DescriptionHormann HS 6015 PU V 42 Insulated High Speed Sectional Door
The Intelligent Solution for High-Bay Facilities
The Hormann HS 6015 PU V 42 is a premium high-speed sectional door engineered specifically for industrial buildings where ceiling space is restricted, obstructed, or valuable. Unlike spiral or horizontal track systems that require significant headroom or lintel depth, the HS 6015 PU V utilises a vertical track application (V) that guides the insulated sections straight up the internal wall surface, making it the perfect choice for facilities with overhead cranes, service ducts, sprinkler systems, or limited structural clearance.
Why Choose the Vertical Track Application?
In many industrial and logistics buildings, the ceiling space is far from empty. Overhead crane tracks, cable trays, HVAC ducting, and lighting systems all compete for the same area. The HS 6015 PU V solves this problem by keeping the door panels tight against the wall as they travel vertically upwards. The sections rise in a straight line from the floor to the maximum height, eliminating any horizontal projection into the building space.
This vertical movement is controlled by a precision belt-driven mechanism paired with counterweights, which balances the considerable weight of the insulated steel sections. The counterweight system is critical: it removes almost all mechanical load from the motor during operation, resulting in exceptionally quiet, smooth, and wear-free performance even after hundreds of thousands of cycles.
Advanced Counterweight Gearing System
At the heart of the HS 6015 PU V is a sophisticated counterweight and pulley assembly. As the door opens, the heavy steel sections ascend vertically along precision-engineered tracks while the counterweights descend within concealed housings. The belt drive ensures perfectly synchronised movement, and the frequency converter (FU) control delivers soft-start and soft-stop functionality to prevent sudden jolts or vibrations.
This design delivers three major advantages:
- Extended Service Life: By removing strain from the motor and gearbox, the counterweight system dramatically extends the operational lifespan of all mechanical components.
- Whisper-Quiet Operation: There is no grinding, rattling, or chain noise—just smooth, near-silent vertical travel ideal for noise-sensitive environments or facilities operating 24/7.
- Minimal Maintenance: Fewer moving parts under stress means lower servicing costs and reduced downtime.
Robust 42mm Insulated Steel Sections
The door curtain is constructed from 42mm-thick, double-skinned hot-galvanised steel sections with a rigid polyurethane (PU) foam core. Each section includes integrated thermal breaks, preventing cold bridging and ensuring excellent thermal insulation across the entire door surface. The exterior face is finished with a fine Micrograin texture for a premium aesthetic, while the internal face features a durable Stucco surface. Both sides are supplied in White Aluminium (RAL 9006) as standard, with over 200 RAL colours available as an option.
For facilities requiring enhanced thermal performance—such as chilled distribution centres or heated production halls—the optional ThermoFrame accessory can be added. This thermally-separated frame system reduces heat transfer through the door surround by up to 15%, further lowering energy costs and improving internal climate control.
Sectional Flexibility for Complex Site Layouts
One of the most important benefits of the HS 6015 PU V is the sectional panel design, which allows the door to change direction at multiple points within the track system. Unlike a roller door, which must follow a fixed radius, the sectional construction enables the door to navigate around obstacles, follow unusual wall angles, or divert into roof spaces where necessary.
The 250mm-high sections are linked by heavy-duty hinges that articulate smoothly as the door travels, allowing the panels to transition from vertical to angled or horizontal sections of track if required by your building layout. This adaptability makes the HS 6015 PU V ideal for retrofit projects in older buildings, complex industrial facilities, or sites where structural modifications are impractical or expensive.
High Speed Performance Without Compromise
Despite the substantial weight of the insulated steel sections, the HS 6015 PU V achieves opening speeds of up to 2.5 metres per second when fitted with the high-performance frequency converter control. Closing speed is approximately 0.5 m/s, ensuring rapid sealing of the opening to minimise heat loss or ingress of external air. This makes the door highly effective in busy logistics operations where vehicle throughput is critical, yet thermal efficiency must be maintained.
Comprehensive Safety as Standard
The HS 6015 PU V includes an integrated safety light grille built into the side frame assemblies, monitoring the full closing zone of the door up to a height of 2500mm without physical contact. This non-contact safety system eliminates the need for vulnerable bottom-edge sensors, trailing cables, or photocells, reducing installation complexity and ongoing maintenance. The system is fully compliant with DIN EN 13241-1 safety standards.
The door also features SmartControl monitoring as standard, allowing facility managers or service engineers to access real-time diagnostic data, error logs, and cycle counts via an online portal from anywhere in the world. This proactive approach to maintenance reduces unplanned downtime and allows spare parts to be ordered in advance, ensuring engineers arrive on-site fully prepared.
Ideal Applications
The HS 6015 PU V 42 is particularly suited to:
- Manufacturing facilities with overhead crane systems
- Warehouses with complex ceiling services (lighting, sprinklers, HVAC)
- High-bay storage areas where maximising vertical clear height is essential
- Retrofit installations in older buildings with limited structural headroom
- Temperature-controlled environments requiring rapid access with minimal air exchange
- Facilities requiring high door cycle counts with minimal noise disruption
Made to Measure
Every HS 6015 PU V door is manufactured to your exact site dimensions and specification, including track configuration, control integration, and finish options. Due to the bespoke nature of this product, pricing is provided on application following a technical site survey.
