What are rotary doors?

Fashion has particular trends. She constantly presents new trends and brings back the well-forgotten old. Today, experts note the growing popularity of rotary doors. Initially, canvases of this type were used exclusively for public places with high traffic, such as restaurants, clinics, hotels, shopping centers and many others. Now they are installed in residential premises, houses and apartments.

When the buyer hears the word "rotor", they associate this term with some kind of dynamic element. However, this has nothing to do with the door system of the same name. However, they still have one feature for two: a swing-and-slide mechanism, due to which the door leaf moves.

According to external features, a model of a door with a rotary mechanism looks almost the same as swing-type products. Another uniqueness of roto doors, besides the driving element, is the sliding function, during which the door rotates around its axis. Due to their special structure, such models are ideal for installation in compact rooms.

The rotary door combines several principles of action at the same time: pendulum, sliding and swing. The roto-door mechanism has successfully combined all the best aspects of the above systems. It is worth noting that the door leaf mechanism consists of two parts that work together. As a result, the sliding and pivoting function is performed simultaneously.

This will allow you to make an opening of the required dimensions, into which the new structure will ideally fit.

All commercially available roto doors can be divided into 2 types: automatic and mechanical.

This parameter significantly affects the final cost of the product. It is easy to guess that automatic doors are more expensive, but at the same time, it is more convenient to use them in comparison with mechanical models.

Due to the special design, the door can be opened to either side, to the right or to the left. With the help of a pendulum mechanism, the user has the ability to move the sash at will. During the turn, the door leaf stops perpendicular to the frame and does not go completely beyond its limits. Thus, half of the door remains in one room, and the other half in the other.

If the product is of good quality, the opening will be smooth and easy, without effort. Tight docking is ensured by a magnetic lock.

Rotary door manufacturing companies use a variety of materials, both artificial and natural. Particularly common: PVC, MDF, natural solid wood, tempered glass. You can also find plastic models.

Experts note that almost any canvas can be equipped with a roller suspension mechanism. The main thing when choosing is to choose a base without expressive and voluminous decor, which can complicate the installation and placement of seals. In specialized stores, you can find kits for glass interior doors.

The following accessories are installed on the canvases of the above type:

• joint sealing tape;
• magnetic lock;
• swivel-sliding mechanism.

As a rule, all the necessary additional elements are installed on the door leaf at the factory, during the manufacture of the goods. After all, work requires special equipment, tools and, of course, the skilled hands of a master.

Doors can be of various sizes. Given the different layouts, especially in modern multi-storey apartments, a wide dimensional grid is necessary. Some firms provide a service - custom-made products. Both single leaf and double leaf rotor doors are also on sale.

The advantages of rotary doors make them attractive to consumers.

• Versatile appearance. Canvases of the above type will look great in rooms of various sizes, be it a spacious apartment or a small apartment. In addition, apart from being placed in a bedroom, living room or living room, they are suitable for installation in the kitchen or bathroom.

• Mounting. The installation process for roto doors is straightforward. The work can be done on your own with the availability of tools and some experience. As a rule, the door system is delivered to the customer ready-made. After unpacking, the door elements only need to be fixed in a new place.

• Noise and heat insulation. The doors will perfectly protect from unnecessary sounds, creating a comfortable and pacifying atmosphere in the room. This function is achieved by the brush seals. In addition, the canvases will perfectly save heat, which is especially important in the cold season.

• Maintaining cleanliness. Due to the tight joint, the roto-doors will prevent the penetration of dust particles and other contaminants into the room. Install them in a room that opens out into the passers-by so that dirt from the streets does not penetrate further into the house.
• Saving space. Thanks to a special mechanism that combines various opening systems, rotary doors will save valuable space in the room. For compact apartments, this is not only a beautiful, but also a practical solution.

Of the minuses, the following positions can be noted:

• Price. The cost of rotary doors is high compared to standard models. It is worth noting that in addition to the canvas, the buyer pays for numerous accessories and, of course, a special mechanism that distinguishes roto-doors from other products on the modern market. As noted above, the assembly of the structure is carried out directly at the manufacturing plant, which increases the cost of the product.

• Light weight of the product. Manufacturers in the manufacturing process adhere to strict restrictions on the weight of the canvas. We can safely say that almost all products with rotary mechanisms use materials with a low specific weight. Most often, MDF is used. This is a forced measure that should be adhered to due to the design features of the operating mechanism.

In order for it to work for a long time and smoothly, you need to abandon the heavy canvas. Otherwise, the system will quickly become unusable.

Many people are interested in whether it is possible to make roto-doors on their own by changing and placing a special mechanism on the standard model.However, experts note that it is very difficult to make a product of this type with your own hands. In the process of work, many problems related to the operation of the system can arise. Despite the fact that anyone has the opportunity to buy a rotary mechanism, it is not easy to install it on the canvas and achieve well-coordinated work.

To make the door work without problems, the opening process is smooth and soft, and the product pleases with a stylish appearance - buy a ready-made structure created at the factory by experienced craftsmen.

You can find out how to install a rotary interior door by watching the video.