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Cold Storage ■
Keeping it cool
Warehouse doors from Hörmann can help reduce heat loss from cold storage facilities.
Temperature sensitive goods can arranged at the sides, top and between
be tricky business for companies the individual sections as well as a
involved in storage and special bottom seal present the ideal
distribution. Not maintaining solution for door operation in what
optimum temperatures could not are often sub-zero temperatures.
only lead to spoiled goods and a Hörmann’s loading bay programme
resultant loss of time and money, allows for individually specified
but looming large over the entire packages which are tailored to meet
industry are the environmental the demands of a client, and
and sustainability issues. transporting temperature sensitive
There is an environmental impact goods is no different.
when energy output at warehouses When transporting goods of this
and distribution centres is not nature it is vital not to break the cold
managed efficiently. Much chain. At the loading bay, the driver
emphasis these days is placed on of the lorry is often confronted with
reducing carbon emissions. With the problem of a lack of space in front
this in mind the handling and of the ramp and on each side. The
distribution industry is taking rear doors have to be opened before
further steps to ensure their operations do not exceptionally high strength and rigidity. docking and this results in loss of cold air to
incur the wrath of the increasingly eco- The door leaf thickness is 80 mm and the interior.
friendly government and authoritative thanks to an intelligent door leaf construction To prevent this, Hörmann, has developed
industry bodies. with a thermal insulation value of U= the DOBO docking system (dock before
Alan Jenkins, commercial director for 0.3W/(m
2
K), the deep-freezer version, opening) with a parking aid.
Hörmann UK’s industrial section, believes withstanding temperatures down to -28
O
C , Through interaction of a traffic light
this is becoming a driving factor in the proves to be a sensible solution for control, door seal, industrial door and dock
industry: “There is huge pressure on the particularly demanding application areas. leveller, the system allows docking of the
whole of the industry to be environmentally Heating traces are included in the side guides lorry to the bay without any loss of cold air.
responsible and legislation will only get and between panel sections for all doors other This saves energy and ensures an unbroken
tighter. The issue of carbon emissions are here than those using vertical tracks. cold chain for transporting fish, meat or other
to stay and everybody will have to comply.” The rapid opening speed of up to 2.0 m/s chilled goods.
Hörmann has developed a number of and a closing speed of up to 0.5 m/s guarantee The system facilitates a vehicle
industrial door and loading bay solutions that a smooth transfer of materials with minimum manoeuvring in front of the ramp. An infrared
are ideally suited to save companies time, loss of energy and temperature. signal changes the colour of the traffic lights,
money and energy specifically when it comes The product range also includes the new accurately guiding the driver into the
to cold goods storage and distribution. V3515 Iso, introduced at this year’s Munich optimum docking position where Hörmann’s
Whether it is chilled or frozen foods, BAU Exhibition, which is equipped with a inflatable shelter seals the trailer and prevents
storing these items require the warehouse area 30mm thick foam-insulating curtain. This warm air penetrating from the outside.
to be fitted out with access doors that open door is particularly suited for transitions Once the vehicle has docked, there is
and close quickly and offer sufficient between warm and cold areas or in enough room to open the doors of the trailer.
insulation to save energy and maintain the conjunction with a deep-freeze room door When the doors are completely opened, the
necessary cold temperatures. directly in front of the deep-freeze storage loading bay door can be opened and the
The Hörmann high-speed door range area. telescopic lip dock leveller is lowered into the
includes doors designed specifically for cold For low temperature environments, like a trailer allowing the vehicle to be loaded or
storage. The ISO-SPEED Cold door, which deep freeze or fridge, Hörmann has developed unloaded without any loss of energy through
comprises an 80mm thick CFC-free PU rigid a patented heating system to maximize temperature variations.
foam steel insulated panels, giving it operational efficiency. Heated twin chambers www.hormann.co.uk
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