PVC vs Spiral High Speed Door Compared
PVC fabric or aluminum spiral high speed door? Size, wind load, insulation, speed and options of the two CUBIXY high speed doors compared.
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The CUBIXY PVC High Speed Door and High Speed Spiral Door open at the same speed (0.8–2.0 m/s), close at the same speed (0.6–0.8 m/s) and have the same design service life (≥800,000 cycles). They differ in curtain construction, and with it in maximum size, design wind load and insulation: the PVC door has a PVC-coated fabric curtain, the spiral door has PU-filled aluminum alloy slats. This article compares the two using the values in the CUBIXY catalogue.
Specification comparison
| Specification | PVC high speed door | High speed spiral door |
|---|---|---|
| Curtain | PVC-coated fabric, 0.8 / 1.0 / 1.2 mm | Aluminum alloy slats filled with PU foam |
| Installation | Side mount | Inside mount / side mount |
| Maximum width × height | 6,000 × 6,000 mm | 8,000 × 10,000 mm |
| Opening speed | 0.8–2.0 m/s | 0.8–2.0 m/s |
| Closing speed | 0.6–0.8 m/s | 0.6–0.8 m/s |
| Design wind load | 0.2–0.3 kPa | 1.0–3.5 kPa |
| Thermal transmittance | 5.5–6.0 W/(m²·K) | 1–1.5 W/(m²·K) |
| Watertightness | Class 1–2 | Class 2–3 |
| Air permeability | Class 1–2 | Class 2–3 |
| Operating noise | ≤60 dB(A) | ≤65 dB(A) |
| Design service life | ≥800,000 cycles | ≥800,000 cycles |
| Operating temperature (door) | −20 °C to +50 °C | −20 °C to +50 °C |
| Safety devices (optional) | Wireless safety edge, photoelectric safety sensor, safety bollard | Wireless safety edge, photoelectric safety sensor, infrared safety light curtain |
| Control methods | Radar, inductive loop, remote control, push button, etc. | Push button, remote control, radar, inductive loop, etc. |
For both doors the servo drives have their own temperature limits (listed on each product page); confirm the site temperature range per project.
Curtain: PVC fabric or aluminum slats
The PVC high speed door curtain is PVC-coated fabric with an embedded high-strength fiber mesh, reinforced with polyethylene-coated polyester mesh strips and streamlined fiberglass profiles. It is offered in 0.8, 1.0 and 1.2 mm.
The high speed spiral door has double-sided aluminum alloy slats filled with polyurethane foam, guided in a non-contact spiral track. The slat options are ADI 25 (100 mm height, 1.2 mm), ADI 40 (120 mm height, 1.2 mm, or 220 mm height, 0.7 mm), ADI 60 and ADI 80 (220 mm height, 0.7 mm).
Size and installation
The spiral door covers larger openings: up to 8,000 × 10,000 mm, inside-mounted or side-mounted. The PVC door goes up to 6,000 × 6,000 mm and is side-mounted. The spiral door also offers four lift options: turbo lift, elliptical lift, flat lift and vertical lift.
Wind load and insulation
The spiral door is designed for wind loads of 1.0–3.5 kPa, the PVC door for 0.2–0.3 kPa; aluminum alloy wind-resistant ribs are an option on the PVC door. The spiral door's PU-filled slats give a thermal transmittance of 1–1.5 W/(m²·K), against 5.5–6.0 W/(m²·K) for the PVC door, and its watertightness and air permeability are class 2–3 against class 1–2.
Applications listed in the catalogue
- PVC high speed door: logistics passages and high-traffic areas that need frequent access and strict cleanliness control; manufacturing workshops, warehouses and logistics centers.
- High speed spiral door: busy openings that also need wind resistance and insulation; warehouses, logistics centers, manufacturing workshops, automotive facilities, underground garages and commercial buildings.
Options
- PVC high speed door: 0.8 mm high-transparency PVC vision panel; aluminum alloy wind-resistant rib.
- High speed spiral door: 0.8 / 1.0 mm galvanized steel hood; double-layer polycarbonate vision panel.
To compare these two with roller shutters and sectional doors, see Roller Shutter vs High Speed vs Sectional Door. To request a quotation, see How to Request an Industrial Door Quotation.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the spiral high speed door faster than the PVC high speed door?
- No. Both CUBIXY high speed doors open at 0.8–2.0 m/s and close at 0.6–0.8 m/s, with a design service life of ≥800,000 cycles.
- Which high speed door covers larger openings?
- The High Speed Spiral Door, up to 8,000 × 10,000 mm (width × height). The PVC High Speed Door goes up to 6,000 × 6,000 mm.
- What design wind load and insulation do the two doors have?
- The spiral door is designed for 1.0–3.5 kPa with a thermal transmittance of 1–1.5 W/(m²·K); the PVC door for 0.2–0.3 kPa with 5.5–6.0 W/(m²·K).
