Mechanical workshop : Installation of high-speed roller doors

Installation of high-speed roller doors

The use of traditional sectional doors in the industrial and automotive sectors is often a source of significant heat loss and discomfort for personnel. This is mainly due to their high frequency of use and the length of time they remain open. Often, for the sake of simplicity and time saving, doors are left open for long periods.

Thanks to their automated opening enabled by presence detectors while minimising opening and closing times, the doors help improve indoor temperature stability and reduce temperature fluctuations. Reducing large temperature variations also prevents heating and air conditioning system from repeatedly switching on and off, which can cause malfunctions and reduce system reliability.

This measure can lead to a reduction in annual heating consumption of more than 30% and proportionally reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The installation of this easy-to-implement technology does not require a production shutdown and would offer a fast return on investment.

Miscellaneous savings

• Financial savings are achieved in particular by drastically reducing the opening times of the building doors, thereby avoiding the unnecessary heating of large volumes of air.
• Thermal comfort for employees is improved by limiting the duration during which outside air enters the building and by reducing waiting times of vehicles and handling equipment.

State subsidy application

State subsidies

Subsidies from electricity and natural gas suppliers

Since 2015, natural gas and electricity suppliers are required to make energy savings for consumers under the obligation scheme. Since then, energy suppliers have been offering support and advice, as well as subsidy programmes for consumers to implement energy efficiency measures. The amount of the premium is proportional to the annual energy saving. The following suppliers offer this service for companies:

• Enovos + SUDenergie
• Sudstroum

N.B. Supplier subsidies can be combined with a state subsidy for the same project.