Why does an automatic panic room sliding door provide safety?
An automatic panic room sliding door offers several advantages. An automatic safety door can be operated without any effort. This means that the operation of the door is not at the expense of safety, as there is no need to save on weight. Depending on the requirements, bullet resistance can also be guaranteed against a higher caliber. This is necessary for luxury yachts at sea, for example. If an attack takes place here, it is usually with assault rifles. In order to ensure adequate bullet resistance, appropriate armoring is required, which increases the weight of the door.
Another advantage compared to a swing door is the gain in space. No door protrudes into the dressing room, instead the sliding door disappears into the wall pocket (pocket door). Wardrobe surfaces are therefore not covered by a door leaf and are freely accessible. If required, doors can also be closed simultaneously if the panic room has several entrances or exits. This can be an advantage in terms of time, as the room can be secured via a central control system.

Are there also disadvantages to an automatic security door?
Electrically operated doors require electricity. Without power and voltage, nothing moves and this can also be a disadvantage. To counteract this, there is also an emergency power supply for power-operated sliding doors. An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) ensures the power supply even in the event of faults in the mains. These faults occur quite frequently, but if the panic exit door is ever needed, it should function perfectly. A UPS is therefore highly recommended for automatic sliding doors in security areas. The designs are very compact, making it easy to install in a nearby cabinet.
Safety classes of a sliding door
Two points should characterize a security door. Burglary resistance and bullet resistance. Both describe resistance to intrusion (breaking and entering) and resistance to bullets. Bullet resistance should always be taken into consideration, as the proliferation of weapons is constantly increasing. The willingness to use firearms is also increasing. However, before deciding on a resistance class, you should consider what you want to protect yourself against and from whom. A resistance class can be derived from this consideration.

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