22 Sep How High Speed Doors Improve Workflow
During a busy day at a distribution centre, when the warehouse is crawling with workers and forklifts are weaving in and out shifting pallets, every second counts. However, a slow or faulty door can bring everything to a standstill, causing costly delays and safety risks for your team working nearby.
These types of disruptions can impact compliance and, more importantly, your bottom line. In fast-paced environments such as logistics, warehousing, and manufacturing, the demand for high-performance doors is increasing.
In this blog, we’ll explore how the right door system can help streamline workflow and support a safer, more efficient workplace.
The impact of door speed on operational efficiency
Door speed plays a huge role in keeping your operation running smoothly. The faster a door opens and closes, the less time vehicles and workers spend waiting, minimising delays and keeping workflow uninterrupted.
In facilities where goods and people are constantly on the move, such as warehouses and manufacturing plants, even small delays at access points can quickly add up.
Whether it’s forklifts entering and exiting loading bays or staff moving between temperature-controlled zones, by reducing stop-start inefficiencies, high-speed doors allow your team to focus on core tasks instead of constantly waiting for access.
Temperature control and energy efficiency
In facilities that require climate control, every door has an impact. Frequent door usage, especially in busy areas, can create significant temperature fluctuations, threatening the stability of controlled environments.
High-speed doors can help mitigate this by minimising the time doors stay open, maintaining a more consistent internal temperature and reducing the risk of cross-contamination between zones. Whether it’s a cold store adjacent to an ambient warehouse or a clean production area next to a loading dock, faster doors can help create a more effective thermal barrier.
This level of control is essential in sectors like food and beverage and pharmaceuticals, where temperature deviations can affect product safety and shelf life.
Safety benefits
Safety risks are always going to be amplified in busy industrial environments, especially where people and vehicles regularly cross paths. High-speed doors can help reduce these risks by operating quickly and reliably. With shorter open and close cycles, there’s less opportunity for collisions or other accidents, reducing the chance of injury and helping to maintain predictable workflows.
Compliance and customisation
In settings like these, safety doesn’t come from the speed of your doors alone. It also depends on how well your high-speed access systems are suited to your environment.
At RDS, we understand how important it is that your high-speed doors are appropriate for your specific requirements. That’s why each of our access solutions is available to order with a range of first class, bespoke safety features, ensuring your high-speed doors meet both your operational and compliance needs. Our team will work closely with you to create a tailored solution that’s best for your premises.
Why choose RDS for high-speed door solutions
With over 25 years’ experience in industrial access systems, RDS is trusted by businesses across the UK to deliver high-performance, reliable door solutions that meet the demands of fast-paced, high-traffic environments.
Our nationwide service covers everything from initial site surveys to specification, installation and ongoing maintenance, ensuring you’re supported at every stage. Whether you’re managing a large-scale logistics hub or a temperature-controlled facility, we provide tailored, site-specific solutions built to last.
We also understand the pressure of keeping operations running, which is why our team offers 24/7 call-out support and rapid response times when it matters most.
For more information about our high-performance doors, don’t hesitate to get in touch with a member of our team today.