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Acoustic Folding Door - Sonafold

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Insulated Acoustic Rated Folding Door.

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Application

With its high acoustic performance the Sonafold has been specified on many power stations worldwide where they enhance the acoustic envelope of buildings such as turbine halls. Concert venues and recording studios of various kinds have also benefitted from the Bolton Sonafold.

 

For smaller applications it is also worth considering the Acoustic Roller Shutter—Sonaroll. Please refer to the separate data sheet or speak with our sales team.

 

Performance Characteristics:

Sound Reduction:                   28dB

Resistance to Windload:       Class 5

 

Key Attributes:

Independently tested acoustic performance at the Department of Acoustics, Salford University.

Wind load capabilities.

Bespoke British design manufactured in the UK to suit our Client specifications.

Robust, hard wearing construction.

 

Description

Summary

Providing 28dB weighted sound reduction, the Bolton Gate Company Sonafold acoustic rated insulated folding door is ideally suited to the closure of internal or external openings where a reduction in noise transmission is required.

 

The flat faced panel construction provides a robust, yet aesthetically pleasing appearance capable of withstanding high wind load conditions.

 

Each Sonafold is bespoke and manufactured to order allowing significant flexibility when developing project specifications.  Providing the ability to close openings up to 24m in width, the door system can be provided with a wide  array of operating controls and safety devices. 

 

The energy saving option of an integrated personnel door can be also incorporated allowing access to authorised  personnel without the need to open the full door.


Operation

The doors are electrically operated as standard using a 400volt nominal , 3 phase direct drive motor mounted on the top track. 

 

Emergency hand chain operation with low level engagement is provided with the motor.

 

A control panel with integrated open/close/stop push buttons is positioned adjacent to the opening at the bunch side.

 

A wireless safety edge is mounted to the front edge of the leading panel(s).

 

Arrangement

The standard arrangement is for the Sonafold to be face fixed internally but there is also the option of mounting  between the jambs.

 

The doors can be single (bunching to one side) or bi-parting.

 

Panels

The panels are constructed from rolled steel hollow sections with 2mm thick flat galvanised steel facing sheets.

 

The panels are filled with a high density, acoustic dampening, insulation material and have an overall thickness of 64mm.

 

Hinges / Guide Pins

The panels are connected using heavy duty hinges arranged at the top, bottom and intermediate positions.

  

Seals

Brush strip is mounted at the top and lower edge of the door panels and a heavy duty rubber seal is mounted to full height between each panel.

 

Tracks

The door panels are top hung on four wheel type bearing hangers which incorporate the panel hinges and run in a galvanised steel top track. An auxiliary top track is attached to allow the panels to fold correctly.

 

A steel channel bottom track is provided and set for alignment within a 200 x 75mm chase before final grouting into position. The unique profile of the bottom track both assists weather sealing whilst providing the necessary level threshold.

 

Finish

The majority of parts are galvanised with other components prime painted. A polyester powder coat finish to a range of standard RAL colours is available as an extra option.

 

Weight

Approximately 50kg per m² albeit this may vary dependent on the door width and height.

 

Sizes

Single: 12m clear width x 8m clear height

Pair: 24m clear width x 8m clear height

 

Options

· Integrated wicket door complete with hardware.

· Polyester powder coat finish to a single RAL colour.

· A wide array of control and safety equipment such as light curtains, radar, pressure mats, remote controls—please discuss with our sales team.

 

General information

Color

Beige

Black

Blue

Bronze

Brown

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Manufacturer guidance

A range of RAL colours available.

Finish

Galvanized

Powder-coated

Plastisol

Manufacturer guidance

Galvanised as standard. Polyester powder-coating to a range of standard RAL colours is available at extra cost.

Material

Steel

Shape

Square

Rectangle

Length

Bespoke

Width

Bespoke

Guidance for specification option:

Bespoke Manufacture.

  • Single: Maximum 12 000 mm wide x 9000 mm high.
  • Pair: Maximum 24 000 mm wide x 9000 mm high.

Height

Bespoke

Guidance for specification option:

Bespoke Manufacture.

  • Single: Maximum 12 000 mm wide x 9000 mm high.
  • Pair: Maximum 24 000 mm wide x 9000 mm high.

Warranty description

One year

Uniclass

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Ss_25_32_35_30 Folding gate systems

CAWS

L20/530 Sliding folding external doors

L20/535 Sliding folding shutter doors

L20/60 Doors

Product range

Acoustic

Specification data - Sliding door and partition sets

Third-party certification

University of Salford Acoustic Test Laboratory.

Performance

28 dB Rw acoustic rating.

Arrangement

Bi-parting.

Guidance for specification option:

Available up to 24 x 9 m.

Bunching to one side.

Guidance for specification option:

Available up to 12 x 9 m.

Track system

Top track: Galvanized steel rolled section, forming a box-type track on which pulleys run, mounted on the top of the door panels. A branch track is incorporated to allow the door to stack correctly; Bottom track: A galvanized steel bottom track is recessed into the floor and acts as a guide. Brass rollers connected to the bottom hinges run on a steel channel bottom track, which is set for alignment within a 200 x 75 mm chase before being grouted into position.

Door leaves

-

Construction

2 mm-thick, double-skin steel sheets, infilled with high-density rockwool. The door panels are 54 mm thick and are flush in appearance.

Finish and colour

Galvanized.

Guidance for specification option:

Standard.

Polyester powder-coated, RAL.

Guidance for specification option:

Insert requirement.

Plastisol.

Operation

Powered.

Accessories

None.

Safety photocells.

Wicket doors with cylinder lock.

Sustainability data

Contains Red List materials

No

Country of material origin

United Kingdom

Country of product manufacture

United Kingdom

Material

Steel

Manufacturing plant location

Recyclability

95

Recycled content

As defined in clause 7.8 of BS EN ISO 14021

0 %

Expected Life

25 year

Third party certifications

Constructionline Gold

Constructionline Gold

Constructionline Gold

ISO 9001 Quality Management

ISO 9001 Quality Management

Certificate of Management System Registration - ISO 9001:2015

dhf certificate

dhf certificate

DHF Membership

Literature

Acoustic Folding Door
- Insulated Acoustic Rated Folding Door

Acoustic Folding Door - Insulated Acoustic Rated Folding Door