Double-Acting Traffic Doors
Supplied by McKinney Door Hardware
What are Double-Acting Traffic Doors?
Applications include restaurant, industrial, food-processing, and cafe doors.
They are also referred to as "saloon doors" or "swing doors," and are a distinctive architectural feature often found in commercial settings.
They are also referred to as "saloon doors" or "swing doors," and are a distinctive architectural feature often found in commercial settings.
About Double-Acting Traffic Doors?
Functionality: These doors are "double-acting" because they swing in both directions - towards and away from you. They automatically return to the closed position after being pushed open, usually with the aid of spring-loaded hinges or gravity pivot hinges.
Design: The doors often cover just the middle section of a doorway, leaving the top and bottom open. This allows for a certain degree of privacy while still permitting airflow and enabling staff to see if someone is approaching the door from the other side.
Materials: They can be made from various materials, including wood, metal, or a combination thereof. The type of material often depends on the desired aesthetic or the nature of the establishment.
Usage: Restaurant and cafe doors serve multiple purposes:
Design: The doors often cover just the middle section of a doorway, leaving the top and bottom open. This allows for a certain degree of privacy while still permitting airflow and enabling staff to see if someone is approaching the door from the other side.
Materials: They can be made from various materials, including wood, metal, or a combination thereof. The type of material often depends on the desired aesthetic or the nature of the establishment.
Usage: Restaurant and cafe doors serve multiple purposes:
Why Choose Double Acting Traffic Doors
Privacy: They help separate spaces, like the kitchen from the dining area, without complete isolation.
Efficiency: In busy settings, staff can move quickly through these doors without the need to turn a handle or push/pull a full-sized door. This is especially useful when carrying trays or dishes.
Safety: By allowing visibility near the floor and the top, staff can see if someone is approaching from the other side, reducing the chances of collisions.
Decorative Elements: Depending on the design and theme of the establishment, these doors can have various decorative elements, such as etched designs, stained glass, or rustic finishes.
Hinges: The hinges on these doors are crucial to their functionality. They allow for the dual-swing mechanism and typically have a self-closing feature, ensuring the doors return to their closed position after being opened.
Variations: While the traditional style is the half-height or mid-height door, some establishments opt for full-height double-acting doors, particularly if they want more separation between spaces.
Efficiency: In busy settings, staff can move quickly through these doors without the need to turn a handle or push/pull a full-sized door. This is especially useful when carrying trays or dishes.
Safety: By allowing visibility near the floor and the top, staff can see if someone is approaching from the other side, reducing the chances of collisions.
Decorative Elements: Depending on the design and theme of the establishment, these doors can have various decorative elements, such as etched designs, stained glass, or rustic finishes.
Hinges: The hinges on these doors are crucial to their functionality. They allow for the dual-swing mechanism and typically have a self-closing feature, ensuring the doors return to their closed position after being opened.
Variations: While the traditional style is the half-height or mid-height door, some establishments opt for full-height double-acting doors, particularly if they want more separation between spaces.
Applications
Double-acting doors aren't just limited to restaurants and cafes. They're also seen in:
Bars and saloons (hence the name "saloon doors").
Some homes, particularly between kitchens and dining areas.
Hospitals or clinics, especially in areas where staff need to move quickly without obstruction.
Retail spaces or offices to separate different sections or rooms.
Bars and saloons (hence the name "saloon doors").
Some homes, particularly between kitchens and dining areas.
Hospitals or clinics, especially in areas where staff need to move quickly without obstruction.
Retail spaces or offices to separate different sections or rooms.
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Eliason
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