Automatic Fire Door Factory Direct
Doors that stay open for daily traffic and close the moment the alarm triggers. CE and NFPA 80 certified, built to EN 1155 self-closing device standards. Available in single and double leaf configurations with full OEM/ODM support.
What Makes an Automatic Fire Door Different from a Standard Fire Door
A standard fire door is passive — it relies on a door closer to keep it shut at all times, which means it creates friction in high-traffic corridors. An automatic fire door solves that friction: an electromagnetic hold-open device keeps the door in the open position during normal building operation, and the moment a fire alarm signal is received, the electromagnet releases and the door closer drives the leaf to the closed and latched position — automatically, without anyone touching it.
That distinction matters commercially. Building managers in hospitals, schools, hotels, and commercial office buildings want fire compartmentation without the daily inconvenience of pushing through a heavy self-closing door on every pass. The automatic fire door is the product that resolves that conflict, and it's why this category commands a price premium over standard fire-rated doors in every market we ship to.
The electromagnetic release mechanism connects to the building's fire alarm control panel (FACP). On alarm activation — or on power failure, which is the fail-safe condition — the electromagnet de-energizes and the door closes under the force of the overhead door closer. EN 1155 governs the performance requirements for electrically powered hold-open devices on fire doors in European and many international markets; NFPA 80 covers the US market requirements for fire door assemblies including automatic-closing hardware.
We've been producing fire doors since our Gulf and Southeast Asian buyers started facing stricter building code enforcement — that's when we built out the dedicated fire door line and went through the NFPA 80 certification process. The automatic variant came out of specific project requests from hotel and hospital contractors who needed hold-open functionality without sacrificing fire rating. That combination — hold-open plus certified fire rating — is where most of the technical complexity lives, and it's where a lot of suppliers fall short on documentation.
Standard vs. Automatic Fire Door
How the Release Mechanism Works
- 1 Electromagnet energized (24V DC) — door held open against wall or stop
- 2 Fire alarm panel sends signal (dry contact) or power is cut
- 3 Electromagnet de-energizes — hold-open releases immediately
- 4 Overhead hydraulic closer (EN 1154) drives door to closed and latched position
Hospitals
High-frequency corridor traffic demands hold-open convenience. Fire compartmentation is non-negotiable.
Hotels
Guest experience requires open corridors. Building codes require fire-rated compartmentation on every floor.
Schools
Evacuation routes must stay clear. Automatic closing on alarm is a code requirement in most jurisdictions.
Commercial Offices
Open-plan workflows conflict with always-closed fire doors. The automatic variant resolves that without a code variance.
Technical Specifications
Industry-standard parameters for this product type. Contact us for exact data sheets on your specific configuration.
Standard Configuration Parameters
Specifications shown are industry-standard values for this product type. Actual specifications may vary by configuration. Contact us for detailed product data sheets and fire test reports.
Key Specification Highlights
Certifications & Standards
Fire Rating and Certification: What Your Market Requires
The certification your project requires depends on the destination market. Here is how our automatic fire doors map to the two dominant standards frameworks.
CE Marking — EN Standards
CE marking covers the European market and most markets that reference EN standards — the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, Southeast Asia, and Australia increasingly require CE-marked fire doors on commercial projects.
- Electromagnetic hold-open device: EN 1155 compliant
- Door closer: EN 1154 compliant
- SGS third-party audit reports available on request
NFPA 80 — US & Canadian Markets
NFPA 80 covers the US and Canadian markets, and many Middle Eastern projects specify NFPA 80 compliance alongside local civil defense requirements.
- Manufactured to NFPA 80 requirements
- NFPA 80 compliance statement included in documentation package
- Satisfies Gulf civil defense requirements alongside CE
Fire Rating Must Be Specified at Order Time
The fire rating of the door assembly (30/60/90 min) must be specified at order time. The intumescent seal specification, core fill density, and hardware selection all change depending on the required rating. We do not offer a single "fire door" that covers all ratings — the assembly is engineered to the rating you specify.
