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Bifold Doors, Bi-Folding Gates
The Madoors USA Bifold Door and Bi-Folding Gate system is a motorized, automated folding door and gate solution engineered for residential, commercial, and industrial applications where conventional swing gates and standard-aperture doors cannot operate due to space constraints, incline conditions, or opening width requirements. Opening in 3 to 7 seconds — twice the speed of a conventional swing gate — the Madoors USA bi-folding gate provides rapid, automated vehicle and pedestrian access in a fraction of the footprint of a standard swing gate, requiring only a quarter of the space of a conventional gate installation while delivering full-width opening clearance.
Available in galvanized and powder-coated steel, wrought iron, complete wood, wood composite, and high-quality hardwoods including iroko and utile, with fully custom design capability including ornate metal and wood panel configurations, the Madoors USA bifold system is manufactured to any specified length and height with Siemens electro-mechanical motor automation, PLC touch screen control, remote connection service, and full integration with all access control systems including card readers, proximity cards, and dry contact interfaces. All folding door systems carry a 2-year guarantee.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Madoors USA Bifold Doors and Gates are available as internal room dividers, external room-to-outdoor dividers, and vehicle access gates. Door and gate panel frames are available in wrought iron, complete wood, wood composite, aluminum, and uPVC. Glazed panel configurations are available for internal and external folding door applications. Gate infill designs include standard bar infill and fully custom ornate designs in metal or wood — with client-specified designs manufactured using the latest fabrication technologies.
The folding mechanism opens in two or more panel sections, with the folded panels stacking to one side or both sides of the opening depending on the specified configuration. Single-direction folding to one side uses two leaves — providing maximum vehicle entry clearance in installations where side space is available in only one direction. Bi-parting folding to both sides provides equal panel distribution for wider openings where central drive clearance and balanced panel storage are preferred.
The bi-folding gate is specifically engineered to resolve the incline problem — where a driveway rises upward from the gate position and a conventional swing gate would bottom out on the rising ground surface. The bi-fold configuration takes up only a quarter of the space of a standard swing gate in opening travel, eliminating ground contact on inclined driveways without requiring structural modification of the driveway surface.
The motor system uses Siemens electro-mechanical drive, providing reliable, long-service-life automated operation with proven commercial-grade motor technology. Underground automation is available as an alternative to surface-mounted operators on the rear of the gate leaf, providing a concealed drive system for premium aesthetic installations. PLC touch screen control and remote connection service allow the system to be monitored, adjusted, and diagnosed remotely. The system integrates with all standard access control interfaces including card readers, proximity cards, and dry contact inputs.
All security systems are fitted as standard including sensors for obstruction detection, anti-panic function, emergency exit button, and fire alarm integration. The system complies with electrical machinery safety requirements and must be installed and maintained by professional gate installers.
KEY FEATURES
Opens in 3–7 Seconds — Twice the Speed of Swing Gates
The bi-folding gate opens in 3 to 7 seconds — significantly faster than a conventional swing gate — providing rapid vehicle entry and exit at residential driveways, commercial premises, and industrial facility entrances where access speed is an operational priority. This speed advantage directly reduces vehicle queuing at entrance points and eliminates the wait time associated with slower swing gate systems.
Quarter-Space Footprint — Incline & Space-Constrained Installations
The bi-fold design requires only a quarter of the space of a conventional swing gate during opening, solving two common installation problems simultaneously. For inclined driveways where a swing gate would bottom out on the rising ground surface, the bi-fold geometry eliminates ground contact entirely. For entrances where adjacent structures, walls, or landscaping limit the space available for gate leaf travel, the bi-fold configuration provides full-width vehicle clearance within the constrained available space.
Siemens Electro-Mechanical Motor System
The Siemens electro-mechanical drive system provides reliable, long-service-life automated operation with the proven commercial-grade performance of Siemens motor technology. The Siemens mechanism delivers consistent opening and closing cycle times, precise travel control, and long-term operational reliability across high daily cycle rates — supporting the demanding operational requirements of commercial and industrial entrance applications alongside residential installations.
PLC Touch Screen Control & Remote Connection
The PLC touch screen control panel provides a professional, intuitive interface for gate system management, parameter adjustment, and system monitoring. Remote connection service enables off-site system diagnostics, parameter adjustment, and fault monitoring — reducing the need for on-site service visits for routine system management and supporting rapid remote fault diagnosis.
Full Access Control System Integration
Bifold gates integrate with all standard access control systems through dry contact interface — card readers, proximity card readers, RFID systems, intercom systems, and any other access control device providing a dry contact output signal. This universal integration capability allows the bifold gate to be incorporated into any existing or new access control infrastructure without compatibility constraints.
Fire, Emergency Exit & Anti-Panic Functions
All Madoors USA folding door systems are fitted with fire alarm integration, emergency exit function, and anti-panic button as standard — providing life safety compliance for commercial, industrial, and multi-occupancy residential installations where emergency egress requirements mandate automatic door opening on fire alarm or manual emergency activation.
