SCHNEEBERGER Workshop Upgrade Case
High Speed Spiral Door Upgrade for SCHNEEBERGER Workshop
After an on-site supplier evaluation, SCHNEEBERGER selected a SEPPES high speed spiral door solution for an internal workshop renovation. The customer wanted a more refined rigid-door appearance than its previous PVC high speed doors, together with frequent operation, pedestrian-vehicle detection, and integration with its own access control system.
Case Background
Why SCHNEEBERGER selected a high speed spiral door
This project began with supplier qualification rather than a single door inquiry. SCHNEEBERGER visited SEPPES to review manufacturing capability, product quality, and the suitability of the proposed solution before placing the first order.
The customer had previously used PVC high speed doors in workshop areas. For the new renovation, however, it wanted a more substantial metal appearance that better matched the visual and quality expectations of its production environment.
During the factory visit, the team saw a SEPPES rigid high-speed door in person. The panel finish and overall construction provided the more refined industrial look it was seeking, while the rapid operating concept suited an internal passage with frequent daily traffic.
SCHNEEBERGER’s official company profile emphasizes precision, innovation, and reliability. Those priorities were reflected in a purchasing process that included supplier assessment, product inspection, and phased follow-on orders.
- Completed an on-site supplier evaluation before project approval.
- Compared the visual result with the customer’s existing PVC rapid doors.
- Selected a rigid metal door for a cleaner, more premium workshop finish.
- Expanded the relationship through four separate contracts.
SEPPES Solution
High speed spiral door control for frequent workshop traffic
The final workshop solution combined rigid high-speed doors with pedestrian-vehicle detection radar and the customer's existing access control. The objective was not simply faster movement, but a controlled passage that could respond differently to authorized people and vehicles.
Rigid Metal Appearance
Rigid aluminium door panels created a more substantial industrial finish than the flexible PVC doors previously used by the customer.
Frequent Workshop Operation
The high speed door configuration supports repeated internal passage cycles while reducing the time the opening remains exposed.
Classified Access Logic
Pedestrian-vehicle detection radar works with the customer's access control so different users can follow the intended entry logic.
| Project Need | Selected Configuration | Operational Purpose | Item to Confirm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internal workshop passage | Rigid high speed door | Supports frequent opening while maintaining a finished metal appearance | Clear opening and available headroom |
| People and vehicle separation | Pedestrian-vehicle detection radar | Allows the control logic to distinguish traffic categories at the opening | Approach lanes, detection zones, and site traffic rules |
| Authorized entry | Connection to customer access control | Uses the customer's own permission system as part of the opening command | Interface signal and fail-safe sequence |
| Reference opening | W4500 x H3000 mm | Provides the reported project size for engineering review | Confirm which contract openings use this dimension |
Separating pedestrian and vehicle movement is a recognized workplace transport principle. The UK Health and Safety Executive guidance on pedestrian and vehicle separation recommends separate routes wherever reasonably practicable. Radar and access control support the site's traffic plan, but they do not replace route design, markings, barriers, training, or a site-specific risk assessment.
Four-Contract Partnership
From supplier audit to ten workshop doors
The initial evaluation developed into four contracts covering both industrial sectional doors and the high speed spiral door program. This phased purchasing history shows how the customer expanded the solution after reviewing product quality and project performance.
| Contract | Product | Quantity | Project Development |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contract 1 | Industrial sectional door | 3 doors | Established the first phase of the industrial door relationship |
| Contract 2 | High speed spiral door | 3 doors | Introduced rigid high-speed doors into the workshop renovation |
| Contract 3 | High speed spiral door | 1 door | Extended the rigid-door solution to another opening |
| Contract 4 | High speed spiral door | 3 doors | Continued the workshop upgrade with the same product direction |
| Total | Rigid high-speed + sectional doors | 10 doors | Seven rigid high-speed doors and three sectional doors |
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FAQ
Questions about rigid high-speed doors for workshops
Why did the customer choose a rigid door instead of another PVC high speed door?
The customer already had experience with PVC rapid doors but wanted a more refined metal appearance for the renovation. Seeing the rigid SEPPES door during the supplier visit helped it evaluate the finish and construction directly before ordering.
Can a high speed spiral door be used inside a workshop?
Yes, when the opening size, headroom, traffic frequency, and control requirements suit the product. This project used rigid high-speed doors at internal workshop passages where frequent opening and a finished metal appearance were both important.
How do radar and access control work together at the door?
The pedestrian-vehicle detection radar identifies the approaching traffic category, while the customer's access control supplies the authorization signal. The final opening logic, detection zones, priorities, and fail-safe response must be defined during engineering.
How many doors were included across the four contracts?
The four contracts covered ten doors in total: three industrial sectional doors and seven rigid high-speed doors.
What opening size was reported for this case?
The reported reference size is W4500 x H3000 mm. The final page should identify the specific door or contract using this size if more detailed project records become available.
Planning a high speed spiral door upgrade for your workshop?
Share the opening size, available installation space, people and vehicle routes, daily operating frequency, safety sensors, and access control interface. SEPPES can prepare a site-specific rigid high-speed or sectional door recommendation.