Sliding Door Solutions

Reliable and Efficient Solutions for High-Traffic Environments

Coastal Automatic Solutions offers commercial sliding door systems used in a wide range of commercial applications from retail stores and healthcare facilities to industrial spaces. The breadth of this product offering is unparalleled in the industry.

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Swing Door Solutions

Manual and Automatic Solutions for Diverse Applications

Coastal Automatic swing door operators are installed in a wide variety of commercial buildings — schools, municipal buildings, hospitality, clinics and hospitals. Whether you're welcoming visitors into a busy lobby or managing high-traffic corridors, the right swing door solution improves accessibility and keeps people moving safely.

Low Energy Doors - Knowing Act →Full Energy Doors - Automatic →Universal Washroom Doors →

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Low Energy Doors - Knowing Act

They require a conscious trigger to open, such as a push plate, wall switch, wave-to-open sensor, or wireless remote (unlike full-power sensors). Governed by the ANSI/BHMA A156.19 Standard, they take 3 to 5+ seconds to open or close and stop or reverse automatically if they hit an obstruction.

Manual Use: They still function like regular manual doors when someone prefers to push or pull them open by hand.

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Full Energy Doors - Automatic

They typically use motion or presence sensors (such as microwave radars or infrared detectors) for automatic, hands-free opening without requiring a "knowing act" like a push plate. Governed by the ANSI/BHMA A156.10, they must include presence sensors to detect stationary or moving people in the swing or slide path and stop or reverse the door.

Guide Rails: Required on the swing side to prevent pedestrian collisions.

Force and Speed Limits: Maximum stopping force is capped at 40 lbf, manual opening force at 30 lbf, and breakaway force at 50 lbf.

Certification: Installation and servicing generally require certification from the American Association of Automatic Door Manufacturers (AAADM).

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Universal Washroom Doors

Universal washroom automatic door systems are integrated, barrier-free access solutions designed to provide privacy, accessibility, and safety for individuals of all abilities. Under accessibility legislation 2024 BC Building Code (BCBC), these systems must follow strict sequencing rules to function safely.

How the System Works

• Outside Activation: A push-button, wave-to-open sensor, or touchless pad opens the automatic door operator.
• Inside Locking: Once inside, pressing a lock button, switch, or tape switch locks the door, turns on an exterior "Occupied" indicator light, and disables the outside activation button.
• Unlocking and Exit: Pressing the internal "Open" or unlock button releases the lock and opens the door. Forced-entry or staff override features are also built-in for emergencies.
• Emergency Systems: An internal pull-cord or emergency push button triggers audible and visual alarms both inside and outside the room.

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Revolving Door Solutions

Energy-Efficient Revolving Door Design

Revolving doors lower HVAC energy costs by creating a permanent thermal seal between a building's interior and the outside environment. Unlike standard swing or sliding doors that create a direct open air path when used, revolving doors utilize an "always-open, always-closed" design. This ensures that at least one door wing constantly seals the building entrance, significantly reducing heating and cooling loads across all seasons.

Core Energy-Saving Mechanics

• Continuous Thermal Seal: At least one wing seals the entrance at all times, preventing direct drafts and outdoor air infiltration.
• Reduced Stack Effect: Minimizes the pressure-driven air movement common in high-rise buildings, which normally forces conditioned air out.
• Minimized Heat Exchange: Prevents winter heat loss and summer heat gain, lowering the mechanical strain on HVAC systems.

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ANSI/BHMA A156.10 (Full-Energy Automatic Doors)

Standard Overview

ANSI/BHMA A156.10 is the American National Standard for Power Operated Pedestrian Doors. It governs the safety, performance, and testing requirements for full-power automatic door systems.

Unlike low-energy doors (which are covered under A156.19 and designed for accessibility), full-energy doors operate at higher speeds and forces, requiring a robust network of safety sensors and physical barriers to protect pedestrians.

Core Requirements & Specifications

The standard establishes strict parameters for several critical areas of automatic door operation:

1. Sensor and Detection Zones

• Motion Sensors: Actuation sensors must detect a person approaching the door opening from a specific distance, ensuring the door begins opening well before the pedestrian reaches the threshold.
• Safety Sensors: Presence sensors must monitor the path of the door panels (both in the opening and closing cycles) to prevent the door from striking a stationary or slow-moving person.

2. Speeds and Forces

• Opening Speed: Designed to clear the opening rapidly for high-traffic environments, though regulated to prevent violent impacts.
• Closing Speed: Must be controlled to allow safe passage, with a minimum time limit specified based on the width and weight of the door panels.
• Closing Force: The maximum force exerted by a closing door panel cannot exceed 30 lbf (133 N) when blocked.

