A1000 Vertical Tilt Up Counterweight Balanced Door
Custom-built counterweight tilt door for secure, for operation up to 7m openings
The BX Arco A1000 is a custom-made counterweight balanced door designed for applications where security, superior appearance and low maintenance are essential. Spanning openings from 1 m up to 8 meters (8000 mm) wide (wider spans covered by the A3000), the A1000 delivers exceptionally high operational cycles, low noise emissions and versatile cladding or glazing options. With BX Arco’s custom operating mechanism, the A1000 achieves over 100,000 cycles per year, the highest in its class.
Key Features
High Cycle Performance
Wind Rated
Customisable
Quiet
Specifications Summary
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Door Type | Vertical Tilt Counterweight Balanced Door |
| Span Width | Custom designed (Wind Load, Size, Application dependent) |
| Operation | Manual (Size & Weight dependent) or motorised |
| Cycles | Over 100,000 cycles annually with minimal maintenance |
| Noise | Low-noise operation, suitable for sound-sensitive areas |
| Motorisation | Includes guides, torque limiter drive unit, limit switches, overhead shaft and control system |
| Cladding / Glazing | Trimdek, Custom Orb, laminated glass, polycarbonate, Perspex, Laserlite, aluminium composite panels (ACP) |
| Wind Load | Designed to site-specific wind loads to AS1170.2-2021 (Certificate dependent) |
| Applications | Industrial and commercial facilities, schools, architectural projects, high-traffic sites |
Additional notes
- Motorisation: Includes guides, limit switches, overhead shaft and control system. Existing manual doors can be converted with modification.
- Locking: Pad bolts for manual doors; motorised versions lock via the motor, with optional electric or magnetic locks for added security.
- Cladding / Glazing: Compatible with Trimdek, Custom Orb, laminated or toughened glass, polycarbonate, Perspex, Laserlite or aluminium composite panels (ACP).
- Installation: Requires operational clearances and permanent space, important for drive- through and structural planning.
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