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The Australian Trellis Door Company (ATDC) has recently installed its portable barricades for Starbucks at its new store Ringwood store at Eastland Shopping Centre in Melbourne (pictured). Starbucks is an American public company and is the world’s leading specialty coffee roaster and retailer with over 21000 stores in 65 countries. It has more than 27 coffee houses in Australia alone. ATDC’s cutting edge portable barricades have been installed to secure Starbucks’ new shopfront at Eastland.

Portable Barricades

The portable barricades installed are mobile and trackless. Accordingly they require no headroom and no overhead support structure making them easy to operate   and cost effective to install since no structural bulkheads are required. Available in standard heights of 2020mm or 2520mm, the span of these portable barricades is unlimited due to their modular design and hence there is no need for heavy and unwieldy removable mullions. The portable barricades complement the aesthetics of the storefront with their sharp angled lines and high quality gloss powdercoated finish.

Manufactured from precision engineered high tensile steel sections or alternatively fabricated from extruded aluminium and with a multitude of different locking options, these portable barricades are extremely robust yet are easy and lightweight to operate as they run on a series of low friction heavy duty 75mm bottom castor wheels. Both steel and aluminium portable barriers are available.

The portable barricades are OH+S tested  for workplace health and safety and are also independently  tested and certified  in an approved NATA laboratory  for dynamic impact and simulated climbing (amongst other tests) under the Australian Standard AS 4687-2007 Temporary Fencing and Hoardings. Successful testing and compliance has also been conducted for emergency egress under the BCA.

Safety Applications

Suitable applications for ATDC’s portable barricades  include achieving temporary security for temporary retail tenancies, access control for shopping centres and government  buildings (such as railway stations and passenger terminals such as at  airports, ferry stations), Worksafe applications such as construction sites, public events, securing of factory  loading docks.

More Information and our Locations

For further information on ATDC’s portable barricades please contact ATDC toll free on 1800 657 43. ATDC’s portable barricades are available for sale in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and Canberra and in all regional towns across Australia including Newcastle, Wollongong, Geelong, Townsville, Hobart and Cairns. ATDC’s portable barricades are exported to Singapore, Vietnam, Hong Kong and throughout Southeast Asia, The Asia Pacific, The UAE and the Pacific Islands.

Explore our comprehensive range of commercial security doors, commercial concertina doors, expandable gates, security roller shutters, mobile expandable security barriers, crowd control barrier hire, retail glass stacking doors and more.

The Australian Trellis Door Company (ATDC) has recently completed an installation of its premium-grade aluminium portable safety barriers at Sydney’s Darling Harbour for The Australian National Maritime Museum.

Our Portable Safety Barriers

 

The Maritime Museum tasked ATDC with replacing its existing fixed barrier systems which were in poor condition having badly corroded, faded and tarnished due to their proximity to the marine environment at Sydney Harbour.

Further, the Museum wanted to remove their fixed barrier systems which were previously in place since they were a permanent eyesore and were not welcoming to the public, the requirements for their new perimeter fencing were that when unlocked the barriers were to be tucked away and stored completely out of site and further, that they would be able to withstand the highly corrosive surrounding marine environment.

ATDC installed its all-aluminium mobile expandable barriers to achieve these dual objectives of the Maritime Museum. ATDC’s barriers are manufactured from high tensile 20mm x 1.8mm all aluminium square box sections and have solid stainless steel rivets- these portable safety barriers have an anodised finish to 25 microns, making them suitable for installation in a highly corrosive marine environment with a high saline content.

Their non-marking thermoplastic rubber tread castors make them suitable for any installation on any type of finished floor. Their professional powdercoated finish has UV inhibitors so they will not fade or tarnish in sunlight where installed on the exterior of buildings. Further information is available on ATDC’s aluminium mobile safety barriers, including specifications and images.

 

Semi-Modular Design

Completely retractable, mobile, trackless and able to span an unlimited width makes these commercial mobile barriers suitable for securing extremely large openings typical at high thoroughfare public access areas such as ports, airports and railway stations.

Available in standard heights of 1200mm or 1800mm (or available in custom made heights as required), the span of these safety barriers is unlimited due to their unique semi-modular design and thereby the need for removable mullions is avoided making them very easy to operate.

 

Various Locking Options

Also available from ATDC is a high tensile steel product and with both wall mounted and floor mounted locking options, these portable safety barriers are compact and strong yet are very easy to operate running on a series of low friction heavy duty thermoplastic rubber non marking bottom castors.

ATDC’s steel portable safety barriers are safety tested for OH+S compliance and have also been successfully tested for compliance to Australian Standards AS 4687-2007 for Temporary Fencing and Hoardings. Further information is available on ATDC’s steel mobile safety barriers including specifications and images.

