High Speed Zip Doors
Versatile Performance. Exceptional Sealing. Proven Reliability.
Opening speed is up to 1,000mm per second, delivering fast, efficient operation while maintaining excellent sealing and environmental control.
High speed zip doors are most commonly used on internal openings, where controlling temperature, airflow and working conditions is essential. However, they can also be successfully applied to external openings, offering good wind resistance and sealing performance where conditions are suitable.
Using a reinforced zip guide system, the curtain is held securely within the side guides, providing a tight seal, smooth operation and reliable performance across a wide range of industrial applications.
What is a High Speed Zip Door?
Fast, Fast, Sealed High Speed Doors for Controlled Environments
A high speed zip door is a fast acting industrial door with a flexible curtain that is retained within side guides using a continuous zip system. This design creates a tight, consistent seal, making it ideal for controlling internal environments and limiting unwanted air movement.
A key advantage of the zip system is its self-repairing capability. In the event of an impact, the curtain is designed to safely release from the guides and then automatically reinsert itself on the next operating cycle. This significantly minimises downtime, reduces the need for engineer call-outs and helps to lower ongoing repair and maintenance costs.
Unlike traditional doors, zip doors are built for high-frequency use and can open and close rapidly without compromising safety or reliability. The combination of speed, sealing and self-recovery makes them particularly well suited to demanding operational environments.
High speed zip doors are widely used in warehouse environments where controlling airflow and maintaining efficiency is critical. Learn more about our warehouse high speed doors
Key Benefits of a High Speed Zip Door
✅Excellent Environmental Control
The zipped curtain provides a tight seal, reducing draughts, dust and air movement.
✅High Opening Speeds
Fast operation improves workflow and reduces delays in busy areas.
✅Improved Energy Efficiency
By limiting air exchange, zip doors help reduce heat loss and energy costs.
✅ Safe for High-Traffic Areas
Designed with safety edges and sensors to protect personnel and equipment.
✅Self-Repairing Curtain
In the event of impact, the curtain can reinsert itself, reducing downtime and maintenance.
Internal and External Applications
High speed ZIP doors are widely used across both internal and external industrial applications, depending upon the operational requirements of the building and the environment in which the door is installed.
Internally, they are commonly used to separate production zones, warehouse divisions and temperature-controlled areas where fast operation, environmental separation and efficient traffic flow are important.
Their rapid opening speeds and self-repairing curtain system make them particularly suitable for:
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forklift routes
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production areas
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internal warehouse divisions
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clean operational environments
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high-traffic industrial openings
For businesses seeking to improve operational efficiency and environmental separation within industrial buildings, internal high speed doors can often play an important role in reducing unnecessary air movement and maintaining more stable internal conditions.
While primarily used internally, ZIP high speed doors can also be applied to selected external openings, particularly where a balance of speed, sealing and moderate wind resistance is required.
Externally, examples of where they are typically used:
External loading bays (sheltered or moderate exposure)
Provides effective sealing and fast operation where wind exposure is not extreme.
Logistics and transport hubs
Supports efficient movement in busy environments while offering improved environmental control compared to conventional industrial doors.
Sites with moderate wind exposure
ZIP doors can perform well externally when correctly specified, though higher wind load environments may require alternative solutions.
In many industrial environments, external high speed doors can help reduce draughts, improve temperature stability and
support more efficient day-to-day operation throughout the building. For openings with particularly high wind exposure or severe environmental conditions, a more robust external solution may sometimes be recommended depending upon the size, location and operational demands of the opening.
Why You Might Choose a High Speed Roller Shutter Instead of a Fabric Door
A high speed roller shutter combines fast operating speeds with the strength and durability of an insulated steel shutter curtain.
This can make them particularly suitable for warehouse, manufacturing and external industrial applications where environmental control, durability and physical security are all important operational considerations.
Compared with some fabric-based systems, high speed roller shutter doors can also provide improved resistance to impact, enhanced out-of-hours security and reduced heat loss through frequently used openings, while still helping to maintain efficient traffic flow and environmental separation.
Where you will find Zip Doors in use.
High speed zip doors are widely used across a range of industries where environmental control, efficiency and reliability are essential. Typical industry sectors include:
Logistics and warehousing
Used extensively in distribution centres to manage internal divisions, control airflow and maintain efficient movement of goods.
Food production and processing
Ideal for maintaining hygiene standards and controlling temperature and air movement within regulated environments.
Pharmaceutical and clean environments
Supports controlled conditions by limiting dust, airborne particles and cross-contamination between areas.
