Overhead Door Launches New Rolling Steel Door System That Offers Speed and Security

Overhead Door Corporation is proud to introduce their landmark RapidSlat™ door system to architects, facility managers and business owners across the country. The door system, which combines the best of both worlds; speed and efficiency, as well as strength and durability, is an advancement of the Rolling Steel line.

Typically, businesses which need both speed and security are forced to utilize two doors, a lightweight yet highly efficient fabric door and a heavier more durable rolling steel door for security purposes. Operating and maintaining two doors equates to double the costs and often times lower profits. As an organization, Overhead Door Corporation saw an opportunity to meet an unmet need in the marketplace. Our revolutionary RapidSlat™ door system offers the convenience of two doors in one and solves this problem for one low price.

Karen Cohen Senior Product Manager for Overhead Door Corporation says, “This unique product offering eliminates the need for business owners to install two doors to enjoy the combination of speed and security. RapidSlat™ satisfies the need for the speed provided by a high-performance door without sacrificing the safety and security provided by a rolling steel door. In addition to offering speed, security, and durability, RapidSlat™ doors are also safe, rugged, and easy-to-operate. Furthermore, when compared to standard rolling steel doors they can provide increased productivity and maximum energy efficiency. Finally someone has offered customers a real solution to their dilemma in choosing between speed and security. At Overhead Door we say, why choose?”

RapidSlat™ shares the same general construction of the Rolling Steel line with enhancements and upgrades including:

• Reliable springless operation eliminating the need for a counterbalance
• A variety of windload, insulation, and weather seal options to cover all applications
• Universal components for easy maintenance
• Advanced diagnostics for fast and easy trouble-shooting
• Built-in safety features including a sensing edge and photo edge for peace of mind
• A self-energizing stop lock brake to prevent uncontrolled curtain travel
• An easy to clean anti-graffiti powdercoat finish
• Two-year or 300,000 cycle limited warranty coverage on components
• Five-year limited warranty coverage on the motor

Perfectly suited for applications in high-traffic areas such as auto dealerships, hospitals, parking garages, loading docks, and delivery bays, RapidSlat™ is ideal for the harshest of environments. The RapidSlat™ door system will be available beginning January 20, 2010.

Source: http://www.overheaddoor.com/