Motorized Door Safety
Motorized doors play a vital role in maintaining efficiency and security in commercial,industrial, and institutionalsettings. To enhance safety and minimize the risk of injury and property damage, consider incorporating sensing and photo optic devices into your commercial or industrial motorized door systems. These technologies support compliance with applicable standards, such as ANSI/UL 325, and may help reduce risk in active environments.Partner with Miller Edge, the leadingmanufacturer in motorized door safety.
Safety Tips for Property and Facility Managers
- Work with a Pro: Work with an experienced door installer who understands motorized door safety requirements and codes like UL 325, and schedule regular maintenance to catch potential issues early and keep your system operating safely.
- Safety Sensors: Devices like sensing edges,photo eyes, and intelligent motion sensorsdetect obstructionsinthe path of a door’s movement—helping doors stop and/orreverse motion automatically
- Clear Pathways: Maintain clear and unobstructed pathways around motorized doors to prevent accidents and allow for safe operation.
- Visual Inspections: Conduct visual inspections of the door’s components to identify wear, damage, or misalignment. Address any issues promptly.
- Know Your System: Know how your door should operate, and what steps to take if it stops working properly. Maintainrecords of inspections and service.
- Awareness:Promote awareness among personnel and tenantsabout the potential dangers associated with motorized doors and the importance of adhering to safety precautions.
Choosing the Right Protection
motorized doors need the same type or level of safety equipment. Use the following resources to help determine what’s right for your facility.
Risk Assessment >
valuate safety risks in your environment and identify the right safeguarding strategies for your needs.
Levels of Protection Guide >
When selecting the appropriate level of protection for a motorized commercial/industrial overhead door, consider allpotential safety hazards and incorporate the appropriate safeguarding into your overall door installation.
Standards & Codes >
Review nationally and internationally recognized safety standards that apply to motorized doors, gates, and other automated systems.
Maintenance & Support >
Learn how to perform basic inspections and know when to contact a professional for service or repairs.
How Sensing Edges Work >
Learn the basics of how these safety devices function.
Motorized Door Safety Devices
Sensing Edges
Touch-sensitive strips mounted on the leading edgeof a door. When they detect contact, they send a signal to stop or reverse the door to help prevent injuries or damage.
Ideal for: Commercial overhead doors, loading dock doors, and other motorized closures with potential entrapment zones.
Photo Optics
Infrared sensors that monitor for obstructions across the door opening. If the beam is interrupted, they signal the door to stop or reverse before contact is made.
Ideal for: Areas with pedestrian or vehicle traffic, where early obstruction detection is key.
Access Control
Trigger door operation safely and efficiently with hands-free or low-touch activation. These devices help ensure doors open only when needed—supporting smoother traffic flow in busy environments.
Ideal for: High-traffic facilities or areas requiring automatic entry with minimal touch interaction.
VisiLight LED™
VisiLight brings next-level awareness with high-visibility LED lighting—improving recognition, safety and access control in real time. Use VisiLight to alert pedestrians, guide vehicles, or signal equipment activity—providing a reliable, intuitive layer of safety. VisiLight products are built for demanding environments where visibility matters.
Ideal for: Sectional and rolling steel doors.
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