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Vertical lift overhead doors provide solutions to optimize vehicle movement at loading docks and entries to industrial properties. If you own and operate a commercial site such as truck terminals, fleet maintenance facilities, bus garages, or a distribution center, then you understand that efficient and safe vehicle transit through the entries and exits is crucial. At these sites, a jam at an entry or exit can be the bottleneck to entire operations, and it contributes to lengthy wait times and frustrated drivers. This often can lead to damage to door systems and vehicle equipment if door openings or related equipment don't allow vehicles to clear easily. A vertical opening door, known as a vertical lift overhead door, is an efficient option at such a facility and contributes to improved efficiency and greater traffic throughput. The operation that defines this style of overhead door is straightforward: vertical lift overhead doors open straight upward along the wall, leaving the doorway area completely open without horizontal track obstructions. To improve traffic flow, increase safety and better optimize space utilization at commercial sites, Seppes Door has developed and installed a variety of high-performance vertical lift overhead doors.
Unobstructed Doorways for Smooth Vehicle Passage
A clear entry point to your commercial property can dramatically simplify the flow of vehicles. In contrast to swinging doors, which protrude into the path of traffic, and conventional horizontal sliding and sectional doors that occupy space within a building, vertical lift overhead doors travel directly upward along the face of the wall. There are no overhead obstructions; there is no vertical support to negotiate, there is no horizontal hardware within the door opening dimensions, so vehicles do not have to maneuver around the doorway when moving in or out. If you manage high-volume traffic at your business whether with tractor-trailers, bus operations or heavy machinery equipment, a vertical lift overhead door at Seppes Door offers the optimal entry system. Recessed channels on the wall enable Seppes to offer the maximum vertical height available in the doorway and optimize vertical opening height and width so vehicles can enter and exit with a variety of large capacities easily.
Clearance Optimization for High-Clearance Vehicles
Vertical lift overhead doors work well for applications with special clearance requirements. High-clearance vehicles such as tractor-trailers, multi-story buses and those that carry extremely heavy, tall loads require openings that can accommodate them without damaging equipment or causing damage to the door opening system. Traditional horizontal track systems can be an obstacle and compromise ceiling height. A vertical lift door stores itself neatly above the doorway, preserving all interior building space for taller vehicles. Whether you require vertical opening sizes up to 40’ or higher, Seppes Doors custom vertical lift systems offer nearly any dimension to meet your needs, providing unrestricted clearance for tall trucks, buses or other tall cargo and equipment without issues.
Integrated Safety Features for Traffic Management
For many loading dock and entry applications at commercial facilities, improving traffic flow should never compromise safety. Collisions at entries can result in severe injuries, costly repairs and disruptions to daily operations. Vertical lift overhead doors are manufactured with integrated safety features that provide peace of mind while moving large volumes of traffic in and out. Photoelectric sensors will detect when an object is in the pathway of a closing door and cause the door to immediately reverse direction, preventing accidents. Warning lights and sounds also notify drivers when a door system is in operation and provide audible cues to signal an impending change in status. Additionally, because there is virtually no horizontal hardware extending into the workspace, Seppes Doors significantly reduce the risk of accidental impacts from passing vehicles or equipment. For an additional layer of security and better traffic control, Seppes Door can integrate advanced add-on accessories including, but not limited to, interlocking controls, traffic light systems, vehicle restraint systems, and other integrated security measures.
