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Max. Width 5m Max Height 6m

Material: Aluminium
Gear Type: Folding

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The Adone Vision is the fully glazed version of our popular Adone folding door system. It combines the robust performance of an industrial door with the aesthetic appeal of a modern glass façade, making it the perfect choice for showrooms, workshops, and commercial units where natural light is essential.

Built around a strong, corrosion-resistant aluminium framework, the door operates on a unique trackless system that leaves your floor completely clear. It offers incredible versatility, allowing you to mix and match solid and glazed sections to suit your security and privacy needs.

Key Features at a Glance:

Fully Glazed System: Maximises natural light and visibility.
Flexible Configurations: Available in 1, 2, 3, or 4 door panel arrangements.
Custom Infills: Mix and match glazing types, including clear or frosted options.
Choice of Operation: Smooth manual handling or full electric automation.
Pedestrian Friendly: Ideal for regular foot traffic with optional wicket doors.
Aluminium Framework: Durable, lightweight, and low maintenance.

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Description

Adone Vision: Glazed Industrial Folding Door

Maximum Light, Minimal Intrusion

The Adone Vision represents the fully glazed evolution of our popular Adone industrial folding door series. Manufactured in Italy by Breda Systems specifically for Samson Doors, this model bridges the gap between a heavy-duty security door and a high-end architectural glazing system.

Ideally suited for commercial showrooms, fire stations, vehicle workshops, and modern industrial units, the Adone Vision transforms the working environment by flooding the interior with natural daylight. Unlike solid roller shutters that turn a workspace into a dark box, the Adone Vision acts as a secure, moving window wall—offering protection from the elements without sacrificing visibility.

Trackless Design for Versatile Installation

A key engineering advantage of the Adone system is its top-hung, trackless design. By suspending the door entirely from the upper lintel and side jambs, Breda has eliminated the need for a floor track.

This "floating" operation offers significant practical benefits:

No Trip Hazards: The threshold remains completely clear and flush, safe for pedestrians and staff.
Smooth Traffic Flow: Forklifts, pallet trucks, and low-slung sports cars can pass through without bumping over a raised rail.
Low Maintenance: No ground channel to collect dirt, gravel, or rainwater, preventing the jamming issues common with bottom-rolling doors.

180° Opening Capability

Maximising the drive-through width is critical in busy yards. The Adone Vision features a specialized hinge system that allows the folded door leaves to swing back a full 180° against the external wall (where space permits). This removes the door stack from the opening entirely, significantly reducing the risk of accidental impact damage from vehicles passing through.

Configuration & Customisation

The Adone Vision is not a "one size fits all" product. Every door is made to measure to suit the exact dimensions of your structural opening. The modular aluminium framework allows for flexible leaf arrangements:

Single Side Opening: All panels fold to the left or right (ideal if one wall is obstructed).
Bi-Parting Opening: The classic "2+2" set-up where leaves split from the centre and fold to both sides.

Individual door leaves are typically sized between 750mm and 1200mm wide. Our design team calculates the optimal panel width for your specific opening to ensure the most compact stacking space.

Glazing and Infill Options

The "Vision" aspect is fully customizable. You can mix and match infill panels within the sturdy aluminium frame to achieve the perfect balance of light, privacy, and durability:

30mm Double Glazed Mineral Glass: Real glass offers the ultimate optical clarity and scratch resistance, making it the top choice for car showrooms and retail frontages.
30mm Double Glazed Acrylic: A lightweight, shatter-resistant option that is perfect for busy industrial sites where safety is paramount.
30mm Insulated Solid Panel: Often specified for the bottom row to create a durable "kick plate" that hides dirt and protects the glass from stone chips.
30mm Finned Ventilation Grilles: Can be integrated into specific sections for plant rooms or parking areas that require constant airflow.

Access and Operation

Despite its robust construction, the Adone Vision is surprisingly easy to operate manually thanks to its precision-bearing trolleys and balanced suspension system. For higher traffic applications, the door can be fully automated with industrial-grade electric motors.

Pedestrian Wicket Door Option:
For facilities with regular foot traffic, we can integrate a full-size pedestrian wicket door directly into one of the main folding leaves. This allows staff to enter and exit easily without opening the entire door—preserving heat in the winter and reducing wear on the main mechanism.

Finish and Colours

The aluminium framework is naturally corrosion-resistant, making it ideal for the UK climate. It is supplied as standard in a high-quality factory finish (White C21) but can be powder coated to almost any RAL colour to match your corporate branding, window frames, or existing cladding.

Application

Where to Install the Adone Vision?

The Adone Vision is incredibly versatile because it does not require the heavy overhead steelwork of a roller shutter or the deep ceiling tracks of a sectional door. This makes it a problem-solver for UK buildings with limited headroom or where the roof structure cannot support heavy loads.

