There is more than a little folklore surrounding the automatic door system, much like local legends passed around for years. People are quick to say they can read your mind or that they are as much a drain on the electric bill as they are a nuisance when they break down. Ignore those myths and look at the technology objectively, however, you\'ll discover there is very little evidence to support them. We have put some of these assertions to the test. 
Consider the belief that automatic doors dramatically increase electricity costs compared to manual doors. This assumption seems reasonable: a motor running all day must be costly. In fact, the motor runs only briefly during each opening and closing cycle. When you factor in the energy wasted when traditional doors are left open, the automatic version is the sensible choice. “They Break All the Time” You are bound to come across this grievance. There is some truth in it, the claim is often exaggerated. Automatic doors contain motors, sensors, and control boards; more parts naturally create more opportunities for failure. However, a properly maintained system is highly reliable. More often than not failures result from inadequate maintenance rather than poor design. It is akin to blaming the car for a flat when one has never thought to check the tire. A Matter of Time The case can be made either way. If it is just one person coming into the building, two seconds is hardly worth noting. However, in busy hospitals or retail stores with heavy foot traffic, those seconds quickly add up. Customers carrying items or healthcare automatic sliding door mechanism workers moving equipment benefit from hands-free access. It is about taking the friction out of the day to day operations of the place. No Guarantees It would be an error to think “automatic” means foolproof. Debris and the elements take their toll, as time does. Leave a door to its own devices and after a year or so you will see idiosyncrasies develop in what was once a flawless installation. You cannot install reliability and walk away from it any more than you can with a lawn; it requires attention. Ignoring maintenance can allow small issues to become costly repairs.
Consider the belief that automatic doors dramatically increase electricity costs compared to manual doors. This assumption seems reasonable: a motor running all day must be costly. In fact, the motor runs only briefly during each opening and closing cycle. When you factor in the energy wasted when traditional doors are left open, the automatic version is the sensible choice. “They Break All the Time” You are bound to come across this grievance. There is some truth in it, the claim is often exaggerated. Automatic doors contain motors, sensors, and control boards; more parts naturally create more opportunities for failure. However, a properly maintained system is highly reliable. More often than not failures result from inadequate maintenance rather than poor design. It is akin to blaming the car for a flat when one has never thought to check the tire. A Matter of Time The case can be made either way. If it is just one person coming into the building, two seconds is hardly worth noting. However, in busy hospitals or retail stores with heavy foot traffic, those seconds quickly add up. Customers carrying items or healthcare automatic sliding door mechanism workers moving equipment benefit from hands-free access. It is about taking the friction out of the day to day operations of the place. No Guarantees It would be an error to think “automatic” means foolproof. Debris and the elements take their toll, as time does. Leave a door to its own devices and after a year or so you will see idiosyncrasies develop in what was once a flawless installation. You cannot install reliability and walk away from it any more than you can with a lawn; it requires attention. Ignoring maintenance can allow small issues to become costly repairs.