Upgrading a 30-minute door to 60-minute in the field by swapping seals is not possible. That approach voids the fire rating certification. Specify the correct rating at order time.
Documentation Package
For buyers supplying into markets with mandatory third-party inspection on arrival — some Gulf projects, certain Southeast Asian government tenders — we prepare the full documentation package in advance.
- Fire test reports
- CE declaration of conformity
- NFPA 80 compliance statement
- SGS audit summary
This package typically satisfies project consultant requirements without additional testing on-site.
Where This Product Sells: Market Segments Worth Targeting
Automatic fire doors have consistent demand across four primary verticals. Here is the volume logic and buyer profile for each segment, based on active markets we ship to.
Healthcare Facilities
Highest-Volume SegmentHospitals require fire compartmentation throughout — corridor doors, ward entry doors, stairwell doors — and clinical staff and equipment trolleys must move freely without manually operating heavy self-closing doors.
Contractors on healthcare projects reorder for each new build, making this a reliable repeat segment once you are on the approved supplier list.
Hotels & Hospitality
Active in Middle East & Southeast AsiaCorridor doors on every floor, back-of-house fire doors, kitchen and laundry area doors. Hotel developers and fit-out contractors in the Middle East and Southeast Asia are active buyers — CE certification combined with custom finish capability gets you onto the shortlist.
Common areas alone drive 40–80 unit orders per property. Interior design specification compliance is a key differentiator in this segment.
Commercial Office & Mixed-Use
Gulf, Southeast Asia, AustraliaStairwell entries, lift lobby separations, and plant room access points. These are project-based orders, but commercial construction volume in active markets means consistent pipeline for distributors positioned in the construction supply chain.
Consistent pipeline for distributors already positioned in the construction supply chain across Gulf, Southeast Asia, and Australia.
Educational Institutions
Growing Segment — 3-Year TrendUniversities and large secondary schools share the same requirements as healthcare: high foot traffic, fire compartmentation, and institutional procurement budgets that run on annual cycles. This segment has grown significantly over the last three years.
Build relationships with facility management companies, not just individual project contractors. They consolidate purchasing across multiple campuses.
How We Build the Automatic Fire Door: Process Details That Affect Your Order
Every production decision downstream affects field performance. Here is what happens on the line before your order ships.
Steel Blank Cutting
CNC Laser Line · ±0.5mm ToleranceDoor leaf starts as SPCC cold-rolled steel coil, cut to panel blanks on our CNC laser line at ±0.5mm dimensional tolerance. Body panels run at 1.0–1.2mm gauge. Internal frame channels — the ones carrying the door closer mounting plate and electromagnetic hold-open bracket — are formed from 1.5mm stock. Hardware mounting points take the most mechanical stress in service, and undersized steel at those joints is where field failures originate.
Mineral Wool Core Fill
Rating-Specific Density & ThicknessCore fill for fire-rated doors is mineral wool board, cut and fitted to the door leaf cavity before face panels are welded closed. Core density and thickness are specified to the fire rating — a 60-minute door uses a denser, thicker core than a 30-minute door. We don't mix specifications on the production run.
Zinc Phosphate Pre-Treatment & Powder Coat
60–80μm · 500-Hour Salt SprayAfter welding, every fire door body goes through our zinc phosphate pre-treatment bath before powder coating — the same process upgrade we made in 2020 after seeing adhesion failures on coastal-market orders. The 60–80μm powder coat passes a 500-hour salt spray test, which matters for doors installed in humid corridor environments.
Functional Test: Every Unit
Electromagnet Cycle · Latch ConfirmationThe electromagnetic hold-open unit and door closer are installed and functionally tested at the assembly station before the door ships. We cycle the release mechanism — trigger the electromagnet, confirm the door closes fully and latches — on every unit. A door that doesn't close and latch reliably under the closer's force alone fails the test and goes back for adjustment.
