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10 Things to Consider Before Buying an Automatic Swing Door

Automatic swing doors installed at Flora Theatre

Automatic Swing Door Operator is an important choice for South African property owners. This guide explains automatic swing door operator clearly so you can decide with confidence.

Buying an Automatic Swing Door Is About More Than the Operator

Every entrance is different. Before selecting an automatic swing door system, consider these important factors.

1. Door Width

The operator must be matched to the width of the door. The manufacturer documentation specifies a maximum door width of 1,200 mm, subject to the door-weight relationship shown in the technical chart.

2. Door Weight

Heavier doors require greater operating force. The manufacturer documentation specifies a maximum door weight of 150 kg, while noting that door width and weight must be considered together.

3. Opening Direction

Schematic side view of a pull-arm automatic swing door operator with slide rail pulling the door leaf open

Will the door open inward or outward? The MCW-100 Automatic Swing Door Operator supports both configurations when installed with the appropriate arm arrangement.

4. Door Material

Diagram of a frameless glass automatic swing door with glass clamp fixing and hinge-side markings

Automatic operators may be used with compatible:

  • Aluminium doors
  • Steel doors
  • Timber doors
  • Framed glass doors

Glass doors require dedicated mounting hardware and installation methods.

5. Traffic Levels

Busy commercial entrances require a system designed for frequent operation. The manufacturer’s documentation states that the operator has undergone a 2,000,000-cycle service-life test.

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6. Access Control

Will the entrance connect to:

  • Card readers?
  • Keypads?
  • Electric locks?
  • Touchless activation?

The manufacturer documentation provides wiring options for access-control devices and electric locks.

7. Safety Devices

Commercial automatic doors may incorporate safety devices such as motion sensors, touchless sensors and other compatible accessories, depending on the project requirements. The manufacturer documentation illustrates compatibility with several sensor types.

8. Future Maintenance

Choose an operator that allows ongoing servicing and replacement-part support. Coetz™ can assist customers with product support for supplied systems.

9. Professional Assessment

Every automatic swing door should be assessed according to:

  • Door condition
  • Hinges
  • Wind loading
  • Mounting position
  • Opening resistance
  • Building layout

The manufacturer recommends installation by professional personnel in accordance with local requirements.

10. Buy from a Specialist

The best automatic door system is one that has been selected specifically for your project—not simply the cheapest available. Coetz™ supplies:

Ready to Automate Your Entrance?

Whether you’re upgrading an office in Sandton, designing a reception in Midrand or planning a commercial development anywhere in Gauteng, Coetz™ can help you select the right automatic swing door solution.

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Request a quotation today and let our team design an entrance built for reliability, accessibility and long-term performance.

Getting it right with Coetz

When it comes to Automatic Swing Door Operator, the details decide the outcome – the operator rating, the sensor package and a clean installation, all built to recognised automatic door technology safety principles. Coetz specifies each entrance to its real traffic and building rather than a one-size-fits-all kit, so the door opens smoothly and closes safely from the first day.

Coetz has years of experience with automatic entrances across South Africa, from single shopfronts to multi-door developments. We install to standard, commission every safety function, and back the entrance with service and genuine spare parts, so it keeps working long after the invoice is paid.

Planning early is the simplest way to keep a project on budget and on time. Getting the power supply, the opening and the safety package right up front avoids rework and return visits later.

Ready to move ahead? Tell us your opening size and traffic level, and we will recommend the best option and a clear, itemised price.

More about Automatic Swing Door Operator

Understanding automatic swing door operator helps you specify the right entrance the first time. The best results come from matching the operator, sensors and glass to the building and its traffic, then commissioning the door so it opens smoothly and closes safely. Cutting corners on any of these usually costs more later in call-outs and downtime, so it pays to get the specification right at the start.

Every site is a little different, so the automatic swing door operator that suits a busy mall entrance is not the same as a quiet office door. Traffic volume, opening width, safety requirements and the look of the frontage all shape the final choice, which is why a short site assessment is always worth the time before you commit.

Coetz supplies, installs and services automatic doors across South Africa, and we are happy to advise on automatic swing door operator for your project – from a single entrance to a multi-door development, backed by service and genuine spare parts.

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