When choosing a high-performance rolling door or grille, these tips will help you make the best decision for your business.

Selecting the right high-performance solution will help you move vehicles or goods faster, easier, and more securely. High-performance doors and grilles use a powerful high-speed motor and a direct-drive system to open and close quickly, with opening speeds up to 20 inches per second or more – but can also be designed for frequent use. Doors and grilles can cycle over 100 times per day and include heavy-duty components and a strong motor, along with a springless design for maintenance-free performance.

As demand for high-performance grows, doors and grilles are being equipped with more smart technology and automation systems. Most models include sensors, connectivity, and remote monitoring. Rolling doors might also have insulation options—which will significantly reduce your utility bills over time.

Here are some choices, including models, speed, size, warranty, and features to consider as you pick a high-performance door or grille.

Types of High-Performance Products

While the terms “high-speed” and “high-performance” are used interchangeably, they have notable differences. All high-speed doors are considered high-performance, but not all high-performance doors are high-speed. Door and Access Systems Manufacturing Association (DASMA) defines high-performance and high-speed doors and grilles:

High-Performance Door (or Grille): A power-operated rolling, folding, or sliding nonresidential door (or grille), generally characterized by either 100 or more cycles per day or 20 or more inches per second opening speed, and typically made-to-order and/or designed for higher durability, and/or designed to break away due to equipment impact.

High-Speed Door (or Grille): A type of high-performance door (or grille) with a minimum opening rate of 32 inches per second, a minimum closing rate of 24 inches per second, and a means to automatically close the door.

The main difference between high-speed and high-performance is the opening and closing speeds. High-performance doors open at up to 20 inches per second. High-speed doors and grilles open faster, at a minimum of 32 inches per second, and can have faster closing speeds than high-performance products.

 

High-Performance Features

Modern high-performance commercial doors offer a variety of features that boost safety and increase your businesses efficiency. Evaluate your business and how it needs to operate to decide which features will be the best fit.

• High-speed operation allows the door to open at speeds of 20 inches per second or more, which can streamline traffic flow in busy areas.
• A springless design boosts the lifespan of the door and reduces maintenance requirements.
• Heavy-duty galvanized steel or aluminum slats and components withstand heavy use and corrosion.
• Edge sensors and soft start/stop features offer increased safety, preventing injury and door damage.
• A compact design allows the door to fit into small openings with minimal headroom requirements.
• An advanced control system features plug-and-play wiring and an LCD screen that provides users with initial door commissioning, electricity set limits, status and error messages, and common door adjustments for easy installation and maintenance.

Compare Cornell High-Performance Doors and Grilles

We design our rolling products to meet everyday challenges. Strengthening security, streamlining the flow of traffic or goods, and doing it all with expert precision. Evolution and innovation never stop, and that’s at the core of what we do. Discover and compare our full line of high-performance doors and grilles.

Need a quick guide to finding the right Cornell high-performance door or grille? Download our comparison chart.

Extreme^® 300 Series Grille

The Extreme 300 Series High-Performance Rolling Grille is a virtually maintenance-free option that operates up to three times faster than standard overhead coiling grilles. It comes equipped with the Apex^™ SmartController, an intelligent control panel featuring plug-and-play wiring, status messages, and worry-free commissioning.

 

Minimum Headroom*: 23”
Speed: Opens up to 24 inches per second. Closes at 12 inches per second.
Warranty/Cycles: 2-year 300,000 cycle warranty.
Maximum Width: 30’
Maximum Height: 16’
Material/Finish: Aluminum (Mill, Clear, Bronze, and Black anodized).
Open Area**: 76%
Windows/Insulation: No windows or insulation available.
Patterns: Choose between brick or straight.
Electronic Autolock: Available.
Wind Load***: Not available.

Extreme MicroCoil Grille

The Extreme MicroCoil Grille requires nearly 50% less headroom than traditional security grilles. Its patented nested link system reduces noise and vibrations, making it one of the smoothest operating coiling grilles on the market. This model meets ADA Compliance requirements, making it an ideal fit for parking facilities. It also comes with the user-friendly Apex SmartController and a direct-drive operator.

 

Minimum Headroom*: 16 ¾”
Speed: Opens up to 24 inches per second. Closes at 12 inches per second.
Warranty/Cycles: 2-year 500,000 cycle warranty.
Maximum Width: 26’
Maximum Height: 14’
Material/Finish: Aluminum and stainless steel.
Open Area**: 82%
Windows/Insulation: No windows or insulation available.
Patterns: Choose between brick or straight.
Electronic Autolock: Available.
Wind Load***: Up to 40 PSF.

Extreme Series Sectional Door

Powered by a LiftMaster operator, the Extreme Series Sectional Door is designed to endure. This model operates three times faster when opening and two times faster when closing than traditional sectional doors. Safety takes priority with available features - a cable management system, a standard cable tension monitor, and a light curtain with three feet of protection. The Extreme Series Sectional Door is ideal for emergency facilities, warehouses, and automotive centers.

 

Minimum Headroom*: 20 ¾”
Speed: Opens up to 24 inches per second. Closes at 15 inches per second.
Warranty/Cycles: 2-year 50,000 cycle warranty.
Maximum Width: 16’ 2”
Maximum Height: 14’
Material/Finish: Aluminum and galvanized steel.
Open Area**: None.
Windows: Vision windows or full-view windows available.
Insulation: Available.
Patterns: Smooth, stucco, woodgrain, or full-view. 
Electronic Autolock: Not available.
Wind Load***: Up to 36 PSF.

Extreme 300 Series Door

Available in both insulated and uninsulated models, the Extreme 300 Series Door features 300,000 maintenance-free cycles. Insulated models carry an air leakage rating of less than 0.3 cfm/ft2, surpassing ASHRAE® 90.12, 2015, IECC®, and California’s Title 24 air infiltration requirements.

 

Minimum Headroom*: Service: 20”, Insulated: 24”
Speed: Opens up to 24 inches per second. Closes at 12 inches per second.
Warranty/Cycles: 2-year 300,000 cycle warranty. 3-year 500,000 cycle warranty (upgrade required).
Maximum Width: Service: 30’, Insulated: 24’
Maximum Height: Service: 20’, Insulated: 20’
Material/Finish: Galvanized steel and stainless steel.
Open Area**: Fenestration available.
Windows: Vision windows available.
Insulation: Available.
Patterns: Not available.
Electronic Autolock: Not available.
Wind Load***: TDI, FBC, 80 FPS impact, up to 50 PSF.

Extreme 1024 Door

One of the most economical doors in the lineup, the Extreme 1024 Door has an impressive 5-year 1,000,000 cycle warranty. When compared to other high-speed slatted products, the Extreme 1024 Door has the lowest lifetime cost and cost-per-cycle on the market. As another perk, the door can also be configured for operational wind loads up to 10 PSF.

 

Minimum Headroom*: Service: 25”, Insulated: 27”
Speed: Opens up to 24 inches per second. Closes at 12 inches per second.
Warranty/Cycles: 5-year 1,000,000 cycle warranty.
Maximum Width: Service: 30’, Insulated: 24’
Maximum Height: Service: 20’, Insulated: 20’
Material/Finish: Galvanized steel and stainless steel.
Open Area**: Fenestration available.
Windows: Vision windows available.
Insulation: Available.
Patterns: Not available.
Electronic Autolock: Not available.
Wind Load***: TDI, FBC, 80 FPS impact, up to 50 PSF.

*Based on a 10’x10’ closure.
**Percentages are approximate.
***PSF is based on door width.

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