Megadoor for new Aircraft Hangars0 pages
Civil Aviation: Galway Airport, Ireland
nnnnNew hangar - door installation
nnnnGalway Airport adds two new hangars
nnnnfor regional aviation
nnnnGalway Airport is an important hub connect-
nnnning western Ireland with the rest of the coun-
nnnntry and Europe. To provide better facilities for
nnnnregional carriers, the airport commissioned
nnnnconstruction of two new hangars. Having pre-
nnnnviously seen Megadoors in operation at anoth-
nnnner airport, the customer was fully convinced
nnnnand specified them for the new hangars
nnnnCritical issues:
nnnn• Location on Ireland's west coast, with ex-
nnnnposure to high wind loads and salty coastal
nnnnenvironment.
nnnn• Frequent opening and closing of hangar
nnnndoors.
nnnn• Fast opening and closing required.
nnnn• Maximum use of limited land.
nnnn• Flexible use, energy efficiency, and low
nnnnmaintenance.
nnnn• Non-standard hangar door colour.
nnnnMegadoor provided:
nnnn• Project and design collaboration with archi-
nnnntects and building contractor.
nnnn• 2 sets of Megadoor vertical lifting fabric
nnnndoors, each 32 m wide, comprising three
nnnnindividually manoeuvrable leaves connect-
nnnned by swing-up mullions. Centre leaf 9.5 m
nnnnhigh. Left and right leaves each 6.5 m high.
nnnn• Installation and commissioning.
nnnnBenefits:
nnnn• Access across practically the entire hangar
nnnnwidth, for full utilisation of hangar capacity.
nnnn• Fast, reliable performance. Easy operation.
nnnn• Long lifetime. Low operating cost.
nnnn• Excellent air tightness & wind resistance.
nnnn• Minimal maintenance need. Easy to repair.
nnnn• No floor tracks. Practically no door
nnnnfootprint.
nnnn• Extended warranties are available for up
nnnnto 10 years on all components.
nnnn"We are pleased with the new hangar
nnnnand all its facilities, including the three-
nnnnsection Megadoor, which provides a good
nnnnseal against the weather, operates quick-
nnnnly and without difficulty, and maximiz-
nnnnes the width of the frontal entrance for
nnnnmoving aircraft in and out. "
nnnnPeadar Conroy
nnnnAdministration Director at Aer Arran
nnnnFor further information or an obligation-free
nnnnsurvey, please contact your local Megadoor
nnnnrepresentative or sales@megadoof.com.
nnnnThe smart way to stay efficient
nnnnMegadoor is a world-leading ASSA ABLOY brand focusing on solutions for exceptional access needs
nnnnwithin specific industry segments such as Aviation, Shipyard, Mining and Waste and Recycling
nnnnwww.megadoor.com
nnnnASSA ABLOY
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