Sectional overhead doors offer numerous advantages for commercial and industrial buildings, making them an effective solution for retail establishments, factories and warehouses. These doors comprise multiple hinged panels that enable vertical opening. When fully opened, the panels rest parallel to the ceiling, maximising usable space both inside and outside the building. This space-efficient design makes them suitable for manufacturing facilities, warehouses, retail outlets and service centres, where accessibility and efficient space utilisation are essential.

Gandhi Automations' sectional overhead doors are designed for reliability, durability and frequent operation while providing thermal insulation and soundproofing. Customisable to accommodate different opening sizes and architectural requirements, these doors enhance facility aesthetics while contributing to long-term operational cost savings. Their robust construction and energy-efficient features make them a practical investment for commercial and industrial applications.

The company's range of sectional overhead doors, including the Porto and Max Vista models, is designed to meet diverse industrial and commercial requirements. The doors are available in several operating configurations, including manual push-pull, electrically operated and chain-hoist systems operated through an endless chain.

Both models also feature different lifting mechanisms based on the available overhead space. Options include normal lift, high lift, vertical lift, low-headroom lift and inclined lift, allowing users to select a configuration suited to their facility requirements.

Porto Sectional Overhead Doors: Designed to complement different architectural styles, Porto doors offer quiet, reliable and convenient operation. Manufactured using pre-painted galvanised steel and 40-mm-thick sandwich panels, they provide robust protection and thermal insulation, contributing to improved energy efficiency.

Max Vista Sectional Overhead Doors: These doors combine aluminium panels with specially designed glazed panels, grilles or mesh inserts to enhance visibility and natural lighting. By allowing natural light into industrial and commercial spaces, they help create brighter working environments while maintaining durability and visual appeal.

Key features of these doors include:

• Reliable operation: Designed for smooth, low-noise performance and long-term durability.
• Robust construction: Engineered to withstand demanding industrial and commercial operating conditions.
• Safety features: Incorporate safety provisions in accordance with EN 13241-1, including finger-trap protection between door panels and enclosed side frames with guards to help prevent injuries.
• Design flexibility: Available with aesthetically designed surfaces and glazing options that optimise natural lighting.
• Space efficiency: The vertical opening mechanism minimises space requirements and maximises usable areas inside and outside facilities.
• Ease of operation: Designed for convenient opening and closing through multiple operating mechanisms.
• Energy efficiency: Thermal insulation and sealing arrangements help improve indoor comfort and reduce energy losses.
• Natural lighting: Glazed configurations allow increased daylight penetration, creating brighter working environments.
• Panel construction: Manufactured using pre-painted galvanised steel with 40-mm-thick sandwich panels in applicable configurations.
• Weather protection: Equipped with specially designed, ageing-resistant rubber gaskets that seal the door perimeter to help prevent the ingress of water, air and dust.
• Customisation: Can be configured as gas-tight ripening room doors for specialised applications
• Pedestrian access: Optional side doors or integrated pedestrian doors facilitate the movement of personnel and small transport vehicles without requiring the main door to open, helping conserve energy
• Opening and closing speed: 0.2–0.4 m/s
• Available dimensions: Widths up to 15,000 mm and heights up to 10,000 mm

Gandhi Automations' sectional overhead doors offer a combination of safety, durability, operational convenience and energy efficiency, making them suitable for a wide range of industrial, warehousing and logistics applications.

For details, Gandhi Automations Pvt Ltd, Mumbai, on Tel: +91 22 6672 0200, 6672 0300, Email: sales@geapl.com, or visit www.geapl.com