Shipping large doors is no small feat. It requires meticulous coordination between our production and shipping departments to make sure that everything goes smoothly. Join Ross Baran as he teams up with shipping supervisor Janna Buchholz for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at our large-door shipping operations.
Production & shipping in sync.
Timing is everything when it comes to coordinating a large door shipment. In an ideal situation, the production team will finish packaging the door on the same day that it ships. This process ensures that large doors aren’t sitting in the shop for too long, taking up valuable space and increasing the risk of damage.
Two cranes, one door.
Getting a large door off the ground isn’t an easy task. When the truck backs into the loading bay, the real work begins. A shipping associate prepares two cranes to lift the door. But, why use two cranes?
“We use two cranes to evenly distribute the weight of the door to prevent deflection or bowing,” explained Janna. ”If one crane was used at the center of the door, it could cause damage.”
Ensuring a safe trip & an easy install.
In most cases, commercial door dealers opt to wrap the shaft if the door is a large width. This method ensures that the door and shaft travel safely together and makes for an easier installation. While choosing the wrap-on shaft option is common, customers and dealers can also decide to have them shipped separately.
“Our team is committed to delivering commercial doors to customers safely,” said Janna. “Our goal is to not only ensure a seamless and secure installation, but also to maintain the exceptional quality of our products from start to finish.”Ross Baran, Architectural Design Services
With five years of industry experience, Ross works with his team to support architects in the design phase. Ross and the ADS team craft project-tailored CAD drawings and specifications and provide one-on-one design support.
