Single Swing Doors
Definition: A double acting door, also known as a double swinging door or impact traffic door, is a single door or a pair of doors in which the door(s) is able to swing in both directions.
Purpose: These doors are a cost-effective solution for fast and efficient two-way movement through an opening where a visual and/or sound barrier is necessary to separate two areas.
Frame/Hardware Application: The door is hung on double acting hinges, or center hung pivots in a “cased open” frame (i.e. no integral stops) which allows the door to swing freely in both directions.
Areas of Use: Shipping/receiving areas, restaurant kitchens, supermarkets, grocery stores, warehouses, storage facilities, etc.
Notes: Common add-on hardware for this type of opening application includes bumper strips, spring bumpers, impact/base plates, and jamb guards. This extra hardware can help prevent damage to the high traffic doors that are often knocked and bumped.