Automatic Glass Door Operators for Entrances
GGS — Golden Gates Solutions offers operators and operating systems for automatic glass doors with aluminum or stainless steel frames, helping organize entry and exit at facilities with frequent use.
Systems are available in different configurations suited to single-leaf, double-leaf, or four-leaf doors based on the entrance space, with sensors that help open and close the door automatically.
What Is an Automatic Glass Door Operator?
A glass door operator is an operating system that controls the door's motion, opening and closing it automatically when it senses people approaching.
The operator is installed above the door inside a dedicated housing, and connects to the tracks, the control unit, and the sensors responsible for detecting motion and operating the door.
The operator is chosen based on the glass panels' weight, entrance width, number of leaves, usage rate, and the facility's nature — not on entrance space alone.
How Do Automatic Glass Doors Work?
Radar or sensor devices detect a person approaching the entrance.
The sensors send a signal to the control unit to operate the motor.
The motor moves the glass leaf or leaves horizontally within the track.
The door closes after the person passes, per the closing time settings and the sensors used in the system.
Operating and sensing characteristics differ depending on the operator model and the components approved for the project.
Available Glass Door Configurations
Suits small entrances or sites with enough side space for the leaf's motion.
Consists of two leaves that move per the entrance design, used for medium and wide entrances.
Includes moving and fixed leaves per the system design, providing a suitable passage width for wide entrances.
The best configuration is determined after measuring the entrance opening and reviewing the space available for the glass's motion.
The System's Basic Components
Controls the door's motion and opening/closing speed per the system's settings.
Carries the motion mechanism and helps the glass leaves move smoothly.
Receives sensor signals and manages the open/close commands and operating settings.
Detect people approaching and automatically issue the door-open command.
Help detect a person or object in the door's path, based on the system type used.
Glass leaves can be used within aluminum or stainless steel frames per the entrance design and project scope.
Where Are Glass Door Operators Used?
Automatic glass doors suit sites that need to organize entry and exit and ease passage, including:
The system must be chosen based on usage density, entrance space, safety requirements, and visitor traffic patterns.
Automatic Glass Door Advantages
Doors open automatically when the user approaches, without needing to push or pull the door.
Helps ease passage at sites receiving frequent numbers of visitors.
The leaves move horizontally, reducing the space needed in front of the door compared to hinged doors.
Automatic glass facades help provide a clear, organized entrance for commercial and administrative buildings.
The opening/closing method and sensors can be calibrated per the system's capabilities and the site's needs.
The motor, track, sensors, and control unit can be inspected and recalibrated based on the system's condition.
How to Choose the Right Glass Door Operator?
The operator's power must suit the weight of the glass leaf or leaves.
Determines the passage width, track length, and the door's suitable configuration.
The system needed for a single-leaf door differs from double- or four-leaf doors.
Hospitals, commercial centers, and airports need systems suited to frequent operation.
Motion and safety sensors are determined based on the entry direction and user traffic patterns.
The project may need the door linked to an access control system, a switch, or another system — determined before approving the operator.
Specifications to Define Before Ordering
A glass door operator shouldn't be chosen by brand name alone. A set of technical details must be defined, including:
Final specifications are approved after a site visit or reviewing available plans, dimensions, and photos.
What Determines Glass Door Operator Prices?
The operator and installation cost varies based on each project's details, and among the most notable pricing factors:
The quote must clarify whether it covers the operator and installation only, or also includes the glass, frames, and accessories.
Steps to Install a Glass Door Operator
Reviewing the entrance opening, dimensions, the glass and frames' condition, and the space available for the track.
Determining the suitable operator, number of leaves, sensors, and operating method.
Clarifying the components, installation and programming work, and any additional work required.
Installing the track, operator, and sensors, then programming the system and testing the open/close motion.
When Does a Glass Door Operator Need Maintenance?
The system may need inspection when one or more of the following signs appear:
The door should stop being used if its operation becomes unsafe, and the operator, track, and sensors should be inspected.
Examples of Glass Doors We've Delivered
Browse examples of glass door operators GGS has installed at commercial and administrative entrances, with the number of leaves, system type, and project location shown.
