What is the U-value of a sectional overhead door?

The U-value of a 5x5 m sectional overhead door from Prido varies with the section type: ISO 40 mm has a U-value of 1.02 W/m²K, ISO 60 mm has 0.77 W/m²K, and ISO 80 mm achieves an impressive 0.49 W/m²K. The ALU 40 mm fully glazed section has a U-value of 3.87 W/m²K. Therefore, ISO [...]

What is the U-value of a sectional overhead door?2026-05-07T11:45:02+01:00

What is a Sectional Overhead Door?

A sectional overhead door (also known as a sectional door) is an industrial door whose door panel consists of multiple sections that follow a rail system up towards the ceiling when the door opens. This means the door does not occupy any space outside or inside the premises when in the open position. Prido sectional [...]

What is a Sectional Overhead Door?2026-05-07T11:45:01+01:00

What is the lifespan of a sectional overhead door?

Prido sectional overhead doors undergo durability testing, where prototypes are opened and closed 30,000 times and subsequently evaluated by experts. The torsion springs are designed for 30,000 operating cycles. The doors are CE-marked according to EN13241-1 and TÜV Nord-certified.

What is the lifespan of a sectional overhead door?2026-05-07T11:44:58+01:00

Which overhead sectional door offers the best insulation?

For maximum insulation, Prido’s overhead sectional door with ISO 80 mm sections is recommended, with a U-value of 0.49 W/m²K for a 5×5 m opening. This is approximately 85% better than a fully glazed ALU 40 mm section (3.87 W/m²K). ISO 80 mm is particularly suitable for heated premises where energy costs are important and [...]

Which overhead sectional door offers the best insulation?2026-05-07T11:44:56+01:00

What is a high-speed roll-up door?

A high-speed roll-up door is an industrial door featuring a PVC curtain that rolls onto a steel drum when opened. Prido high-speed doors open at 1.8 m/s and are primarily used indoors between departments to reduce drafts, visibility, and energy loss, while allowing forklift traffic to pass without affecting the respective working environments.

What is a high-speed roll-up door?2026-05-07T11:44:54+01:00

How fast is a high-speed roll-up door?

Prido’s high-speed roll-up door opens at 1.8 m/s thanks to a frequency-controlled GFA FI 4.250 motor. The high speed minimises the time the door remains open and thus reduces draughts, dust, noise and energy losses between indoor areas.

How fast is a high-speed roll-up door?2026-05-07T11:44:53+01:00

Can a high-speed door be used outdoors?

No, Prido high-speed doors are intended for indoor installation and have no defined U-value or air permeability class (NPD according to EN13241). For openings in external facades where rapid opening is required, a PriDrive motorized folding door or a sectional door with a frequency-controlled motor is recommended instead.

Can a high-speed door be used outdoors?2026-05-07T11:44:53+01:00

What is a framed steel door?

A framed steel door is an industrial exterior door consisting of a hot-dip galvanized steel sheet door leaf in an aluminum frame with a thermal break. The Prido steel door is based on the same sandwich construction as Sweden's best-selling folding door, offering a high-quality finish, low maintenance, and RC2-rated burglar protection.

What is a framed steel door?2026-05-07T11:44:47+01:00

What lock does the swing gate have?

As standard, the Prido hinged door with frame is supplied with a Dorma DL 919-50 lock housing and Habo Atalanta handle. In addition, it includes an adjustable safety strike plate and a garage bolt for padlocking on the side leaf. Cylinder locking on the inside and outside is available as the optional Prido Fix 480.

What lock does the swing gate have?2026-06-02T16:03:47+01:00

What lock does the steel door have?

As standard, the Prido steel door features a Dorma 919-50 lock case and an adjustable Dorma 9009 strike plate. A Habo Atlanta handle and three ASSA 3220 type hinges are included. An electric strike plate Step 40 with an ASSA 222 lock is available as an option, as are other locks at an additional cost.

What lock does the steel door have?2026-05-07T11:44:43+01:00
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