Can safety guards be fitted on bi-fold doors?

18 Sep Can safety guards be fitted on bi-fold doors?

With our incredible door safety products able to be used across 99% of door designs – sliding doors are the only style we don’t cater for – you’ve certainly come to the right place if you are looking to make trapped fingers things of the past.

Bi-fold doors are an increasingly popular door type here in the UK, with homeowners with properties of all sizes and styles looking to reap the following rewards as described by GFD Homes:

“There are countless benefits to bi-fold doors in the home, hence why they remain so popular in the modern age. Not only are they convenient, but they also create a light and open atmosphere in any room, helping to make special occasions and celebrations feel even more joyous… Typically, all modern bi-fold doors come with a high-security multi-lock system, as well as an in-line tracking system that makes the door and panels near impossible to lift.”

Thankfully, we cater to this door type as well! In this blog post, we share more details about the fitting of safety guards on bi-fold doors and the Fingersafe product that makes it possible.

Introducing MK1C…

Our MK1C product is specially designed for bi-fold and flush-fitted doors. This design uses a concertina front module to make the ejection of wandering hands and fingers possible. The unique fixing strip that’s also a part of the design keeps the product flat against the door when it is in the closed position.

The Fingersafe® bi-fold MK1C door finger protection guard is suitable for commercial and domestic settings, providing full protection around the hinge opening area to deliver the ultimate anti-trapping solution for internal and external doors.

A smooth and seamless system

We understand just how important a smooth running bi-fold system is. That’s why our MK1C product is custom designed to make the entire process of opening and closing your doors as safe and seamless as it should be.

The installation of our MK1C door guards ensures zero resistance and restriction when the door is in operation, with the complete 180 degrees of motion facilitated. This however doesn’t mean compromising on protection! Our bi-fold finger protection covers the full length of the door. Quality also comes as standard, with our MK1C product crafted using PVC-U and Thermo Plastic Elastomer (TPE) for a fireproof, weatherproof and UV resistant finish.

MK1C door guards are accessible in a wide range of colours and able to be installed in minutes, even when retrofitted to existing bi-fold and flush fitted doors. All our door finger protection products come with screws and full fitting instructions too.

Need coverage for a larger opening gap?

Like many of our products, the MK1C design can be customised further to accommodate wider hinge opening gaps. All you have to do is get in touch with our technical team to discuss your requirements, and an adapted version of the MK1C door guard can be designed and developed specifically for you.