Suria KLCC Mall, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Companies always work to innovate, at both an internal and external level. Having modern facilities, located in a representative, modern and attractive space, improves the perception others have of the company.

The retail sector, dedicated to commercial and entertainment spaces, is one of the sectors that innovates day by day, in order to always maintain the customers’ attention and to improve their visit to leisure and shopping centres.

Furthermore, when people spend their leisure time shopping or entertaining themselves in buildings and facilities with a sustainable architecture, that are energetically efficient and which feature the best technology, the quality of life of both visitors and employees improves.

The diedro automatic door, a perfect solution for a grand access

One of Manusa’s iconic projects was developed at Suria KLCC Mall, located at the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia). Several diedro doors were designed, manufactured and installed at the main entrance to the shopping centre.

Because of the curved entrance, this automatic door model was chosen, providing the space with the elegance, modernity and comfort that this famous building requires.

Given the size of the curve at the entrance to the Petronas Towers, the angle of the leaves is practically imperceptible, but it is there. Manusa’s automatic door experts worked on this design with determination and professionalism in order to meet the customer’s needs with an optimum solution.

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A curved automatic door requires the operator, the leaf profiles and the glass to be curved. But in the case of this diedro automatic door, the operator has a special design, since the leaves close forming an angle which adapts to the needs of its surroundings.

This is a perfect solution in a complex space which, being large both in height and width, the diedro door is the best access solution. If your company needs to install a very large automatic door, contact us and we will work together in order to achieve the best automatised access.

Accessibility Advantages of Automatic Doors in Residential Areas

A large part of our time is spent outside the home, whether it is for work, leisure activities, routine tasks that fill up our days, such as sports or shopping, etc. When we return home we are usually tired, with our hands full, and a strong desire to relax.

Automatic doors provide benefits to access points in our residential areas. They offer various advantages that make our lives easier when entering or leaving our residential block.

Without any doubt, when we think of accessibility, our minds automatically think of wheelchair and pushchair ramps. Society’s important responsibility for taking into account the needs of disabled people, has meant that in many spaces architectural barriers have been broken, thus improving the quality of life for the neighbours living in a residential block.

Convenience Resulting from Automatic Doors

Many times we arrive home with our hands full, for example, with a bag in one hand and a phone in the other. We have three options: hang up or pause the call to free the hand; leave the bag on the floor and search our pockets for the keys; or continue speaking on the phone at the entrance because it is impossible to open the door.

However, if our doors were automatic, it would be enough to just push a button or approach the door, so that it opens by means of a proximity sensor. If we are in an exclusive and private transit area, as it is the case for residential blocks, an access control system can be installed to guarantee the security of the building. The door will open instantly by means of a personalised system.

Automatic doors in residential communities not only improve accessibility, but also increase security, hygiene, energy efficiency, space saving, and quality design. Do you want to improve the access to your home? Contact us.

Central University Hospital in Asturias

Hospitals are spaces that must be safe and free from bacteria and viruses. The health workers work day and night to ensure that society has the best possible health. This happens thanks to their professionalism, and to the facilities where they perform their jobs, such as consulting rooms, operating theatres, waiting rooms, intensive care units or patient rooms; and also common area such as receptions, kitchens, warehouses or pharmacies.

One of the elements that recently became especially relevant in the health sector is the automatic door. In hospitals and clinics, automatic doors help the flow of people: patients, relatives, ward staff, nurses, medical personnel or other workers such as maintenance staff.

One of the most iconic Manusa projects was developed at the Central University Hospital in Asturias, in the city of Oviedo (Spain). Here, Manusa installed more than 400 automatic doors that improve the experience of people during their stay.

The hospital centre has more than 300 sliding doors for the main entrances, or for dividing specific hospital areas. These include some panic break-out doors, that allow their leaves to fold back to maximise the transit area in the event of an emergency, as well as fire resistant doors to section off areas where there is a high fire hazard.

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Hermetic Hospital Doors Manufacturer

At this hospital in Asturias, Manusa has also installed more than a hundred hermetic doors located in surgical areas, intensive care units and isolation areas. Fifteen of the automatic hermetic doors are leaded, located in X-ray rooms to ensure the effective insulation from X-rays.

One of the highlights of a leaded automatic door leaf is that it has two layers of 1-millimetre-thick lead, that overlap with the lead inserts in the walls of the radiology room to ensure perfect insulation.

Leaded radiology doors Manusa offer maximum safety, comfort, and a design that is both functional and aesthetically pleasing. Also, there is the option to incorporate a viewing panel with a camera, and leaded glass.

This is how employee access control works in a company’s offices

Most companies rely on a computerised control system to record how many hours each employee spends in the offices. They are known by several names, the most typical being clocking-in system or workplace attendance control.

