Sliding, swing, revolving, speed gate, turnstile and mantrap/airlock system design for commercial, hospitality, healthcare and high-security buildings — with access control integration, BS EN 16005 safety compliance and pedestrian flow analysis.
Every building type has unique flow, security and accessibility requirements — ASDV designs the right door system for each environment.
Bi-parting sliding doors with speed gate arrays for high-traffic office building lobbies and lift lobbies.
Hygienic hands-free sliding doors meeting ISO 21542 accessibility and hospital infection control standards.
Revolving doors for grand entrances with energy efficiency, climate control and premium aesthetics.
Mantrap/airlock portals and speed gates for controlled single-person access to secure zones.
Full-height turnstiles and boom barriers for shift access management and anti-tailgating protection.
High-speed sliding doors for high-volume shopfront, food court and mall entrance traffic.
Low-energy swing doors for accessible entrances with card/fob integration and visitor management.
Speed lanes, opti-turn and mantrap portals for sterile-zone, airside and staff access control.
Selecting the correct door technology is the most important design decision — it determines traffic throughput, security level, accessibility compliance and energy performance.
| Parameter | Swing | Revolving | Speed Gate | F-H Turnstile | Mantrap | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Volume | High (60–100 ppm) | Low–Medium | Medium (25–40 ppm) | High (30–40 ppm) | Low–Med (15–20 ppm) | Very Low (1–2 ppm) |
| Security Level | Low | Low | Low–Medium | Medium | High | Very High |
| Accessibility (IS 1890) | Excellent | Excellent | Good | Limited | Not suitable | Not suitable |
| Energy Efficiency | Good | Good | Excellent (air seal) | Good | Good | Excellent (airlock) |
| Anti-Tailgating | None | None | Partial | Good — optical | Excellent | Perfect — interlocked |
| Access Control | Card, biometric, intercom | Card, PIR trigger | Card + lane entry | Card, biometric, face | Card, biometric | Card + biometric both doors |
| Fire Alarm Mode | Fail-safe (open) | Fail-safe (open) | Fail-safe (open) | Fail-safe (open) | Fail-secure or open | Fail-safe both doors |
| Typical Application | Offices, hospitals, retail | Accessible, internal fire doors | Hotels, airports, HQ | Corporate, transit | Industrial, warehouses | Banks, data centres, vaults |
ASDV specifies the right door operator technology for each entrance — matched to traffic volume, security requirement and BS EN 16005 safety compliance.
Electromechanical operator drives single or bi-parting door panels on overhead track using belt or rack-and-pinion drive. Presence detector activates; safety edge stops on any obstruction.
Low-energy electromechanical arm drives the door leaf on its hinge. Adjustable opening force (max 67 N per BS EN 16005), hold-open time and closing speed for accessible entrances and fire doors.
2, 3 or 4-wing rotating door with motor and encoders. Continuous rotation for steady flow; slowdown and stop on safety sensor trigger. Provides superior climate control and energy efficiency.
Retractable glass or acrylic wing blades open in <0.5 s on valid credential. Multi-beam optical curtain detects tailgating. Slim and aesthetic for corporate lobbies and transit hubs.
Rotating 3-arm (tripod) or full-height rotor — one rotation per credential presentation. Completely blocks passage when unauthorised. Outdoor-rated IP44–IP65 for industrial and perimeter use.
Two fully interlocked doors — first must close and secure before second opens. Only one person per entry event. Mandatory CCTV + intercom + dual biometric. Used for highest security zones.
A rigorous, standards-driven process from pedestrian flow analysis to BS EN 16005 safety compliance statement — delivered in AutoCAD and Revit.
Pedestrian count, peak flow rate (ppm), bi-directional flow, queue modelling, occupancy category per BS EN 16005 Annex B and energy performance requirement.
Door type recommendation based on security level, traffic volume, accessibility (IS 1890), aesthetics, energy efficiency and fire strategy — with justification.
Clear opening widths (min. 900 mm per IS 1890), vestibule depths, sensor zones, safety edges, activation mat positions and accessible route signage.
Reader type and position, door controller interface (Wiegand/OSDP), intercom connections, fire alarm release wiring (fail-safe/fail-secure) and gate barrier interlock.
Itemised BoQ: door operators, safety sensors (presence/activation/edges), controllers, readers, intercoms, power supplies, cables — with BS EN 16005 compliance matrix.
Contractor submittal review, BS EN 16005 safety sensor test witnessing, access control commissioning support, O&M manual review and as-built coordination.
Performance benchmarks guiding every ASDV automatic door design — verified against BS EN 16005, ISO 21542 and IS 1890.
Every ASDV automatic door design is safety-certified and accessibility-compliant — both are legal requirements, not optional extras.
