Sectional Doors · Manufacturer since 1999

Sectional Door with Wicket Door

Pedestrian Access Integrated CE · EN 13241 Full technical drawings

01 · Overview

Two Doors in One — Vehicle and Pedestrian Access

A sectional door with wicket door integrates a full-size vehicle door and a pedestrian access door into a single opening. The wicket door (also called a pass door or personnel door) is built into one of the main door panels, allowing staff to enter and exit without opening the entire large door. This saves energy in climate-controlled spaces, reduces dust and contaminant ingress, and minimizes mechanical wear on the main door system.

RAX manufactures sectional doors with wicket doors using 40–50 mm PU foam insulated panels (galvanized steel skins), with the wicket door framed in aluminum to match the main door color. The wicket door features a sliding-track closer, concealed hinges, and alignment cams for improved sealing. A safety interlock sensor prevents the main door from operating when the wicket door is open, eliminating injury risk. Low-threshold options (16 mm height) are available to comply with emergency exit regulations.

Integrated wicket doors are best suited for cold storage warehouses, logistics centers, manufacturing plants, loading docks, and clean rooms where personnel frequently enter and exit but full door opening would waste energy or compromise environmental control.

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02 · Key Features

Safety, Efficiency, and Compliance Built In

Safety Interlock System

When the wicket door is open, a sensor immediately prevents the main door from operating. This eliminates the risk of injury to personnel passing through. The interlock is fail-safe — any fault defaults to locking out main door operation.

Energy Savings

Each time staff use the wicket door instead of the full main door, you avoid opening the entire thermal envelope. In cold storage or climate-controlled warehouses, this significantly reduces energy loss and maintains temperature stability.

Emergency Egress

The wicket door swings outward and can be equipped with emergency exit hardware (panic bar, hydraulic closer). Low-threshold option (16 mm height, 111 mm width) complies with emergency exit regulations. Serves as a compliant escape route during power failure.

Reduced Mechanical Wear

Frequent full-door cycling accelerates wear on springs, motors, and tracks. By directing pedestrian traffic through the wicket door, main door cycle count drops significantly, extending service life and reducing maintenance costs.

Space Efficiency

An integrated wicket door requires no additional wall opening or structural work. Compared to a separate side door, you save construction cost, maintain wall insulation integrity, and preserve building aesthetics.

Customization

Wicket door position is selectable (left, center, or right panel). Aluminum frame matches main door RAL color. Optional top/bottom auxiliary locks with internal knob operation. Panic hardware and hydraulic closers available.

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03 · Technical Data

Technical Specifications

Sensor prevents main door operation when wicket door is open; fail-safe design

Outward-swinging wicket door; optional panic bar, hydraulic closer, Type B/E emergency exit hardware

Optional top/bottom locks with internal knob operation

Up to 700 N/m² (Class 3 EN 12424)

Standard lift, high lift, vertical lift

Electric drive with manual chain backup and emergency release

CE EN 13241 / EN 12453 (held); ISO 9001:2015; SGS material reports

Custom engineered to your opening size and wicket door position

Product	Sectional Door with Wicket Door (also: Sectional Door with Pedestrian Access · Pass Door Sectional Door)
Category	Sectional Doors
Panel thickness	40 mm or 50 mm PU foam, galvanized steel skins
Max door width	8,000 mm (to maintain structural stability with wicket cutout)
Wicket door size	Max 940 mm wide × 2,250 mm high
Wicket door frame	Aluminum, color-matched to main door RAL
Threshold options	Standard: 110 mm high × 195 mm wide / Low: 16 mm high × 111 mm wide (emergency exit compliant)
Wicket door hardware	Sliding-track closer, concealed hinges, alignment cams for sealing
Safety interlock
Emergency egress
Auxiliary locks
Wind resistance
Lift configurations
Operation
Certification
Order

04 · Applications

Where Wicket Doors Deliver Value

Cold Storage Warehouses

Personnel frequently enter and exit cold rooms. Opening the full main door each time wastes significant refrigeration energy. The wicket door maintains the thermal envelope while allowing staff access.

Logistics & Distribution Centers

Separate vehicle traffic (main door) from pedestrian traffic (wicket door). Forklifts and trucks use the full opening; staff use the wicket door. Improves safety and reduces energy loss in climate-controlled zones.

Manufacturing Plants

Workshops with分区 temperature control benefit from wicket doors. Staff move between zones without compromising the thermal barrier. Reduces HVAC load and maintains process temperature stability.

Loading Docks

High-frequency loading operations cause excessive main door cycling. Wicket doors allow dock workers to enter/exit without opening the full door, reducing mechanical wear and energy loss.

Clean Rooms & Food Processing

Dust and contaminant control is critical. Wicket doors minimize air exchange when staff enter, maintaining clean room classification and food safety standards.

Commercial Buildings

Warehouses, government buildings, and service stations with mixed vehicle/pedestrian traffic. Integrated wicket door eliminates the need for a separate side door, saving wall space and construction cost.