With respect to on-site office work, the most effective form of control links the access control systems to the employees’ presence. Hence, if someone passes with their employee card, the access control will open or close while simultaneously recording the exact time in hours, minutes and seconds. Some companies have already implemented this attendance record system using fingerprints, facial recognition or iris identification.

The best employee attendance control for offices

Manusa is proud to have an extensive catalogue of automatic access control systems designed for installation in the entry point of an office building. Top examples include:

This type of automatic entry point has various advantages, such as security against unwanted intruders, hygienic, as users do not have to touch anything thus preventing the spread of diseases, accessibility, by facilitating the transit of people with reduced mobility, and adaptability, as they can be designed and installed in any space as required by the client.

These components undoubtedly improve the quality of working life of the employees at any company which installs them. They also provide an element of high-quality, modern design that has a positive impact on visitors and suppliers. All this gives the company added value over its competitors.

Manusa can also retrofit a company’s existing system or provide a comprehensive installation including pass-through prevention, software and readers. Alternatively, for any clients who want to keep their access control system, we can just change the pass-through prevention while conserving and integrating current software and readers.

If your company wants to improve its employees’ quality of working life with this type of automatic access, contact us without delay.

Interlock systems for bank branches

Obviously, security is one of the most important aspects for any branch of a bank. Interlock systems have become one of the leading solutions for managing access control in banks.

They can be used to prevent the entry of unwanted intruders or anyone carrying weapons or heavy metals, and the door can be locked automatically. This means employees and customers will feel secure while going about their business in the bank’s branch.

Manusa’s interlock systems are the most versatile solutions on the market thanks to their multiple configuration options, customisability and adaptability to the installation environment.

How does the interlock system work in a bank branch?

An interlock system usually comprises two or more elements arranged in succession, one after the other, thereby forcing people to pass through them in a controlled manner. So, after passing through the first door, it closes and in a few seconds the second door opens into the branch.

Thanks to the diverse range of Manusa products, we can create any type of interlock system with linear, curved and swing doors. And they can be activated by means of access control devices, such as cards or biometric systems.

Regardless of the client’s choice of door and access control, interlock systems offer multiple options for control and external connectivity, so they can be integrated with the premises’ other access control elements. This makes it easier to supervise and manage access from a security office.

We also have a wide range of accessories including movement sensors, pressure sensors, thermal sensors, camera systems, card readers, biometric readers, facial recognition systems, RFID readers and volumetric sensor systems.

Interlock systems clearly improve the safety and well-being of employees and customers, while also giving bank branches perfect control over capacity.

High-speed roll-up doors for cold-storage rooms in the food industry

One of the key areas for warehouses in the food industry are cold-storage rooms. This is where the employees of companies engaged in the wholesale trade of meat, fruit, vegetables, fish and all sorts of perishable foods store their products so they don’t deteriorate. Low temperatures ensure the foodstuffs stay in good condition and can be stored until they are distributed to restaurants, pubs, markets, supermarkets and department stores.

The constantly low temperature in cold-storage rooms preserves the cold chain when, for example, a supplier delivers frozen products.

It is important for this type of chamber to be fitted with automated access points to prevent anyone from accidentally leaving a manual door open and causing a sudden temperature change that could lead to food spoilage.

The automatic opening and closing provided by a Manusa high-speed roll-up door is ideal for cold-storage rooms as it incorporates a dual safety measure.

They are designed and manufactured both for installation in cold-storage rooms, at temperatures down to 0 °C, and to compartmentalise freezer rooms, which can reach temperatures of -25 °C. Their main features include:

  • Do not accumulate layers of ice.
  • High-strength polyester canvas that prevents heat transfer.
  • Energy-saving, reduce energy losses when opening and closing the cold-storage door.
  • Fully adaptable to all kinds of project, both large and small scale.

Automatic door with warning lights and sounds

As these doors are automatic, we can set their opening and close speed whenever someone approaches or moves away from the photocells.

This is complemented by warning lights and sounds which can be set up with the software to alert us to any given situation. Is your company dedicated to the wholesale trade of food products? Contact us now and we will advise you on the best solutions in automatic doors without obligations.

Turnstiles provide great benefits when controlling access

Large crowds of people often gather together at stadiums to enjoy sporting events or at arenas for concerts and music festivals. The same applies to race tracks when they host car or motorbike races.

Turnstiles are the perfect access control solution for spectators visiting such venues. They are particularly comfortable for users thanks to their high throughput rate and ensure a high degree of security for the venue. Users are reassured by the safe, silent operation when passing through the turnstile.

As an optional extra, Manusa turnstiles can be installed with a roof to protect them from rain and sunlight. Manufactured with a lacquered aluminium finish, our turnstiles have a high resistance to corrosion so they are extremely durable and robust.

They also feature the following characteristics:

  • Anti-climb design. This prevents people climbing into the venue enclosure both during an event and when the premises are empty and being monitored by security staff.
  • Integrated ID validation systems. These can be linked to biometric programs, fingerprint readers, facial recognition or RFID cards. This increases security and control over the flow of people.
  • Range of access controls. Transit can be determined with two-way, one-way or multi-step access control.
  • Six configurable operating modes. Manusa has one of the broadest ranges of turnstiles available on the market.

