Some openings in a building cycle dozens or hundreds of times a day: forklift aisles between the warehouse and production, cooler and freezer entrances, wash bays, parking garages and shipping areas. A standard overhead door in one of those openings is slow, wears out fast and lets conditioned air escape every time it opens. High-speed doors fix that. Partridge Door Company sells, installs and services high-speed doors for businesses across central Mississippi.
What a high-speed door does
A high-speed door opens and closes several times faster than a standard rolling or sectional door, and it’s built for far more cycles. That means:
- Less waiting. Forklifts and people move through without stopping.
- Better temperature control. The opening stays open for seconds instead of minutes, which helps with cooled, heated and clean areas.
- Less dust, pests and noise moving between areas.
- Fewer impact repairs. Many high-speed doors are designed to handle bumps better than a standard door.
Types of high-speed doors
We’ll recommend a door based on the opening size, how often it cycles, wind exposure, temperature and how traffic moves through it:
- High-performance rolling steel doors. Slatted metal curtains built for high cycle counts and fast operation. They’re a good choice for exterior openings and security. Cornell, one of the brands we sell, offers high-performance rolling doors in service and insulated versions. → Rolling Steel Doors
- Fabric (rubber or vinyl) high-speed roll-up doors. Lightweight flexible curtains for interior openings between work areas. Many can recover after a forklift bump.
- Insulated high-speed doors for cooler, freezer and climate-controlled openings.
Each door comes with its own operator and controls. Activation can be set up with pull cords, push buttons, motion sensors, loop detectors or remote controls, along with photo eyes and safety edges to protect people and equipment.
Planning a high-speed door project
- Count the cycles. How many times a day the door opens drives the right door type and operator.
- Check the opening. We measure the size, headroom and side room, and confirm the power supply.
- Match the controls to the traffic. Hands-free activation for forklift lanes, or push buttons for pedestrian areas.
- Plan for service. High-cycle doors need regular maintenance to stay fast and reliable.
Service and maintenance
We service and maintain high-speed doors, including controls, sensors, curtains, safety devices and operators. We also service commercial doors of all makes and models. Because these doors cycle so often, they fit well into our commercial preventive maintenance plan, a custom plan based on your facility’s size and number of doors. → Commercial Door Repair · Maintenance Plans
Where high-speed doors fit
- Warehouses and distribution centers in the Pearl, Jackson and Flowood industrial areas
- Food and beverage processing, coolers and freezers
- Manufacturing plants and interior production areas
- Car washes, wash bays and parking garages
Pair high-speed doors with your dock equipment and commercial overhead doors for a complete, efficient building.
Service area
We install and service high-speed doors in Jackson, Pearl, Flowood, Clinton, Ridgeland, Madison, Brandon, Byram, Raymond and Vicksburg.
High-speed door FAQ
What is a high-speed door?
A high-speed door is an industrial door built to open and close much faster than a standard overhead door, and to handle far more cycles. They’re used on busy openings where speed, temperature control and reliability matter.
Where are high-speed doors used?
They’re common on forklift openings between warehouse areas, cooler and freezer entrances, manufacturing and clean areas, wash bays and parking garages. They suit any opening that cycles many times a day.
Are high-speed doors safe?
Yes, when they’re properly installed and maintained. High-speed doors use safety devices such as photo eyes, light curtains or safety edges that stop or reverse the door if something is in the opening. Regular service keeps those devices working.
Do high-speed doors save energy?
They help. Because the door is open for a much shorter time, less conditioned air escapes and less outside air gets in. Insulated high-speed doors add further savings on cooled or heated openings.
Do you service high-speed doors you didn’t install?
Yes. We service and maintain high-speed and commercial doors of all makes and models.
Is there a warranty?
Yes. Our products and services come with a 1-year warranty, followed by the manufacturers’ warranties.
Talk to us about a high-speed door
Call (601) 372-4874, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., or contact us online.