Automatic door fire mode design is one of the most safety-critical aspects of ELV design — getting it wrong can cost lives. ASDV confirms correct fail mode for every door against the fire strategy.
Automatic doors are the physical interface between building security and occupant convenience — ASDV designs full end-to-end integration with all building systems.
Wiegand (26/34-bit) or OSDP v2 encrypted reader interface to door controller. Supports proximity card, smart card, mobile credential, fingerprint biometric and face recognition. Door status (open/close/forced/held) reported to access control head-end.
IP or analogue video intercom at door entry; integrates with door controller release relay for remote door release from security desk or smartphone app. Two-way audio and video verification before granting access to visitors.
Normally-closed dry contact from fire alarm panel to door controller emergency input. Fail-safe doors open; fail-secure doors release. Wiring design includes dedicated fire input terminal and battery backup per BS EN 16005.
Door open/closed/fault status reported to BMS via dry contact or Modbus/BACnet. Energy management integration for revolving door slow-down during low occupancy. Door usage data for occupancy analytics and ESG reporting.
Door alarm event triggers PTZ camera preset to door location; access denial triggers video clip recording; mantrap CCTV mandatory for visual identity verification. Integration via relay output or IP-based event trigger.
Speed gate lane synchronised with boom barrier at car park entry; LPR (licence plate recognition) or vehicle loop detector trigger aligned with pedestrian speed gate. Single credential presentation activates both gates simultaneously.
Estimate the number of door lanes or openings required for your peak occupancy period. Checks against the selected door type's rated throughput.
Every ASDV automatic door design is engineered to comply with applicable Indian and international standards.
Primary standard for all automatic door safety sensor design — defines activation zones, safety zones, kinetic energy limits, max forces and safety signage requirements.
International accessibility standard defining minimum clear door widths, sensor activation heights, threshold levels and approach clearances for inclusive design.
Electrical safety requirements for automatic door drive units — covers motor protection, insulation, earthing, overload and wiring standards for door operators.
Legacy UK code of practice for automatic door safety — still referenced in older UK specifications, insurance schedules and some NHS and government building specifications.
Product standard for door operator type-approval and CE marking — covers structural performance, safe opening/closing forces and emergency operation for commercial doors.
NBC accessibility provisions for doorway widths, ramp gradients, tactile guidance strips and accessible entrance requirements for commercial and public buildings in India.
Bureau of Indian Standards code setting minimum clear door openings (900 mm), threshold heights (≤ 15 mm) and accessible approach clearances for Indian buildings.
Standard for the access control integration elements of automatic door design — covering reader interface protocols, controller requirements and system management.
Representative projects illustrating ASDV's design approach across corporate, healthcare and banking environments.
8,000-person campus with peak 15-minute morning rush requiring high-throughput lobby entry, controlled floor access via speed gates, accessible entrances on all towers meeting IS 1890 and fire alarm fail-safe on all evacuation doors.
Bi-parting sliding doors at all 5 tower lobbies, 3-lane speed gate arrays at each lift lobby with face recognition, low-energy swing door at accessible entrance, full OSDP v2 access control integration with fire alarm fail-safe on all egress routes.
Peak morning flow absorbed without queuing; IS 1890 compliance certified; BS EN 16005 safety sensor commissioning signed off by contractor and consultant.
Hospital-grade hygienic hands-free entry at all clinical zones; accessible entrances for wheelchair users across every ward; staff-only access to ICU, pharmacy and operating theatre suites.
Sliding doors at all ward and clinical entrances (hands-free, hygienic), low-energy swing doors at all accessible entrances with 1000 mm clear opening, card + intercom at pharmacy and ICU, full BS EN 16005 safety sensor specification on all 120 automatic doors.
Zero patient or staff injury incidents from automatic doors; ISO 21542 accessibility compliance confirmed; infection control authority sign-off achieved on all clinical zone doors.
Head office data centre requiring mantrap portals; branch teller areas requiring speed gates for controlled access; all 16 locations with access control integration and fail-safe fire alarm release verified by bank security team.
Mantrap/airlock portals at data centre with dual biometric + CCTV verification, speed gates at branch teller barriers, sliding doors at public entrances — all integrated to bank-wide access control platform and fire alarm systems with documented fail-mode schedule.
Bank security audit passed at all 16 locations; data centre mantrap achieved ASIS/ANSI physical security compliance; zero tailgating incidents reported in first year of operation.
Every ASDV automatic door project includes a complete, construction-ready documentation package.
AutoCAD/Revit floor plans showing door types, clear opening dimensions, vestibule depths, pedestrian flow direction, sensor zones and access control reader positions.
Schematic: reader positions, door controller wiring (Wiegand/OSDP), intercom connections, fire alarm relay interface and BMS monitoring dry contacts.
