for an automatic door quote for your home or business on the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Sunshine Coast or anywhere across Australia contact Action Auto Door today. We provide fast obligation free quotes.

Contact us today 0411 126 538 or info@actionautodoor.com.au

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Automatic Cavity Sliding Doors

Automatic Cavity Sliding Doors – Action Auto Door supply and install automatic cavity sliding doors in homes and businesses. We have a range of operators that can be custom fitted to existing cavity sliding doors in homes and light doors in commercial premises.

Action Auto Door are leading suppliers of automatic doors in homes and businesses. We supply and install automatic swing doors, automatic sliding doors, disabled toilet doors and door accessories.

We have fully qualified and insured installers in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Gold Coast , Perth , Adelaide, Canberra and Hobart. We also cover large regional centres across all states.

Automatic Cavity Sliding Doors can be set up to open with low energy movement . The TOPP V1E requires no sensor and manages door speed by sophisticated electronic control and onboard infrared motion sensors.

The TOPP V1 E is easy to install and adapts to existing sliding doors with a maximum load of 70kg. The slimline motor is quiet , discreet and visually appealing.

TOPP V1E – Cavity Slider

Technical Specifications

Plug and Play
Made in Italy
Durability- 200,000 cycles
Maximum Thrust Force – 67N
Number of Door Panels – 1 Panel
Size of Opening – 700 ÷ 1200 mm
Power Supply – 230V
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We also have automatic cavity sliders available from DITEC . The Ditec Olly and CIVIC can be used and customised to your situation.

All cavity sliders are light weight and quiet . All are suitable for cavity sliding doors in the home and in situations where there is light traffic. Perfect for lighter doors and even wardrobes.

Action Auto Door supply and install quality European automatic door openers that are affordable and built to last. We back this with a 2 year warranty on all motors and accessories. For more information and a free quote please contact us today.

We have installers in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, ACT and Tasmania

Email: info@actionautodoor.com.au

Phone: 0411 126 538

Changing Places Toilets- What Are The Requirements?

Changing Places Toilets are adapted toilet facilities that provide accessible toilets to those in the community who may have high support needs.

Action Auto Door are experienced installers of Disabled Access Automatic Toilet Doors in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Perth, Adelaide , Canberra, Hobart and major regional centres.

Changing Places Toilets follow four design options:

1A without shower rectangular
1B without shower square
1C without shower alternative door location
2 with shower rectangular

Detailed information regarding changing places toilets design and specifications can be found at the Changing Places Australia Website and in the below document. .

Changing Places Design Specifications 2020

Toilets built according to the Changing Places design specifications will generally meet the Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions of the National Construction Code.

Changing Places facilities provide:

a height-adjustable adult-sized change table
a constant-charging ceiling track hoist system
a centrally-located peninsula toilet
circulation spaces as defined in the design specifications
an automatic door with a clear opening of 950 mm at a minimum (1100 mm for beach and lake locations)
a privacy screen.

As stated above an automatic door opening system is a requirement for Changing Places Toilets. To ensure safe entry and exit a disabled access privacy kit must also be used to comply with Australian Building Standards and Codes.

Compliant Privacy Kits Must:

Have specified door control locations – as stated in the Changing Places design specifications.

Push To Open and Push To Lock buttons of 25mm in diameter. The Push to Open button can be replaced with a MLAK where there is risk of vandalism

Occupied’ and ‘Vacant’ indicator lights are required on the external plate. • ‘Locked’ and ‘Unlocked’ indicator lights are required on the internal plate

Door control braille for the vision impaired

While not a requirement it is recommended that Changing Places toilets all be fitted with a Master Locksmith Access Key (MLAK)

The MLAK is available for free to eligible people with a disability who need to access the Changing Places facilities. These can be organised through local councils.

Action Auto Doors disabled toilet privacy plates are compliant with Australian Standards and the Disability Building Code AS 1428.1:2021 -Design for access and mobility

Privacy plates come with or without MLAK lock for changing places requirements.

