Aluminium Swing Doors

Aluminium swing doors are the workhorses of shops, offices, clinics and restaurants: a glazed aluminium leaf that swings open with a push, in one direction or both. Coetz™ makes two kinds of aluminium swing doors: double action, which swings both ways, and single action, which swings one way, in or out. This guide explains the difference, where each works best, sizes and prices, and how they compare with pivot and hinged doors.

Double action or single action?

Double action

A double-action door swings both ways, so people can push through from either side without pulling. It suits a busy opening with two-way traffic, such as a shop, a canteen or a corridor, where nobody should have to stop and pull a handle. Because it swings both ways, no opening direction is selected when you order.

Single action

A single-action door swings one way only. You choose open in or open out when you order, at the same price either way. It suits an entrance where traffic flows mainly one way, or where the door must stop against a frame for weather and security.

	Double action	Single action
Swings	Both ways	One way, in or out
Best for	Two-way traffic	Entrances, one-way flow
Widths	1 200, 1 500 mm	1 200 mm
Heights	2 100, 2 400 mm	2 100, 2 400 mm

Designs and glass

Both kinds of aluminium swing doors come in the Classic and Large Pane designs, glazed with 6.38 mm clear laminated safety glass, which holds together if it is struck. Doors in public areas must meet SANS 10400-N, published by the South African Bureau of Standards.

Prices

Prices are for White, excluding VAT, at the time of writing (October 2026).

Door	Size (mm)	Classic	Large Pane
Double action	1 200 × 2 100	R10 923	R10 494
Double action	1 500 × 2 100	R12 160	R11 365
Double action	1 500 × 2 400	R13 357	R12 527
Single action	1 200 × 2 100	R11 347	R10 683
Single action	1 200 × 2 400	R12 278	R11 614

The actual frame is 10 mm smaller each way than the catalogue size. See aluminium door sizes.

Where aluminium swing doors work best

Aluminium swing doors suit commercial spaces with steady foot traffic:

• Retail and showrooms, where customers come and go all day.
• Restaurants and canteens, between front and back of house.
• Offices and receptions, on internal corridors.
• Clinics and practices, where staff move between rooms.

For a hands-free entrance, a swing door can be automated with the MCW-100 operator; see low energy automatic swing doors.

Swing, pivot or hinged?

• Swing doors swing open with a push, one way or both.
• Pivot doors turn on a pivot at the head and floor, for a wide, dramatic entrance. See aluminium pivot door designs.
• Hinged doors hang on side hinges and suit homes. See aluminium hinged doors.

Locks and handles

Swing doors come with a deadlock; the locking cylinder is chosen separately. Stainless steel pull handles are available on request. See aluminium door locks and aluminium pivot door handles.

Colours

Aluminium swing doors come in all five finishes: White, Bronze and Charcoal at the same price, Black about 10% more and Natural Anodised about 20% more.

Planning the opening

A double-action door needs clear space on both sides, because it swings both ways; keep displays and queues out of its arc. Pivot and swing doors have no cill and a standard 7 mm clearance under the leaf, so they are not weatherproof: fit them where a roof or covered entrance keeps the rain off. A single-action door needs space only on the side it opens to. On a busy opening, a vision panel at eye height lets people see who is coming, which is why all aluminium swing doors in the range are fully glazed.

Ordering

Coetz™ supplies only, so your builder or installer fits the door. We deliver across South Africa, or you can collect free from Laser Park. See the full range at aluminium pivot doors.

Aluminium swing doors: frequently asked questions

What is a double-action door?

A door that swings both ways, so people can push through from either side.

What is a single-action door?

A door that swings one way only; you choose open in or open out when you order.

What sizes do swing doors come in?

Double action in 1 200 and 1 500 mm widths, single action in 1 200 mm, both in 2 100 and 2 400 mm heights.

What lock comes with a swing door?

A deadlock, with the cylinder chosen separately.

Can a swing door be automated?

Yes. The MCW-100 automatic swing door operator suits many swing doors; a site assessment confirms it.

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