Kev Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 Just a general enquiry to see if there is anybody out there that has, or uses, a hanger with bi-fold doors (ones that open up vertically). If so, would appreciate any information, such as pros & cons, cost, source etc. I am thinking of building my own hanger sometime in the future and bi-fold doors seem like a pretty good idea. I am thinking in terms of manuallly operated as opposed to electric or hydraulic. Safe flying Kev. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 Kev The new hangars at Riddells Creek have electric bi-fold doors that open vertically - look up Camair's phone number and ask to speak to Ron Jackson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted April 26, 2008 Author Share Posted April 26, 2008 Great - thanks Ian. Safe flying Kev. ...er, just looked at the members list and could not find a Camair at all. Any clues? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planedriver Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 Check out Henderson Doors as well http://www.hendersonrmd.com.au/feedback.htm I had dealings with them 30 or 40 yrs ago in the UK and they have been in Oz for about 30yrs with distributors in all States. They operate with a big counterwight and can always be motorised at a later date it necessary. I've motorised quite a few over the years.There's another mob who do a lot of them, but I can't think of their name at the moment. I'll find out tommorrw and get back to you. Regards Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted April 29, 2008 Author Share Posted April 29, 2008 Thanks Alan. I checked out their website but couldn't find any vertical doors at all, just horizontal bi-folds. Have you motorised any vertical ones at all? Safe flying Kev. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planedriver Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 G'day Kev, Check out this site. http://www.monarchdoors.com.au/contactus.htm Monarch build a lot of bi-fold doors including ones for aircraft hangers, and have agents all over the place as can be seen from their website. They're probably the biggest supplier and I think they bought out Renlita Doors many years ago. I'm sure they'd be happy to quote to build what you want. Yes, I have motorised bi-fold doors some years ago, they're not hard to do, but these days specialise in automatic gates, boom gates, etc; with my son taking over due to my age and health problems which have to be sorted out. Hope this is of some help to you. Rgds Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted May 1, 2008 Author Share Posted May 1, 2008 Alan This website was great - exactly what I was looking for. Thanks again for the information, very much appreciated. Regards Kev. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planedriver Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 You're welcome mate, happy to assist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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