Sustainable and energetic: IoT smart high-speed doors: industrial doors / industrial sectional doors with max. opening speed
Published on: October 26, 2023 / Update from: October 26, 2023 - Author: Konrad Wolfenstein
🏭 Gates in industrial facilities
Gates in industrial facilities such as factories, production facilities and warehouses are often the Achilles heel for energy efficient building management. These entrances and exits are not only transport hubs for personnel and materials, but also potential weak points in a building's energy balance. A lot of valuable energy can escape here in the form of heat or cold, which increases operating costs and increases the company's ecological footprint.
🔌 The integration of IoT into gates
Integrating Internet of Things (IoT) into high-speed doors or industrial sectional doors represents an innovative solution to this problem. Using sensors, embedded software and wireless communication, these “smart” doors can open and close with extreme precision and speed. This contributes significantly to the energy efficiency of the entire building. Quick opening and closing minimizes energy loss, which has a positive effect on heating and cooling costs.
🌟 Several advantages of smart gates
1. Energy saving
The quick opening and closing mechanism minimizes energy loss due to temperature fluctuations.
2. Security
Integrated sensors and cameras can increase gate security by detecting and alerting unauthorized access.
3. Efficiency
IoT sensors can analyze traffic flow and only open the gate when necessary, reducing waiting times.
4. Remote monitoring
Building management can monitor the condition and usage of the gate in real time and make adjustments if necessary.
5. Maintenance
Predictive maintenance can be implemented to monitor door wear and initiate proactive maintenance actions before a failure occurs.
🏢 Integration with building management systems
These smart gates can also be integrated into existing building management systems. This allows them to collaborate with other energy efficient solutions such as smart lighting, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and energy management software. This enables holistic, energy-efficient building management that goes far beyond the gates.
🌿 Sustainability and green building management
The use of IoT in high-speed doors also fits well with the growing importance of sustainable and green building management. Companies striving for ISO certifications or other environmental standards find smart gates an important building block for their sustainability strategy.
💰 Economic efficiency and ROI
Of course, the introduction of such technologies represents an investment. However, one should not only consider the acquisition costs, but also the long-term savings through reduced operating costs. The investment in smart gates often pays for itself within just a few years thanks to the energy savings and efficiency gains.
🚀 Scalability and future developments
The scalability of this technology is another plus point. A company can start with one or two smart gates and later expand the technology to other locations. In addition, ongoing software updates and the integration of new sensors or functions are usually possible without any problems.
📝 Reduce costs by saving energy
Smart high-speed doors and industrial sectional doors that use IoT technology offer a number of benefits that go far beyond just energy savings. They help increase efficiency, safety and sustainability and offer high profitability. This makes them an indispensable part of modern, energy-efficient and green building management strategies.
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🏭 Industrial sectional doors 🚪
Industrial overhead doors are specialized garage doors used in industrial applications and commercial areas. They consist of individual horizontal sections or panels that are connected to each other and can be opened and closed vertically. These gates are typically made from sturdy materials such as steel or aluminum and are designed to withstand the demands of industrial environments.
🏭 Some important features of industrial sectional doors
1. Robustness
These gates are strong and durable to withstand the rigors of industrial environments, including frequent use and possible physical stress.
2. Isolation
They often provide good insulation to ensure temperature and energy efficiency in warehouses, workshops and other industrial buildings.
3. Security
Industrial overhead doors usually have safety features such as sensors that detect obstacles and stop the door to prevent accidents.
4. Adaptability
They are available in different sizes and designs to suit a company's specific needs.
5. Remote control
Many industrial overhead doors can be controlled with remote controls or other automatic opening and closing systems, making operation and access easier.
These gates are widely used in industrial and commercial areas as they provide efficient and safe solutions to regulate access to buildings and storage areas. 🏢🔒
🚪🔍 Example Hörmann: Intelligent industrial doors with SmartControl - a milestone for remote diagnosis and monitoring
🌐🤖 With SmartControl, Hörmann has an exciting solution for the digital monitoring and control of high-speed doors. This innovative approach enables significant cost savings and initiates a new path in the development of Industry 4.0. As an Internet of Things (IoT) based system, SmartControl sets the course for remote diagnosis, predictive maintenance, detailed technical analysis and faster and more effective customer service in the event of any malfunctions.
🛠️ Technology stack
SmartControl uses an IoT cloud infrastructure to connect the high-speed doors to the internet. This networked structure allows continuous monitoring of the gates, so that possible malfunctions can be detected and avoided at an early stage. Not only can wearing parts be replaced in a timely manner, but potential risks can also be anticipated and eliminated before they lead to a system downtime.
🔐 Safety aspects
The safety of the systems is very important to Hörmann. Therefore, direct manipulation of the gate control via the online portal is not permitted. All processes initiated by the Hörmann service department via the cloud must be confirmed manually by the operator at the gate itself. This creates an additional layer of security and ensures that any change requires the explicit consent of the system operator.
📊 Advantages and areas of application
🛠️🔧 Diagnosis and repair
A key advantage of SmartControl is the simplification of error detection. Error codes are automatically sent to a central web portal and evaluated there. Service technicians receive precise information about the error condition and can prepare accordingly. This not only minimizes the time needed for repairs on site, but also avoids the need for multiple trips.
💰 Efficiency and cost savings
Field tests on more than 600 gates across Germany clearly show that SmartControl makes customer service more efficient. According to Rüdiger Bierhenke, sales manager for industrial door systems and loading technology at Hörmann, the acquisition costs are amortized on average after the second service call. The system enables faults to be resolved more quickly and reduces the need for emergency response, resulting in significant cost savings.
🔄 Flexibility and adaptability
SmartControl is not just limited to high-speed doors. The technology can also be used in other areas of industrial automation. Regardless of whether it is about production lines, warehouse management or building automation, the flexibility of the system opens up numerous possibilities for future-oriented companies.
📌 Summary facts
- ✅ Proactive maintenance and improved troubleshooting
- 💼 Cost efficiency through time savings and reduced downtime
- ☁️📡 Cloud-based networking for comprehensive control and monitoring
🌐🔧 IoT technology with practical benefits
Hörmann's SmartControl system is a pioneer in the field of Industry 4.0 by combining cutting-edge IoT technology with practical applications for the maintenance and monitoring of industrial doors. It not only improves the efficiency of gate systems and reduces operating costs, but also sets new standards in terms of security and adaptability. This makes it a valuable investment for any company that wants to optimize its operations and be prepared for the demands of the digital future.
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