 

Temporary Security Applications

Suitable applications for ATDC’s portable safety barriers include achieving temporary security for pop-up stores, kiosks and other temporary tenancies, access control for shopping centres and public buildings, worksafe applications such as construction sites, sports stadiums, public events, entertainment venues, securing of factory loading docks.

ATDC’s portable safety barriers are also great crowd control barriers for hire. For further information on some of these safety applications please see article on our Safety Barriers in the Industrial Sector.

 

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Discover more about ATDC’s wide range of industrial and commercial mobile safety barriers. To gain assistance in choosing the best security option for your facility, contact us.

 

Sold Across Australia

ATDC’s portable safety barriers are now sold in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Canberra and Darwin and in all major regional areas across Australia including Newcastle, Wollongong, Geelong, Townsville, Hobart and Cairns. ATDC’s portable safety barriers are also being successfully exported to Singapore, Vietnam, Hong Kong and throughout Southeast Asia and The Asia Pacific as well as the Pacific Islands and The UAE. Discover further information on ATDC’s export markets.

The Australian Trellis Door Company (ATDC) has recently participated in a high profile project at Singapore’s Changi Airport newest terminal, Terminal 4 (T4), with our security doors.

ATDC Providing Security for Major Airports

The Project

Working closely with procurement specialist JEB Asia, ATDC has supplied its unique security grilles to eight tenancies at T4’s Heritage Zone, which showcases Singapore’s local culture and flavour to international passengers.

The Heritage Zone in the transit area gives a glimpse into the evolution of shophouse architecture from the 1880s to the 1950s. Part of the job description included installing security grilles that would complement the traditional façade of the pre-war shop houses built before the Second World War.

 

Security for Retail Section

Below the shop houses are the retail shops whilst the second and third stories are residential units. There are preserved shop houses still in existence and they are under heritage conservation in Singapore’s Katong and Chinatown areas. A further requirement was that the security grilles were to occupy as minimal an amount of storage space as was physically possible when unlocked and opened.

 

What We Did

With the above objectives in mind, Changi Airport specified ATDC’s S07-2- side-by-side retractable security grilles, which are among the most space efficient commercial door systems currently available on the world market.

By installing the top tracks of these security grilles in a parallel tandem top track configuration, ATDC was able to offer a lock up solution to its client which occupied a mere 8% of the daylight opening spans of these tenancies.

Furthermore, through the use of its seamless up/down locking mechanisms, ATDC was able to provide a lock up solution over considerably wide spans without the need for any cumbersome removable mullions and without the need for any floor tracking to contain these doors.

A further requirement was that the locking mechanisms on the security grilles had to be keyable to the specific master keying system at Changi Airport.

Browse further information on ATDC’s S07-2 security grilles.

 

Designed for Aesthetics

A special precious silver pearl powdercoated finish is applied to blend in with the general finishes of the immediate surroundings of the Heritage Zone. Standard ATDC stock finishes include pearl white or satin black although any Dulux powdercoat finish can be achieved to match any individual colour scheme.

The security grilles were all custom designed and fabricated to specific sizes from dimensions that were detailed on architectural and engineering drawings. They were attached to structural support frames designed in advance by JEB Asia in conjunction with ATDC.

The installation was successfully completed and Changi Airport are a very satisfied customer.

 

Available Worldwide

ATDC sells its security grilles in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and Canberra as well as in all regional areas across Australia including Townsville, Darwin, Hobart, Newcastle and Geelong.

ATDC also has a thriving business with its export security grilles now being sold throughout South East Asia and the Asia Pacific region (including Vietnam, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Indonesia), as well as to the UAE, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.

See more examples of international projects in which ATDC has participated, and check out this recent article.

See our full range of commercial security doors, expandable gates, rolling security shutters, expandable aluminium barriers, crowd control barriers for hire, retail glass stacking doors and more.

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For further information on ATDC’s comprehensive range of quality commercial and industrial security grilles, please contact ATDC toll free from anywhere in Australia on 1800657435.

 

The Australian Trellis Door Company (ATDC) has recently completed a high end project for its premium grade shopfront doors for DFS Group at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Premium Grade Shopfront Doors for High End Project

The Project

Working closely with internationally renowned shopfitters Kingsmen & Co, ATDC has supplied its cutting edge shopfront doors to secure the luxury store’s valuable merchandise. Kingsmen shopfitters have a global presence with 19 offices worldwide including South East Asia, the Middle East, Europe, the USA and more.

ATDC was involved with Kingsmen in all stages of the door design and installation process and delivered its quality shopfront doors to meet all of Kingsmen’s tight handover deadlines.

