Movable partition walls are retractable pieces of furniture designed to separate interior space and divide big areas into several rooms so that each can be used for its defined purpose. Movable partition walls apply to any environment where privacy to the inhabitants from sight and sound is needed like hotels, schools, offices, convention centres and other commercial and academic facilities.
Movable partition walls offer more efficient and flexible usage of certain space, allowing users to expand, shrink or simply change with ease. As office sizes have progressively declined in square footage over recent years, movable walls have provided a sound solution for efficiently supporting those shrinking environments. Its application as a versatile alternative to traditional drywall construction or brickwork, spanning office fronts, storefronts, spine walls, and interior partitions of all forms. Some of the most innovative solutions today reflect the future of movable walls. That includes the first pre-engineered, seamless, unitized movable glass partitions with the look of a sophisticated storefront and the flexibility to adapt to changes quickly, efficiently, and environmentally. After actually checking the specifications of these partition walls, you will understand why movable partition walls are badly necessary for this era. Upon keen evaluation, you will be able to understand that movable partition walls have come in the effort to merge the business gap that has existed before in the current world.
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Doorfold has been committed to offering one-stop solutions of movable partition walls to customers since its inception. We have accumulated experience in research, development, design, sales, installation, management, and maintenance of movable walls of over fourteen years. As one of the leading players on the market of movable partition walls, Doorfold is a holder of several patents in the key procedures of the manufacturing of movable partition walls, which makes our products second to none.
Doorfold has a complete series of movable wall products that cover a wide range of demands. We divide our movable walls into three categories. They are sliding partition walls, folding partition walls and movable glass partitions.
1.Sliding Partition Walls
Doorfold sliding partition walls are individually operated, acoustically insulated, and fully retractable. Pieces of a group of sliding partition walls are independent of each other. The most distinct characteristic of sliding partition walls lies in their excellent flexibility and adaptability. Sliding partition walls can form a wall of any length you want, making them wanted for space whose functions and partitions change all the time like hotels, conference centres, and educational establishment.
Additionally, sliding partition walls have an excellent extendibility. You can easily add more panels for the current sliding partition walls when space partition requires. To some extent, sliding partition walls can be a kind of casual and temporary space partition solution. When open space is needed, all the panels consisting the sliding partition walls can be removed and stored anywhere you like. Owing to the flexibility, their storage, maintenance and repair in case of defects are relatively easier.
We adopt anodized aluminium 6063-T5 as the materials of the tracks of our sliding partition walls. It has self-lubricating property, which can ensure the smooth sliding and superior anti-corrosion performance. Materials for making tracks vary with different load weights. As one of the most important components of sliding partition walls, wheels of Doorfold sliding partition walls are carefully selected, processed, and manufactured. Made of the hardened and tempered steel, the wheels feature high strength. Having gone through electroplating treatment, the wheels are endowed with excellent mechanical performance and smooth movement which can help sliding partition walls to achieve the “L” or “T” movement. Wheel seat also occupies an important place in the panels of sliding partition walls. It connects the wheels and is guaranteed to be of perfect corrosion resistance and a long lifespan.
2.Folding Partition Walls
Folding partition walls, a little unlike sliding partition walls, forms movable walls of a specific length. Pieces of the folding partition walls are continuously connected and hinged together. Folding partition walls are an ideal option for space whose functions and partitions are permanently determined. Folding partition walls are easier to fold or unfold with a push. After being used, folding partition walls are folded at a reserved location, which makes their storage, not as that flexible as sliding partition walls.
The main file, which functions as the main structure to form the panel, will go through powder coating and anodizing surface treatment so that the panels will be firmer and more durable. Retractable mechanism and rotating square steel are adopted to control the movement of the top and bottom seal and make sure the movement smooth.
Doorfold folding partition walls have long been one of the favourites of contractors, architects and end-users all of which had one aim in mind – to incorporate practical and elegant room division into their space. We understand more than most that today the cost and availability of space does come at a premium, and making the most of every square foot is important throughout offices, hotels, exhibition centres, studios and educational establishments. That’s where our movable walls come in.
Doorfold sliding folding partition walls can be hinged together quickly and easily to deliver a flush and stylish finish when closed. Utilizing either a ceiling mounted or ultra-low profile floor track system, Doorfold folding partition walls can be manoeuvred with ease. Folding walls can be used as a single unit or in pairs, whilst an acoustic rating of between 30dB and 49dB makes our products an excellent feature in the noisiest and busiest environments. The final look is completely customizable courtesy of a choice of finishes, including veneers, laminates, wall coverings and fabrics, plus partially or fully glazed panels.
The choice of glass in the workspace environment is becoming more prevalent. Doorfold has developed movable glass partitions to satisfy this demand. Doorfold glass partitions provide a flexible, quality, and both aesthetically and technically proficient solution to those who wish to secure space with high transparency and natural lighting conditions.
