Self-repairing high speed doors Interruption of the production line is the most critical issue for companies The Lomazzo building halfway between Milan and the Swiss border is, in the opinion of Henkel, one one of the oldest and most unique factories in Italy. For several decades the com- pany has used a rather complex and efficient bottling process to produce its detergents. The bottling lines start with a small plastic tube that is heated and shaped along the pro- duction line before it becomes the shape com- monly found on the shelves of all supermarkets. If these semi-finished products are too low in temperature when they arrive at the plant, the heating process, due to thermal shock, makes them to rupture, causing the entire process to stop and necessitating the preprogramming Critical aspects: • Keeping the temperature of the semi- finished products constant; • Keeping the temperature of the warehouse • Using gates that are high-quality in terms of speed, durability and performance. • Self-repairing high speed doors; • Teledock 100 kN model loading ramps. • Extremely professional customer support service and scheduled maintenance. The installation of high-quality, fast acting doors now means the temperature of the warehouse can be maintained at the correct level, allowing semi-finished products to enter plants at the right temperature. The speed and durability of the installed models is undoubt- edly what sets Crawford apart from many other companies in the sector. Moreover, the particular shape of the building, which is quite old, is not the ideal space for the move- ment of heavy vehicles and forklifts. The installed self-repairing solutions now reduce service interruptions caused by accidental impact and costs to almost zero, for the installed products. "We have worked for years with Crawford" — says Mr Figini, engineer and plant manager — "Even in the case of this solution they have advised us correctly andprovided us with what About Crawford Crawford is a leading ASSA ABLOY brand focusing on automated entrance solutions for efficient movement of vehicles and goods. With a complete portfolio of door and docking solutions, an extensive service offer and professional advice, we help customers ensure convenient, safe, secure and energy saving operations around-the-clock. ASSA ABLOY