Samson swift manual steel folding doors

Samson Swift Manual Folding Door System

The Samson Swift Manual is a premium, UK-manufactured steel bi-folding door system designed for reliability, speed, and ease of use. As a side-hung, fast-acting industrial door, the Swift is the ideal solution for workshops, fire stations, commercial units, and industrial facilities where maximizing usable space is critical.

Engineered for openings up to 5700mm wide and 6000mm high, the Samson Swift operates on a single heavy-duty top track, ensuring a smooth, effortless folding action. Its robust design allows for manual operation without the need for a bottom track, leaving a completely clear, trip-free threshold for forklifts and vehicles.

Heavy-Duty Insulated Construction

• Thermal Efficiency: Each panel is 52mm thick, constructed from double-skinned steel and pressure-injected with CFC-free polyurethane foam. This creates a rigid, lightweight composite panel (approx. 20kg/m²) that delivers excellent thermal and acoustic insulation.
• Weather Sealing: Full-height EPDM rubber seals are fitted to all panel edges and hinges, providing superior finger-trap protection and a tight weather seal against wind and rain ingress.
• Proven Durability: The Swift system has been laboratory tested to 110,000 continuous cycles without part replacement—equivalent to over 20 years of daily use in a busy industrial environment.

Flexible Configurations & Sizing

The Samson Swift is available in a versatile range of leaf arrangements to suit your specific operational flow:

• Leaf Options: Available in 2 to 6 panel arrangements (e.g., 2+2, 3+3, or asymmetric 2+1 layouts) to suit the building design.
• Personnel Access: Leaves can be hinged to one or both jambs. A "free leaf" or active leaf can be fitted with robust lever handles to function as a full-height personnel door, eliminating the need for a separate wicket door.
• Space Saving Design: Panels fold flat against the reveal, requiring only 200mm side room and 150mm headroom, ensuring maximum drive-through width and height is maintained.

High-Quality Finishes

Standard Protection:

• External Face: Choice of 8 stock Colorcoat® LG Plastisol colours (e.g., Goosewing Grey, Poppy Red, Ocean Blue) or Colorcoat® Prisma (Silver Metallic).
• Internal Face: Finished in bright, reflective White LG Plastisol to enhance interior lighting.
• Hardware: All hinges, guides, and drop-bolt sleeves are powder-coated Black (RAL 9005) for a durable, contrasting finish.

Custom Options:
For specific architectural branding, panels can be polyester powder coated to a choice of over 40 RAL colours.
(Note: Lighter colours are recommended for South/West facing elevations to prevent thermal movement).

Installation Requirements

• Structural Opening: A flush steel goalpost surround frame (min. 150mm wide x 5mm thick) is required for installation. This can be supplied by Samson or fabricated on-site by the client.
• Safety Zones: The door features an invisible "safety zone" design to prevent impact on personnel or vehicles during the folding cycle.
• Seamless Threshold: No floor track is required; a simple floor guide ensures stability while keeping the entrance completely unobstructed.

Applications & Suitability

The Samson Swift Manual is specifically engineered for facilities where robust security and thermal efficiency are required, but where the frequency of operation is low to medium. As a manually operated system, it offers a cost-effective, low-maintenance solution for openings that do not require the high-speed cycling of an automated door.

Ideal Environments

• Emergency Services: Fire stations and ambulance depots where reliable, fail-safe manual operation is critical during power outages or for secondary bay doors.
• Vehicle Workshops: MOT bays and large repair garages that require full-width access for vehicles in the morning and evening, but remain largely static during the day.
• Industrial Units: Warehouses and storage facilities needing a secure, insulated thermal break for goods protection without the complexity of electric drives.
• Agricultural Buildings: Barns and machinery stores where simplicity, durability, and weather resistance are the primary requirements.

Operational Profile

Unlike high-speed roller shutters designed for hundreds of cycles a day, the Swift Manual is optimized for "lower usage" openings. Its lightweight panel construction (approx. 20kg/m²) allows for effortless one-person operation, making it perfect for sites where the door is opened and closed only a few times per shift.

Dimensions & General Data

Performance Characteristics

Tested in accordance with BS EN 13241-1:2003.

Construction & Components

Optional Features

Installation & Support Services

At Samson, we understand that a high-performance industrial door is only as good as its installation. We offer flexible options to suit your project requirements, ensuring your Swift Manual Folding Door operates smoothly and safely from day one.

Nationwide Installation Service

For complete peace of mind, Samson offers a fully managed installation service across the majority of the UK. Our team of experienced, factory-trained engineers will handle every aspect of the project:

• Site Survey: We can arrange a comprehensive site survey to verify aperture dimensions and structural fixing points.
• Professional Fitting: Our team ensures the top track is perfectly levelled and the panels are aligned for effortless manual operation.
• Commissioning: We perform full safety checks and provide a handover demonstration to your staff on correct operation and maintenance.

Supply Only & Trade Support

For construction contractors, steel erectors, and competent trade customers, we provide a comprehensive Supply Only service with direct delivery to your site.

• Technical Guidance: We assist you through the sizing and ordering process to ensure the door is manufactured to your exact specifications.
• Documentation: All supply-only doors come with detailed, step-by-step installation manuals and technical drawings.
• Remote Support: Our technical team is available by phone to answer any queries your fitters may have during the installation process.

Site Preparation Note

Whether you choose our installation service or supply-only, please note that the Samson Swift requires a flush steel goalpost surround frame (min. 150mm wide) for successful installation. We can advise on the specifications for this during the ordering process.