When W Moore and Son potatoes warehouse in Nottinghamshire needed to improve access to their storage and packing warehouse, the priority was a door that could cope with regular day to day use while helping protect the produce inside. The existing door was showing its age, with performance and practicality no longer meeting the demands of a busy agricultural operation.
Samson Industrial Doors were asked to remove the old door and install a modern replacement that would deliver a stronger barrier, a smarter finish, and a more efficient way for staff to move in and out of the building.
OVERVIEW
This warehouse is used for storing potatoes and managing the packing process, so access needs change throughout the working day. Forklifts and larger movements require a full width opening, but there is also frequent pedestrian traffic for checks, prep work, and general movement around the site.
The customer wanted a solution that would:
- Suit a large industrial opening and operate smoothly
- Provide a robust steel door leaf with long term durability
- Avoid unnecessary heat loss and weather ingress during day to day use
- Offer simple pedestrian access without opening the main door every time
The solution: Samson Atlante double skinned steel straight sliding door
Following the site survey, we supplied and installed a Samson Atlante double skinned steel straight sliding industrial door, manually operated for straightforward, reliable everyday use.
- Door specification highlights:
- Main sliding door size: just over 5m wide and around 4m high
- Finish: RAL6005 green, creating a clean, professional external appearance
- Optional pedestrian inset door included to support frequent foot traffic
- Pedestrian door size: 1197mm wide by 2100mm high, providing comfortable access for staff
- The finished installation delivers a sleek, uncluttered elevation externally, with the strength and rigidity you would expect from a double skinned steel system.
Why the inset pedestrian door made a difference
In busy warehouses, opening a large door repeatedly for pedestrian movements wastes time and can let unnecessary cold air, warm air, and draughts into the building. For a working agricultural site, it also increases exposure to wind blown debris and weather at times when vehicle access is not actually needed.
- Quick, convenient entry for staff without disrupting operations
- Less need to move the full door leaf during routine movements
- Better day to day control of the internal environment while the main opening remains closed
- In practice, the inset door handles the majority of day to day access, while the full sliding door is reserved for forklifts, pallets, and larger loading requirements.
Smooth access, with no trip hazard
A key functional advantage of the Atlante system at this size is that it does not introduce a trip hazard from a floor track. Instead, the door is free floating and uses guides to control the panel as it moves and when it closes near either side of the opening. That design is particularly useful for a working warehouse where:
- Staff are moving quickly in and out on foot
- The entrance is regularly used during packing periods
- A clean, unobstructed threshold supports safer day to day movement
Made to measure, with predictable lead times
Every Atlante sliding door is made to the millimetre to suit the building opening and the chosen specification. Once ordered, these doors are generally turned around from the factory in around 5 to 8 weeks, helping customers plan upgrades around seasonal demands and operational schedules.
Result
The W Moore & Son farm now has a strong, good looking industrial door solution that supports both heavy duty access and frequent pedestrian movement. The RAL6005 green finish complements the building and setting, while the inset pedestrian door improves everyday convenience without sacrificing the benefits of a full width sliding opening.
If you are upgrading an agricultural store, packing facility, warehouse, or industrial unit, a made to measure Atlante straight sliding door with an inset pedestrian access door can be a practical way to improve access, reduce disruption, and deliver a robust long term solution. Speak with our team today for any enquiries.
