DescriptionBMP Pack folding doors replace outdated, heavy industrial doors with a high speed fabric alternative built for oversized openings. Traditional roller doors struggle at extreme widths, often becoming slow and vulnerable to wind damage. But the Pack system solves this entirely. It uses a reliable belt-driven lifting mechanism to fold the heavy-duty PVC curtain upwards into a compact overhead stack, clearing the opening quickly while saving valuable floor space. This ensures smooth logistics and continuous traffic flow across large warehouse boundaries.
Construction/Materials
The core strength of the BMP Pack lies in its pressure-resistant curtain design. A heavy-duty PVC sheet is heavily reinforced with horizontal steel bars, creating a barrier capable of withstanding severe winds up to 160 km/h or harsh vacuum environments. The entire system runs within a self-supporting galvanised steel frame. This robust structure does not bend under pressure. By combining flexible materials with rigid horizontal supports, the door absorbs impacts and weather extremes far better than solid metal panels.
How it operates
A 380V three-phase dual motor system powers the lifting mechanism, ensuring balanced operation even under heavy, continuous usage without putting undue strain on the moving components. Strong belts pull the horizontal bars upwards so the curtain sections fold neatly above the doorway. Opening speeds reach up to 1 metre per second. Plus, the patented conical guide system keeps the side tracks completely sealed. A tight seal stops drafts and keeps the working environment comfortable.
Sizes/Configurations
Standard Pack doors easily accommodate massive openings up to 20 metres wide and 15 metres high. For truly vast applications like airport hangars or major logistics hubs, the MegaPack variant expands these limits up to 50 metres wide and 40 metres high. We also supply application-specific versions for complex sites. The Pack Crane model features a custom-shaped panel allowing overhead travelling cranes to move directly from internal to external zones without obstruction. Yet another variant serves the composting industry, providing extreme airtightness to contain foul odours and prevent pest attraction.
Safety/Practical considerations
Operator safety remains a non-negotiable priority across all dimensions and configurations. A resistive safety edge sits along the bottom of the curtain, while photocell detection systems actively monitor the threshold to prevent accidental closure on vehicles. During power failures, a manual chain release alongside a counterweight mechanism allows safe pedestrian access. This heavy-duty system requires very minimal regular upkeep. Because the components are built for intensive industrial cycles, you spend less time on maintenance and avoid the constant repair bills associated with older shutter designs.
Standard specification
- Opening speed: Up to 1 m/s
- Wind resistance: Up to 160 km/h
- Frame construction: Self-supporting galvanised steel
- Curtain material: Reinforced PVC with steel bars
- Drive mechanism: Belt-driven lifting with overhead stacking
- Power: 380V three-phase dual motor system
- Safety devices: Bottom resistive edge and photocell barriers
ApplicationIdeal Applications for the Samson Pack Door in the UK
The Samson/BMP Pack fold up door is engineered specifically for the most demanding commercial and industrial environments in the UK. Where traditional roller shutters become slow and vulnerable to wind damage on large structural openings, the Pack door excels. Its rapid operating speeds, wind resistance of up to 160 km/h, and continuous duty motor system make it the definitive choice for large scale operations across multiple sectors.
Waste Management and Composting Facilities
In the UK's waste treatment and composting sectors, containing foul odours, isolating organic matter, and preventing pest ingress are daily challenges. The bespoke Pack Composting model creates an effective, high speed environmental seal that opens rapidly for refuse vehicles and plant machinery, instantly closing behind them to contain dust, noise, and smells.
Heavy Engineering and Overhead Crane Operations
Moving large, heavy materials safely from inside a manufacturing plant to the outside yard is a common requirement in British heavy engineering and steelworks. The specialised Pack Crane model is uniquely configured to accommodate overhead travelling cranes, allowing them to pass through the structural opening effortlessly while maintaining a secure, weather tight closure when the crane is not in use.
Aviation and Airport Hangars
Aircraft hangars require exceptionally large structural openings that must withstand severe wind loads without compromising on security or ease of access. The Pack door's self supporting galvanised steel frame and heavy duty PVC curtain, reinforced with horizontal steel bars, provide exceptional structural integrity for wide and tall hangar entrances, handling high wind pressures safely.
Shipyards and Maritime Manufacturing
Coastal manufacturing facilities and shipyards face aggressive weather conditions and require oversized access for large marine structures. The Pack door delivers exceptional weather resistance and rapid cycle times, preventing the loss of internal heating while keeping harsh coastal winds and rain at bay during intensive daily operations.
Agriculture and Biomass Plants
For large scale agricultural storage, grain handling, and modern biomass energy plants, quick access for oversized agricultural machinery and bulk delivery vehicles is essential. The BMP Pack system withstands the harsh, dusty environments typical of these sectors, with a reliable belt driven lifting mechanism that simply outlasts traditional mechanical shutter systems.
Logistics Hubs and Distribution Centres
In fast paced logistics, time is money. Large distribution centres require doors that can keep up with continuous, intensive forklift and HGV traffic. The Pack door ensures rapid, safe transits between internal zones or from inside to outside, reducing thermal loss and ensuring your supply chain never stops due to a slow or broken door.
