Impact doors are a hinge type door. They are used in grocery stores, retail stores, restaurants, hotels, warehouses, commercial kitchens and factories in areas with medium to high traffic. Their design makes them:
- lightweight - allowing easy pass through
- auto closing - either by spring mechanism or gravity
- single or double door configuration
- safety window (rigid types)
- low maintenance - clean with detergent and lubricate hinges
- flexible or rigid - depending on type
COMPARISON OF IMPACT TRAFFIC DOORS
Atmo | Duralite | |
|---|---|---|
 |  | |
Stiffness | Quite Rigid | Rigid |
Privacy | Good | Fair |
Visibility | Limited | Fair |
Insulation | Fair | Excellent |
Automatic closing | Yes, spring | Yes, gravity |
Cleaning | Easy | Easy |
Maintenance | Low | Low |
Door panel | HDPE, 13 mm | Polyethylene |
Door frame | Aluminium spine | Galvanized steel |
Traffic | Medium | High |
Ideal for | Restaurant impact doors Kitchen swing doors | Commercial kitchen swing door Convenience store, bulk storage area |
Benefits | Reduce draughts Reduce noise Offer privacy to restricted area | Tough and durable Reduce draughts Easy pass through |
Which impact door will suit your requirements?
Impact doors, both Atmo and Duralite doors, are light weight, easy to open, and offers a smooth pass through action. This allows for safe passage of staff and equipment. Depending on your specific requirements and environment, the one might be better suited than the other.