Full Custom Design — Any Material, Any Panel Configuration
Madoors USA designs and manufactures bifold doors and gates in any specified design — standard bar infill, ornate metal designs, wood panel designs, glazed configurations, and fully client-specified custom panel artwork — using the latest fabrication technologies. This design flexibility allows the bifold gate to be an architectural feature of the property entrance rather than a purely functional barrier, matching the aesthetic character of any residential estate, commercial facade, or institutional entrance.
Multiple Material Options
Gate and door panel frames and infills are available in galvanized steel, powder-coated steel, wrought iron, complete wood, wood composite, high-quality hardwood iroko, high-quality hardwood utile, aluminum, and uPVC — providing material selection flexibility for every aesthetic, durability, maintenance, and budget requirement across residential, commercial, and industrial applications.
Any Length & Height — Custom Manufactured
Bifold door and gate systems are manufactured to any specified length and height, eliminating the dimensional constraints of standard-size products and ensuring that the delivered system precisely matches the opening dimensions of each specific installation — from narrow residential pedestrian gates through to wide industrial vehicle entrance gates spanning multiple meters.
Surface & Underground Automation Options
Automation is available with surface-mounted operators on the rear of the gate leaf for straightforward installation and accessible maintenance, or underground operators for a completely concealed drive system that preserves the clean visual appearance of the gate installation without visible motorized hardware above the driveway surface.
2-Year Guarantee
All Madoors USA folding door systems carry a 2-year guarantee, providing client assurance of system performance and manufacturing quality across the initial service period of the installation.
Professional Installation Requirement
Bifold gates are classified as electrical machines and must be installed and maintained by professional gate installers to ensure safe operation and compliance with applicable electrical machinery safety regulations — protecting both the building occupants and third parties from the serious harm that can result from incorrect installation or maintenance of automated gate systems.
ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION SEQUENCE
Site Survey & Configuration Selection
Opening width, available side space for panel folding, incline conditions, ground surface type, automation preference — surface or underground — and access control system interface requirements are assessed. Panel count, folding direction — single side or bi-parting — material, and design specification are confirmed. Custom design artwork or ornate panel specification is confirmed with the client.
Post & Hinge Foundation Installation
Gate post foundations are excavated and concrete-filled to the specified depth. Posts are set plumb and aligned. For underground automation, the underground operator chambers are excavated and installed at the hinge post positions during foundation works, with conduit routing confirmed to the control panel position.
Gate Panel Fabrication & Finishing
Gate panels are fabricated to the confirmed design specification in the specified material — steel, wrought iron, wood, or composite. Powder coating, galvanizing, or timber finishing is applied. Hinge hardware, locking hardware, and sensor mounting positions are fitted during fabrication.
Gate Panel Hanging & Fold Mechanism Assembly
Gate panels are hung on the post hinges and the bifold connecting hinge between adjacent panels is assembled. Panel alignment, fold geometry, and ground clearance across the full open-to-closed travel arc are set and verified — including verification of ground clearance on inclined driveways throughout the fold travel.
Motor Drive Installation & Connection
Surface-mounted or underground motor operators are installed and connected to the gate panel drive points. The Siemens electro-mechanical drive is connected to the facility electrical supply and the PLC control system. Motor travel limits are set for correct full-open and fully-closed positions.
Control System & Access Control Integration
PLC touch screen control panel is installed and commissioned. Remote connection service is configured and tested. Access control interfaces — card readers, proximity readers, intercoms — are connected to the gate control system dry contact inputs and verified.
Safety System Installation & Testing
Obstruction sensors, anti-panic button, emergency exit function, and fire alarm interface are installed, connected, and tested. All safety system responses — emergency open, obstruction halt, and anti-panic activation — are verified through complete test cycles.
Operational Testing & Handover
Full operational testing is conducted across multiple complete open and close cycles, access control triggers, safety system responses, and remote connection functions. Opening speed is verified within the 3 to 7 second specification. 2-year guarantee documentation is completed and installation handover is provided.
DEPLOYMENT SCENARIOS & USE CASES
Madoors USA Bifold Doors and Bi-Folding Gates are specified for any residential, commercial, or industrial entrance where space constraints, incline conditions, opening width, or access speed requirements make conventional swing gate or standard door installation impractical.
- Residential driveway bifold gate on inclined approach
- Residential estate and gated community vehicle entrance
- Commercial premises and office building vehicle access gates
- Industrial facility and warehouse entrance bifold gates
- Space-constrained urban property vehicle access gates
- Hotel and hospitality property vehicle entrance gates
- School and educational campus vehicle access bifold gates
- Healthcare facility vehicle entrance bifold gate systems
- Shopping center and retail premises service entrance gates
- Agricultural and rural property vehicle access gates
- Internal commercial room divider folding door systems
- Residential extension and garden room folding door systems
- Ornate heritage property entrance gates — custom design
- High-security residential perimeter bifold gate systems
- Commercial premises perimeter access control bifold gates
- Category: Folding & Swing Gates