In modern buildings, user experience is shaped not only by architectural design and durability, but also by comfort, hygiene, and energy efficiency. Automated door systems play a key role in meeting these expectations, especially in high-traffic environments. With advanced sensor technologies, automated doors enable contactless access, reduced heat loss, and enhanced user safety, while different models offer solutions tailored to a wide variety of building needs.

What is an Automated Door?

An automated (photocell) door is an access system that operates using motion or proximity sensors, allowing the door to open and close automatically without requiring physical contact. Today, these systems are widely used in commercial buildings, hospitals, hotels, public facilities, transportation hubs, and industrial environments.

Main areas of use:

• Shopping malls and retail chains
• Hospitals, clinics, and laboratories
• Airports and public transportation terminals
• Office buildings and hotels
• Entrances of industrial facilities

Main Advantages of Automated Doors

Contactless and Hygienic Use

The absence of physical contact makes automated doors ideal for healthcare facilities and sterile environments, helping maintain the highest hygiene standards.

Energy Efficiency

Because automated doors open and close only when needed, heat loss is minimized and HVAC costs are significantly reduced, contributing to overall building efficiency.

High User Comfort

In areas with heavy pedestrian movement, automated doors eliminate waiting times and allow smooth, uninterrupted traffic flow.

Security and Accessibility

Automated doors provide safe, sensor-controlled access suitable for people with disabilities and can incorporate manual override systems for emergency situations.

Aesthetic and Modern Design

Manufactured with contemporary materials such as glass and aluminum, automated door systems contribute to a modern and professional appearance in architectural designs.

Types of Automated Doors: Sliding and Telescopic Systems

Automated door systems are commonly categorized into sliding and telescopic models, each offering different functional and architectural advantages.

1. Sliding Automatic Doors

The most widely preferred automated door type. When sensors detect movement, the door panels slide open horizontally.

• Ideal for high-traffic main entrances
• Frequently used in corporate and commercial buildings
• Quiet operation and high energy efficiency

Typical applications: Shopping mall entrances, office lobbies, hospitals, hotels, retail stores.

2. Telescopic Automatic Doors

Telescopic systems provide maximum opening width in narrow spaces, offering a wider passage compared to standard sliding models. Door leaves retract telescopically into one another.

• Provides maximum clearance where façade width is limited
• Ideal for high-density pedestrian areas
• Creates flexibility for compact architectural layouts

Typical applications: Narrow building entrances, transportation hubs, compact commercial environments.

How to Choose the Right Automated Door?

When selecting an automated door system, the following factors should be taken into consideration:

• Traffic density: Motor capacity and sensor configuration should match usage intensity.
• Entrance width: Telescopic or sliding models should be selected accordingly.
• Safety and certifications: Products should comply with EN, ISO, and other international safety standards.
• Maintenance and service support: Reliable manufacturer service ensures long-term performance.

RSA Automated Door Solutions

RSA provides advanced automated door technologies designed for modern buildings with varying requirements. Our solutions include:

• High-hygiene models for healthcare environments
• High-performance systems for high-traffic commercial applications
• Special telescopic designs for narrow architectural spaces

All RSA automated door systems are engineered to be compatible with building automation technologies, energy-efficient, and compliant with international standards.

Explore RSA Automated Door Systems

Discover reliable, energy-efficient, and architecturally compatible automated doors designed to elevate your projects.

Automated door systems provide a comprehensive combination of comfort, security, hygiene, and energy efficiency for modern buildings. With advanced sensor technologies and model diversity—such as telescopic and sliding systems—they offer adaptable solutions for every architectural need.

With decades of manufacturing experience and an innovative engineering approach, RSA designs and produces automated door systems that enhance building performance and user experience.

Contact us to learn more about our products and application processes.