STAB-A-LOAD supplied door solutions for banana ripening rooms at a well-known packhouse. In these specialised rooms, temperature control is crucial. The rooms must stay airtight to keep natural ethylene gas inside. Farmers use ethylene, a plant hormone, to speed up fruit ripening.
Banana ripening rooms with sectional doors (Supplied)
Choosing the right door
STAB-A-LOAD recommended its trusted Richard Wilcox Sectional Door for this project. The Thermatite Door System stands out because of its Neufoam™ technology. This technology fills door panels fully with foam, leaving no air pockets. As a result, the insulation sticks firmly to the steel panel. There is less risk of the material coming apart, and the door stays strong for much longer.
Better insulation and strength
The sectional door offers several key benefits. It has a high strength-to-weight ratio, which means it is both tough and light. It also gives better insulation, so it keeps rooms at the right temperature more easily. In addition, each door section includes thermal breaks and two continuous seals. These features reduce air leaks and help maintain precise temperature control. The doors use durable hardware that ensures smooth operation. In short, the Thermatite system delivers reliable performance for many years.
A trusted partnership
STAB-A-LOAD works in partnership with Richard Wilcox Sectional Overhead Doors from Canada. These insulated doors use HCFC-free Neufoam polyurethane insulation. Panel thickness ranges from 38mm to 76mm, making the doors suitable for many uses. These include warehouses, cold storage, banana ripening rooms, and more.
There are also options tailored for different industries. For agriculture and automotive clients, the P175 Translucent Polycarbonate Sectional Door is a popular choice. It uses a strong, lightweight polycarbonate panel (16mm, triple-walled). The panel sits in an anodised aluminium frame, giving it extra strength and impact resistance.
All Stab-a-Load Richard Wilcox Sectional Doors come with a limited 10-year warranty. For fire departments and stations, the Allumatite aluminium and glass sectional doors offer a reliable solution.
