A Customer Success Story from Northern Dock Systems

Before

Aging freezer door with frost buildup.

 

After

Hörmann ChillFast high‑speed roll‑up freezer door with heated air curtain.

Project Overview

Improved Temperature Control

The facility replaced two aging freezer doors that were no longer insulating well and had begun accumulating frost, causing temperature loss and higher energy consumption. Installing Hörmann ChillFast high‑speed roll‑up freezer doors immediately restored proper thermal separation, helping the freezer maintain consistent, energy‑efficient temperatures.

Before

Aging freezer door with frost buildup.

Before

Aging freezer door with frost buildup.

Frost Reduction and Cleaner Operation

The new CHILLFAST systems include heated stainless‑steel air curtains, heated guides, and a heated soft bottom edge, significantly reducing frost buildup on both the door components and surrounding walk‑through areas. This eliminates the persistent icing issues caused by the old deteriorating doors, improving cleanliness and reducing slip hazards.

Higher Efficiency and Faster Workflow

With rapid opening speeds and reliable direct‑drive motors, both upgraded openings now support smoother and faster movement of personnel and equipment. The quick cycle time minimizes air exchange, boosts productivity, and reduces delays in high‑traffic freezer areas.

During

ChillFast high‑speed roll‑up freezer door.

Lower Maintenance and Greater Reliability

The insulated, impactable curtain and direct‑drive system reduce mechanical wear and eliminate the spring maintenance required in older door designs. NEMA 4X controls, heated pull‑cord activation, and BEA LazerScanner sensors further enhance reliability, helping reduce downtime and service calls.

After

ChillFast high‑speed roll‑up freezer door with heated air curtain.

After

ChillFast high‑speed roll‑up freezer door with heated air curtain.

Enhanced Safety and Smart Automation

Safety is strengthened through motion/presence sensing, emergency‑stop controls, and moisture‑resistant NEMA 4X components. Automated features like time‑delay closing and hands‑free activation improve day‑to‑day operation while minimizing human error.


 

Location

Etobicoke, ON

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Hörmann ChillFast high‑speed roll‑up freezer doors

 

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