Operable Wall Safety
Protect Occupants with Integrated Safety Components
Motorized operable walls and partitions allow for versatile room layouts in schools, conference centers, hotels, and civic buildings — but without active safeguards, they present clear entrapment risks. As panels close or stack, moving edges, draw-in zones, and recessed wall pockets can result in injury or property damage.
Miller Edge manufactures pressure-sensitive sensing edges designed specifically for motorized partitions and movable wall systems, enabling safer operation and helping design teams addressduty-of-care concerns.
Key Risk Areas in Operable Wall Systems
Design teams must plan for potential injury zones, including:
- Moving Panel Edges: Where powered sections meet walls or each other during operation.
- Draw-in Zones: Gaps between vertical panels and fixed posts that can trap fingers or clothing.
- Wall Pockets & Storage Bays: End-of-run areas where panels stack or slide into recesses—often unguarded.
Incorporating sensing edges into your spec helps:
- Mitigate known hazards
- Support ADA and duty-of-care compliance
- Reduce operational liability for facility owners
Recommended Sensing Solutions
Sensing Edges
Flexible, low-profile sensors that stop and/or reverse motion upon contact.
Use for:
- Leading edges of sliding or telescoping panels
- Vertical panel-to-panel junctions
- Draw-in and end-of-run areas
- Surface-mounted or concealed installations
Why Miller Edge?
- Custom lengths
- Various profile shapes and sizes
- Multiple activation sensitivities
- Proven durability for high-use public buildings
Sensing Mats
Durable, low-profile pressure mats that halt operation when someone enters a monitored zone.
Use for:
- Wall pocket entry alerts
- Draw-in protection zones
- Coverage of floor-based hazard areas
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