Automatic Telescopic Doors

Automatic Telescopic Doors

Automatic telescopic doors are designed for entrances that need a wider usable passage than a conventional sliding door can provide within the available space. Instead of using a single moving leaf on each side, multiple door leaves move in a coordinated sequence and stack behind one another, allowing more of the structural opening to remain clear.

This makes telescopic automation particularly useful in hotels, hospitals, commercial towers, shopping malls, airports, retail properties and other UAE buildings where pedestrian capacity is important but the architecture provides limited space beside the entrance.

The main advantage is not simply having more door leaves—it is making better use of the available opening. A correctly designed telescopic entrance can provide additional clear passage without requiring the same lateral parking space as a conventional sliding arrangement.

AZTÖR provides a free site inspection before recommending a telescopic system. We measure the structural opening, calculate the available stacking area and required clear passage, and review door-leaf dimensions and weight, structural fixing, pedestrian traffic, floor conditions, wind exposure, electrical supply and required controls.

Depending on the entrance geometry, systems can be configured as single-sided telescopic or bi-parting telescopic arrangements. The complete installation can include the automatic operator, synchronised drive mechanism, tracks and carriers, door leaves, activation sensors, presence safety sensors, programme selector, locking, battery backup and required control interfaces.

AZTÖR works with suitable telescopic entrance systems from established automatic-door manufacturers such as dormakaba, GEZE, ASSA ABLOY, TORMAX and other technically appropriate brands available for UAE and GCC projects. The final system is selected according to opening geometry, leaf weight, traffic, required functionality, project specification and long-term serviceability.

Automatic telescopic doors can also integrate with card readers, biometric systems, keypads, intercoms, push buttons and other authorised access-control devices. Where supported by the selected operator, interfaces with building management or other building systems can also be incorporated according to project requirements.

Telescopic doors contain additional carriers, moving leaves and synchronisation components compared with a standard sliding entrance. Correct alignment and preventive maintenance are therefore particularly important. AZTÖR can diagnose problems involving operators, rollers, carriers, belts, synchronisation, sensors, locks, controls and door alignment on suitable existing installations.

AZTÖR provides automatic telescopic door supply, installation, retrofit, repair and preventive maintenance across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah and Umm Al Quwain. Suitable project and technical support is also available across the wider GCC.

Key Features

  • Wider clear opening within limited available side space
  • Single-sided telescopic configurations
  • Bi-parting telescopic configurations
  • Multiple synchronised sliding leaves
  • Compact leaf stacking arrangement
  • Automatic hands-free pedestrian operation
  • Radar activation sensor options
  • Active infrared activation options
  • Presence and doorway safety detection
  • Adjustable opening and closing parameters
  • Programmable hold-open time
  • Partial-opening mode where supported
  • Automatic, open, exit-only and controlled operating modes
  • Access control and biometric integration
  • Intercom and push-button integration
  • Electromechanical locking options
  • Battery backup options where specified
  • Suitable for frequent and high pedestrian traffic
  • Existing telescopic door repair and modernisation
  • Preventive maintenance and breakdown support

Technical Specification

Door Type Automatic telescopic pedestrian door
Configuration Single-sided telescopic or bi-parting telescopic
Leaf Arrangement Multiple synchronised moving leaves according to selected system
Door Construction Aluminium framed, glazed or compatible project-specific leaf
Drive System Electromechanical automatic telescopic operator
Track Multi-track system according to selected operator and leaf arrangement
Leaf Movement Mechanically or system-synchronised telescopic sliding
Activation Radar, active infrared, push button or access control
Safety Presence detection and compatible doorway safety sensors
Operating Modes Automatic, open, partial open, exit-only or controlled/night mode depending on operator
Opening Speed Adjustable within selected operator and applicable safety parameters
Closing Speed Adjustable within selected operator and applicable safety parameters
Hold-Open Time Programmable
Power Supply Typically 220–240V AC, subject to selected operator
Locking Compatible electromechanical locking where required
Backup Operation Battery or emergency operation option where specified
Access Control Card, biometric, keypad, intercom or compatible third-party system
BMS Interface Available where supported by the selected operator and control system
Leaf Capacity Determined by selected operator, door dimensions and individual leaf weight
Clear Opening Engineered according to structural opening, stacking space and selected configuration
Finish Anodised, powder-coated or project-specific architectural finish
Installation New installation, suitable retrofit or complete system replacement
Maintenance Synchronisation, track, carrier, sensor and operator maintenance available

