Thermal & Acoustic Performance
Insulated Sectional Overhead Doors
Engineered for superior thermal efficiency, weatherproofing, and smooth vertical operation in UK logistics distribution hubs and industrial manufacturing facilities.
Engineered for superior thermal efficiency, weatherproofing, and smooth vertical operation in UK logistics distribution hubs and industrial manufacturing facilities.
Sectional overhead doors represent the gold standard for external building envelope protection in modern industrial properties. Designed with hinged horizontal panels that rise vertically along guided steel tracks, they open flush against the interior ceiling or wall, leaving the entire doorway clear for vehicle access without consuming valuable internal floor space.
As a central part of our UK-wide loading bay doors portfolio, Arrow insulated sectional doors are specifically manufactured to meet the rigorous thermal demands of British industry. From automated parcel hubs to temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical distribution centres, our doors prevent draughts, lower heating bills, and maintain clean internal operating environments.
Every installation complies fully with BS EN 13241-1 and features factory-fitted safety mechanisms including cable-break and spring-break arrestors, anti-pinch panel joints, and bottom opto-sensor safety edges.
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Our sectional doors are engineered to satisfy current UK Building Regulations (Part L) through cutting-edge insulating cores and precision perimeter sealing.
The industry standard for commercial warehouses, manufacturing workshops, and transport depots. Constructed from double-skinned 0.5mm galvanised steel filled with high-density polyurethane rigid foam (45kg/m³).
Engineered specifically for temperature-controlled cold storage, deep-freeze distribution hubs, and zero-carbon logistics facilities. Features integrated thermal break separation between inner and outer steel skins.
For facilities requiring maximum natural daylight, visual inspection of approaching delivery vehicles, or a striking architectural appearance. Built with anodised aluminium tubular profiles housing impact-resistant double glazing.
No two industrial facilities are identical. Internal overhead pipes, crane tracks, and lighting runs can create obstructions for standard door tracks. We configure our galvanized steel guide tracks to match your exact ceiling architecture:
For continuous high-volume operations, sectional doors can be paired with high-speed rapid roll units or complete dock shelters and dock levellers.
Industrial sectional doors are heavy mechanical assemblies operating in busy working areas. We integrate multi-tier safety mechanisms as standard on every door supplied:
Our standard 40mm insulated sectional panels achieve an installed door U-value of approximately 1.0 to 1.2 W/m²K. For temperature-controlled cold stores and low-energy facilities, our 80mm extra-insulated panels with thermal break profiles achieve installed U-values as low as 0.51 W/m²K, easily surpassing UK Building Regulations Part L requirements.
The track configuration is determined during our free site survey. Standard Lift turns horizontally just above the door lintel. High Lift carries the door vertically before turning, clearing overhead obstructions such as lighting or gantry cranes. Vertical Lift tracks run straight up the wall, ideal where ample internal headroom exists.
All our industrial sectional overhead doors are equipped with certified spring-break devices and cable-break safety catches in full compliance with BS EN 13241-1. If a lifting cable or counterbalance spring fails, the safety mechanism engages instantly into the vertical track guide, preventing the door curtain from falling.
Yes, wicket doors (integrated pedestrian access doors) can be fitted into sectional overhead panels with an ultra-low aluminium threshold (under 25mm), allowing personnel to enter and leave without opening the main industrial door, preserving internal heat and improving workflow.