The Strip Door Solution For Walk-in Coolers And FreezersStrip doors are specifically mentioned as a solution to “minimizing infiltration when doors are open,” according to the Energy Independence Act of 2007. “(B) have strip doors, spring hinged doors, or other We’ve all heard about, and maybe experienced, issues with strip doors: they don’t last long; they are always scratched; they looked dingy and unappealing to customers; etc. As with all equipment, the materials are all important and strip doors are no different in having specific materials used for specific jobs. Let’s look at the different considerations. The first consideration is strip sizes based on what is passing through the door. The bigger the item, the bigger the strips should be and the greater the overlap to match the higher wear factor. But if an opening is small compared to the item passing through, then smaller strips may be called for to avoid excessive dragging over the load. The next item to consider is the strip material itself. The material known as Standard Clear is a good choice above freezing, but an even better choice is Low Temp for any use below 40 degrees. Additionally, these materials come in various levels of reinforcement, so try to keep the level of reinforcement up to your requirement and avoid having a strip door wear out too early from misuse. Color is another factor here as it presents a visual barrier as well as protecting against excess infiltrating light that can spoil some products. Lastly, consider the many types of mounts available. In certain cases it may be valuable to have the strip door move completely out of the opening and then be quickly replaced. Movement can be accomplished through swinging or sliding mounts, even automatic gravity return mounts are available. R-Plus Doors will keep you informed on how we can help you address these required changes. Circle January 1, 2009 on your calendar, there’s a year full of changes coming and we’ve got you covered. |
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