Tormax Project Book

TORMAX PROJECT BOOK automatic entrance systems Operating nationwide, TORMAX UK Ltd offers a professional service from site survey, design of the most appropriate automatic door system, through to manufacture and installation.

We incorporate nearly 60 years of experience into our ability to create perfect bespoke or standard solutions for every application and budget.

TORMAX Motors Go On And On And On Unique in the market, TORMAX iMotion automatic door operators utilise an in-house designed and manufactured asynchronous motor. Unlike DC powered operators, TORMAX over-engineered motors do not require gears and brushes to ensure smooth door opening and closing. Without the working parts that regularly need replacing, iMotion operators can deliver almost indefinite life expectancy.

The iMotion range of automatic door operators is the result of extensive research and development at the Headquarters in Switzerland and is one of the most advanced systems on the market today.

However, TORMAX has always designed AC motors and their longevity has been proven over the last 50 years. Although requiring a slightly greater initial capital investment, a TORMAX operator is more cost-effective and sustainable in the long-term, delivering reliable operation often as much as 15-20 years after installation.

Being both gearless and brushless, TORMAX synchronous motors have virtually no working parts to fail, making them a sustainable solution as well as providing nearsilent operation. Incomparable movement dynamics within the motors ensures energy efficiency by minimising heat loss from the building thanks to split second response to approaching foot traffic. Fully compliant with RoHS standards the operators are tested well in excess of current industry requirements of one million cycles.

Further enhancing the sustainability of TORMAX motors, all iMotion operators are uniform in design, whether it is a swing, sliding or revolving entrance. This means that if requirements for the entrance change over time, iMotion is far from redundant but can quickly and easily be adapted to meet new circumstances. All systems are also equipped with the same control system and user interfaces, significantly simplifying maintenance and operation of all doors.

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TORMAX Entrance For London Office Redevelopment Creating a notable entrance to the high specification office refurbishment at 80 Hammersmith Road, TORMAX installed a contemporary single swing door powered by a concealed iMotion 1401 operator alongside an impressive three wing, manual revolving door.

TORMAX worked with main contractor John Paul Construction and architects Barr Gazetas with Tuffin Ferraby Taylor acting as Project Managers to maximise the use of natural light and create a welcoming yet professional entrance. All TORMAX iMotion motors deliver significantly longer life expectancy than other automatic operators A sustainable solution, this combination on the market today. requires almost insignificant operating energy yet significantly reduces heat loss Cutting-edge technology combined with from the prestigious new reception area, a high torque synchronous motor delivers even at busy times of the day. reliable, ongoing operation without any of

“The iMotion 1401 underfloor operator has been used effectively to create both traditional and contemporary entrances such as 80 Hammersmith Road”, explains Simon Roberts, MD for TORMAX. “A modern building is enhanced by the clean lines offered by concealed automation whilst with a heritage building invisible automation allows an original, period door to be automated without affecting architectural aesthetics.”

the parts that generally require replacement, such as gears and brushes. Given this minimal maintenance requirement, it is practicable for the iMotion 1401 operator to be concealed in the floor to create an invisibly driven automatic swing door.

or a change in the prevailing wind. Site specific requirements are made via a userfriendly keypad, allowing door opening speed and hold open times to be adjusted as necessary. www.tormax.co.uk

Sophisticated sensors within iMotion motors combine with a ground-breaking Product: iMotion 1401 operator control system utilising LIN bus technology to deliver entrances that maximise efficient operation by automatically adapting to external factors, such as a build up of dirt

Crittall-Style Solution For School With many buildings dating back to the 1930’s, Merchant Taylors’ School needed to upgrade nearly twenty external entrances without altering the period facades. TORMAX was contracted to replace the steel Crittall doors with specialist aluminium profile carefully designed to replicate the art deco style. Providing free flowing foot traffic, the swing doors are all fitted with technologically advanced, TORMAX 1301 iMotion automatic operators.

Being a grade two listed building, a conservation officer was consulted before work began to ensure important architectural details were maintained.

TORMAX has demonstrated expertise on previous projects, recreating Crittall-style doors to suit heritage locations. The original steel doors at the school have been replaced with double-glazed units with highly effective aluminium profile.

Following direction of the conservation officer, TORMAX took great care to accurately reproduce the astragals by adhering replacements directly onto the glazing.

“We were impressed with the attention to detail demonstrated by TORMAX”, comments Langley Denhard, Buildings Manager at Merchant Taylors’ School. “The doors are an accurate representation of the originals, delivering much needed DDA compliance.”

Complying with current DDA regulations, TORMAX iMotion 1301 door operators are one of the most advanced automatic openers on the market today. The unobtrusive, compact case houses a wearfree synchronous motor which delivers exceptional reliability and longevity.