Movable glass partitions create elegant and clean sightlines that are unmatched by any other materials. Glass partitions balance visual openness and physical privacy in modern architectural design. Doorfold’s glass partitions efficiently organize interior spaces and closed areas. With glass, you can get a clear vision of space while still effectively controlling the sound volume. Doorfold’s movable glass partitions are available in various frames, layouts and materials.
Doorfold movable glass partitions are designed to be supported on the tracks from above and no floor tracks are needed which can help save a lot of space and cost. When the door is opened, the glass panels will be fixed by floor pins to keep the safety and steadiness of the panels. High-quality stainless steel handle and hinge are all adopted to ensure the firmness of the handle and no damage to users. All aluminium components exposed to the outside will go through anodizing treatment, endowing them with corrosion resistance, rust resistance, and high gloss. Doorfold also provides an aluminium clip which can be used to hold the tempered glass and hardware.
Doorfold glass partitions can be finished in a wide range of surface finishes with etching, sand-blasting and foil-transfer manifestation being the popular choices. The systems can also utilize up-to-date photograph transfer technology, where digital photographic files can be fixed into the glass, producing visually striking results.
Doorfold Movable Partition Walls Installation & Operating Instructions
1.Installation
Some of our clients want to know how they can be able to install the movable partition walls on their own. We understand that the clients want to know more about the movable walls they purchase. However, according to our previous experience in sales, installation and maintenance of movable walls, the installation of movable partition walls demands considerable expertise in mechanics and can be quite a time-consuming and painstaking process. Correct installation is the prerequisite of bringing the functions of movable walls into full play and reduces the likelihood of frequent defects or failures. It also saves time and money that may be used for maintenance and repair. The importance of a sound and correct installation of movable walls can never be overemphasized and exaggerated. This is the very reason why we provide thorough installation service for our customers. All you need to do is sit back and await the completion of the installation.
2.Operating
For those fixtures, they are ready to use after we finish the installation. However, for those sliding partition walls and folding partition walls, you will need to have a basic knowledge of their operating to operate, slide, unfold, fold and store them. Operating procedures can vary with different products and Doorfold will provide a comprehensive operating guide to our customers after the installation. Here are the general operating instructions:
a)To start the installation when the panels are stacked, firmly grip both vertical edges of the first panel and manoeuvre out of the stacking area, always lead with the male profile. If for some reason the male profile does not lead then the panel can be rotated 180 degrees. Hold the panel with both hands at shoulder height so that it can easily be guided through the track corners. Keep the panels upright when moving them in order not to damage the floor covering or the ceiling. If the track is straight, the panel can be moved easily with one hand.
b)Move the panel along the ceiling track to the furthest point and firmly insert the male profile into the female profile of the jamb post mounted on the wall surface (opposite to the stacking area). This is done by pushing with one hand against the side of the panel at head height. If necessary use your foot to keep the panel in place at the bottom (ensure hands are away from all meeting panel edges). Now insert the operating handle into the operating slot and turn the handle clockwise until full pressure is obtained. Now the panel is in its fixed position and the next panel can be brought out from the stacking area once again leading with the male profile.
c)Repeat the process and install each panel as above carefully aligning the panels. Take care that the panels never collide harshly as this can cause costly profile damage. If you have an inset pass door the door must be closed when moving the panel. Lock the pass door if necessary.
d)The last panel is the so-called telescopic panel. One side of the panel comprises a telescopic sleeve which closes and seals the panel over the wall jamb. When the panel is in place insert the operating handle into the facia mounted slot and wind out the mechanism to firstly force the telescopic seal outwards and then, in turn, the vertical pressure seals. The first mechanism forces the telescopic seal outwards. The second mechanism operates the pressure seals.
e)To re-stack, the partition, repeat the steps in reverse order rotating the winding handle in an anticlockwise direction.
You will find the operating of movable walls are not as complicated as you may imagine it to be, especially after you give it a try. But, if you are bothered by the operating of Doorfold movable walls, please do not hesitate to contact our after-sales department. Our technicians will be willing to provide you with any assistance you may need for you to better utilize our movable partition walls.
How Will You Benefit from Doorfold Movable Partition Walls?
As the above-mentioned puts, Doorfold movable partition walls are as unique as its manufacturer could be. An expert in this field can easily tell by a mere glance of the structural details of our movable walls why they are different from others on the market and what makes Doorfold one of the most innovative manufacturers of movable partition walls. However, customers without any knowledge of mechanics will not know anything about things inside while those details inside of the movable walls are what matter. We wish to tell you what you will get by choosing Doorfold as your movable walls provider and how you can benefit from their unique features.
1.Patented Soundproof Technology
Doorfold has devoted abundant resources on soundproof technology research and development of movable partition walls. It comes to our understanding that when partition walls are needed, people attach great importance to privacy from sound. Despite that partition walls, in themselves, do not boast sound insulation performance as good as brickwork, Doorfold exhausts any possible method to improve the soundproof performance of our movable walls.
