FAAC UK will be unveiling its A140 AIR door automation system at this year’s IFSEC at stand C10. With the ability to detect direction of movement and minimise air loss, the firm says their product offers energy savings of up to 40pc compared with standard automatic door systems.
This is achieved through an in-built mono-directional sensor which can identify the walking direction of the pedestrian, so that the doors only fully open if a person is walking towards them. Unlike the standard automatic doors, which often stay open much longer than necessary, the A140 uses information from the sensor to optimise opening/closing times to reduce air loss and energy consumed by internal air-conditioning and heating systems. In many cases the A140 can be retro-fitted to the existing door for an immediate cost-saving the company adds.
FAAC will also be demonstrating a prototype of its first hybrid barrier, the B650. Combining hydraulics with the energy efficiency of 24V motor, the B650 features LED strips, both along the beam and integrated into the barrier housing, for perfect visibility it’s claimed in all conditions. An integrated encoder ensures the beam is controlled in any position and can react if an obstacle is detected. The beam speed can be adjusted through the integrated control board, making it suitable for a wide variety of applications.
Also debuting at IFSEC will be the low voltage C721 sliding gate operator. Requiring it’s claimed almost half of the power required by other operators on the market, the C721 sliding gate operator features the FAAC-patented cyclo gearbox which boasts a mechanical efficiency of over 80 per cent – up to two times higher than traditional gearboxes. Suitable for commercial and industrial applications, the C721 can move gates up to 800kg.
About FAAC
The gate and door automation company has manufacturing and development facilities in Italy and Ireland and distributes its products in more than 90 countries. Within the UK, FAAC (UK) based in Basingstoke serves residential and commercial markets, through a national network of 800 approved installers.
