With the transformation of industrial structure and the development of intelligent manufacturing, more and more enterprises are upgrading and remodeling their old plants. Among them, the transformation of the “factory door” is particularly critical—it not only concerns the safety and efficiency of the entrance and exit but also affects the management of energy consumption, environmental control, and the overall image of the plant.
So, in the face of the old factory’s common door body rust, poor sealing, and stuttering operation. And other issues, how to design a set of scientific, can land a plant door upgrading and remodeling program? This article will provide you with professional advice.
Why plant door upgrade?
Many old factory buildings use traditional manual doors, folding doors, or single-layer rolling doors, which have the following common problems:
Poor sealing: can not effectively insulate, heat preservation, or dustproof, affecting product quality;
Low opening efficiency: frequent opening and closing are time-consuming and laborious, not suitable for modern logistics rhythm;
Structural aging: corrosion and deformation, running noise, and there are security risks.
Outdated appearance: not in line with the image standards of modern industrial parks.
Therefore, upgrading and remodeling plant doors can not only improve operational efficiency and safety but also enhance corporate image, extend service life, and control long-term maintenance costs.
Three major directions for retrofitting old factory doors
Upgrade to high efficiency fast door
For areas with frequent logistics entrances and exits, traditional rolling doors have been difficult to meet the needs of the operational rhythm. It is recommended to replace them with high-efficiency fast doors, such as a PVC fast rolling door or an aluminum alloy high-speed door, with the following advantages:
Fast opening and closing improve the efficiency of access.
Automatic sensing, suitable for AGV forklift or human-vehicle mixing;
Strong sealing, effectively blocking dust and airflow exchange;
Customizable curtain material and color to enhance the visual unity of the space.
Replacement with energy-saving sectional door
If the old door opening is large or there is a requirement for heat preservation, you can choose energy-saving sectional door with strong structural stability and heat preservation performance, which is especially suitable for remodeling projects in the cold chain, food, pharmaceutical and other industries.
These doors are designed with polyurethane-filled panels + multi-layer sealing strips, with motor-driven systems for manual or automatic control, quieter operation and safer use.
Adoption of intelligent induction control system
In addition to the upgrading of the door structure, the intelligence of the control method is equally important. By adding radar sensing, geomagnetic sensing or remote control system, it not only enhances the efficiency, but also reduces energy consumption and human operation errors.
In addition, the control system can be docked with the factory MES system to realize the data-based management of entry and exit records.
Considerations for developing a door remodeling program
Measure the structural dimensions of the door opening at the site: whether it is deformed, whether there are cables, whether a track system can be installed;
Evaluate the frequency of use and passage load: e.g. whether it needs to withstand frequent forklift access or passage of bulky equipment;
Confirming the surrounding environmental factors: e.g. the presence of fumes, dust, hum, identity, extreme temperatures, etc.
Determine the budget and long-term maintenance willingness: high-quality products, although the initial investment is large. But the later failure rate is low, the operation and maintenance costs are more controllable.
It is recommended to choose industrial door brands or manufacturers with customization capabilities, to provide door-to-door measurement and customization services to ensure that the old factory door body transformation of the matching degree and construction safety.
Case reference: a home appliance manufacturing plant door body upgrading project
Original door type: manual sliding iron door (span 6 meters)
Problems: aging of the door body, hard to open, no sealing effect, serious rust and corrosion of appearance
Modification program: replace with double-opening PVC fast door + radar sensor system
Effect improvement: single opening time consumption reduced by 80%, wind pressure sealing increased by 3 times, employee satisfaction significantly increased, energy loss reduced by 15%.
Old factory door renovation, is cost optimization, but also efficiency innovation
For small and medium-sized enterprises or growing enterprises, plant door upgrade is not only an investment. But also the first step towards modernization and intelligent management. Through reasonable selection, combined with the actual scene of the enterprise and budget conditions. You can achieve double optimization of production capacity and management under the premise of not large-scale relocation.