FAAC scores on the doors at Glasgow International Airport

03 Feb 10

FAAC sliding door operators have been installed to serve three major entry points at one of Scotland’s busiest airports, Glasgow International.

By Brian Sims

Following the terrorist attack in the summer of 2007, a full security upgrade was ordered by the management team. FAAC’s 930 electromechanical operators have since been chosen to replace the existing system at departures, domestic arrivals and international arrivals.

With over seven million passengers passing through the airport each year, reliability and safety were both of paramount importance when it came to specifying the door automation system.

Designed to operate on each occasion and in every environment, the 930 operator is highly reliable without limits on the frequency of use and requires minimal maintenance.

Effective anti-crush technology

Compliant with current international safety standards, the 930 automatically programs opening and closing force and speed according to the friction and the door weight. Its anti-crush technology ensures that the door reopens immediately if an obstacle is detected.

FAAC-approved installer DSS Automatic Doors, based in East Kilbride, was originally briefed with the task of replacing the automated door system at the entrance to departures which was destroyed in the terrorist attack.

The new system proved to be so successful that DSS was invited back in September 2008 to install an identical set-up for the domestic arrivals entry point. A third installation has just been completed for international arrivals.

Group managing director of DSS, John Graham, told info4security: “We have been working in partnership with FAAC since 2006 because the company continues to use the latest technology without compromising on reliability and, most importantly, safety.”

Graham recognises the fact that FAAC invests heavily in R&D and is a company that’s “truly on the cutting edge when it comes to automation systems”.

Peace of mind for end users

Suitable for single or double leaves, the 930 operator is both easy to install and available in either self-assembly kit form or in made-up complete head sections. Capable of complex programming, dedicated software can allow the management of a number of doors from a central PC.

All door activities are monitored in real-time by a microprocessor, thereby guaranteeing intelligent control at all times. An optional battery back-up is also available for end users’ complete peace of mind.

Basingstoke-based FAAC (UK) is recognised as one of the market leaders across the residential and commercial sectors which the company serves through a national network of approved installers.