Breakaway Panel



Overhead Doors - Series 6500 Breakaway Panel

All-Rite Systems offers a full range of commercial and industrial overhead doors. We also provide a full range of fire doors, screen/security doors, and electric power operators.




The Series 6500 Breakaway Panel is the solution for overhead doors where the bottom panel suffers abuse from accidental impact. Designed to replace any width overhead door panel, the 6500 Breakaway Panel can sustain very high impact without damaging the panel or the overhead door track. The Breakaway Panel preserves the overhead door structure by flexing under minimal impact and by breaking away under severe impact. Its durable materials and excellent design make the 6500 Breakaway Panel service free.


Features:

  • Two models to accommodate panel thickness.
  • Can be impacted from either side and in closed or raised position.
  • Service Free - designed so impact does not effect cables, rollers, track, or torsion spring.
  • Easy to install.
  • Security cane-bolt option available.
  • Withstands spearing by forklifts or impact by product.
  • Insulated panel, available in black or white.
  • Eliminates high cost of repair/replacement of conventional panel.


Options:

  • Security cane-bolt locking assembly


Specifications:

All panels noted "Bottom Breakaway Door Panels", on the door schedule shall be Series 6500, Models 5401 and 6502. The Series 6500 Breakaway Panel (no equal) consists of a two-part, fully gasketed assembly, a fixed aluminum frame and a flexible swing panel.

The welded tubular aluminum frame surrounds the flexible swing panel on three sides. Existing overhead door hinges and bottom guide rollers are permanently attached to the frame. The flexible insulated 1¾" thick swing panel is made of a pliable internal framework with foam inserts between the structural members.

The heavy duty PVC abrasion resistant "Flexituff" cover fabric is bonded over the swing panel frame which encloses the entire unit and increases its durability. The combination of framework, foam, and fabric cover provides the resilient flexibility of the panel. The cover fabric creates the flexible pivot hinge, facilitating the breakaway action.

Retainers on the fixed aluminum frame hold the swing panel in place. When a directional force is applied to the Breakaway Panel, the pliable frame portion begins to flex. Once a certain degree of pressure has been applied, the swing panel breaks away from the retainers, leaving the fixed aluminum frame, trolley wheels, and cables intact.

The wing panel thus accommodates impact forces that would otherwise dislodge the door from the track assembly. The breakaway panel can then be popped back into position (no tools required).

The Model 6501 accommodates panels up to 1¾" thick.

The Model 6502 accommodates panels thicker than 1¾".