Automatic doors give customers contact free access to Library. 

Leading door manufacturer and supplier Kaba Door Systems, has provided new automatic doors for a Telford Library. 

The library, located in St Quintens Gate, Telford Town Town Centre, specified a single sliding door system for the main entrance, ensuring smooth contact-free access for all users. 

The Kaba sliding door system with SLX drive replaced the existing swing door and features a supporting profile which enabled the doors to be fixed to the existing side screens. The aesthetically pleasing doors do not require activation mats, but use integral sensors to recognise traffic. The new doors fulfil access obligations under the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) and the technologically advanced system ensures enhanced user safety. 

David Drew, Asset Management Officer for Telford and Wrekin Council said “The new automatic door provides wider access which means Telford Library is now even more accessible, particularly for residents with mobility issues. 

The previous swing door used a pressure pad system which meant there was often insufficient time before the doors started to close. The new system overcomes this issue and is proving very successful for all concerned”. 

The SLX drive unit for sliding doors uses advanced technology to ensure safe reliable contact-free access. A communications Bus (CANbus) system, unique to the SLX drive unit, continually checks all door safety devices. If a problem is detected the CANbus will immediately detail the error and ensure that the door is not used in automatic mode making them extremely safe. The SLX also uses Blue Tooth technology to enable remote programming from by Kaba’s new key ring sized F-Key, Kaba BEDIX control unit  or devices such as mobile phones and PDA’s,. 

Kaba Door Systems has over 80 years international experience in the design manufacture and installation of a leading range of, commercial and industrial door systems. With regional centres across the UK, Kaba also offers a nationwide repair and maintenance service and is a member of the Automatic Door Suppliers Association (ADSA), the Door and Hardware Federation (DHF) and is NHS Purchasing and Supply Agency (PASA) approved.