Manufacturing and industrial production
Helps separate operational zones while maintaining consistent internal conditions and supporting high workflow demands.
Retail and cold storage environments
Used to maintain temperature stability in chilled or temperature-sensitive areas, improving energy efficiency.
Industrial sites with external openings (where suitable)
Can be applied to external doors requiring good sealing and moderate wind resistance, particularly in sheltered or lower exposure locations.
Zip doors form part of a wider range of high speed door solutions, each designed to suit specific operational and environmental requirements.
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Environmental Control & Airflow Reduction
In many industrial and commercial buildings, maintaining stable internal conditions can be a continual operational challenge, particularly where there are frequently used openings between different areas of the facility.
Every time a door remains open unnecessarily, air movement can occur between environments with different temperatures, pressures or cleanliness requirements. This uncontrolled airflow can contribute towards:
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heat loss
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draughts
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unstable temperatures
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airborne contamination
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increased energy demand
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reduced operational comfort
High speed ZIP doors are designed to help minimise this unwanted air exchange by combining rapid opening speeds with effective sealing characteristics around the perimeter of the curtain.
By reducing the amount of time an opening remains exposed during operation, they can help support improved environmental separation between:
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warehouse and production areas
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clean and non-clean environments
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chilled and ambient spaces
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internal and external operational zones
This can become particularly important within busy industrial environments where forklift traffic and frequent movement throughout the building may otherwise allow significant uncontrolled airflow between areas.
In many applications, improved environmental separation can help contribute towards:
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more stable internal temperatures
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improved working conditions
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reduced draughts
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reduced ingress of dust and airborne particles
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improved cleanliness
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lower heating and cooling demand
For businesses reviewing temperature stability, airflow management and operational efficiency within industrial buildings, further information can be found on our environmental control page.
While every building operates differently, reducing unnecessary air movement through frequently used openings can often play an important role in improving overall operational performance throughout the facility.
Suitable for Temperature-Controlled Environments
High speed ZIP doors are widely used within temperature-controlled industrial environments where maintaining stable internal conditions is important for operational efficiency, product protection or staff comfort.
In many industrial buildings, temperature instability is not caused solely by insulation performance within the building fabric itself, but by the repeated opening and closing of frequently used doorways throughout the working day.
Every operating cycle can allow unwanted air exchange between areas with differing temperatures, particularly within busy production facilities, warehouse operations and controlled working environments.
By combining rapid operating speeds with effective perimeter sealing, rapid action doors can help reduce unnecessary airflow between zones and support more stable environmental conditions throughout the building.
This can make them suitable for applications such as:
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chilled production areas
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temperature-controlled warehouse spaces
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food manufacturing environments
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clean operational areas
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pharmaceutical and packaging facilities
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internal environmental separation zones
Their fast opening and closing action can help reduce the amount of time an opening remains exposed, while the flexible self-repairing curtain system supports reliable operation within high-traffic industrial environments.
In many applications, this may help contribute towards:
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improved temperature stability
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reduced draughts
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improved operational comfort
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reduced heating and cooling demand
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improved environmental separation between operational areas
For specialist low-temperature applications, including chilled and freezer environments, you may also wish to review our dedicated cold room high speed door solutions. Every building operates differently, however controlling unnecessary air movement through frequently used openings can often form an important part of a wider environmental and energy-management strategy.
Why ZIP High Speed Doors Are Popular in Warehouse Environments
Modern warehouse and logistics environments often involve continual vehicle movement, frequent operating cycles and large volumes of daily traffic passing through industrial openings.
In these situations, the performance of the doorway itself can have a significant influence on:
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operational efficiency
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traffic flow
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environmental separation
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temperature stability
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overall working conditions throughout the facility
High speed ZIP doors are widely used within warehouse environments because they are designed to combine fast operating speeds with reliable day-to-day performance in demanding industrial applications. Their rapid opening and closing action can help reduce waiting times for forklifts and operational traffic while also reducing the amount of time an opening remains exposed during operation.
Within busy warehouse environments, this can help contribute towards:
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improved traffic efficiency
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reduced draughts
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reduced heat loss
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improved environmental separation
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more stable internal temperatures
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improved operational comfort for staff
The flexible self-repairing curtain system can also be particularly beneficial within high-traffic areas where occasional accidental impact may occur during normal warehouse operation.
