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Automatic Door Installation, Repair & Service

Automatic Door Installation, Repair and Service in Chicago

Allied Door provides automatic pedestrian door installation, repair, inspection and preventive maintenance for commercial, institutional and public-facing properties throughout Chicago and the surrounding suburbs.
Our team works with automatic sliding doors, automatic swing doors, folding doors, revolving doors, low-energy operators and accessible entrance systems.

Whether you are automating an existing entrance, planning a new building, replacing an unreliable system or maintaining existing automatic doors, Allied Door can help evaluate the opening and recommend the appropriate solution.

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Pedestrian Automatic Doors

Automatic pedestrian doors are available in several configurations designed around traffic flow, accessibility, available space and the requirements of the entrance.

Pedestrian Doors

Pedestrian doors are designed primarily for people entering and moving through a building. They are commonly used at storefronts, hospitals, offices, schools, hotels, apartment buildings, transportation facilities and public buildings.

Common pedestrian systems include:
  • Automatic swinging doors
  • Automatic sliding doors
  • Automatic folding doors
  • Automatic revolving doors
  • Low-energy automatic door operators
  • Touchless and accessible entrance systems

Automatic Sliding Doors

Automatic sliding doors provide a wide, unobstructed entrance without requiring the door panels to swing into the pedestrian path.

They are a strong choice for high-traffic entrances where smooth movement and hands-free access are important.

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Automatic sliding doors may be configured as:

  • Single-slide doors
  • Bi-parting doors
  • Telescopic sliding doors
  • Full-glass or framed systems
  • Breakaway configurations
  • Vestibule entrance systems

Automatic sliding doors are often appropriate when a building requires frequent pedestrian traffic, a wide clear opening or hands-free access.

AAADM-Certified Automatic Door Service

Automatic pedestrian doors are both access systems and safety systems. Proper installation, inspection and maintenance are important to reliable operation and pedestrian safety.
Allied Door works with AAADM-certified automatic door professionals who are trained to understand the standards that apply to automatic pedestrian door systems.
AAADM recommends that automatic doors be inspected by an AAADM Certified Inspector immediately following installation and at least annually thereafter. AAADM also recommends using trained, certified professionals for automatic door installation and service.

AAADM-certified service can help building owners and facility managers:

  • Evaluate automatic door operation and safety
  • Identify adjustments or repairs that may be needed
  • Inspect sensors, activation devices and operators
  • Review door performance against applicable standards
  • Maintain automatic doors through planned service
  • Identify developing problems before they become larger failures

Ask Allied Door about automatic door inspections, service and preventive maintenance.

Types of Automatic Pedestrian Doors

Automatic Swing Doors

Automatic swing doors operate much like traditional hinged doors but use an automatic operator to open and close the door.
They are one of the most practical ways to automate an existing entrance because an operator can often be added without replacing the entire doorway. Swing operators can be installed on single or paired doors and configured to open inward or outward where the building layout permits.
Automatic swing doors are commonly used for:
  • Accessible public entrances
  • Office and apartment building entrances
  • Schools and municipal buildings
  • Hospitals and healthcare facilities
  • Restaurants and retail stores
  • Interior corridors and controlled-access areas
Activation options can include motion sensors, push plates, touchless switches, access-control devices and other building systems.
Swing doors are often the best choice when:
  • An existing manual door needs to be automated
  • There is enough clearance for the door’s swing path
  • Accessibility is a priority
  • The entrance does not require the continuous traffic capacity of a sliding door
  • A cost-effective retrofit is preferred
Related page coming soon: Automatic Swing Doors

Automatic Sliding Doors

Automatic sliding doors create a wide, unobstructed entrance without requiring a door leaf to swing into the path of approaching pedestrians. They are widely used in busy entrances where traffic needs to move smoothly in both directions.
Sliding doors may be configured as:
  • Single-slide doors
  • Bi-parting doors
  • Telescopic sliding doors
  • Curved or angled entrances
  • Full-glass or framed systems
  • Breakaway or emergency-egress configurations
Automatic sliding doors are commonly installed at grocery and retail stores, hospitals and medical buildings, airports and transportation facilities, hotels, office towers, shopping centres and high-traffic public entrances.
They are often the best option when:
  • The entrance handles frequent pedestrian traffic
  • A wide clear opening is needed
  • Door leaves should stay out of the pedestrian path
  • Hands-free access is important
  • The building has adequate room beside the opening for the panels to slide
Sliding systems can also be integrated with access control, security devices, vestibules and building management systems.
Related page coming soon: Automatic Sliding Doors

