FEATURE LOADING BAY SOLUTIONS
AIRLOCK ENSURES BIO-SECURITY T
An airlock loading bay at the facilities of a leading chocolate producer has been completely refurbished and upgraded by sara LBS, providing an effective barrier to vermin
he whole of this project was undertaken by sara LBS including the
design, installation and on-going service, a level of capability that very few suppliers can provide. With the company’s technical, office and field teams working together lead times for the project were kept to a minimum during the design and build stages and world-class expertise will be available throughout the working life of the bay. After 25 years of trouble-free service the
incumbent loading bay which had been supplied by sara LBS had reached the end of its service life so the company asked them to design and install the new bay having been pleased with the quality and performance of the original solution. An air lock loading bay has doors at both
ends which work in tandem so that the interior of the production hall or warehouse is always protected from the outside environment. This reduces loss of heated or cooled air to the outdoors and provides a high level of bio-security. The quality of the package is reliant on the components so it’s important that doors are specified which match the requirements of the applications. The optimum solution will allow free yet safe access for personnel and vehicles so that loading can be carried out quickly and efficiently. “In this case we installed our Sprint 3000 doors externally and Sprint 355 at the internal side,” says Alan Ryder. “Sprint is our high speed range of rapid roll doors which offer quick opening speeds and improved safety for both internal and external applications. As such they are particularly suitable for food industry
ensures Sprint 3000 is reliable even after long-term and frequent use,” says Ryder. “There are many options available so that Sprint 3000 can be customised to each application. For instance the curtain can be thermally insulated and/or include transparent sections.”
applications where hygiene is always a primary concern.”
HIGH SPEED SECURITY ROLLER SHUTTER DOOR The Sprint 3000 high speed security roller shutter door is based on an extruded aluminium curtain designed for rapid opening and closing along with high frequency usage and maximum security. Sprint’s vector frequency control system ensures accuracy of movement and stopping during the high speed high operation. In use Sprint 3000 is very quiet because the curtain profiles wind onto the barrel without touching each other, a design detail that reduces wear and improves efficiency. “The low maintenance this enables
High-speed roller shutter doors are particularly suitable for applications where hygiene is a primary concern
DUAL HEIGHT FEATURE MINIMISES ENERGY LOSS A dual height feature maximises bio- security and minimises energy loss. In addition, a Bowden lever is provided for emergency opening while all Sprint doors are fitted with the sara non-contact travelling safety beam which provides unparalleled safety for personnel and equipment. The Sprint 355 at the interior end of the loading bay is a roller shutter door designed for frequent operation and providing reliable high speed, high frequency opening and closing. It includes an ultra-clear transparent curtain which along with the safety beam enables fast, safe operation while minimising draughts and energy loss. Importantly in food related applications it has proved an effective barrier to vermin and other animals. “As a total package provider sara LBS can
design and install loading bay solutions from single products such as dock levellers, scissor lifts and loading doors through to complete loading docks,” concludes Ryder. “Once installed our dedicated after sales support team provides nationwide repair and maintenance network.”
sara Loading Bay Specialists T: 01442 245577
www.saralbs.co.uk
HIGH-SPEED SPIRAL DOORS ENSURE SAFETY OF OPERATIVES
Armstrong World Industries (AWI) are the global leader in the design and manufacture of innovative commercial and residential ceiling system solutions and appreciates the importance of quality, innovation and world-
class leading design on top of favouring a supportive project approach. The AWI manufacturing facility in Stafford has gradually expanded and now operates from seven units on Telford Drive. Each of the goods in and out warehouses has been upgraded replacing the previous sectional doors with EFAFLEX’s SST premium high-speed spiral design. “We are delighted with EFAFLEX,” comments plant manager Simon
Pulford. “This has been a phased expansion and the classic high-speed spiral design door has been an asset to our business. Our warehouse doors are in constant use as a busy exporter of products abroad. The doors have helped us secure our premises while ensuring the safety of our operatives. We use a fork lift truck mounted transmitter which allows our drivers to activate the door opening. This is flexible and can be set to a 10 second to 5 minute delay – perfect for our needs. In the future we will continue to use EFAFLEX. During the past four years they have supplied to AWI we have been delighted with their quality and service.”
Efaflex UK S1 SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2016 | MATERIALS HANDLING & LOGISTICS 4 T: 01952 582 641
www.efaflex.com / MATERIALSHANDLINGLOGISTICS
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