The most common failure point is closer force calibration against door weight. Heavier double-leaf doors need a closer with higher closing force — getting that wrong means the door doesn't latch in a real fire event.
Weld Inspection: Visual + Dye Penetrant
Fire Door Line OnlyWeld seams on fire door production are visually inspected and spot-checked with dye penetrant testing — a step added specifically for the fire door line because weld integrity at the frame-to-leaf joint affects both structural performance and the intumescent seal's ability to expand correctly under heat.
Customization: What You Can Specify, What Affects MOQ and Lead Time
Standard catalog automatic fire doors ship from MOQ 50 units. Custom configurations start at 100 units — that's where the powder line changeover and any tooling adjustments make sense for both sides.
What You Can Specify
30, 60, or 90 minutes — specify at order time. This determines core fill, seal specification, and hardware selection.
Single or double leaf.
Width 700–1200mm (single), 1200–2400mm (double); height 2000–2400mm. Non-standard sizes available on custom orders.
Any RAL color from our 60+ color library. Custom RAL matching available on runs of 100+ units.
Stainless steel or zinc alloy hinges; lever handle or push-pull bar; vision panel options (fire-rated glazing available).
24V DC standard; 12V DC available on request.
Standard steel frame or KD (knock-down) frame for site assembly.
Private label, custom panel profiles, custom hardware configurations. Our 15-engineer R&D team handles spec review, 3D rendering, and prototype approval at no charge for the design consultation.
What Affects Lead Time
From deposit. Standard colors, standard sizes, catalog hardware.
Additional time for powder line setup and material procurement.
Typically 15–20 working days to first sample from spec submission.
What We Can't Do
We don't offer fire ratings above 90 minutes on this product line — that requires a fundamentally different door construction and is outside our current certified range. For applications requiring 120-minute or higher ratings, contact us and we'll advise on alternatives.
Ready to Discuss Your Configuration?
Share your fire rating, size, and volume requirements and we'll confirm lead time and pricing within one business day.
Packaging, Container Loading, and Landed Cost Planning
Every shipment leaves our factory with full documentation and verified packaging — so your freight team can plan container utilization and landed cost before booking.
Protective Crating System
Automatic fire doors ship in foam-lined crates with corner guards on the frame assembly. The electromagnetic hardware and door closer are packed separately within the crate to prevent transit damage to the mechanism.
Every crate carries a barcode linked to our production batch record. Any quality question on arrival traces back to production date, line, and inspection record within minutes.
Documentation Package — Standard on Every Shipment
We've cleared customs in Los Angeles, Houston, Dubai, Singapore, Lagos, and Sydney. The paperwork is complete and formatted for those markets.
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Bill of lading
- Certificate of origin
- CE declaration of conformity
- Fire test reports
- SGS audit summary
Container Loading — Standard 40HQ
These figures are the inputs your freight team needs for landed cost calculations. For mixed-configuration orders, we provide a detailed packing plan with the pro forma invoice so your logistics team can confirm container utilization before booking freight.
| Door Configuration | Units per 40HQ (approx.) |
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| Single leaf, standard size (900×2100mm) | 80–100 sets |
| Single leaf, large (1000×2200mm) | 70–85 sets |
| Double leaf, standard (1500×2100mm) | 40–55 sets |
| Double leaf, large (1800×2200mm) | 30–40 sets |
Mixed-configuration orders receive a detailed packing plan with the pro forma invoice for logistics confirmation before freight booking.
Procurement FAQ
Answers to the questions buyers ask most often before placing an order — covering product differences, standards, specifications, MOQ, and integration requirements.
What is the difference between an automatic fire door and a self-closing fire door?