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05 · Wicket Door vs. Separate Side Door

Choosing the Right Pedestrian Access Solution

Feature	Integrated Wicket Door	Separate Side Door
Wall opening required	None — built into main door panel	Additional wall opening + structural frame
Construction cost	Lower — no extra wall work	Higher — requires wall modification
Thermal envelope	Maintained — single opening	Two openings = more heat loss potential
Space efficiency	High — no additional wall space needed	Requires wall space beside main door
Aesthetics	Unified appearance	Two separate door frames visible
Traffic independence	Interlocked — main door locked when wicket open	Fully independent operation
Emergency egress	Compliant with low-threshold option	Compliant as standalone door
Best for	Most warehouses, factories, cold storage	Buildings where pedestrian traffic is completely separate from vehicle traffic

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06 · Customization

OEM / ODM & Customization

RAX supports full private-label production of the Sectional Door with Wicket Door: custom RAL panel colors, wicket door position (left/center/right), operator matching, packaging printing and installation-manual translation (EN/ES/FR/AR/RU). Start with an OEM sample and scale to container-load branded production. Custom molds and tooling records are archived for up to 5 years — no extra tooling fee on repeat orders, all under strict NDA.

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07 · Compliance

Applicable Standards

EN 13241:2003+A2:2016

Core CE product standard for industrial, commercial, and garage doors. Covers both manual and powered doors. Requires Declaration of Performance (DoP) under CPR 305/2011.

EN 12604:2000

Mechanical aspects — requirements for industrial, commercial, and garage doors. Specifies mechanical performance requirements to ensure safe construction and use.

EN 12978:2003+A1:2009

Safety requirements for powered doors. Specifies requirements for safety sensors, safety edges, and protective devices. Critical for wicket door interlock systems.

Emergency Exit Compliance

Low-threshold wicket doors (16 mm height) comply with emergency exit regulations. Outward-swinging design with optional panic bar and hydraulic closer for safe egress during emergencies.

CE Marking

Mandatory for export to EU/UK markets. Indicates compliance with EN 13241 and CPR 305/2011. RAX provides CE technical file and Declaration of Performance with every shipment.

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08 · Why RAX

Why Buyers Choose RAX for Wicket Door Solutions

27-year zero-leak track record — 5,000+ overseas projects delivered since 1999, with no leakage complaints on door bodies
Fail-safe interlock system — main door cannot operate when wicket door is open, eliminating injury risk
Energy efficiency focus — wicket door preserves thermal envelope in cold storage and climate-controlled spaces
Emergency egress compliant — low-threshold option (16 mm) meets emergency exit regulations
Full customization — wicket door position (left/center/right), RAL color matching, panic hardware options
Deep customization — every door engineered to your exact size, specification, and application requirements

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What is a wicket door and why integrate it into a sectional door?

A wicket door (also called a pass door or pedestrian access door) is a small door built into the main sectional door panel. It allows personnel to enter or exit without opening the entire large door, saving energy in climate-controlled spaces, reducing dust infiltration, and minimizing mechanical wear on the main door system.

Is the wicket door safe? What happens if someone opens it while the main door is operating?

Yes. A safety interlock sensor detects when the wicket door is open and immediately prevents the main door from moving. This eliminates the risk of injury. The interlock is fail-safe — any fault defaults to locking out main door operation. Additional safety features include panic hardware, hydraulic closers, and low-threshold designs to prevent tripping.

What are the standard wicket door dimensions?

Standard wicket doors reach up to 940 mm wide and 2,250 mm tall. Low-threshold options (16 mm height, 111 mm width) are available to comply with emergency exit regulations. The wicket door is framed in aluminum and color-matched to the main door RAL.

Can the wicket door be used as an emergency exit?

Yes. The wicket door swings outward and can be equipped with emergency exit hardware (panic bar, hydraulic closer, Type B or E per European standards). The low-threshold option (16 mm) eliminates trip hazards and complies with emergency egress regulations. Serves as a compliant escape route during power failure.

Wicket door vs. separate side door — which is better?

An integrated wicket door saves wall space and construction cost since no additional wall opening is needed. It maintains the building’s thermal envelope and aesthetic continuity. A separate side door offers fully independent traffic flow but requires additional structural work. For most warehouses and factories, the integrated wicket door is the more cost-effective choice.

How much energy does a wicket door save?

In cold storage or climate-controlled warehouses, each time staff use the wicket door instead of the full main door, you avoid opening the entire thermal envelope. The energy savings depend on temperature differential, door opening frequency, and climate zone. Typical savings range from 30–60% of door-related energy loss compared to full-door cycling.

Do you provide installation?

No — RAX is a pure manufacturer. Doors ship with English installation manuals, wiring diagrams, and remote support. We recommend using a qualified local installer who can verify structural capacity and proper integration of the wicket door interlock system.

What is the lead time and warranty?

Standard configurations: 12–20 days. Custom first order: 20–35 days. Repeat orders: 15–20 days. Warranty: door body 2 years, operator/motor 3 years, servo motor 5 years. Warranty replacement parts shipped via DHL/FedEx in 5–7 days.

10 · Get Started

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Send your opening size, wicket door position preference (left/center/right), and threshold requirement (standard or low) — we reply with a specification, lead time, and quote.

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