Automatic telescopic door capacities and opening dimensions vary between manufacturers and configurations. AZTÖR confirms the final leaf arrangement, operator, track, sensors, locking and accessories after a free site inspection covering the structural opening, available stacking space, required clear passage, door weight, traffic and site conditions.

Typical Applications

  • Hotel and resort entrances
  • Commercial towers
  • Corporate office buildings
  • Shopping malls
  • Retail entrances
  • Hospitals and medical centres
  • Healthcare facilities
  • Residential tower lobbies
  • Airports and transport facilities
  • Banks and financial institutions
  • Government buildings
  • Car showrooms
  • Convention and exhibition venues
  • Mixed-use developments
  • High-traffic pedestrian entrances
  • Entrances with restricted side space
  • Entrances requiring increased clear passage
  • Building refurbishment projects
  • Controlled-access entrances
  • Premium hospitality developments

Frequently Asked Questions

An automatic telescopic door uses multiple sliding leaves that move in a coordinated sequence and stack behind one another. This allows more of the structural opening to be used as clear pedestrian passage.

The main advantage is a wider usable opening within limited side space. This makes telescopic systems useful where a conventional sliding arrangement cannot provide the required clear passage.

A conventional sliding entrance normally uses fewer moving leaves that park beside the opening. A telescopic system uses multiple synchronised leaves that stack together, allowing a larger proportion of the available structural opening to become clear.

Yes. AZTÖR provides a free site inspection for applicable telescopic door projects to measure the structural opening, available stacking space, required clear passage, traffic and technical requirements.

Depending on the project specification, AZTÖR can work with suitable telescopic systems from established manufacturers such as dormakaba, GEZE, ASSA ABLOY, TORMAX and other appropriate brands available for UAE and GCC projects.

In a single-sided arrangement, multiple moving leaves travel and stack toward one side of the entrance. It is useful where the available architecture favours parking the door leaves on one side.

A bi-parting telescopic entrance uses groups of leaves moving away from the centre toward both sides. This can provide a wide central passage where the entrance geometry allows it.

Yes. They can be particularly useful where beds, trolleys or medical equipment require a generous clear opening but available side space is restricted. The final configuration should be designed around the actual clinical requirement.

Yes. Correctly specified telescopic systems are well suited to busy hospitality and commercial entrances where pedestrian flow and entrance width are important.

Yes. Compatible systems can integrate with card readers, biometric readers, keypads, intercoms, push buttons and other authorised access-control devices.

Sometimes, but it normally requires more than replacing the operator. The tracks, carriers, leaves, available stacking space and structural support must be assessed. A new telescopic entrance may be more practical in some cases.

Yes. AZTÖR can inspect suitable existing systems for faults involving operators, rollers, carriers, belts, synchronisation, sensors, locks, controls and door alignment.

Uneven movement can result from worn rollers or carriers, incorrect belt or synchronisation adjustment, track problems, door misalignment or other mechanical issues. The complete system should be inspected before components are replaced.

They contain additional moving and synchronisation components, so correct adjustment and preventive inspection are particularly important. Maintenance frequency depends on traffic, environment and the selected system.

Suitable systems can provide battery or specified emergency operation where required. The exact arrangement depends on the selected operator and building requirements.

Yes. AZTÖR provides preventive maintenance and AMC support covering operators, tracks, carriers, synchronisation, sensors, safety functions, adjustments and fault identification according to the agreed scope.

AZTÖR provides automatic telescopic door installation, repair and maintenance across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah and Umm Al Quwain, with suitable project support across the wider GCC.

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