3. Entrapment Prevention & Guide Rails

• Guide Rails: For automatic swinging doors, physical guide rails (or walls) are generally required on the swing side to prevent pedestrians from inadvertently walking into the path of an opening door.
• Safety Mats: Where electronic sensors are not used, specific pressure-sensitive mat configurations must be laid out to detect presence within the entire swing or slide zone.
• Signage: Standardized, highly visible warning decals (e.g., "Automatic Door," "In Automatic Mode," "Do Not Enter") must be applied directly to the doors at eye level.

4. Breakout (Emergency Egress)

• Inward/Outward Pressure: In the event of an emergency power failure or panic situation, doors must allow users to manually push them open in the direction of emergency egress (breakout mode). The force required to initiate this breakout is strictly limited.

Compliance and Inspections

To ensure ongoing safety and liability protection, facilities with A156.10 doors generally follow these maintenance practices:

• Daily Inspections: Facility managers are encouraged to perform a simple daily safety check to verify sensor functionality and door speeds.
• AAADM Certification: Comprehensive annual inspections and adjustments should be performed by a technician certified by the American Association of Automatic Door Manufacturers (AAADM).

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ANSI/BHMA A156.19 (Power Assist and Low-Energy Power-Operated Swinging Doors)

Standard Overview

ANSI/BHMA A156.19 is the American National Standard for Power Assist and Low-Energy Power-Operated Swinging Doors. This standard specifically governs doors that are opened manually but have power assistance, or doors that open automatically upon activation but operate with strictly limited speed, force, and kinetic energy.

Unlike full-power doors (A156.10), low-energy doors are primarily designed as an accessibility aid (complying with ADA requirements) rather than for high-volume pedestrian traffic. Because they move slowly and gently, they do not require safety sensors or physical guide rails.

Core Requirements & Specifications

The standard sets strict operational limits to ensure the door cannot injure a pedestrian, even if it makes contact with them.

1. Activation & Knowing Act

• Activation Methods: Low-energy doors must be triggered by a "knowing act". This includes pressing a wall-mounted push plate, using a remote control, or utilizing an access control swipe card.
• Sensor Exception: They cannot be activated by automatic motion sensors that detect a person simply approaching the door (which is standard for full-energy doors).
• Switch Location: Actuation switches must be installed within view of the door, at a height between 34 and 48 inches above the floor, and located so the user is not in the path of the swinging door.

2. Speeds and Opening Time

Because these doors lack presence sensors, their timing is highly regulated to ensure safe, predictable movement:

• Opening Time: The door must take a minimum of 3 seconds to open from a closed position to 90 degrees.
• Closing Time: The door must take a minimum of 3 seconds to close from 90 degrees to a point 10 degrees from full latch.
• Hold-Open Time: Once fully open, the door must remain completely open for a minimum of 5 seconds before beginning to close.

3. Forces and Kinetic Energy

• Opening/Closing Force: The force required to prevent a powered door from opening or closing must not exceed 15 lbf (67 N) measured at 1 inch from the latch edge of the door panel.
• Manual Force: If the power is off or if a user chooses to operate the door manually, the force required to open the door cannot exceed 15 lbf (or 8.5 lbf for exterior doors and 5 lbf for interior doors to meet stricter ADA standards).

4. Required Signage

Standardized decals must be applied to the door at eye level (approx. 58 inches from the floor) to guide users:

• "Knowing Act" Doors: Must feature a sign stating "Automatic Caution Door" combined with a push-plate icon or text saying "Activate Switch to Operate".
• Power Assist Doors: Must feature a sign stating "Easy Open Door / Power Assist".

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Buttons & Controls

Simple interfaces, powerful control.

From push buttons to key switches, our range of manual activation devices puts control at your fingertips. Designed for durability and ease of use, these components offer reliable access and activation in any environment. Whether for convenience or security, they make interaction effortless.

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Buttons and Touchless Wave

Button Options

Stainless steel actuators

BEA’s 4.5 INCH ROUND AND SQUARE PUSH PLATES improve overall access, enhance accessibility for those with limited mobility or disabilities and seamlessly integrate with an automatic door’s activation.

These ADA-compliant push plates are available in a variety of popular design options, including alternative accessibility artwork. This product may be hard wired to the door operator or connected to BEA’s line of wireless transmitters.