Automatic Folding Doors

Automatic folding doors divide each door leaf into sections that fold as the entrance opens. This allows the system to create a usable opening without requiring the full swing clearance of a conventional door or the lateral wall space needed for a standard sliding system.
Folding doors are especially valuable for:
  • Narrow entrances
  • Renovations with limited available space
  • Interior corridors
  • Healthcare facilities
  • Restaurants and retail locations
  • Accessible entrances where another configuration will not fit
They can provide an effective solution when structural conditions make both a traditional swinging door and a sliding door impractical.
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Automatic Revolving Doors

Automatic revolving doors provide a controlled, continuous entrance for buildings with substantial pedestrian traffic. Because the rotating sections limit the direct exchange of indoor and outdoor air, they can help reduce drafts and energy loss at frequently used entrances.
Revolving doors are commonly associated with:
  • Hotels
  • Office towers
  • Corporate headquarters
  • Airports
  • Convention centres
  • Large institutional buildings
  • High-profile commercial properties
Available designs may include three-wing, four-wing and larger-capacity configurations. Many entrances combine a revolving door with an adjacent swinging or sliding accessible door.
Revolving doors are generally best suited to properties where traffic capacity, architectural appearance and indoor climate control justify a more substantial entrance system.
Related page coming soon: Automatic Revolving Doors

Low-Energy and Accessible Door Operators

A low-energy operator automates a swinging door at a controlled speed and force. These systems are frequently activated by a wall-mounted push plate or touchless switch rather than opening for every person who approaches.
They are commonly used to improve accessibility at:
  • Building entrances
  • Washrooms
  • Interior office doors
  • Medical facilities
  • Apartment and condominium buildings
  • Schools
  • Government and public facilities
In many situations, an existing door can be upgraded with an operator, activation device and appropriate safety equipment.
The correct solution depends on the door’s size, weight, hardware, surrounding space and required accessibility standards. Allied Door can inspect the opening and determine whether the existing door can be automated or should be replaced.

Related page coming soon: Accessible and ADA Door Operators

Choosing the Right Automatic Door

There is no single automatic door that is right for every building. A proper recommendation begins with the opening, the people using it and the way the facility operates.

Traffic Volume

A busy retail or hospital entrance may benefit from an automatic sliding system, while a lower-traffic office entrance may only require a low-energy swing operator.

Available Space

Swing doors need a clear swing path. Sliding doors need room beside the opening. Folding and telescopic configurations can solve space limitations when conventional systems do not fit.

Opening Size

The width and height of the entrance can affect which sliding, swing, folding or revolving configuration is appropriate. The available space around the opening also affects operator and hardware selection.

Accessibility

The door must provide adequate clear width, manageable thresholds, suitable activation controls and enough time for users to enter safely.

Security and Access Control

Automatic doors can often be connected to card readers, keypads, intercoms, locks, security systems and building management controls.

Interior Climate

Entrance configuration can affect drafts, heating, cooling and pressure control. Vestibules, revolving doors and coordinated door systems may help limit unnecessary air exchange.

Operating Environment

Exterior doors may be exposed to wind, rain, snow, road salt and temperature changes.

Appearance

Glass, framing, finishes and operator placement can be selected to complement the building rather than appearing as an afterthought.

Automatic Doors by Industry

Healthcare and Hospitals

Healthcare entrances must accommodate patients, wheelchairs, stretchers, staff and equipment while supporting reliable, hands-free movement.
  • Automatic sliding entrances
  • Accessible swing operators
  • Touchless activation
  • Interior corridor doors
  • Controlled-access doors
  • Specialized sealed or hygienic openings

Retail and Shopping Centres

Retail doors must move customers efficiently while creating an inviting entrance.
  • Automatic sliding storefront doors
  • Bi-parting entrance systems
  • Telescopic doors for wider clear openings
  • Folding doors for constrained storefronts
  • Vestibule and access-control systems

Offices and Commercial Buildings

Commercial properties may require an entrance that balances accessibility, appearance, security and energy performance.
  • Automatic swing operators
  • Sliding lobby doors
  • Revolving doors
  • Access-controlled employee entrances
  • Touchless interior doors

Hotels and Hospitality Properties

Hotels need entrances that accommodate guests, luggage carts, deliveries and high traffic while maintaining a polished appearance.
  • Automatic sliding doors
  • Revolving doors
  • Accessible swing doors
  • Coordinated vestibule entrances

