Sliding Hangar Door System

New Construction

High Wind Load Design

NOAA Hurricane Hunters KLAL

Two sliding hangar doors set in a precast tilt wall for the NOAA Hurricane Hunters hangar in Lakeland, FL, operated by Hercul-Eze rubber tire hangar door operators.

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Client

NOAA

Location

Lakeland, FL

Industry

Aviation

Product

Hercul-Eze rubber tire hangar door operator

Scope

160 ft

width of larger door

135 ft

width of smaller door

46 ft

height of both doors

5 months

window to start and finish the building

Project Overview

How we approached it.

When the National Oceanic and Aeronautic Administration (NOAA) relocated the Hurricane hunters P-3 Orion and Gulfstream aircraft to Lakeland, Florida, there was a hunt for a hangar door that could perform the task of protecting the aircraft that help protect the eastern seaboard.

The unique features of this project are the two doors located in a precast tilt wall, one 160’ wide by 46’ tall, and the other 135’ wide by 46’ tall. The doors are operated with the Hercul-Eze rubber tire hangar door operators.

01.

The Challenge

NOAA relocated its Hurricane Hunters P-3 Orion and Gulfstream aircraft to Lakeland, Florida, and needed hangar doors to protect them. Timing was critical, with only a five month window to start and finish the building after losing space due to the expansion of McDill AFB.

02.

The Solution

03.

The Result

WELL BILT's nationwide installation team completed the install ahead of schedule.

Installed on-site by the Well Bilt team

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Equipment On This Project

The equipment behind the build.

Hangar Door Operator

Hercul-Eze rubber tire hangar door operator

Rubber tire hangar door operators used to operate both doors on this project.

How We Delivered It

One team. Start to finish.

Spec & Drawings

We review the existing door system and deliver engineered drawings and pricing within 24 hours.

Manufacture

Operators are fabricated in-house in Ocala, FL with heavy-duty steel housings and UL listed components.

Custom Finish

Powder coat in your brand colors with your logo on the housing, next to the Well Bilt nameplate.

Deliver & Install

Our crew delivers and installs on-site, then makes sure every door runs smoothly before we leave.

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NOAA Hurricane Hunters KLAL