Client’s can select between an electromechanical or motorised model depending on their needs. The rotation speed of Manusa’s turnstiles can be adjusted to the force with which user’s push on the turnstile.

Manusa’s sales team will be delighted to advise any collective or company looking to install turnstiles at their venue. A technological solution that offers big advantages and benefits to sports clubs and associations.

Speed gate with two way swing panels in airports

Airports throughout the world are constantly working to improve their installations. By ensuring passengers have a pleasant wait and improving their transit through terminals, airports give added value that enhances the travellers stay and creates a good impression before, during and after their flight.

Nowadays, there are automatic accesses in airports that were unseen until recently called Speed gate with two way swing panels. These elements are normally found in other types of premises that need an access control system, such as offices or gymnasiums.

Years ago, for example, staff at most large airports generally supervised and checked travellers’ tickets and documents manually when passing through various access points. This task is becoming increasingly automated in airports worldwide, although the final check before entering the plane is still performed manually for security reasons.

Corridors leading to airport security control: ABC system

The ABC system is a transit flow management system used at border terminals found in ports, airports and at road borders. They are unmanned checkpoints where users can carry out all the procedures required of passengers in a single step. ABC systems are customisable and include a passport reader, fingerprint reader, ID card reader, facial recognition equipment and a screen with an interface for communicating with users.

Swing panels for passenger terminal VIP areas

Once inside the terminal, smart accesses are very useful in spaces such as VIP areas. Access to these zones is reserved for the airline operators’ key clients and passengers travelling in business class.

The corridors with swing panels for accessing VIP rooms give the access point an elegant, modern appearance and improve the transit, privacy and security of these exclusive areas.

The Useful Life of an Automatic Door

Like any other technological product, automatic doors have a certain autonomy. Manusa doors comply with the durability certificate of 1 million cycles, in accordance with the mandatory European standard UNE-EN 16361:2014+a1:2017.

Which features of Manusa doors guarantee a long useful life?

  1. Mechanical properties, such as impact-resistant glazing, doors that are resistant to impact forces when performing manoeuvres, as well as durability and wind-load resistance.
  2. Acoustic properties, their airborne noise insulation rate.
  3. Thermal transmittance (U), which is the amount of heat exchanged with the exterior.
  4. Air permeability.
  5. Watertightness.

Manusa automatic doors feature all the properties above; therefore, they are safe elements in locations where they have been installed.

Their drive units, covers, leaves, profiles, or any other elements that comprise the door set are manufactured with the most suitable materials, and their assembly has been carried out following the strictest quality and safety controls.

But we must never forget that automatic doors require periodic maintenance in order to guarantee their useful life, and to prevent any incidents. For this purpose, Manusa has a maintenance technical team who, through both preventative and safety check-ups, guarantees correct operation and eliminates possible risks to users.

How to choose an automatic door. Design and features

Automatic doors can be found in most buildings and spaces in large and small cities. They can be seen, for example, in airports, bank branches, residential areas, hotels, restaurants, bars, shopping centres and offices.

It is undeniable that doors that open and close automatically make life easier and improve the transit of people in the buildings where they are installed. Just think, for example, when we leave a supermarket with our hands full; the sensor detects our presence and the doors open instantly, to our great relief.

They also improve energy efficiency, preventing sudden temperature changes and providing big savings in electricity bills; they help to prevent the transmission of viruses and bacteria, as people do not need to touch the doors to open them.

Architects and designers already include them in their projects. But on other occasions, it is the business owners or companies that decide to take the first step to install an automatic door, or to change the existing manual door. Which is the best automatic door? How much do they cost? Can access control also be integrated?

How to Change a Manual Door for an Automatic One

In order to change a manual door for an automatic one, it is important to contact an authorised professional and installer, who can provide advice and the maximum guarantee and professionalism throughout the process, including their technical after- sales service.

At Manusa we help you to choose the best automatic door for your business:

  • Possibility to personalise finishes and colours, for optimal integration in to the environment where it will be installed.
  • We adapt to each project so that the door is exclusive to each location; we are flexible and listen to the company or person requesting the installation.
  • Manufactured with high-quality materials. Our team of 250 professionals is fully qualified to ensure correct installation and optimal operation. Safety, functionality and decoration are guaranteed.
  • We are with you throughout the entire process. Our specialist technicians will be with you in all phases of the project process that require our services.
  • We have a technical assistance and maintenance service in charge of finding the solution to any problem, and carrying out periodic checks that ensure the correct operation of access points, not just for Manusa, but for other brands.

Designed and installed according to your needs, with the best leaves and drive units on the market. In addition, you may add accessories that complement the intelligent-access process. Let’s Talk.