Premier™ Aluminum Bi-Fold Door
The capacity for size... and style. Just as aluminum provides superior, yet lightweight strength in the framing of most commercial buildings today, Wilson's Premier™ door –made of aircraft-grade aluminum – is lighter, yet stronger than steel framed doors. And regardless of the environment, the raw mill finish provides a clean, crisp look and higher aesthetic value than steel product - and no rusting or chipping paint. Perhaps best of all, you can achieve any look you desire with the Premier™ door, because you can clad it with any covering you want.The Cadillac of the Door Industry
Because Wilson''s Premier door is the Cadillac of the industry, we talk to people about the investment. The investment in quality, performance and longevity. As a testament to this longevity, simply look to the countless number of Wilson doors continuously operating - uninterrupted - for over 30 years. In fact no other manufacturer can claim the thousands of satisfied users - and a continuous manufacturing operation since the 1950's. Architectural design flexibility
Because of the Premier's crisp aesthetics and Wilson's attention to detail, the door has quickly become the hangar door of choice for commercial applications and high-end residential applications.Made to size for you to customize
Unlike other manufacturers, every door is custom-built to your specifications, eliminating the need for building modifications or product "adaptations" in the field.Saves valuable building space
Elevates within the threshold and requires little or no headroom or wall clearance, leaving more usable space, both inside and out.No track on the floor. No panel storage on the sides. No intrusion into the interior of the building. And no need for support mechanisms or tracking from the ceiling. The frame is mounted and operates on the outside of the building.
Economical modular construction
Bolts together for quick, easy installation with no field welding. Vertical or horizontal splices bolt-together to save installation time and reduce installation costs.Single-source responsibility
Wilson's Premier door is a complete end to end solution from a single source. From upfront engineering assistance and detailing the door before it ships to enabling bolt-together construction and delivering the door on a Wilson truck, we offer a single source. The total solution is ensured through installation supervision, final rigging and erection of the door. Oh, and did we mention no one else in the industry offers this service? Features & Benefits
Aluminum Construction for Strength
Crafted of aircraft-grade aluminum, the Premier door is lighter, yet stronger than steel framed doors. The high-strength aluminum frame can be clad with just about any building material of any weight.The Premier’s 6061-T6 aluminum frame (raw material produced in the United States) is jig-welded to hold sections to specified tolerances by certified aluminum welders. Something no other manufacturer can offer.
Because of this strength and lightness, Wilson is able to build Premier doors up to 140 ft wide. This design flexibility allows corporate hangar users and developers to specify the Premier door on larger door openings—without having to address side panel storage or bottom rails embedded in concrete.
On larger openings, the Premier will be designed with internal trusses to provide proper rigidity—not unsightly exterior trusses.
Long Lasting and Low Maintenance
With one of the lowest lifecycle costs in the industry, the Premier door is engineered to operate day in and day out for years of uninterrupted service. An easy-access motor location, exposed zinc hinges and simple grease fittings make it easy to maintain. The raw mill finish of the 6061-T6 aluminum provides a clean, crisp look and higher aesthetic value than steel product - and no rusting or chipping paint.Designed and manufactured in strict compliance with International Building Codes (IBC 2006), taking into consideration wind load and the weight of the covering using RISA structural design protocols.
Modular Construction
Simple, bolt-together modular construction offers quick and easy assembly - up to 75% faster than bulky steel doors. No field welding required.Supervised installation assistance is provided. Our driver works alongside your installation crew to make sure the door is rigged and adjusted properly
Automatic-Lock
Standard auto-locks automatically lock and unlock the door as it opens and closes with a push of a button. No other manufacturer offers auto-locks as a standard feature. Horizontally engages to effectively pull the door closed.Balanced Lift Cable & Drive Mechanism
Five-to-one service factor standard; lifting cable drums are integral part of drive shaft, ensuring even lifting across the entire door span.For long life and resiliency, stainless steel lifting cables have been specified since Wilson's inception in 1956.
Cable Guards for Safety
Protect against inadvertent human or equipment contact.Long Drive Shaft
Mounted on bottom panel, runs continuously along entire width of door to properly support the system. Galvanized to prevent corrosion.Sized right for every door. No Wilson drive shaft is smaller than 2 1/2 –inches in diameter and no drum is smaller than 3-inches in diameter.
Energy Saving Weather Seal
The standard natural rubber top seal combined with neoprene side seals and the natural rubber bottom loop create a full perimeter seal described as "refrigerator tight." Thru-Beam Photo Eye
If an object breaks the beam of the standard photo eye, the door reverses and is held open until it is reset. Standard feature with the Premier door—optional with other manufacturers.Upper Override Disconnect
Mechanical back-up switch that disconnects power to door if upper limit fails or if limit is overridden. Standard Radio Control
Not an option, as with other manufacturers, the Wilson Premier™ includes a hand-held radio control with two transmitters, a receiver and an external antenna.)Ascent™ AC-Drive with Door Controller
The variable speed Ascent AC-Drive provides for a very smooth, soft start and stop, minimizing wear on the motor and components, while significantly decreasing the opening and closing time of the door. Standard three-button, 230 volt, single phase. Features Up/Down/Stop buttons. All electrical components are pre-wired and tested at the factory. A Wilson exclusive-- no other manufacturer offers the Ascent AC-Drive.