The patented soundproof technology of Doorfold movable walls guarantees top sealing, bottom sealing and inter-panel sealing, respectively for sealing the gap between the ceiling and the top of the panel, for sealing the gap between the finish floor and the bottom of the panel, and for sealing the gap between panels. We use concave-convex profile sealer to produce embedded magnetic stripe and 10 layers of rubber seal which ensures a high and perfect sound insulation performance of our movable walls.
All Doorfold movable walls are equipped with operable seals which, when retracted, deliver an effortless gliding motion during operation. With our moving partition walls, there is no need to fit a floor guide, instead, the unique aluminium overhead track system does all the hard work for you. Thanks to this track and carrier system, our movable partition walls have found homes in various environments to unlock the smart and space-friendly solutions that commercial clients everywhere crave.
2.High-level Customization
Doorfold provides OEM and ODM services of high levels. Whether for sound insulation or appearance personalization, etc., Doorfold can meet your needs.
At Doorfold, you are entitled to define the actual sound insulation performance of the movable walls you want. By elaborating the purpose that the movable partition walls are supposed to achieve, our technicians will help you to determine the specification of the products.
Doorfold designs your movable walls to suit your needs with whiteboards, tack boards, slotted sections, shelves and segmented panels at any height or width you need. Freestanding, self-supported or full height – all glass, mixed glass or solid, one side finish different from the other finish allows our walls to be the canvas that is open for your ideas. If noise is an issue, our standard solid panels have an STC rating of 49 when fully insulated and our double glazed glass offers an STC of 42 – all helping you focus on the task at hand. Glass options for our movable partition walls range from clear to coloured, frosted to patterned, single or double glazed. Our doors can be glass sliders or pivots, laminate or veneer with any style vision panel you can design. Moreover, we understand that the movable walls you deploy also serve as a display of your establishments. Doorfold offers a wide range of finishes, including melamine, HPL, fabric, leather, and wood veneer. Customized printing is also available at Doorfold, allowing you to print the pattern, script and logo on the movable partition walls.
3.Space-saving
Nobody wants to feel restricted in the workplace. Then why not maximize the space you have available by using Doorfold movable partition walls? Movable partition walls will make it easier for you to make the most of what you have. This will help you use minimal space for the best of use. And hence you find that with movable partitions, you have nothing to worry about the limited space.
The shrinking workplace is but one reflection of current real estate realities. In 1994, the average American office worker had 90 square feet of workspace. By 2010 that number was down to just 75 square feet of space.
Further subverting the large office area of yesterday is employees’ desire to work remotely and unfettered. Technology, telecommuting, and a younger workforce demographic are key factors behind the traditional workplace transformation. Together these trends have resulted in office environments that demand more flexibility and support more collaboration. New spaces must often accommodate employee populations that alternate between “roosting” throughout various office space and working remotely and also between interacting in teams and working independently.
4.Money-saving
When it comes to installing the movable walls, you want to be sure that you’re making an investment that’s not only affordable but one that is guaranteed to last. If you choose Doorfold when considering movable partition walls, you do not only choose our quality movable partition walls, but also our comprehensive service. Never be lured by movable partition walls of low price, which will make you caught in endless operating and maintenance problems. Doorfold movable partition walls strike a perfect balance between what we charge from you and what we offer to you.
5.Enhanced Partitioning
Doorfold movable partition walls make sure that partitioning is effortless. Being extremely versatile, they are all created to suit your specific requirements and provide a seamless blend with the surroundings. Additionally, Doorfold movable partition walls can enhance the design of your building, making it up-to-date and professional, and they can also improve the structure of your building. This is great since you can arrange your offices as many ways as you love. The flexibility is something nobody will want to miss.
The movable partition wall will run along the tracks smoothly using the ball bearings. What makes movable partition walls so desirable is the fact that they have a self-supporting frame that is designed to provide additional stability. This bearings are also very durable and not a onetime thing that later fails.
6.Enhanced Safety
Doorfold is highly aware of the fact that a small leak will sink a great ship. That is why we treat every part of our movable walls seriously to make the movable walls great as a whole. Doorfold has been certified by ISO9001:2015 quality management system. We adopt standardized procedures and implement the strictest standards in the process of the production of our movable partition walls.
Movable walls, after all, are not permanent construction. Failure to correctly install, operate, clean or maintain the movable partition walls within your commercial establishments may lead to severe consequences. These consequences may not only bring damages to your business but also your safety. Doorfold sorts out our priorities in a strict manner. We produce movable walls of quality as best as we could provide. For those parts and accessories that are not manufactured by ourselves, we always demand our suppliers to deliver qualified movable partition walls. Your safety and well-being always top our concerns.