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Bifold Hangar DoorsOver Three Decades in the Hangar Door Industry
At WELL BILT Industries we have perfected the Bifold Door System.
Bifold doors have been around for many years and WELL BILT Industries have been a leader in the market for more nearly 40 years! Every door is custom built to match your exact specifications and are easy to install. There are many design advantages in Bifold door systems since they have two sections, which puts less stress on your building.
Our Bifold doors adapt to any building large or small in any industry. Strong welded steel frame and trusses withstand high winds and maximize life expectancy, while double strength hinge line prevents sagging.
Our Bifold doors are suitable for new or existing structures and are engineered to meet local building codes.
Electric Cables
90′ Wide, 30′ Tall
Dual Panel
Bi-Fold door frame shall be fabricated with ASTM A500 Grade B welded steel tubing not less than 11 Gauge wall thickness with minimum yield strength of 46,000 psi. Except for the bottom corners where the guide rollers are installed, all exterior corners are mitered at 45 degrees and welded on four sides for strength and to prevent water or moisture from entering the frame. Miscellaneous structural members shall conform to ASTM A500 and ASTM A-36 with minimum yield strength of 36,000 psi. Exterior to be left flush for customer provided exterior sheeting.
Framing members shall be square and true to dimension in all directions and shall not be out of line horizontally or vertically more than 1/8 inch in 20 feet. Door sections shall be fabricated in a manner so as to prevent bowing, racking, or warping during fabrication in order to hold the sections to specified tolerances. Welds which could affect the fit or function of the door shall be ground smooth.
When required, integral trusses shall be mounted to the interior of the horizontal framing members.
Bi-Fold doors are provided with a solid steel drive shaft that runs continuously for the full width of the door and is attached to the door frame near the bottom of the door. The drive shaft is driven from the gear reducer(s) by a dual chain drive system. Cable drums shall be steel tubing with end caps securely welded to the drive shaft. The drive shaft shall be supported by bearing mounts with zerk fittings at each cable drum and vertical member location.
Lift cables shall be 3/16 inch or 1/4 inch diameter galvanized steel aircraft cable. The number of lift cables shall be sufficient to provide a minimum safety factor of five based on the finished weight of the door.
Bi Fold Doors are effective in several ways which make them a excellent choice for home owners as well as small commercial use tenants.
One of the most effect ways Bi fold door considerations is the ramp space that is added with out compromising the area on each side of the hangar. This is accomplished by the bi folds vertical lift operations coupled with the way it is lifted and folds out of the way.
The Bi fold door has been around for decades, it is not clear when the first doors were brought to market but there are doors that bi fold that are from the early 1970’s.
The case for the Bi fold being a proven solution is easy to see. When it comes to providing a solution for a clear opening there are only some many ways to solve the issue, and the bi fold provides easy answers to difficult questions like automatic locking, security and ease of operation.
The Bi fold door has a very good seal against the building that limits the amount of air to escape, these seals allow the door to maintain a weather tightness and helps keep bugs and rodents out of the building. This is so important with the ever increasing cost of energy.
Bi-Fold doors can be very well insulated to provide an r-value that allows the end-user to heat and cool the area being used.
Bi-Fold doors shall be provided with power operators to open and close the door. The Motor/Gear Reducer unit shall be equipped with an electric brake to stop and hold the door in any position of door travel. Electrical controls shall conform to National Electrical code Section 513. Control enclosures shall conform to NEMA 4. . Each control station shall be a two button type with buttons marked “Open” and “Close”. The “Open” and “Close” buttons shall be of the constant pressure type. When the door is in motion and pressure is released from the control button, the door shall stop instantly and remain in the stopped position. From the stopped position, the door shall be operable in either direction by the “Open” or “Close” control button. The control station shall be located near the same end of the door as the electrical supply connection. A three button control is utilized where automatic operation is specified. The three button control features a “Stop” button which, when depressed, will stop the door at any position. As with the two button control, the door will be operable in either direction by the “Open” or “Close” control button. All control stations utilize a keyed lock-out to aid in the prevention of unauthorized personnel operating the system.
Drive motor (or motors) shall be heavy duty 2 HP or larger TEFC type. Standard voltage is 230V, single phase with 208 or 230/460 volt three phase voltages optional. Electric brake shall have a manual release feature. The gear reducer shall be heavy duty with oil bath lubrication. Gear reducer is supplied with synthetic lubricant for maximum efficiency.
Standard locking system is a single handle locking system. This system simultaneously engages the jamb side locks and the floor lock pins. The handle is provided with an electrical interlock to prevent attempting to open the door before the lock is released.
WELL BILT INDUSTRIES doors are constructed to comply with all codes and specifications provided at the time an order is initiated. Wind load compliance certification by a professional engineer licensed to practice in the state of Florida is…
Limit switches are factory preset based on the number of turns of the cable drum required to achieve the desired clear opening. Except for very tall doors, the limit switch is driven from the drive shaft at a 1:1 ratio. The cable drum is 2 3/8″ diameter so that each revolution winds approximately 8.05″ of 3/16″ cable and 8.245″ of 1/4″ cable. Over-travel limit switches are provided as a safety feature to help prevent the door system from opening beyond its design limit.
Bi-Fold door shall be provided with 1 inch diameter floor lock pins (cane bolts), the number based on the door size and wind loading requirements. Floor lock pins are installed on the bottom door frame member and are intended to engage 1-3/4″ diameter steel sleeved holes in the hangar concrete floor with a minimum of 3″ of penetration into the finished floor.
Standard finish on WELL BILT INDUSTRIES doors is a low VOC fab gray Primer. This provides short term protection of the metal surfaces until the door is installed and can be painted with a finish coat of paint. Red oxide primer can be provided by request.
WELL BILT INDUSTRIES Bi-Fold door systems are factory tested prior to delivery. Factory testing is video taped and includes component, installation, maintenance and general operation details. A copy of this video will be duplicated and forwarded to the customer.
Heavy duty hinges are welded on the doors by WELL BILT INDUSTRIES. The number and location varies with door size and wind load requirements. Top hinges are provided with bolt holes and can be bolted or welded to the supporting structure at the installers discretion (welding is recommended). Hinges are fabricated with 3/4 inch diameter pins and have been tested to withstand 15,000 lbs. tension loading. Top and center hinges are pre-lubed for life.
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