Non-contact safety device

Created to highlight the importance of product design in improving safety standards, the Design 4 Safety awards are judged by a specialist panel of industry experts. Three products were shortlisted in each category, with Hörmann capturing two nominations with the Light Grille and the HFB Forklift barrier.

The Light Grille makes a significant contribution to the safe operation of high-speed doors, exceeding the requirements of BS EN 13241-1 and helping to eliminate the risk of harm to pedestrians.

The non-contact safety device is incorporated into the door frame, negating the risk of safety being compromised by impact damage.  The solid state device uses an array of light beams to constantly monitor the door opening to a height of 2.5m and will simply stop the door if any are broken.