Industrial Doors & Shutters 64 Door Industry Journal Spring 2026 Also online at www.dijonline.co.uk Car park access: Choosing the right drive & control for the application Car park entrances are among the most demanding door applications in the industry. Whether positioned beneath residential apartments, integrated into mixed-use developments, or serving high-turnover commercial sites, they are expected to perform flawlessly—often hundreds of cycles a day—while remaining secure, quiet, and reliable. WE SPOKE to Dan Pahal, business development manager at GfA UK, to discuss how installers can navigate these complex specifications. For installers and specifiers, success lies in asking the right questions at the outset. Traffic levels, security, user profile, noise sensitivity, and system integration all influence the correct choice of drive and control package. Get it right, and the result is a high-performing, low-maintenance solution that satisfies end-users, architects, and facilities managers alike. Understanding traffic demands The starting point for any car park project is usage. A simple way to estimate demand is to multiply the number of parking spaces by the expected turnover. In busy retail environments, entrances and exits may operate almost continuously at certain times of the day, whereas residential or commercial settings may see distinct peaks in the mornings and evenings. High traffic volumes demand drives designed for frequent operation and minimal downtime. Underspecifying here risks premature failure of the drive system requiring costly callouts. For these applications, a high-usage, or GfA FI (Frequency Inverter) drive is often the required solution to handle the duty cycle. GROW B Shaping the Future of Industrial Door Automation At GfA, helping you grow is m how we work. From world-c technical support and training, of the way, building long-l
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