Door controller topology, access control head-end, server, graphical management software and integration to CCTV, fire alarm panel and BMS.
Itemised hardware BoQ: door operators, safety sensors (presence/activation/edges), controllers, readers, intercoms, power supplies, cables and accessories.
Door operator specs (drive type, speed, force, safety sensors), access control interface type, cable standards, commissioning test requirements and O&M guidance.
BS EN 16005 safety sensor matrix, IS 1890 / ISO 21542 accessible entrance compliance confirmation and fire alarm release mode schedule per door.
Commercial offices typically use three main automatic door types. Automatic sliding doors at main building lobbies — high traffic capacity (60–100 persons per minute), good energy performance and hands-free operation. Speed gates or optical turnstiles in the lift lobby between public and office floors — controlled single-person entry, 30–40 ppm throughput per lane, supporting card, biometric and mobile credentials. Low-energy automatic swing doors at accessible entrances and internal fire doors — meeting IS 1890 minimum 900 mm clear width and BS EN 16005 maximum 67 N opening force. High-security offices add mantrap portals at server rooms and data centres requiring dual biometric and CCTV verification.
Speed gates (optical turnstiles) use retractable glass or acrylic wing blades that open in under 0.5 seconds when a valid credential is presented — they are slim, aesthetically premium and handle 30–40 persons per minute per lane. Multi-beam optical sensors detect tailgating attempts and the blades close rapidly. They are ideal for corporate lobbies, transit stations and any environment where throughput, aesthetics and a welcoming appearance matter. Full-height turnstiles use rotating 3-arm (tripod) or full-height rotor mechanisms that physically block passage — only one rotation per valid credential, providing absolute anti-tailgating protection. Throughput is lower (15–20 ppm) and they have a more industrial appearance. They are used where physical deterrence is essential: industrial sites, warehouses, stadiums and outdoor perimeter access points rated to IP44–IP65.
The fire mode of every automatic door must be designed as part of the building's fire strategy. Doors on evacuation routes (means of escape) must fail-safe (fail-open) — when the fire alarm activates, power is removed from the door controller and the door springs or gravity-drives to the fully open position, ensuring free egress. Fire-rated compartmentation doors (such as fire doors between building compartments) must fail-secure (fail-closed) — they remain shut to contain fire and smoke spread. The critical rule: if a door is on an evacuation route, it MUST fail-safe regardless of its security purpose. ASDV confirms the fail mode for every automatic door against the building's fire strategy document and coordinates with the fire engineer before issuing drawings.
BS EN 16005:2012 is the primary European safety standard for power-operated pedestrian doorsets — it defines mandatory safety requirements for all automatic doors including: the detection zones (activation, safety and presence zones) and how they must be covered by sensors; maximum kinetic energy limits (≤ 1.46 J for sliding doors during normal operation); maximum opening and closing forces (≤ 67 N); requirements for safety edges (contact or light curtain) on leading door edges; break-out requirements (manual push-out must be possible without mechanical resistance in power failure); and mandatory safety signage on transparent glass panels. Non-compliance with BS EN 16005 is a safety and legal liability issue — if a pedestrian is injured by an automatic door that does not meet these requirements, the building owner and design consultant face significant legal and insurance consequences. ASDV includes a BS EN 16005 compliance matrix in every automatic door design package.
Yes — automatic doors integrate with all modern access control credential types. The door controller communicates with the credential reader via Wiegand protocol (26-bit or 34-bit, widely used) or the newer OSDP v2 (Open Supervised Device Protocol, encrypted, bi-directional). OSDP v2 is recommended for Grade 3/4 security and biometric readers. Compatible credential types include: proximity / smart card (HID, MIFARE), mobile credential (Bluetooth LE, NFC via smartphone app), fingerprint biometric (optical or capacitive sensor), face recognition (AI-camera based, touchless — increasingly preferred post-COVID), and PIN keypad (standalone or combined with card). For the highest security mantrap applications, ASDV designs dual-factor authentication — for example, face recognition on door 1 AND fingerprint on door 2 before the inner door releases.
A typical automatic door design takes 1–3 weeks depending on the number of entrance points and system complexity. A small office with 3–5 automatic door locations (sliding + speed gates + accessible entrance) can be designed in 1–2 weeks. A large hospital or multi-tower campus with 50–120 automatic doors, full BS EN 16005 sensor specification, access control integration drawings and accessibility compliance documentation typically takes 2–3 weeks. ASDV issues preliminary door layout drawings within 1 week of receiving building floor plans; the final complete package — layouts, integration schematics, BoQ, specifications and compliance statement — is delivered at project close. Contact us with your building plans and entrance count for an accurate timeline.
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