Door Type

A crucial part in designing an elevator is picking the right door type. The names of these doors can vary depending on what company is manufacturing them, but ensuring you have the correct speed, width and operation is essential.

While components like the machine room or counterweights may seem more important to the overall function of an elevator, the opening and closing times of an elevator door will heavily factor into its performance. Choosing the correct door type for an elevator and space that surrounds it is a decision that will save building managers from receiving tenant complaints.

Elevator door types can include:

• Automatic doors (the current standard)
• Manual doors
• Swing doors
• Telescopic doors