A self-closing fire door uses a door closer to keep the door shut at all times — it closes every time someone passes through. An automatic fire door adds an electromagnetic hold-open device that keeps the door open during normal operation and releases automatically on fire alarm signal or power failure. The automatic version is required in high-traffic areas where a permanently self-closing door would create operational friction. Both types meet fire door certification requirements; the choice depends on the building's operational needs and local code specification.
Which EN standards apply to automatic fire doors?
The primary standards are:
- EN 1154 Controlled door closing devices — the door closer
- EN 1155 Electrically powered hold-open devices for fire/smoke control door sets — the electromagnetic release
- EN 1634-1 Fire resistance and smoke control tests for door assemblies
CE marking on the complete assembly covers conformity with the Construction Products Regulation. For US projects, NFPA 80 governs fire door assembly requirements including automatic-closing hardware.
What fire rating should I specify for a hospital corridor door?
Most hospital corridor fire doors are specified at 60 minutes (EI60 or FD60 in European notation). Stairwell and lift lobby doors in hospitals are often specified at 90 minutes.
The exact requirement depends on the building's fire compartmentation design and the applicable local building code — your project's fire consultant or building control authority will specify the required rating.
We manufacture to all three ratings. Specify the rating at order time as it determines the door's core construction.
What is your MOQ and lead time for automatic fire doors?
Standard Catalog
MOQ 50 units
Lead time 25–35 days from deposit confirmation
Custom / OEM
MOQ 100 units
Lead time 30–45 days depending on complexity
Sample orders are available — most new buyers start with 2–4 units to test with their own project consultants or downstream customers before committing to a full order.
Can the electromagnetic hold-open device be integrated with any fire alarm system?
The standard electromagnetic hold-open unit operates on a dry contact signal from the fire alarm control panel (FACP) — this is compatible with virtually all commercial FACP systems. The unit de-energizes (releases the door) on alarm signal or on power failure, which is the fail-safe requirement under EN 1155 and NFPA 80.
Compatibility Note
If your project uses a specific FACP brand or protocol, send us the panel's output spec and we'll confirm compatibility before order. Fail-safe operation — door releases on alarm signal or power failure — is standard on all units.
Related Fire Door Products
If the automatic hold-open function isn't required for your application, our standard fire door range covers single and double leaf configurations in 30–90 minute ratings without the electromagnetic hardware — lower unit cost, same certified fire performance.
Steel Fire Door
Heavy-gauge steel construction with 30–90 min fire ratings. Single and double leaf. No electromagnetic hardware — lower unit cost for standard applications.
View ProductGlass Fire Door
Vision panel configurations with certified fire-rated glazing. Suitable for corridors and lobbies where sightlines and light transmission are required.
View ProductDouble Leaf Fire Door
Wide-opening double leaf configurations for high-traffic corridors and equipment access routes. Available in 30–90 min ratings.
View ProductSelf Closing Fire Door
Spring or hydraulic closer integrated at factory. Passive self-closing without electromagnetic hold-open — cost-effective for stairwells and low-traffic compartment doors.
View ProductCommercial Fire Door
Flush architectural finishes and hardware configurations for commercial interiors. Suitable for offices, retail, and hospitality where aesthetics and compliance both matter.
View ProductIndustrial Fire Door
Heavy-duty construction for warehouses, factories, and plant rooms. Reinforced frames and hardware rated for high-cycle industrial environments.
View ProductFor project specifications requiring vision panels, flush architectural finishes, or specific hardware configurations not covered in our standard catalog, contact our engineering team — custom ODM development is handled in-house with no design consultation fee.
Get a Quote for Automatic Fire Doors
Send us your project specification — fire rating required, leaf configuration, quantity, and target market. Our engineering team will review and respond with a detailed quote, compliance documentation summary for your market, and 3D rendering if you're evaluating a custom configuration.
What to Include in Your Enquiry
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Fire rating required (30, 60, or 90 min)
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Leaf configuration (single or double)
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Order quantity
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Target market and destination country
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