Energy-efficient operation minimises running costs, whilst heating bills are cut thanks to doors no longer being left open unnecessarily. An intelligent microprocessor ensures permanent monitoring of door leaf movements to maximise performance whilst the simple control panel allows door settings to be adapted to match user requirements. www.tormax.co.uk Product: iMotion 1301 automatic operator

A Point To Remember Verulam Point, an impressive commercial office building in central St Albans, has undergone a major refurbishment and now benefits from a technologically advanced iMotion automatic sliding entrance system from TORMAX UK Ltd. A sustainable option, the iMotion 2301 high torque door drives are precision engineered to ensure low energy operation whilst heat loss from the building is significantly reduced thanks to a combination of rapid reaction sensors and powerful opening and closing speeds. In addition, the operators are manufactured using 95% re-cyclable materials.

A landmark building adjacent to St Albans train station, Verulam Point was built in 1991 and in 2010 Gaybank Construction Ltd was contracted to undertake a high specification renovation to the reception area and

second floor office space. The new TORMAX entrance slides smoothly open to welcome corporate employees and visitors into a five-story glazed reception atrium, offering easy access to 53,000 sq ft of prime office space.

Since the launch in 2009, TORMAX iMotion operators have set the standard for door automation in the UK. In addition to being environmentally sound, the door drives are recognised for their reliability and durability thanks to technologically advanced synchronous motors which have no abrading parts to wear out, delivering near-indefinite life expectancy. A unique modular construction allows easy expansion of an entrance system without making existing operators redundant, giving design flexibility in the long term. www.tormax.co.uk Product: iMotion 2301 high torque door drives

Revolving Gateway Reflecting the ethos of Kent County Councils’ new Ashford Gateway building, the four wing revolving entrance system from TORMAX is combined with an iMotion automatic swing side door, providing easy and efficient access for all potential visitors to the vast array of public and voluntary services housed at this town centre location.

maintenance operation combined with a high level of functionality. Minimising heat loss from the building whilst maintaining the internal ambient temperature, a selfexplanatory menu on the service computer allows door speed to accurately reflect external weather conditions as well as changing levels of foot traffic.

With such a wide variety of visitors, main Suitable for a whole range of different contractors Morgan Sindall had to give careful locations including retail outlets, restaurants consideration to the matter of accessibility. and office buildings, the TORMAX 5201 revolving door system is often used when Driven by the powerful TORMAX 5201 space is limited as it has a particularly Universal operator, the aesthetically narrow header profile, requiring just 140mm impressive revolving door offers low installation depth.

Giving visitors an alternative access route, the automatic swing door incorporates the iMotion 1301 synchronous motor. Designed at the TORMAX research headquarters in Switzerland, iMotion technology is entirely wear-free, delivering outstanding reliability yet requiring only minimal maintenance over its life. Incorporating an intelligent microprocessor control system, door movement is continuously being monitored and adapted to minimise energy consumption. www.tormax.co.uk Product: 5201 Universal operator

iMotion 1301 synchronous motor

Easy Access For Visually Impaired Shortlisted for a prestigious RIBA award, the Scottish War Blinded charity welcomes the visually impaired into their new day centre with two sets of TORMAX automatic swing doors powered by iMotion 1401 operators concealed within the floor. Designed for longevity, the high-torque synchronous 1401 motor has no abrading parts that can wear out, ensuring on-going reliability for many years to come.

Inspired by the image of a Chinese celestial dragon the clean, contemporary curves of the £3m Linburn Centre development successfully accommodates the particular needs of its users whilst delivering an architecturally exciting building that is free of any institutional connotations. Contracted by WH Brown Construction, TORMAX advised the iMotion1401 as one of the most advanced door operators available on the market today, perfectly matching the client’s brief that the building should be environmentally friendly with an emphasis on simplicity for the internal space.

A low-energy operator, the iMotion 1401 operator is straightforward to install and quick to commission being compatible with a standard 240v electrical supply, which also makes for safer operation.

Engineered for efficiency, both the power of the motor and spring can be adjusted to suit user-specific requirements, delivering optimum performance regardless of wind loading or pressure differences. A user-friendly keypad allows safe operation to be set for the swing doors at the Linburn Centre, depending on pedestrian speed and the volume of foot traffic.

A sustainable access solution, all TORMAX iMotion operators are manufactured almost entirely from recyclable materials. Further reducing carbon footprint, an efficient automatic

entrance such as this minimises potential heat loss from the building.

TORMAX offers a professional design, manufacture, installation and maintenance service for revolving, sliding, swing and folding automatic door systems www.tormax.co.uk Product: iMotion 1401 operator

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