What’s the Best Overhead Door Stop?
Garage door injuries are unfortunately an all too common workplace occurrence and have led to a rise of inquiries into what is the best overhead door stop. An overhead door stop is any device that is installed alongside an overhead door that works to prevent the door from falling to the ground in the event of a failure of other critical components like springs or wires. While some precautions and safety measures exist, nothing currently compares to a fully functional and injury-preventing Safe-T-Support’s unique overhead door stops that are unlike anything else on the market. No other safety devices offer the same level of protection as ours. We currently offer four versions of this one-of-a-kind solution:
Choosing Between Different Overhead Door Stops
When it comes to determining what is the best overhead door stop for your needs, there are several variables or features to consider between the three unique products offered by Safe-T Support. Determining which option best fits your needs will come down to numerous factors including facility size, number of overhead doors, frequency of use, budgets, and project timelines. It is also important to mention that overhead door stops can help companies meet regional regulations or international guidelines that govern these areas of your facility. You can read more about international requirements or OSHA-specific legislation in each of the linked blog posts.
If you are having trouble determining which of the options below best fits your needs, please contact a member of your knowledgeable team for assistance including a detailed quote and estimate to equip your facility with life-saving and cost-saving overhead door stops.
Manual Garage, Dock, & Roll Up Door Safety Arms with LED Lights
This version of our overhead door stopper requires manual operation to engage and disengage the overhead stop device with the addition of an LED light system. The LED lights offer an extra layer of protection by indicating to the operator and those nearby when the safety arms are properly in place. The device is also 10’ high and includes two (2) safety arms on either side of the garage door. These arms are attached using provided clamps, which are designed to fit in a standard 2” garage door track. Additional sizes and custom mounting options are available upon request. The manual version is often the answer to “What is the best overhead door stop” for small to mid-size facilities with a minimal number of doors that experience low foot or equipment traffic.
The garage door must first be opened high enough for the arms to be able to fit underneath. At this point, the arms can be manually unlocked and swung into position below the garage door, and they can then be securely locked into place to prevent any movement.
The LED light system is used as an extra safety indicator. Once the arms are in place, the GREEN LED light will turn on to indicate that the safety arms are properly in place. A RED LED light will turn on to indicate when the arms are retracted.
Semi-Automatic Garage, Dock, & Roll Up Door Safety Arms with LED Lights
As with the other systems, this option is also 10’ high and comes with two (2) safety arms on either side of the garage door, which are attached using the provided clamps. These clamps are designed to fit in a standard 2” garage door track, and additional sizes and custom mounting options are available upon request.
The garage door is first opened high enough for the arms to be able to fit underneath. This system uses an electric cylinder that is connected to the arms, as well as an electrical box with a selector switch, to move the arms in and out. The GREEN and RED LED lights are used as safety indicators, with the GREEN light indicating that the arms are properly in position, and the RED light to let the user know that they are not. The semi-automatic overhead door stop system is best suited for low to moderate-traffic areas or facilities with a considerable number of doors that are shopping for the ideal price-to-performance combination.
Automatic Garage, Dock, & Roll Up Door Safety Arms with LED Lights
This system is the most advanced option we offer and is regarded as one of the best overhead door-stop systems on the market today. It is also 10’ high and comes with two (2) safety arms, one on either side of the garage door. These arms are attached using provided clamps, which are designed to fit in a standard 2” garage door track. Custom mounting options are also available upon request.
The garage door is first opened high enough for the arms to fit underneath. This system uses an electrical cylinder that is connected to the safety arms, as well as an electrical box. It relies on an existing garage door opener, and once the door opener is pressed, the door will open until the supplied limit switch is tripped. At this point, the safety arms automatically extend into position. The safety arms will retract automatically when the garage door is shut using the garage door opener. This system requires minimal manual input to operate and is best suited for high-traffic areas throughout your facility that require constant and immediate protection.
The LED light system is the same as the others. The GREEN LED light will let you know that the safety arms are in position, while the RED LED light will let you know when they are not.
How Do The Best Overhead Door Stoppers Work?
Our garage door safety devices stop falling garage, dock, and roll-up doors in their tracks. With an estimated 20,000-30,000 garage door-related injuries each year, having the best safety systems in place is paramount. Preventing workplace accidents is not only important for your business but also for the safety and well-being of your employees.
Our patented solution is truly one of a kind. No other solutions on the market offer anything remotely close to our overhead garage door stoppers. We have four variations of this system that give you the option to choose what best fits your requirements. Additionally, we’ll come to you and handle the installation. Watch the video below to see them in action.
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Safe-T-Support’s industry’s best commercial garage door stops should be your preferred option for protecting your employees and your business, providing you with top-notch safety and security. With affordable prices, package discounts, on-site installation, and hands-on customer service throughout the process, our overhead door stops can quickly prevent the worst fro happening. If you’d like to learn more about our safety solutions, don’t hesitate to reach out to us today.