A sliding door automation kit turns an existing manual sliding door into a powered, hands-free entrance – without replacing the whole door. The kit adds an overhead operator, sensors and a controller to the door you already have. This 2026 guide explains what an automation kit includes, when it is the right choice, and how Coetz supplies and fits the sliding door automation kit your entrance needs across South Africa.
What is in an automation kit?
A sliding door automation kit is the set of parts that motorises a sliding door:
- Operator and motor – the overhead unit that drives the door.
- Drive belt, rollers and track hardware.
- Motion and safety sensors.
- Controller to set speed, hold-open time and closing force.
- Battery-backup option for load-shedding.
When to fit an automation kit
A sliding door automation kit is ideal when you want a hands-free entrance but the existing door and frame are sound. It is a cost-effective upgrade for shops, clinics and offices – you keep the glass and framing and add automation. If the door is worn or the opening needs to change, a new automatic sliding door may be the better option.
The Coetz kit – powered by the MC-125
Our automation kit is built around the MC-125 automatic sliding door system – a reliable operator with genuine, locally-stocked parts. We assess your existing door, supply the right sliding door automation kit and fit it, commissioning the door to safe speeds and forces. See how the sliding door mechanism works.
Coetz has years of experience with automatic entrances across South Africa, from single shopfronts to multi-door developments. We match the operator and sensors to your door and traffic, install to standard, and back every entrance with service and genuine spare parts.
Supply, fitting and service across South Africa
As a Gauteng-based team we supply and fit the automation kit across the region and supply nationwide, backed by repairs, maintenance and genuine spare parts.
Getting an accurate quote
Because every door differs, the best way to price a sliding door automation kit is a site assessment. Tell us the door size and weight and browse our automatic doors range, and we will confirm the right kit and quote supply and fitting.
What is an automation kit?
A sliding door automation kit adds an operator, sensors and controller to an existing manual sliding door, turning it into a powered, hands-free automatic door.
Can any sliding door be automated with a kit?
Most sound sliding doors can be automated with a kit, provided the door and track are in good condition and correctly sized for the operator.
Do you supply and fit the kit?
Yes – Coetz supplies the automation kit and fits it, commissioning the door to safe operation with genuine parts nationwide.
Benefits of automating an existing door
Fitting a sliding door automation kit is often the smart, cost-effective choice: you keep the glass and framing you already have and simply add hands-free operation. The benefits are immediate – better accessibility for wheelchairs, prams and trolleys, less wear on the door from being pushed and pulled, and a professional, modern entrance. An automated door also keeps conditioned air inside and helps control dust and noise. Once fitted, the door opens on a sensor, holds for a set time and closes gently, all set to safe speeds and forces during commissioning, in line with recognised automatic door technology safety principles – and it can tie into access control if you need to manage who comes and goes.
Sliding Door Automation Kit
Coetz Glazing designs, supplies and installs to spec, then services what we fit — contact us for a site measure and a fixed-price quote.
What to expect from Coetz Glazing
Every sliding door automation kit project at Coetz starts with a free site measure, so we can confirm the opening, the power supply and the traffic flow before quoting a fixed price.
We build each entrance around a durable aluminium frame, glaze it with 6.38mm laminated safety glass, and set the operator to safe opening and closing speeds during commissioning.
Because we supply, install and service every sliding door automation kit ourselves, one accountable team handles the job from quote to aftercare, with operators, sensors and spares kept in stock for fast repairs.
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