New centre opens its doors
September 1st 2008

Keystone Distribution UK has returned to Hemel Hempstead with a new 22 800m2 distribution centre.

Its previous centre was destroyed in the Buncefield Oil depot explosion. Union Industries has supplied 14 Eiger doors and 11 Bulldoors for the facility.

All but one of the Bulldoors are used internally, while the Eiger Doors provide benefits in terms of energy savings, freezer efficiency and low maintenance costs.

Part of the Matadoor range of Hi Speed Roller Doors, the doors are activated to open automatically at speeds of 1.7m/sec, using a mix of internal induction loop and external radar motion sensor.

Bulldoors have a crash-out facility, which ensures the doors remain operable if hit by a vehicle.

Common to all doors in the Matadoor range, Bulldoors have fire retardant and anti-static door blades and 12 health and safety devices.

Eiger doors also have crash-out device, and a dehumidified air circulatory system that removes moisture that causes ice to form and keeps the drive and working parts dry and clean. The Eiger Doors at Keystone are also used in a new concept to provide air locks between freezer areas.

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