Personnel doors are for people rather than vehicles. They can be fire doors, sliding doors, fence gates, or a door in a sectional or roll up door.
Frequently Asked Questions
What personnel door options does American Door install?
Panic bar exit devices, roll-up door man doors, impact swinging doors, and overhead door man doors — walk-through access built into a larger door or added as a standalone personnel entrance.
What is a man door, and why add one to a roll-up or overhead door?
It’s a walk-through door built into a larger roll-up or overhead door, letting people enter and exit without opening the whole bay — useful for maintaining an interior environment while still allowing a full-width opening for deliveries or high-volume foot traffic when needed.
How much force does a panic bar exit device withstand?
1,400 pounds of pull force. It’s UL listed, weatherproof, and impact resistant, with an optional 3-hour fire rating, hurricane rating, and exit alarm.
What doors can a panic bar be installed on?
Wood, fiberglass, hollow metal, or aluminum personnel doors or gates, whether new or existing.
What are impact swinging doors, and where are they used?
Doors that open with less than 1 pound of pressure but are durable enough for foot traffic, pallet jacks, carts, and forklifts. They’re virtually unbreakable and shatterproof, and last longer and are easier to pass through than strip doors.
Can a man door be powder coated to match the main door?
Yes, the Roll Up Door Man Door is available in over 200 powder coat color options.
A Panic Bar or Rim Exit Device ensures safety and security where a one-way free exit is needed. If a gate or personnel door is required to be unlocked for emergency exit, an alarm can sound when opened, with an optional 15-second delay before releasing.
If you don’t need to open your rolling door every time you use the passage, adding a man door or wicket door may be the answer. They are convenient to use, and can be added to most rolling steel doors when ordering.
The wicket door frame is constructed of sturdy steel, and can be hinged to swing free of the opening, allowing maximum use of the bay passage when needed. They work well with motorized doors too, as they allow the rolling curtain to move freely during operation.
Ranging from new panels and frames to hardware and access devices, American Door delivers a wide range of personnel doors that meet fire regulations.
American Door’s Impact Swinging Doors are the perfect addition to your temperature sensitive area. The doors lock-in cooled or heated air and separate areas of different temperatures. This temperature control saves energy costs and extends compressor life.
An attractive and seamless entrance appearance without the energy costs. Made for high corrosive and high humidity environments.
Industrial grade, designed for commercial applications.
Industrial Grade, designed for Commercial Applications.
These doors are internally reinforced, stiffened and sound deadened by one piece of kraft fiber honeycomb core.
If you don’t want to open your bay door every time you use the passage, adding a man door or wicket door to your sectional door could be the right solution. They are convenient to use, and can be added to most overhead doors, including glass, aluminum, and steel.
The wicket door frame is constructed of study steel, and can be ordered with vision panels and special lock sets. They can even be used with motorized doors, as they can have an interlock added (a special interrupt that ensures the door is closed properly before the motor can be operated).
We have both standard and custom personnel door solutions for both chain link and ornamental aluminum fencing.
We have both standard and custom personnel door solutions for both chain link and ornamental aluminum fencing.
We custom build solutions according to your specifications and needs