Compliance with the Changing Places design and specifications is important as all changing Places Toilets must be deemed compliant by an independent Changing Places Assessor.

It is always recommended to engage with an Assessor before construction commences as there is a 3 stage process to ensure compliance at each stage of the build.

Action Auto Door can also provide information in relation to the installation of the automatic door operator. Before plans go ahead it is important to have the right measurements and space for the automatic door operator. Design specifications will also confirm whether a swing door or sliding door operator is required.

For more information regarding automatic door setup for Changing Places facilities contact Action Auto Door. We are a NDIS Registered provider specialising in disability access.

FAAC Automatic Doors

FAAC Automatic Doors ensure safe, hygienic , touchless entry to your business or home. Action Auto Door are leading suppliers and distributors of FAAC Automatic Doors. Contact us for a free quote.

FAAC automatic doors come in a variety of options and set ups. Looking to automate a swing or hinged door the FAAC 950N is the automatic door opener to use.

Automatic swing doors are commonly seen and used in homes to allow easy access for those with mobility restrictions.

The FAAC 950N2 has been tested and certified to work on fire doors in Australia. Australian building codes state that apartment buildings must comply with fire safety standards. Any operator that is added to a fire door must be certified to comply with safety standards in Australia. Not all operators in Australia meet these requirements so be sure to ask any automatic door supplier before commissioning installation or you may face hefty fines and penalties for non compliance.

The FAAC 950N2 can also be installed on double hinged doors and set up to move as one configuration. This can be used in situations where swing doors are automated rather than installing automatic sliding doors. This may arise due to lack of space for a sliding door setup or the doors have already been installed as double swing doors and automating these is a more effective option. The doors can open by motion sensor and a safety beam is installed to ensure no object or person can be struck by the doors. Entry can also be by wave touchless sensors or push buttons.

FAAC automatic door operators can also be installed on sliding doors in businesses and homes. The FAAC 1400 AIR can be installed on single or double doors and the retrofit kit is a cost effective solution that can be fitted to existing pelmets of other major brand automatic door operators.

Quiet and energy efficient, FAAC automatic doors are reliable and trusted European made operators that have been in the industry for over 50 years.

FAAC operators can be paired with a range of automatic door sensors and privacy kits for disabled access toilets and bathrooms. Action Auto door supplies a range of automatic doors sensors and accessories that work alongside our FAAC automatic door operators.

All FAAC operators meet Australian standard AS 5007:2007. The FAAC 950N 2 has also been certified to AS 1530.4/2014 Fire Resistance tests for elements of construction. The FAAC 950N2 is certified to Firecore doors , Pyropanel fire doors and E- Core fire doors.

Action Auto Door is a NDIS registered business that works closely with disability providers to offer and find solutions for safe access to homes and businesses. Contact us for more information.

Automatic Doors Perth – Western Australia

Automatic Doors Perth– Action Auto Door supply and install automatic doors in Perth and surrounding suburbs in Western Australia. With local installers on the ground we are able to guarantee an affordable and trouble free installation.

We supply and install automatic swing door openers, automatic sliding doors and disabled access toilet door systems. We are experts in disability access codes and standards and are registered NDIS providers

Along with automatic door operators we stock a range of automatic doors sensors and disabled access push buttons and applications. Contact us for information on our range of disabled door openers and accessories.

Before starting any building project we recommend you contact us for advice on the requirements and building codes. Automatic fire doors must be fitted with tested and certified operators to pass certification. We have a range of operators that are fire tested and meet the Australian building standards.

Disabled access doors also require adherence to building codes. Rectifying mistakes after builds are completed can be costly and time consuming. Working with Action Auto Door in the planning stages of your modifications or new build will ensure you are aware of what is required.

Automatic Doors Perth – What operator do you need ?

Action Auto Door supplies and installs a range of quality European operators. We stock leading European operators FAAC, DITEC, FACE and LABEL.

