Rolling Center UK supplies automatic door operators and kits for commercial and industrial entrances, built around CDVI‘s Digiway Plus and Digiway Spring Return ranges. Every system is built to EN16005, the European standard for powered pedestrian doors, and designed for reliable daily use on trade and commercial sites rather than occasional residential automation.
What Is Door Automation and How Does It Work?
Door automation adds a motorised operator to a swing door, so it opens and closes on its own instead of being pushed or pulled by hand. A typical installation pairs an operator — the motor unit, usually mounted above the door on an articulated arm — with activation (a push plate, microwave sensor or access control trigger) and, on some models, a spring return mechanism that lets the door close manually if power is lost. This matters for fire doors in particular: a spring return operator can be specified so the door still closes and latches correctly even without power, which a standard powered-close operator generally can’t guarantee.
What’s Available in Door Automation?
- Door Automation Kits — complete single and double door packages, including the operator, articulated arm, control panel and activation sensors, ready to fit as one system.
- Door Automation Operators — the motor unit and universal arm on their own, for retrofitting to a door that already has suitable hardware and controls in place.
- Accessories — activation and control components such as microwave sensors, control panels, extension shafts and interconnecting cables, for building out or servicing a system.
Digiway Plus vs Digiway Spring Return: Which Do You Need?
Digiway Plus is a standard powered swing door operator — it opens and closes the door under motor control and suits most commercial entrances where fire door compliance isn’t a factor. Digiway Spring Return adds a mechanical spring that closes the door if power fails, which is typically what’s required where the door forms part of a fire strategy and needs to fail safely closed rather than fail open. If you’re not sure which your installation needs, check the door’s fire rating and consult your building’s fire risk assessment, or ask our team.
Kit or Operator: Which Should You Buy?
- New installation, or replacing the full system? A door automation kit gives you a complete, matched set — operator, arm, control panel and sensors — so everything is designed to work together from the outset.
- Existing hardware, controls or sensors already fitted and working? A standalone operator lets you replace just the motor unit without buying components you don’t need.
- Single door or a pair? Both kits and operators are available in single and double door configurations — make sure you order the matching pair for double-door openings.
Door Automation vs Swing Door Hardware and Gate Automation
Door automation is the powered operator that goes on top of a door’s existing hardware — see Swing Door Hardware for the hinges and locks a manual door needs first. It’s also a distinct product line from Gate Automation, which motorises external gates at a property boundary rather than doors within a building envelope or entrance. If you’re automating an internal or entrance door, this category is the right one; if it’s an external gate, gate automation is what you need.
Safety and Compliance
Automatic pedestrian doors are covered by EN16005, which sets out safety requirements specific to powered doors — including sensor coverage to prevent trapping and force limits on the moving leaf — alongside the broader Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 that apply to powered equipment generally. A compliant installation needs the right combination of activation and safety sensors for the door’s size and location, and should be commissioned by a competent installer. This is general guidance, not a substitute for a site-specific risk assessment.
Why Buy Door Automation from Rolling Center UK?
We’ve supplied gate and door hardware and automation across Yorkshire and the North of England for over 30 years, and stock CDVI’s Digiway range with full spec information on every kit and operator. Our team can help you work out whether you need a kit or an operator, and whether Digiway Plus or Spring Return is right for your door, before you order. Trade pricing is available, and our technical support team can help with manuals and fitting queries after you’ve bought.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the difference between Digiway Plus and Digiway Spring Return?
Digiway Plus is a standard powered operator for swing doors. Digiway Spring Return adds a spring mechanism that closes the door if power is lost, which is generally what’s specified for doors that need to fail safely closed, such as those forming part of a fire strategy.
Do I need a kit or just an operator?
If you’re starting from scratch, a kit gives you a complete, matched system. If your door already has suitable arm, control panel and sensor hardware fitted, a standalone operator may be all you need — check compatibility with us first if you’re unsure.
Can these be fitted to an existing door?
In most cases, yes, provided the door and frame are in good condition and suitable for an automatic operator. Our team can advise based on the door type and current setup.
Are these suitable for fire doors?
Spring return operators are generally the appropriate choice where a door needs to close and latch without power, which is typically the case for fire doors — but the specific requirement should always be confirmed against the building’s fire strategy or a competent fire risk assessor.
Do I need a professional to install door automation?
Yes — these are commercial-grade systems covered by EN16005 and machinery safety regulations, and should be installed and commissioned by a competent installer to make sure sensor coverage and force limits are correctly set.
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