Sliding Door Safety
Design Safer Hangar Door Systems from the Start
Sliding hangar doors require massive force to operate—and without active safety components, they can present serious hazards to personnel, vehicles, and aircraft. Draw-in zones, pinch points, and unguarded pockets all increase the risk of injury or damage, especially in busy airfields, military bases, and large-scale manufacturing plants.
Miller Edge manufactures rugged sensing solutions that reduce those risks and support safer operation for single-leaf, multi-leaf, and telescoping sliding hangar doors.
- Built for aviation environments
- Designed for industrial-grade performance
Compatible with standard and custom door operators
Recognize the Risk Zones
Design teams and specifiers must plan for entrapment protection in these key areas:
- Leading Edges: Where the primary leaf moves across an opening. High risk during closing.
- Pockets & Recesses: Storage bays or track clearances that create crush zones.
- Draw-In Areas: Where powered leaves meet each other or fixed walls at an angle.
Incorporating sensing edges into your project:
- Protects people and property
- Reduces liability exposure
- Enhances operational safety in high-traffic environments
View Safety Standards & Best Practices
Browse Downloadable Specs & CAD Files
Recommended Sensing Solutions
Sensing Edges
Pressure-sensitive sensing edges mounted moving panels. When compressed, they immediately trigger a stop and/or reverse signal.
Use for single-leaf and multi-leaf hangar door applications:
- Available in various profiles for aesthetic and functional needs
- Helps protect people, as well as vehicles and equipment
- Made in the USA for dependable quality
Why Miller Edge?
- Weather-resistant vinyl and chemically resistant XR-5 covers
- Custom dimensions: Height, width, length
- 2-wire or 4-wire monitored configurations
- Made in the USA for dependable quality
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How Sensing Edges Work
Hangar Door Specifications
Download CSI Spec – Section 08786
Download UFGS 08342 (Federal Spec)
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Architectural Resources & Support
We support design professionals with tools for fast, code-conscious integration.
View Safety Standards & Codes
Explore compliance details, key UL 325 requirements, and entrapment protection guidance.
Federal format UFGS 08342 document
Browse Downloadable Specs & CAD Files
Access CSI-formatted documents, CAD files, and installation specs to simplify planning.
Risk Assessment
Evaluate safety risks in your environment and identify the right safeguarding strategies for your needs.
Levels of Protection Guide
Download this guide to explore recommended protection levels for motorized door applications based on operational needs.
Let’s Work Together
Designing a safer facility starts with the right partner. Contact our team to discuss your sliding door safety needs and get support with product selection.
