Automatic Door Systems

Hands-Free Entry & Accessible Access

Automatic aluminium door systems for commercial, health, aged care and retail applications -- supplied, installed, commissioned and certified by Hunter Windows as a complete package.

Automatic door systems are specified where hands-free, accessible entry is a functional or compliance requirement. Sliding, swing and telescopic configurations are available to suit a range of opening widths, traffic volumes and architectural conditions. Hunter Windows delivers automatic door systems as a complete package — managing frame supply, installation, commissioning and certification to provide a single point of contact for the automatic door scope. Automatic doors are commonly specified as part of a broader building envelope or facade package, and Hunter Windows is well positioned to integrate automatic entry solutions within larger commercial glazing scopes.

Typical Applications

Automatic door systems are commonly specified across:

Commercial and corporate building entries
Retail and shopping centre entries and internal transitions
Health and medical facilities requiring hands-free access
Aged care facilities where accessible, effortless entry is a priority
Education and public buildings with high pedestrian traffic
Hospitality venues and hotels
Industrial and logistics facilities with frequent access requirements
Any application where NCC accessibility provisions require automatic door operation

Key Performance Considerations

System selection should account for:

Door configuration — sliding, swing and telescopic configurations are available to suit different opening widths, traffic volumes and spatial conditions; configuration should be determined early in the design process
Opening width and traffic volume — door dimensions and automation specifications should reflect the anticipated pedestrian traffic volume and any accessibility or egress requirements
Accessibility compliance — automatic doors in accessible buildings must meet NCC accessibility provisions including clear opening width, activation zone dimensions and closing force requirements; compliance should be confirmed against the project’s access consultant requirements
Activation and sensor systems — motion sensor, push pad, access control and building management system integration options are available; activation method should reflect usage pattern and security requirements
Weather resistance — external automatic doors require appropriate weather sealing, draught lobbies or vestibule arrangements in exposed locations; threshold and perimeter sealing should be designed to suit the exposure condition
Safety systems — automatic doors must incorporate safety sensing to prevent contact with pedestrians; safety system specification and certification is included within the Hunter Windows automatic door package
Fire and egress compliance — automatic doors on fire egress paths must meet relevant BCA requirements; fail-safe open or closed operation should be confirmed against the fire engineer’s requirements
Integration with facade scope — automatic doors specified as part of a broader facade or building envelope package allow frame profiles, colour finishes and glazing to be coordinated across the whole entry assembly

Our Automatic Door Package

Hunter Windows manages automatic door projects as a complete scope — from frame supply and installation through to commissioning and certification. This means a single point of contact for the automatic door element of your project, with coordination managed by our team.

Our automatic door package includes:

Frame supply — aluminium door frames specified and fabricated to suit the opening dimensions, configuration and finish requirements of the project
Glazing — glass selection and supply coordinated with frame specification; single and double glazing options available to meet performance and aesthetic requirements
Installation — frame and glazing installation by the Hunter Windows team as part of the broader building envelope scope
Automation installation and commissioning — automatic door mechanism supply, installation and commissioning managed by Hunter Windows
Certification — automatic door system certification provided on completion, confirming compliance with relevant Australian Standards
Coordination — automatic door scope coordinated within the broader facade or building envelope package where applicable

Energy Performance & Thermal Ratings

Automatic door systems contribute to building energy performance through their glazing specification and the management of air infiltration at high-traffic entry points.

Key energy performance factors for specification:

Glazing selection — single and double glazing options are available; low-e coatings and thermally broken frame options can be specified to improve thermal performance at entry doors
Air infiltration management — automatic doors reduce air infiltration at building entries compared to manually operated doors in high-traffic applications; draught lobby or vestibule arrangements further reduce energy impact at major entries
SHGC — solar heat gain through glazed automatic doors should be considered at entries with significant north or west-facing solar exposure
ThermalHEART series — thermally broken frame options are available where entry door thermal performance is a project requirement

For detailed energy performance data and climate zone guidance, see our WERS & Energy Performance resource page.

Integration

Automatic door systems integrate across facade, sector and specification decisions:

Facade Solutions — commonly specified as the entry component within commercial framing and shop front assemblies; frame profiles and finishes can be coordinated with the broader facade scope for a consistent building envelope outcome
Sectors — most commonly specified in education, aged care, retail and industrial and logistics projects where accessible, hands-free entry is a functional or compliance requirement
Specification — glass selection, colour finishes and activation method are the primary specification decisions; refer to the Specification section for detail on available glazing and finish options

Frequently Asked Questions

Hunter Windows supplies automatic door systems in sliding, swing and telescopic configurations to suit different opening widths, traffic volumes and spatial conditions. Configuration selection should be based on the opening dimensions, anticipated traffic volume, accessibility requirements and the architectural context of the entry.

Yes. Hunter Windows delivers automatic door systems as a complete package, managing frame supply, installation, commissioning and certification as a single point of contact. This simplifies project coordination and ensures the automatic door scope is integrated with the broader building envelope or facade package where applicable.

Automatic doors in accessible buildings must meet NCC accessibility provisions covering clear opening width, activation zone dimensions, sensor coverage and closing force. Specific requirements vary depending on the building classification and access consultant’s specification. Hunter Windows can advise on suitable configurations to support accessibility compliance.

Yes. Activation and control options include motion sensors, push pad activators, access control integration and building management system connectivity. Activation method selection should reflect the security requirements and usage pattern of the entry.

Automatic doors can be used on fire egress paths subject to meeting relevant BCA requirements. Fail-safe operation mode — open or closed depending on the fire strategy — must be confirmed against the fire engineer’s requirements. Hunter Windows can coordinate fire egress requirements within the automatic door scope.

For automatic door system selection, accessibility requirements or to discuss your project scope, our team is available to assist.

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