Cut sheets: 4.5 Inch Round & Square Wireless Options

Touchless Wave Options

Microwave touchless actuator with adjustable range and relay hold time

MAGIC SWITCH Family utilizes proven microwave motion technology to ensure consistent, dependable touchless activation and can be adjusted to comply with the ANSI 156.10 knowing act standard.

The MS31 detects moving objects such as a hand, cart or wheelchair and reduces touchpoints in high traffic areas commonly found in shopping and transportation centers. Applications requiring hygienic activation include hospitals, pharmacies, clean rooms and foodservice facilities.

Cut sheets: MS31 MS41 MS42

Camden CM-7536/4

Column CM-75 Series 36″ Tall Push Plate Switch

Anodized Aluminum, “Wheelchair” Symbol and “Push to Open”, Blue Graphic

Cut sheet: Column Push Plate Switches

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Bollards

Bollard Options

Mounting post for push plates

Bollard Posts are designed for mounting push plates, that activate automatic doors, in locations where a mounting surface is not available. This enhances accessibility for those with limited mobility or disabilities.

Bollards are compatible with a variety of push plate shapes and sizes, as well as wireless transmitters.

Cut sheet: Bollard

CE-916-D

6″ Square Bollard

Double Push Plates 6″ Square Aluminum Bollard Post
Double Push Plates (Calif. Building Code 1133B.2.5)
Powder Coat
Internal Mounting Base

Cut sheet: CE-916-D

Guide Rails

1/2″ X 1-1/2″ Aluminum Bar – Extra Wide 1-3/4″ Bar Available

Clear, Dark Bronze, or Black Anodize (Other Finishes Available)
Includes Mounting Feet and Hardware for Surface Mounting

CE-805-1 30″ H X 36″ L
CE-805-2 30″ H X 42″ L
CE-805-3 36″ H X 36″ L
CE-805-4 36″ H X 42″ L
CE-805-5 30″ H X 48″ L
CE-805-6 36″ H X 48″ L

Cut sheet: Guide Rails  ·  Guide Rails with Push Buttons

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Motion and Safety Sensors

Motion Sensor Activation

EAGLE ARTEK – Compact, motion sensor for automatic doors

EAGLE ARTEK is a motion sensor for all types of automatic doors. Its slim and compact design ensures discreet integration for your application.

EAGLE ARTEK offers superior field performance with improved filters that help to reduce false detections that lead to increased energy costs.

This sensor is easy to install and set up with flexible parameters and simple push-button settings. Unlike legacy sensors, the detection field can be adjusted without changing the antenna manually.

A variety of installation accessories are available, making the EAGLE ARTEK a convenient activation solution for any environment.

Cut sheet: EAGLE ARTEK

Safety Sensor Options

Door mounted, active infrared safety sensor

SUPERSCAN-T is a door mounted, active infrared safety sensor designed for use on automatic swinging, revolving, folding and low energy doors.

The SUPERSCAN-T uses triangulation to detect the presence of a pedestrian, while the door is opening and closing.

The SUPERSCAN-T can be used as an individual module or daisy chained with additional secondary modules. This flexibility allows the SUPERSCAN-T to be used on both narrow and wide doors. Each module detection zone can be adjusted independently.

Cut sheet: SUPERSCAN-T

LZR-FLATSCAN 3D SW

Four curtain stand-alone, door-mounted safety system with virtual push button functionality

BEA’s LZR-FLATSCAN 3D SW is a four-curtain, door-mounted, safety system for automatic swing doors. Using LASER Time-of-Flight technology, its three-dimensional detection field guarantees full-safety coverage of the opening area. Ideal for environments in healthcare, education, and commercial settings.

The deep detection pattern reduces sudden door movements, preventing contact as a person walks through the doorway, benefitting individuals with limited mobility, and reducing the wear and tear of the door. Additional safety features include Leading Edge Safety for detection beyond the door leaf and coverage of the hinge area with Finger Detection Technology™.

Technicians can reduce installation and setup time with Hand Gesture Setup and the built-in knowing act device. Instead of coordinating and wiring activation devices, utilize Virtual Push Buttons for a non-contact form of door activation. Convenient in settings that rely on hygienic solutions, like surgical environments.

Cut sheet: LZR-FLATSCAN 3D SW

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Swing and Sliding Doors Maintenance and Repair

Our main objective is to avoid any disruption of your traffic flow and keep your doors working properly. Our AAADM certified technicians offer regular maintenance on sliding doors of all main brands in the industry, request a yearly preventative maintenance plan.

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