Roller doors

What is a roller door?

A roller door opens by rolling narrow slats around a drum above the opening.

Roller doors are commonly used in:

• Warehouses
• Workshops
• Logistics buildings
• Industrial facilities

They are popular because they require little space.

But in many modern buildings, traditional roller doors are no longer the ideal solution.

The limitations of traditional roller doors

As buildings become more complex, the disadvantages of roller doors become more noticeable.

Common issues include:

• Limited insulation performance
• No possibility for integrated wicket doors
• Industrial appearance with limited design flexibility
• Reduced daylight options
• Limited integration with modern architecture

👉 Especially in commercial buildings and high-end industrial projects, these limitations can become problematic.

The Compact door was developed as an alternative to traditional roller doors and sectional overhead doors.

Instead of rolling around a drum, the insulated panels fold compactly above the opening.

👉 No overhead tracks
👉 No large roller drum
👉 Compact folding system
👉 More architectural freedom

And most importantly:

👉 It remains just as space-saving as a traditional roller door.

Better insulation than traditional roller doors

Unlike standard roller shutters, the Compact door uses insulated sandwich panels.

Benefits include:

• Improved thermal performance
• Reduced energy loss
• More comfortable indoor climate

👉 Especially important for workshops, warehouses and industrial buildings.

Wicket door possible

Traditional roller doors usually cannot include an integrated wicket door.

The Compact door can.

👉 Allow people to enter without opening the full door
👉 Reduce heat loss
👉 Improve workflow efficiency

Low maintenance – no torsion springs

Traditional industrial door systems often rely on balancing springs that require maintenance and replacement.

The Compact door operates without torsion springs.

This means:

• Lower maintenance costs
• Fewer wear parts
• Increased reliability

👉 Designed for intensive daily use.

The Compact folding door offers extensive design possibilities:

• Full vision glazing
• Transparent panels
• Custom colours
• Modern aluminium finishes

👉 Perfect for showrooms, workshops and commercial buildings

New construction

• More freedom for architects and engineers
• Easier integration with installations
• Cleaner ceiling design

Renovation

• Minimal structural modifications
• Easy replacement of existing roller doors
• Better use of available space