Keep cold! Freezer curtains, wall panels and doors are more functional than ever

Dairy Foods, April, 2003 by Scott Meacham

Stainless steel INFIT door hardware has been made available for freezer and cooler doors. Hinges, Latches, Pull Handles, etc. are now optional in addition to the standard chrome and powder coated finishes.

Mechanically forced air, vestibule doorways are a relatively new door option. These units have been around for quite a few years but only in the past couple of years have they gained acceptance by the end users. The use of mechanical equipment and engineering design have provided a door treatment that includes not only the sealing off of a door opening, hut also the tempering of the air immediately at the door opening. The application of these units into high traffic flow doorways seems to he providing a door solution that is requested by the end users, as well as the designing firm in the cold storage industry.

Internet websites are now being used by most door manufacturers as an integral part of Customer Service departments. Services such as parts sales, trouble shooting guidelines, technical drawings and personnel contacts are being provided for the convenience of their customers. Parts can actually be purchased from the website without waiting for personal service. Requests for information, trouble shooting assistance and various other inquiries are now being handled more conveniently through the use of e-mails in lieu of the traditional telephone service. These sites have become useful tools and deserve a visit. Comments about the websites and the services they offer are appreciated by the webmasters, so don't hesitate to let them know how you feel.

A training seminar by factory representatives is one of the best services available to the installing contractors and the maintenance personnel at the facilities. These seminars are being provided on site, at the field locations, as well as in the manufacturing facility. The primary focus is the Maintenance of the specialty doors and Trouble Shooting for problem issues. Usually a one or two day session is sufficient, with the handson approaches that are used for the training. These seminars are a good investment of time and the few bucks that are usually involved. Contact your door provider for additional information on these seminars.

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