A1000 Vertical Tilt Up Counterweight Balanced Door

High Cycle Performance
Wind Rated
Customisable
Quiet
Product Info
Specifications
Additional Notes

Custom-built counterweight tilt door for secure, for operation up to 7m openings

The ARCO A1000 is a custom-made counterweight balanced door designed for applications where security, superior appearance and low maintenance are essential. Spanning openings from 1m up to 7m wide (wider spans covered by the A3000), the A1000 delivers exceptionally high operational cycles, low noise emissions and versatile cladding or glazing options. With ARCO’s custom operating mechanism, the A1000 achieves over 100,000 cycles per year, the highest in its class.

Feature Details
Door Type Vertical Tilt Counterweight Balanced Door
Span Width Custom designed (Wind Load, Size, Application dependent)
Operation Manual (Size & Weight dependent) or motorised
Cycles Over 100,000 cycles annually with minimal maintenance
Noise Low-noise operation, suitable for sound-sensitive areas
Motorisation Includes guides, torque limiter drive unit, limit switches, overhead shaft and control system
Cladding / Glazing Trimdek, Custom Orb, laminated glass, polycarbonate, Perspex, Laserlite, aluminium composite panels (ACP)
Wind Load Designed to site-specific wind loads to AS1170.2-2021 (Certificate dependent)
Applications Industrial and commercial facilities, schools, architectural projects, high-traffic sites
  • Motorisation: Includes guides, limit switches, overhead shaft and control system. Existing manual doors can be converted with modification.
  • Locking: Pad bolts for manual doors; motorised versions lock via the motor, with optional electric or magnetic locks for added security.
  • Cladding / Glazing: Compatible with Trimdek, Custom Orb, laminated or toughened glass, polycarbonate, Perspex, Laserlite or aluminium composite panels (ACP).
  • Installation: Requires operational clearances and permanent space, important for drive- through and structural planning.

Ideal for:

  • Warehouses
  • Commercial premise
  • Mining operations
  • Automotive facilities (workshops, dealerships, service centres)
  • Manufacturing plants
  • Aviation hangars
  • Educational facilities

Key Features:

  • Custom-built for each application
  • High security and low-noise operation
  • Over 100,000 cycles annually with minimal maintenance
  • Designed to withstand site-specific wind loads (AS/NZS 1170.2:2021)
  • Accepts a wide range of cladding and glazing materials
  • Manual or motorised operation options
  • Additional locking systems available for enhanced security