1. External Applications (Weather-Facing)

As a robust, weather-sealed unit, the Adone Vision is primarily designed as an external security door. Its aluminium construction resists corrosion, making it ideal for:

Car Dealerships & Showrooms: The classic application. It replaces a solid wall with a secure, glazed frontage that can be fully opened to move vehicles in and out.
Workshops & MOT Bays: Where mechanics need natural light but protection from the British weather. The lack of a floor track means jacks and tool trolleys can roll over the threshold without obstruction.
Boathouses & Marinas: The aluminium frame stands up well to damp, coastal environments where steel doors might rust.
Agricultural Barns & Stables: Bi-folding leaves are less susceptible to wind damage than large swinging doors, making them safer for exposed rural sites.

2. Internal Applications (Partitions)

Because the door hangs from the top and has no trip-hazard floor track, it is also perfect for dividing internal spaces:

School & University Halls: Used to partition off sports equipment storage or separate a stage area from a main hall.
Supermarkets & Retail Warehouses: Separating the "goods in" warehouse from the shop floor. The glazed panels allow staff to see forklifts approaching from the other side, preventing accidents.
Factory Production Lines: Creating a dust-free enclosure for sensitive machinery that can still be fully opened for maintenance access.

3. The "Low Headroom" Problem Solver

Many older UK industrial units (especially converted railway arches or 1960s concrete frame buildings) have very little space above the door opening. Roller shutters require a large "roll" box (400mm+), and sectional doors need tracks that run back deep into the room.

The Adone Vision folds sideways. It requires minimal headroom (just enough for the top track) and zero depth into the room, freeing up overhead space for lighting, cranes, or heaters.

Specification

Standard Equipment & Technical Specification

Hardware & Operating Mechanism

Track System: The Adone Vision uses a top-hung track system with no floor rail required. Standard mounting brackets allow the door leaves to open up to 90°, and optional extended brackets enable a full 180° fold-back against the external wall where space permits.

Running Gear: Heavy-duty trolleys fitted with 4 nylon-coated wheels and dustproof ball bearings ensure smooth, quiet operation. The precision-engineered trolleys are designed to carry the combined weight of the aluminium framework and glazing over thousands of operating cycles.

Hinges: Die-cast aluminium hinges finished in black lacquer connect the folding leaves. Each hinge incorporates a robust 20mm steel pin running on integrated bearings, ensuring the door articulates smoothly without binding or sagging over time.

Locking: Internal lever bolts manufactured from black-lacquered steel operate via galvanised steel closing rods. Galvanised steel floor bolts and transom strikers secure the door when closed, providing robust protection against forced entry.

Manual Operation: Internal drag handles are fitted to the edges of each door leaf, allowing easy manual folding and stacking. Rubber buffers are strategically positioned to protect the door panels when fully folded, preventing surface damage and reducing noise.

Panels & Surface Finishes

Standard Colour: The door is supplied as standard in White C21 with a smooth surface finish on both internal and external faces. This neutral finish suits most industrial and commercial buildings.

Standard RAL Options: A range of factory powder-coated colours is available at no extra cost, including Traffic Red (RAL 3000), Moss Green (RAL 6005), Gentian Blue (RAL 5010), Anthracite Grey (RAL 7016), White Aluminium (RAL 9006), and Chocolate Brown (RAL 8017).

Woodgrain Effect: For a more natural appearance, Golden Oak or Walnut laminate finishes can be applied to the external face of the door. These finishes are particularly popular for barn conversions and residential applications where the door needs to blend with timber cladding.

Custom Colours: Special RAL colours outside the standard range can be specified on request, subject to manufacturer availability and a potential surcharge. This allows the door to be precisely matched to existing building elements or corporate branding.

Sealing & Weather Protection

Perimeter Seals: EPDM rubber gaskets are fitted between all door leaves and the perimeter frame. These anti-aging, flexible seals maintain their elasticity over many years, providing reliable protection against draughts and rain ingress.

Bottom Seal: A black EPDM rubber sweeping seal or nylon brush strip is fitted to the bottom edge of the door. The seal height is adjustable to accommodate minor variations in floor level, ensuring an effective barrier even on slightly uneven surfaces.

Certification & Handover

Identification: Every door is fitted with a permanent aluminium identification plate displaying the unique serial number, production date, and CE Mark. This plate is essential for warranty claims and future parts ordering.

Included Documentation: Each installation is supplied with a comprehensive package including a full Installation Guide (with step-by-step instructions and fixing details), a Maintenance Handbook (outlining routine checks and lubrication schedules), and a Declaration of Performance (DoP) confirming compliance with relevant European standards.

