Slide Doors for Walk In Coolers and Freezers

When it comes to doors for walk in coolers, slide doors are a style that is frequently inquired about. Slide doors are very convenient for the consumer who needs to import or export a lot of product on a routine basis. The following article will go on to highlight what makes a well built slide door and what to look for.

Slide doors can vary in thickness but most slide doors will fall somewhere around the 4″ thick range. Sometimes they can be thicker when being used for freezer applications but many freezer slide doors are still 4″ thick. Most slide doors have the option of being manufactured in different finishes. Some of these finishes include stucco embossed galvanized, painted stucco embossed galvanized (such as white), or sometimes stainless steel when required. It’s important to choose a finish that best suits your needs and desired look.

When choosing slide doors, it’s also important to make sure that they are supplied with high quality hardware. Not only should this hardware be high quality, it should also be compatible with your current walk in cooler or freezer. For example, make sure that the tracking system is compatible with your cooler or freezer and will allow for a good fit.

Next, be sure to specify your sliding configuration. Slide doors have different options when it comes to how they slide. For example, you can find slide doors that are vertical slide, horizontal slide, some are even bi-parting and are essentially 2 doors that slide in opposite directions. When selecting which way your door slides, be sure to account for any nearby objects or structures. For example, if you put your slide door toward the end of your walk in cooler or freezer, make sure that if the door extends beyond your unit that it will not come into contact with any objects.

Not only are slide options plentiful, you will also have choices in how the slide doors are operated. Many people stick with manual operation as it’s lower cost and easier to maintain. However, some people spring for a powered slide door. Powered slide doors are popular with people who are constantly in and out of their walk in cooler or freezer. These powered slide doors are controlled either by a pull cord or by motion sensing technology. Motion sensing slide doors are very popular with people who operate fork lifts as it allows access without the need to get off the vehicle.

As one can see, there are plenty of options when it comes to slide doors. If you’re in the market for slide doors and are in need of assistance, give American Cooler Technologies a call. We would be more than happy to assist you on your next project! Thank you for reading and check back next week for new information and an updated blog.