Have you ever heard of "swing doors", “impact doors” or “traffic doors”? Swing doors (impact doors/traffic doors) are once again attracting attention for their effectiveness as a countermeasure against the situation with COVID-19. Here is an explanation of why.
What kind of door is a swing door?
A swing door (impact door/traffic door) is a door that can be opened and closed freely in both directions, swinging inside and outside, using special hinge hardware as its axis. The core material is made of lumber (a type of plywood) or special resin honeycomb, and the surface material is made of stainless steel or aluminum, which features excellent strength and durability.
In addition, the swing door is designed to rise to open obliquely upward and then returns to the original position using its own weight by installing the upper and lower metal fittings in different positions. It opens with a light force and closes slowly and quietly after passing through, eliminating unnecessary movements which also contribute to work efficiency.
[Mechanism of Uniflow Swing Door]
Due to their excellent functionality, Uniflow Swing Doors are installed in many places, such as convenience stores, supermarkets, restaurants, as well as factories and warehouses.
Reason why swing doors are effective infection control
Why are swing doors effective against infectious diseases? It has to do with the features of this door. Uniflow Swing Doors do not require turning a doorknob to be opened and closed like ordinary doors. For example, when loading and unloading luggage, simply push the door with a cart or dolly to open it, and then it closes itself naturally. Since it does not require a lot of force to open and close, it can be opened with the elbows or the sides of the body. In other words, you can open and close the door without touching it with your "hand".
Viruses can enter the body through the eyes and mouth via the hands. As Uniflow Swing Doors do not have knobs or handles that can be touched by an unspecified number of people, using them can greatly reduce the risk of infection.
In addition, as an option for infection control, there are:
■ Hand plates with antibacterial film
■ Ventilation louvers
That can be attached to the door.
Uniflow Swing Doors that can be used for various purposes
Uniflow develops and manufactures swing doors that can be used in more places with the technology and know-how cultivated over 50 years.
◾️Washable type: Ideal for food factories and kitchens
◾️Insulated type : Ideal for places where low temperature control is required
◾️Design-oriented type： Matches the design of the store
◾️Large and durable type：Can be used in places where forklifts pass through
◾️Lightweight and compact type：Ideal for store counters, etc.
We will continue to produce functional doors that meet the needs of our customers by always thinking about “what is the most important thing to the people who pass through these doors.”
◾️ Introduction of Uniflow Co., Ltd.
Established in 1965, Uniflow Co., Ltd. is a leading manufacturer of swinging doors, boasting a domestic market share of approximately 85% in Japan.
Uniflow started manufacturing and selling high-speed roll-up doors in 1991. In addition to its reliable quality and excellent performance as well as the design, the company has been expanding its variety of products year by year. The company has shipped its products to 19 countries and area, including Thailand, China, and Singapore.
◾️ Profile of Takeshi Yamaki
Joined Uniflow Co., Ltd. in 1999. After working at the Tokyo head office and Shanghai Uniflow International Trading Co., Ltd., a local subsidiary in China, he was assigned to Uniflow International Pte. Ltd., a local subsidiary in Singapore, from January 2014.