A3000 Foldaway Counterweight Balanced Door
Bi-Fold Counterweight Balanced Door
The BX Arco A3000 is a custom-made counterweight balanced door designed for applications where security, superior appearance and minimal internal projection are required. Spanning openings from 1 m up to 12 m wide, the A3000 requires little headroom and is engineered for large-scale facilities. It delivers low maintenance, exceptionally high operational cycles and can be designed with a wide variety of cladding and glazing options. With BX Arco’s custom mechanism, the A3000 achieves over 100,000 cycles per year, making it one of the most durable door systems available.
Key Features
High Cycle Performance
Wind Rated
Customisable
Quiet
Specifications Summary
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Door Type | Vertical Bi-Fold 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 | Quiet and smooth operation |
| Motorisation | Includes guides, torque limiter drive unit, limit switches, overhead shaft and control system |
| Cladding / Glazing | Trimdek, Custom Orb, laminated or toughened glass, polycarbonate, Perspex, Laserlite, aluminium composite panels (ACP) |
| Wind Load | Designed to site-specific wind loads to AS1170.2-2021 (Certificate dependent) |
| Applications | Fire and ambulance stations, aircraft hangars, transport depots, large industrial facilities |
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, with padlock options for additional security. Motorised doors lock via the drive unit, with optional electric or magnetic locks available.
- Cladding / Glazing: Compatible with Trimdek, Custom Orb, laminated or toughened glass, polycarbonate, Perspex, Laserlite and aluminium composite panels. Vertical bar grille format also available.
- Installation: Requires operational clearances and permanent space. These must be considered early as they impact drive-through and structural planning.
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