Sliding and Folding Industrial Steel Doors
Samson Doors specialise in insulated steel sliding and folding doors for commercial and industrial applications, varying from a small workshop to a large aircraft hangar or an internal divider in an exhibition hall. We offer models suitable for both external and internal applications across a wide range of building types.
Whether you require a simple folding door that is rarely used, with a pedestrian door mainly for walk-in access, or a very large electrically operated door for frequent daily use, we have a model to suit every requirement.
Sliding or folding doors are an excellent choice for almost any opening and are particularly effective on very wide apertures, as the weight and stresses of the door panels are evenly distributed thanks to their mechanism and movement.
Straight Sliding Doors
Sliding doors can be configured as a single panel, bi-parting, or telescopic system. They are ideal for fire control and dividing internal spaces in factories or other large buildings, while also being perfect for external use, offering a versatile door mechanism that can be partially opened for pedestrian access.
- Minimal components and moving parts
- Low maintenance and long lifespan
- Windows, vented grilles and other special inserts available
- Pedestrian inset door for convenient foot access
- Fire-rated models available
Folding Doors
The folding doors are equally versatile, requiring minimal side room to operate, with panels folding to one or both sides depending on the final door size. A folding door offers numerous benefits for almost any type of building, with both solid steel and fully glazed aluminium panel models available, all made to measure as standard.
Pedestrian Access Door
Sliding and folding doors can incorporate one or more pedestrian access (wicket) doors, ideal for buildings where frequent staff movement occurs while maintaining energy efficiency and privacy. These built-in pedestrian doors can feature no threshold or a low threshold, depending on the model and requirements, and can also include panic hardware to function as part of your fire exit strategy.
This integration allows you to maintain full control of vehicle and pedestrian movement with a single combined door system.
Stronger in Steel
All our sliding and folding doors are manufactured from galvanised steel, with most models being double skinned for maximum strength and insulation. Depending on the specification, the panels may have a CFC-free foam core or mineral wool infill, providing thermal and acoustic performance in both directions. Panel thickness ranges from 50mm to 90mm depending on size and model.
Our fire-rated steel doors are ideal for internal segregation, ensuring compliance with fire regulations while providing excellent durability and appearance. Steel is the perfect material for industrial doors—strong, resilient to daily use, and, with modern paint finishes, visually impressive and long-lasting.
Benefits of Folding Steel Doors
- Made to measure as standard, suitable for very large openings
- Double skinned steel panels between 40mm and 80mm thick
- Ideal for very wide openings where other door types struggle
- Perfect for limited headroom situations
- Highly adaptable door panel configurations
- Solid or fully glazed vision panel options
- Security-rated and fire-rated models available
- Side supported or top supported configurations
- Integrated pedestrian door options
- Insulated for thermal and acoustic performance
- Fast opening models available for emergency services
- Low maintenance and quiet operation
Consider a folding or sliding door solution for your building. In the UK, roller shutter doors are often the default choice, but sliding and folding doors provide superior performance, flexibility, and access control for a wide range of industrial and commercial applications.
