A3000 Foldaway Counterweight Balanced Door
High Cycle Performance
Wind Rated
Customisable
Quiet
Product Info
Specifications
Additional Notes
Bi-Fold Counterweight Balanced Door
The ARCO A3000 is a custom-made counterweight balanced door designed for applications where security, superior appearance and minimal internal projection are required. Spanning openings from 1m up to 30m wide, the A3000 requires little headroom and is engineered for large-scale facilities. It delivers low maintenance, exceptionally high operational cycles and can be designed with a wide variety of cladding and glazing options. With ARCO’s custom mechanism, the A3000 achieves over 100,000 cycles per year, making it one of the most durable door systems available.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Door Type | Vertical Bi-Fold 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 | Quiet and smooth operation |
| Motorisation | Includes guides, torque limiter drive unit, limit switches, overhead shaft and control system |
| Cladding / Glazing | Trimdek, Custom Orb, laminated or toughened glass, polycarbonate, Perspex, Laserlite, aluminium composite panels (ACP) |
| Wind Load | Designed to site-specific wind loads to AS1170.2-2021 (Certificate dependent) |
| Applications | Fire and ambulance stations, aircraft hangars, transport depots, large industrial facilities |
- Motorisation: Includes guides, limit switches, overhead shaft and control system. Existing manual doors can be converted with modification.
- Locking: Pad bolts for manual doors, with padlock options for additional security. Motorised doors lock via the drive unit, with optional electric or magnetic locks available.
- Cladding / Glazing: Compatible with Trimdek, Custom Orb, laminated or toughened glass, polycarbonate, Perspex, Laserlite and aluminium composite panels. Vertical bar grille format also available.
- Installation: Requires operational clearances and permanent space. These must be considered early as they impact drive-through and structural planning.
Ideal for:
- Warehouses
- Commercial premises
- Distribution centres
- Mining operations
- Automotive facilities (workshops, dealerships, service centres)
- Manufacturing plants
- Educational facilities
- Correctional centres
- Defence facilities
Key Features:
- Minimal internal projection with low headroom requirement
- Spans up to 30m wide
- 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
- Built for high-traffic and heavy-duty environments