With our range of quality European operators we have an automatic door operator to suit any situation.

We have heavy duty operators for large heavy doors, slimline door operators that fit into small spaces and are aesthetically modern and compact. Our domestic operators work on internal sliding doors, screen doors and front entry doors.

Our automatic sliding door operator by FACE is leading the way in the Australian market. Its gear box free motor ensures the operator will work to 5 million cycles. Other operators in the Australian market are tested to 1 million cycles. What this means is that your operator has been tested to last much longer than the average Australian operator on the market. It also means less scheduled maintenance is required.

Our Automatic Swing Door Openers can ensure ease of access for the elderly and disabled in their homes. For businesses they help stop the spread of germs and viruses like COVID and ensure your customers exit and enter your building with ease. Our quality European swing door operators by FAAC are tested to stringent European and Australian standards. We ensure quality and are price competitive on all our operators.

Action Auto Door supply and install automatic door operators in Perth and surrounding suburbs in Western Australia. Contact us for an obligation free quote.

Automated Doors- Do They Need Battery Backup?

Automated doors do they need battery backup?

This is a question we are often asked. There are of course many factors to consider depending on your requirements.

Automatic Sliding Doors

Automated sliding doors come with battery back-up and an electric lock as standard extras.

Electric locks come in a number of designs but their function is always the same to lock the door either by fail safe or fail secure actions.

What is Fail Safe and Fail Secure?

Fail Safe

Will only lock when the door has a power source – The lock requires power to hold the door shut, if the power stops from the mains the battery can take over. When the battery power runs out the door would be unlocked. – This set up is for emergency egress from buildings so you cannot be locked inside a building and you can escape. Normally if the fire alarm went off this would be wired to the operator and the operator would open and stay open.

There is now an extra option for fail safe operators – The FACE automatic sliding door operators were awarded Gold at the R+ T Innovation Awards for the use of supercapacitor technology that will open the door and leave it open on power fail. This means LEAD batteries are no longer required. This has many benefits for the environment and the savings in replacement batteries over the life of the operator.

Fail Secure

The automated door will stay locked without a power source – Requiring power to lock and unlock the door with a pull cord in case of emergency release – so in the case of power fail the door would stay locked and you could open it with the cord if required but then it would be open.

Both of these setups can have other options for the final movement of the door like opening and staying open or closing and staying closed and then the lock would be on or off depending on the lock.

The one you pick comes down to the setup you require and the AUS Standards around if the automated door is an exit door or not (we can help you work out the right solution).

Automated Swing Doors

Automatic swing door openers have the same options with electric strikes being Fail Secure or Fail Safe.

Fail secure – The strike is locked without power – the door could not be pushed open but the handle could be used and the door pushed open.

Fail Safe – The strike is unlocked without power and the door can be pushed open

Mag locks are another locking device used with swing doors and are Fail Safe as they require power to work.

Battery backup for automated swing doors depending on the brand can be internal or external. Our FAAC and DITEC operators can all be fitted with battery back up.

They are designed for a one press exit in emergency with a few hours of the power going out, bigger systems that last longer can be installed but these are UPS external units that can get very big if a long amount of time is required.

As most doors have a handle to use, battery backup is not needed very often, however you might want it if you are not able to open the door manually yourself and want the door to open at least once with a power cut.

Depending on if you are in a house or an apartment will also change if having a backup battery is required, in a house the backup battery will help you escape if the power has gone out and you need to use the doorway to escape.

In an apartment depending on the building fire plan you might be required to stay in your room and have the firefighters come and get you out which would mean having a backup battery is less likely for an emergency

As discussed there are many factors to consider when installing automated doors. Contact Action Auto Door to discuss your options and work out the best solution for your needs.

Action Auto Door supply and install automatic door openers and automatic gate openers across Australia. We install automatic swing door openers, automatic sliding doors and disabled toilet systems in residential homes and commercial businesses. We specialise in disability access and are a NDIS Registered Provider.