Union Industries Ramdoor helps Sonoco with efficiency improvements
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Union Industries Ramdoor helps Sonoco with efficiency improvements
Union Industries , the UK ’ s leading manufacturer of bespoke industrial doors , has helped Sonoco introduce more efficient operating procedures with the installation of its high speed Ramdoor .
It represents a first for the paper mill in Halifax , West Yorkshire , which recycles wastepaper and cardboard - converting it into a range of useful products .
With efficiency in mind , Union ’ s rugged Ramdoor replaced a slow and outdated roller shutter door , at the same time helping with the segregation of pedestrian and vehicular traffic .
Sited in a section of the warehouse leading to the waste yard , the newly installed Ramdoor has enabled Sonoco to increase the frequency of both large machinery and forklift traffic through this entranceway , in line with changes to their operating procedures .
Due to the large volumes of wastepaper processed , it is important that the Ramdoor seals quickly , preventing the ingress of debris . A Class 5 wind resistance rating provides extra benefit - helping maintain operations during more challenging weather conditions .
Sonoco , a multi-billion-dollar global provider of consumer packaging , industrial products and packaging supply chain services , has been a customer of Union Industries for almost 30 years , having previously fitted four Matadoors .
This is the first Ramdoor to be installed at the site - features include a variable speed drive motor with
We are delighted to continue our longstanding partnership with Sonoco by providing them with a flexible and highly effective solution .
frequency inverter for greater control , thick Ramhide door blade material with anti-static additive and a ‘ Crash Out ’ system which reduces the potential of bottom beam damage - helping to minimise downtime and repair costs .
The heavy-duty wind-bar system , combined with the extra-deep sideguides , provides added strength , and contributes to the Ramdoor ’ s ability to cope with high wind loads and pressures .
Paul Hindley , Engineering Manager at Sonoco , said : “ The installation of the Ramdoor at our Halifax facility is a game-changer . It allows for quicker , safer , and more efficient movement of our large machinery and vehicles . This has enabled us to introduce changes to our operational procedures , creating more efficiency . This upgrade is part of our commitment to continuously improve both our operational processes as well as our safety standards .”
Rob Howe , Technical Sales Engineer at Union Industries , said : “ We are delighted to continue our longstanding partnership with Sonoco by providing them with a flexible and highly effective solution .
“ The Ramdoor offers superior performance and durability , and in this instance has allowed Sonoco to ensure that this external entrance can cope with increasing traffic flows , effectively future proofing its requirements and allowing for future growth .”
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