Automation and Aluminium Set in EC Central London
Automation and Aluminium Set in East Central London
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Installed: March 2025
Manual Entrance Door Replacement:
- Removal of existing double door set and frame
- Cement-filled existing in-floor operator boxes
- Wide, double-ramped threshold installed for smooth, non-trip entry
Aluminium double door set and frame Install:
- Non-thermal frame construction
- Standard-height mid-rail
- Double-glazed units
- Pad handles
- 1x Hook lock to master leaf
- 2x Flush bolts to slave leaf
- Double ramp threshold
Automatic Swing Operator System:
- Removal of 1x pair of faulty swing door operators
- Installation of 1x EN16005-compliant Swing Double Operator Package
- 1x Pair of automatic swing door operators with SSA standard silver covers
- Centre cover section
- Drive arms
- Activation devices
- 1x 3-position key switch (allows doors to remain open in summer)
- Flatscan 3D laser safety sensors (eliminates need for key switches or fingerguards)
Equipment Used:
- Cement and finishing tools to infill former in-floor operator zones
- Fabricated wide double ramp threshold
- Aluminium doors and frame with double-glazed panels
- Hook locks, flush bolts, and pad handle hardware
- EN16005 automatic swing door operator set with drive arms and centre cover
- Flatscan 3D laser sensors for on-door safety
- Electrical tools for wiring, testing, and commissioning
- Sealants and internal trim tools
- Waste disposal tools and containers
Installation Process:
- Engineers attended site during normal working hours
- Carefully removed existing entrance doors and frames
- Infilled floor areas where previous in-ground operators were located, creating a safe, flat base
- Installed a custom wide double-ramp threshold to eliminate tripping hazards
- Supplied and installed new aluminium door set to spec, including all locks and hardware
- Aligned and tested door set for proper locking, operation, and appearance
- Separately, removed defective swing operators
- Installed new EN16005-compliant swing operator system with key switch and laser safety sensors
- Fully wired, tested, and commissioned to meet current safety standards
- All waste removed from site; work area left clean and tidy
Results & Benefits:
- Fully refreshed and accessible entrance with both manual and automatic options
- Modern double-glazed aluminium doors offer better durability and improved aesthetics
- Smooth, non-trip entry thanks to a purpose-built double-ramped threshold
- Enhanced safety through EN16005-compliant automation with Flatscan 3D technology
- Seasonal flexibility with key switch allowing summer “doors open” mode
- Reliable access system now fully operational and compliant with safety regulations
- All works completed cleanly and efficiently with no disruption to daily operations