Unlike more conventional industrial door systems, high speed ZIP doors are specifically designed for frequent use throughout the working day, making them suitable for:
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distribution centres
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dispatch areas
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goods-in operations
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manufacturing-to-warehouse connections
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internal warehouse divisions
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temperature-controlled operational zones
For larger industrial and logistics facilities seeking to improve operational flow and environmental performance, our dedicated warehouse high speed doors page provides further information on suitable solutions for demanding warehouse environments.
As warehousing and logistics operations continue to place greater emphasis on operational efficiency and energy performance, high speed door systems are increasingly viewed as an important part of the overall building infrastructure rather than simply a means of access.
Can ZIP High Speed Doors Reduce Energy Loss?
In many industrial buildings, a significant amount of energy loss can occur through frequently used openings rather than through the insulated structure of the building itself.
Every time a doorway remains open, conditioned internal air can escape while external air enters the building. In busy operational environments where doors may cycle repeatedly throughout the day, this cumulative heat transfer can become operationally and commercially significant over time. Traditional slower-operating industrial doors can increase this exposure simply because the opening remains exposed for longer during each operating cycle.
In many industrial and warehouse environments, relatively small reductions in opening exposure time can contribute towards worthwhile long-term energy reductions. You can read more about potential operational and financial benefits on our ROI Savings page.
High speed ZIP doors are designed to help reduce this unnecessary exposure by opening and closing rapidly while also providing effective sealing around the perimeter of the curtain.
By reducing the amount of time the opening remains exposed, they may help contribute towards:
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reduced heat loss
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improved temperature stability
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reduced draughts
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improved environmental separation
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lower heating and cooling demand
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improved operational comfort
This can become particularly relevant within:
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warehouse operations
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logistics environments
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production facilities
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temperature-controlled areas
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high-traffic industrial openings
In many cases, the cumulative reduction in heat loss over time can become commercially worthwhile, particularly where the opening experiences frequent daily traffic movement.
Our payback period page explains how reducing open-door exposure times can influence operational efficiency and long-term energy performance within industrial buildings. Every building operates differently, however reducing unnecessary air movement through frequently used openings is often one of the most practical ways of improving overall operational efficiency within industrial environments.
If you would like us to review your opening and discuss potential operational improvements, you can also request your ROI assessment here.
Professional Installation
We provide a complete service from initial survey through to installation and commissioning.
Each door is specified based on:
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Opening size
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Wind exposure
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Traffic levels
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Operational requirements
This ensures the correct solution is selected for long-term performance.
Why choose a High Speed Zip Door?
If your operation requires a combination of speed, environmental control and reliability, a zip high speed door is often the most effective solution.
They are particularly well suited to:
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Areas requiring precise airflow control
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Temperature-sensitive environments
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High traffic openings with frequent use
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Internal separation within warehouses and production facilities
By minimising the time an opening is exposed, zip doors deliver clear operational and energy-saving benefits:
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Significantly reduced heat loss
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Lower energy costs
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More stable internal temperatures
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Improved workflow and efficiency
High speed ZIP doors reduce unnecessary air exchange and help maintain controlled environments, making them a highly effective solution for improving both operational performance and energy efficiency.
Servicing Legal Obligations
Understand your legal obligations and ensure your high speed doors remain safe, compliant and efficient.
Explore our guides to legal requirements and what’s included in a professional service visit to keep your doors operating at peak performance.
Why Work With Us?
We are specialists in high speed door solutions, supplying and installing systems across the UK.
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In-house UK manufacturing, with all key suppliers based locally in the West Midlands
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Proven at scale, with hundreds of high speed doors installed across a wide range of industries
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Trusted by the trade, with a significant proportion of our production supplied to industrial door professionals
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Designed for real-world performance, refined through continuous use in demanding environments
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Free site survey and expert specification advice
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Solutions tailored to your exact operational and environmental requirements
Visitors are welcome to our West Midlands facility, where you can see our manufacturing process and product quality first-hand.
Our focus is on delivering doors that perform reliably, reduce energy loss and support your operation long term — backed by practical experience and a strong track record in the field.
FAQ– Zip High Speed Doors
What is a ZIP high speed door?
A zip high speed door is a fast acting door with a flexible curtain held within side guides, providing a tight seal and excellent environmental control.
Are ZIP doors suitable for external use?
Yes, many zip doors are designed for external openings and offer good wind resistance.
Do ZIP doors help reduce heat loss?
Yes, their fast operation and sealed design help minimise air exchange and improve energy efficiency.
Energy Saving Doors
25 Britannia Square
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR1 3DH
United Kingdom
+44 1905 317878