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Industrial automation

Industrial automation

Drives for industrial doors

Shaft drives for heavy constructions under intensive duty. Matched to the real number of openings, not to a catalogue average.

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models in the range
29

models in the range

brands to choose from
3

brands to choose from

models 400 V / 230 V
17/12

models 400 V / 230 V

GfA

8 models400 V · chain · 230 V

GROTO

7 models230 V · chain · 400 V

SOMMER

14 models230 V · chain · 400 V

The parameters shown with the models come from the manufacturer data sheets and are indicative. We pick the right drive once the leaf weight, the dimensions and the expected number of cycles are known.

Parameters

What sets the models in this category apart

The numbers come straight from the manufacturer catalogue - they show how the current range is distributed.

Power supply

The first question with a door in a commercial building: what supply is available where it will be fitted.

  • 230 V

    12 models

    An ordinary single-phase socket. Enough for smaller doors and a moderate duty cycle.

  • 400 V

    17 models

    A three-phase supply. Needed for large leaves and continuous duty - it has to be brought in before installation.

Overview

Every model by parameter

The list above is arranged by brand. Here the brand takes second place - the most powerful drives are at the top. A dash marks a parameter the manufacturer does not give for that model.

Comparison of drive parameters in the category
ModelBrandPower supplyControlMax. door weight
ELEKTROMATEN SE 5.24 WS S2KGfA230 Vautomatic250 kg
ELEKTROMATEN TSE 5.24 WS S2KGfA230 VTotmann250 kg
INDU DC 35GROTO230 Vautomatic180 kg
INDU DC 50GROTO230 Vautomatic240 kg
INDU DC 70GROTO230 Vautomatic290 kg
INDU FC 90 z falownikiemGROTO230 Vautomatic400 kg
INDU FC 120 z falownikiemGROTO230 Vautomatic540 kg
GIGAsedo 24.10 DES/A z falownikiemSOMMER230 Vautomatic450 kg
GIGAsedo 24.07 DES/ASOMMER230 Vautomatic300 kg
GIGAsedo 24.07 DES/TSOMMER230 VTotmann300 kg
GIGAsedo 24.14 DES/A z falownikiemSOMMER230 Vautomatic600 kg
GIGAline 24.10 DES/A 230 V z falownikiemSOMMER230 Vautomatic—
ELEKTROMATEN SE 14.15 S2K DESGfA3 x 400 Vautomatic600 kg
ELEKTROMATEN SE 14.15 S2K NESGfA3 x 400 VTotmann600 kg
ELEKTROMATEN SE 9.20 S2K DESGfA3 x 400 Vautomatic400 kg
ELEKTROMATEN SE 9.20 S2K NESGfA3 x 400 VTotmann400 kg
ELEKTROMATEN SE 9.24 S2K DESGfA3 x 400 Vautomatic400 kg
ELEKTROMATEN SE 9.24 S2K NESGfA3 x 400 VTotmann400 kg
INDU AC 90GROTO3 x 400 Vautomatic400 kg
INDU AC 140GROTO3 x 400 Vautomatic540 kg
GIGAsedo 24.10 DES/ASOMMER3 x 400 Vautomatic450 kg
GIGAsedo 24.10 DES/A 400 V IP 54 with control unit IP 65SOMMER3 x 400 Vautomatic450 kg
GIGAsedo 24.10 DES/TSOMMER3 x 400 VTotmann450 kg
GIGAsedo 18.10 DES/ASOMMER3 x 400 Vautomatic450 kg
GIGAsedo 18.10 DES/A 400 V IP 54 with control unit IP 65SOMMER3 x 400 Vautomatic450 kg
GIGAsedo 18.10 DES/TSOMMER3 x 400 VTotmann450 kg
GIGAsedo 18.14 DES/ASOMMER3 x 400 Vautomatic600 kg
GIGAsedo 18.14 DES/A 400 V IP 54 with control unit IP 65SOMMER3 x 400 Vautomatic600 kg
GIGAsedo 18.14 DES/TSOMMER3 x 400 VTotmann600 kg

Selection

Four things that decide

  • The duty cycle above all

    A door opened several dozen times a day needs a different drive from one that runs a few times. That parameter decides the choice.

  • Power supply in the building

    Some drives need a three-phase supply. We settle that before quoting, so it does not come up on the day of installation.

  • Control and signalling

    Where trolleys move about, traffic lights and a fixed control station are standard, not a remote on its own.

  • Service and parts

    Under continuous duty, parts availability and service response time count for more than the price of the drive alone.

Not sure which drive to pick?

Tell us the size of the door and the expected number of openings a day. We will point to a model with the right margin of power.

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Shaft drives for industrial doors

In a hall the door is part of the process. Downtime after a failure costs more than the drive, so the choice starts with how often the door runs.

A shaft drive is mounted on or beside the spring shaft and transmits torque straight to it. That construction takes greater weight and heavier use than a rail drive, which is why it is standard in halls, warehouses and at loading bays. What really separates the models is torque and maximum door weight, not motor power alone.

The supply is settled before quoting. Smaller constructions run on 230 V, but large leaves and continuous duty need a three-phase 400 V feed brought to the installation point before the door goes in. Then there is the control: where trolleys move about, a fixed control station and traffic lights are standard rather than a remote on its own. Some drives work with an inverter, which allows speed control and softens the start.

Under continuous duty, parts availability and service response time are what count. They decide how long the door stands idle when something fails - not the price of the drive. It is also worth settling what happens in a power cut: in buildings with a single entrance, emergency opening is an organisational requirement rather than a convenience.

What we settle before choosing

Cycles per day
The basis of the choice. Two-shift work and seasonal peaks are a different load from a yearly average.
Available supply
230 or 400 V, and whether it reaches the installation point. The most common cause of delay.
How it is controlled
Remote, fixed control station, induction loop. It depends on who opens the door and how often.
Service and parts
Under continuous duty, response time and parts availability weigh more than a difference in drive price.