DORMA Automatics

SCEC endorsement proves DORMA’s high security

DORMA is a world leader in door systems technology, specializing in the design and manufacture of automatic door solutions, movable walls, door closers, locks, levers, glass fittings and accessories. In 2006, DORMA released the Australian-made EL301 automatic sliding door operator, which has been purpose designed for the Australasian market.

Australian designed and manufactured, the DORMA EL301 and AL401 are the only SCECendorsed automatic sliding door operators in the Security Equipment Catalogue (SEC2006).

This powerful and reliable sliding door operator controls three automatic glass airlock systems at the main entrance of the Westpac headquarters, providing safe access for the bank’s 5,000 staff and its many visitors. Throughout the building, EL301s have been installed in the company’s cafes, meeting spaces and high-security areas.

Danny De Sousa, facility manager at Westpac Place, highlights the importance of security monitoring: “It’s critical that the secure areas – where access is only permitted via a swipe card – remain protected at all times. Basically, the automatic door systems have to be completely reliable, which DORMA’s products have proved to be since being installed nearly two years ago.” DORMA’s airlock systems are an effective way to minimize climate disturbance, ensuring the elements – heat, wind and rain – don’t disturb the internal environment and temperature.

Source: Architects Handbook 2008/09