Internal high-speed doors are fast-opening industrial doors used to control personnel and vehicle movement between areas within a building. By opening and closing quickly, they help maintain hygiene, temperature, airflow and pressure while reducing delays at frequently used openings.
Tekta provides internal high-speed door solutions for controlled and high-traffic environments, including food and beverage production, cleanroom facilities and temperature-controlled logistics. We help clients identify internal high-speed door solutions tailored to each project’s doorway usage, environmental controls, safety requirements and long-term reliability needs.
Internal High-Speed Door Solutions from Tekta
Tekta’s UK-made Rapidor range includes self-repairing, hygienic, airtight and insulated internal high-speed doors for applications ranging from high-traffic and washdown areas to chilled and freezer environments.
Our specialists can help identify the most suitable door solution for any project based on factors such as temperature-control requirements, hygiene and washdown needs, airflow or pressure control, traffic frequency and the risk of accidental impact.
Featured Internal High-Speed Door Project
Client: Butternut Box
Project Value: £242,000
Project Location: Nottinghamshire
Products: Rapidor Chill & Rapidor Freeze
Project Brief:
Butternut Box required specialist high-speed door systems as part of the development of its human-grade dog food production facility. The doors needed to support temperature-controlled processing and storage areas, enabling efficient product flow while maintaining strict environmental control.
As installation was scheduled after the site’s conveyor systems had been fitted, careful planning and sequencing were required to complete the works safely and efficiently without disrupting other trades or the wider construction programme.
Solution:
Working closely with DDK Projects, Tekta supplied and installed:
- 8 Rapidor Freeze high-speed doors
- 7 Rapidor Chill high-speed doors
Tekta coordinated the installation around the completed conveyor systems and ongoing site activity, ensuring each door was fitted safely, accurately and in line with the project schedule.
The UK-made Rapidor Freeze and Rapidor Chill doors were selected for their fast, reliable operation and high thermal performance, helping to maintain stable chilled and frozen environments while reducing air exchange and energy loss.
High-Speed Doors for External Applications
Tekta also supplies and installs external high-speed doors designed to support high-frequency access alongside requirements such as wind resistance, weather protection, thermal performance and security for loading bays, manufacturing entrances and other exposed openings.
View Full Range of External Speed DoorsInternal High-Speed Door FAQs
What factors should be considered when selecting an internal high-speed door?
The most appropriate internal high-speed door should be selected against the opening conditions, traffic profile and required environmental performance. Key considerations include opening dimensions, traffic type and frequency, temperature-control requirements, hygiene and washdown needs, airflow or pressure control, sealing performance and the risk of accidental impact.
What is the difference between internal and external high-speed doors?
Internal high-speed doors are designed primarily to manage traffic and environmental separation between areas within a building. External high-speed doors must also account for exposure to wind and weather, alongside requirements such as thermal performance, security and resistance to external conditions.
Which internal high-speed door is suitable for food processing and washdown areas?
A hygienic high-speed door with materials and construction suited to regular cleaning is generally required for food processing and washdown areas. The most appropriate solution will depend on the cleaning regime, hygiene standards, temperature conditions and traffic levels.
Tekta’s Rapidor Inox is designed specifically for demanding food production and washdown environments. Its hygienic design includes a chain-weighted bottom edge rather than a traditional sand-filled construction, helping reduce the risk of foreign-body contamination if the curtain becomes damaged. An angled headbox also prevents water and debris from collecting above the doorway, supporting easier cleaning and improved hygiene.
Can internal high-speed doors be used in chilled and frozen areas?
Yes, specialist insulated high-speed doors can be used in chilled and frozen environments. Their fast opening and closing cycles help limit air exchange and reduce the time temperature-controlled openings remain exposed.
Tekta’s Rapidor Chill is designed for chilled areas, while the Rapidor Freeze is suited to frequently used sub-zero openings. The Rapidor Freeze also incorporates an air blower to help prevent condensation forming between positive and negative temperature environments.
How can internal high-speed doors support airflow and pressure control?
Internal high-speed doors can support airflow and pressure control by reducing the time an opening remains exposed. Where tighter separation is required, airtight or low-air-permeability doors can help limit unwanted air movement between adjoining areas such as cleanrooms, production zones and other controlled environments.
What safety and activation systems can be used with internal high-speed doors?
The appropriate safety and activation systems depend on the door, traffic type and operating environment. Options may include radar sensors, induction loops, push buttons, remote controls, photocells, safety edges, light curtains and visual warning systems. These should be selected around the movement of pedestrians, forklifts and other traffic through the opening.
What happens if an internal self-repairing high-speed door is struck?
A self-repairing internal high-speed door is designed to reduce damage and downtime following an accidental impact. On suitable Tekta models, the curtain can release from its guides when struck and reinsert automatically during the next operating cycle, helping the door return to use without a manual reset or immediate repair.
What information does Tekta need to recommend an internal high-speed door?
Tekta will typically need the opening dimensions, site conditions, expected traffic frequency and type of traffic using the doorway. Details of any temperature, hygiene, washdown, airflow, pressure, sealing or impact-resistance requirements will also help the team identify an appropriate solution. Drawings, photographs and information about surrounding structures or control systems may also be useful.
Do internal high-speed doors require planned servicing?
Yes, planned servicing helps maintain safe, reliable operation and reduces the likelihood of unexpected downtime. The appropriate maintenance schedule will depend on the door model, frequency of use, operating environment and importance of the opening to the wider operation.
The Door & Hardware Federation (DHF) provides further guidance on the maintenance responsibilities for industrial doors and shutters.
Learn more about Tekta’s industrial door servicing.