Optional Upgrades

The following optional upgrades can be specified at the time of ordering to enhance the door's functionality:

180° Opening Kit: Extended track brackets allow the door leaves to fold completely flat against the external wall. This is particularly useful for narrow yards where maximising the clear opening width is critical, or where vehicle wing mirrors might otherwise catch on a partially folded door.

Pedestrian Wicket Door: A full-height pass door can be integrated directly into one of the main folding leaves. This allows pedestrian access without opening the entire door system. A low-threshold (trip-free) option is available, particularly important for wheelchair access or compliance with Equality Act requirements.

Electric Operation: For high-frequency use or very large doors, electric automation can be specified. Options include chain-drive systems (suitable for most applications) or articulated arm-drive motors (for heavier or wider configurations). All electric systems include safety features such as obstacle detection and manual release mechanisms.

Installation

Installation: Designed for Simplicity

While the Adone Vision looks like a complex architectural system, it has been engineered for straightforward, logical installation. For any competent tradesperson or door engineer, fitting this system is a manageable task that avoids the complex tensioning of sectional springs or the heavy lifting of roller shutter barrels.

Samson Doors offer an installation service for this door if required.

The Golden Rule: Get the Sub-Frame Right
The success of the installation relies almost entirely on the sub-frame. Because the door is top-hung and trackless, the lintel must be perfectly level and capable of supporting the full weight of the door. The side jambs must be plumb and parallel.

Once a solid, square steel or timber sub-frame is installed, the rest of the process follows a simple step-by-step logic:

Basic Installation Overview

Fit the Top Track: Secure the heavy-duty aluminium guide track to your prepared lintel. This is the only structural fixing point for the door's weight.
Install the Hinges: If the door leaves aren't pre-assembled, fit the die-cast aluminium hinges to the pre-drilled points on the panel edges.
Hang the Panels: Slide the trolley wheels into the top track. Lift the door leaves and bolt them to the hanging trolleys.
Connect the Leaves: Bring the panels together and insert the hinge pins to link the leaves into their folding sets.
Adjust and Lock: Use the adjustment bolts on the trolleys to fine-tune the height (ensuring a perfect floor seal) and fit the side locking latches.

Note: Because there is no floor track to dig out or concrete in, the floor preparation is minimal—just ensure the ground is reasonably level to allow the bottom rubber seals to do their job.

Warranty

When you purchase an Adone Vision door from Samson Doors, you are investing in a premium Italian-engineered product designed for long-term reliability. For your peace of mind, every door is backed by a comprehensive warranty package provided directly by the manufacturer, Breda Systems.

What is Covered?

Aluminium Framework & Finish: The door panels and framework are guaranteed against rust-through and degradation of the powder-coated finish (subject to location and maintenance).
Mechanical Components: Hinges, trolleys, wheels, and tracks are covered against manufacturing defects that affect the operation of the door.
Glazing Units: Double-glazed units are warranted against hermetic seal failure (fogging/misting) and manufacturing defects in the glass or acrylic.
Electric Motors (if specified): Automation systems and control panels carry a dedicated warranty on electronic components.

Maintenance is Key

Like any mechanical system with moving parts, the validity of your warranty relies on regular maintenance. For industrial doors used in commercial environments, we recommend:

Visual Checks: Keep the top track free of grit and debris.
Lubrication: Periodically lubricate the hinge pins and trolley wheels as per the maintenance manual.
Service Log: For electrically operated doors, an annual service by a competent engineer is often a legal requirement under HSE guidelines and ensures your warranty remains valid.

Full terms and conditions apply. Warranty claims are subject to correct installation and normal use (fair wear and tear excluded).

Measure

Measuring Guide for Adone Vision Doors

Measuring for an Adone Vision door is straightforward because the system is forgiving. Unlike sectional doors that require complex headroom calculations for tracks, the Adone Vision essentially needs a square hole and a strong lintel.

The door can be installed in two ways:

In-Between Fix (Reveal Fix): The door sits inside the opening.
Behind Fix (Face Fix): The door sits on the internal face of the wall (allows for maximum drive-through width).

What to Measure

Please provide the Structural Opening sizes (the tight brick-to-brick dimensions) when ordering. We will calculate the frame tolerances for you.

Width: Measure the width of the opening at the top, middle, and bottom. Use the smallest of these three measurements as your ordering width.
Height: Measure from the finished floor level to the underside of the lintel at the left, centre, and right. Again, use the smallest height.
Headroom: Check you have sufficient space above the opening (typically 150mm - 200mm) for the top track and mounting brackets, especially if face-fixing.
Floor Level: Check the floor is level across the entire width. Because there is no floor track, the door relies on the bottom rubber seal to close the gap. If the floor slopes significantly (more than 15mm), let us know so we can advise on seal options.

If you would like to fill out our simple measuring form to then discuss options please download here, then scan and email to our direct email - enquiries@samsondoors.co.uk with your requirements.