Schools and Public Buildings

Schools, libraries, community centres and government buildings often need to improve accessibility while maintaining control over entry.
  • Low-energy swing operators
  • Push-plate or touchless activation
  • Access-control integration
  • Automatic main entrances
  • Automated interior doors

Automatic Door Installation

A reliable automatic door starts with proper planning and installation.
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Inspecting and measuring the opening
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Reviewing traffic and accessibility requirements
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Evaluating electrical, structural and hardware conditions
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Selecting the door, operator and activation system
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Coordinating with access-control and building systems
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Installing the equipment
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Adjusting sensors, opening speeds and operating settings
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Testing the completed system
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Explaining routine operation and maintenance requirements
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For retrofit projects, we will also determine which existing components can remain and which should be replaced.

Automatic Door Repair

An automatic door contains mechanical, electrical and electronic components that must work together. A problem with one component can cause unreliable operation, prevent the entrance from closing or take the door out of service.

Common automatic door problems include:
  • The door will not open or close
  • Intermittent or delayed operation
  • Unusual noises
  • Door panels rubbing or binding
  • Doors remaining open
  • Doors reversing before closing
  • Damaged tracks, rollers or guides
  • Worn operators or drive components
  • Push plates or touchless switches not responding
  • Sensors activating unexpectedly
  • Problems with locks or access controls
  • Misaligned or damaged door panels
Our technicians can inspect the complete system, identify the cause of the problem and recommend the appropriate repair.

Preventive Maintenance and Automatic Door Service

Automatic doors should be inspected and maintained regularly, particularly at high-traffic and critical entrances.
Preventive maintenance can help:
  • Identify wear before a breakdown
  • Reduce unplanned downtime
  • Keep the door moving smoothly
  • Confirm that sensors and activation devices operate correctly
  • Extend the service life of operators and mechanical components
  • Protect the building’s investment
  • Reduce disruption for tenants, customers and employees
Service frequency should reflect the door type, traffic volume, operating environment and importance of the opening.
Ask Allied Door about a maintenance plan for your property or door system.

Why Choose Allied Door?

Allied Door has served businesses and organizations throughout the Chicago area for more than 40 years. Our team evaluates the complete automatic entrance, including the door, operator, sensors, activation devices, hardware, controls and surrounding conditions.

  • AAADM-certified automatic door professionals
  • Automatic sliding and swing door expertise
  • Installation, repair and preventive maintenance
  • Low-energy and accessible entrance systems
  • Sensor, activation and control troubleshooting
  • Assistance comparing automatic door configurations
  • Service throughout Chicago and the surrounding suburbs
  • A team focused on safe, reliable and long-term performance
We work with property owners, facility managers, contractors, architects and organizations responsible for maintaining safe and reliable building access.

Frequently Asked Questions About Automatic Doors

Many existing swing doors can be automated by adding a suitable operator, activation controls and safety equipment. The door, frame, hinges and hardware must first be inspected to confirm that they are in suitable condition.

Automatic sliding doors are often preferred for high-traffic pedestrian entrances because they create an unobstructed opening and do not swing into the path of approaching users. The best configuration still depends on the available space and building requirements.

An automatic folding door may be appropriate when there is not enough room for a full swing path or for sliding panels to move beside the opening. Telescopic sliding systems can also create a larger opening within limited side space.

Many systems can be integrated with card readers, keypads, intercoms, locks, video systems and building controls. Compatibility should be reviewed during the planning stage.

Yes. Sensors, operators, tracks, pivots, rollers, activation devices and other components should be inspected periodically. High-traffic and critical entrances may require more frequent service.

Allied Door can inspect automatic entrance systems, diagnose operating problems and recommend repair or replacement based on the condition of the system.

Yes. Allied Door installs and maintains automatic entrance systems manufactured by Record Doors and TORMAX. Our technicians can assist with new installations, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs and replacement recommendations. When requesting service, provide the manufacturer and model information shown on the automatic door operator whenever possible.

Request Automatic Door Service

Need installation, repair, inspection or maintenance for an automatic pedestrian door? Allied Door can evaluate the entrance and help determine the appropriate next step.

Allied Door can help with:
  • New automatic door installations
  • Existing-door automation
  • Automatic sliding doors
  • Automatic swing doors
  • Automatic door replacement
  • Automatic door repair
  • Activation and sensor problems
  • Access-control coordination
  • Preventive maintenance
  • AAADM inspections
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