 

International Popularity

DFS Group is majority owned by Louis Vuitton. It is arguably the world’s leading international goods retailer and has over 9000 employees in 11 countries with a global network of duty free stores.

DFS has utilised ATDC’s shopfront doors on many of its international stores such as Hong Kong, Sydney and other Australian and Vietnam stores. ATDC has in most DFS projects worked closely with DFS as well as the particular specifying architects, structural engineers, project managers and shopfitters to solve all technical, design and installation challenges and to ensure on time handover of a quality product to this high end customer at competitive prices-every time.

For examples of other DFS Group projects that ATDC read: Concertina Doors for DFS Hong King Intl Airport.

 

Integrity and Longevity

The shopfront doors supplied for this project are ATDC’s 300mm panel polycarbonate infill doors. The curtain is manufactured from extruded aluminium sections with interlocking hinges suspended from a rigid overhead support track by commercial grade hangars with metal bearings permitting the curtain to fold, slide and stack in a low friction action for functional integrity and longevity.

 

Ease of Use and Practicality

Each of the shopfront doors supplied on this project had an S-bend curve shape in the top track with a 600mm radius which allowed the door to change position relative to the lease line at different points along the span. Up/down locking mechanisms were supplied on this project to achieve a speedy, efficient and seamless lock up without the need for any permanent mullions to lock on to and without the need for cumbersome removable mullions which are normally used when overhead doors such as roller shutters are used. Whilst keyless emergency egress can be supplied on ATDC’s shopfront doors this was not a requirement for this project.

Browse more about ATDC’s commercial shopfront doors.

 

Exported Throughout Asia

ATDC’s shopfront doors are currently exported throughout South East Asia, the Asia Pacific region, the Pacific Islands and the UAE. ATDC’s management team’s expert knowledge and experience in product design, technical research and development and ATDC’s long standing working relationships with its freight forwarders and logistics partners are essential ingredients of its burgeoning export business.

 

Working With Overseas Clients

ATDC’s management works closely with its overseas clients at all stages of the process and assists in satisfying all structural and design criteria to customise tailored solutions to meet the requirements of each international project. Find further information on ATDC’s growing export business: ATDC Export.

 

Sold Throughout Australia

ATDC’s shopfront doors are also sold throughout Australia including in all capital cities namely Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and Canberra as well as in all regional areas such as Townsville, Darwin, Newcastle, Geelong, Wollongong.

 

Get in Touch

Further information is available on ATDC’s full range of commercial shopfront doors.

Contact us today. 

See our full range of commercial security doors, commercial folding doors, expandable gates, roller shutters, crowd control barriers, crowd control barriers for hire, commercial glass stacking doors and more.

The Australian Trellis Door Company (ATDC) has developed a unique high end lockable security rated shutter targeting primarily the residential market and incorporating both security features and lifestyle benefits.

Beautiful and Secure Shutter Options for Homes

Insect Screens for Humid Climates

Amongst these lifestyle benefits is an innovative removable insect screen which is particularly applicable in hot humid climates such as Australia to keep out those pesky flies and mosquitoes.

The insect screens are most often supplied with easy to operate turn-on buttons which allow for quick and easy removal when they require cleaning. In a limited number of cases, the particular application may require the insect screens to be permanently screw-fastened on. Customers do however need to be mindful of the fact that there may be small gaps between the panels of the security shutters at both the top and the sill where the panels come together.

 

Lifestyle Benefits for Modern Homes

In addition to this unique insect screen, the lockable security shutters have other important lifestyle benefits such as offering privacy and shade, preserving views with their sliding multi track multi-fold systems and also obvious fire advantages.

The adjustability of the individual louvres allows the homeowner to control the amount of sunlight, breeze or fresh air that will flow into the home. Furthermore the aluminium extrusions which form the backbone of this product have a high quality anodised finish which is ideal for installing these lockable security shutters on the external façade of premises enabling them to withstand the weathering effects of the sun’s UV rays as well as the rain, storms and dust.

These shutters will not warp, crack, fade or degrade when installed on the building’s exterior surface and this longevity and durability is enhanced by a professional ultra violet resistant powdercoated finish.

Read ATDC’s article about our Security Shutters in an Apartment Complex near Bondi Beach.

 

Security Features – Premium Grade

The security features of these premium grade lockable security shutters include marine grade reinforced aluminium extrusions which are locked into a heavy duty surrounding metal frame. The locking system is by way of a 3-way patented locking mechanism.

The shutters are independently tested by an independent NATA approved testing laboratory to meet the security provisions AS5039 and 5040 of the Australian Security Standards.

Read our article about utilising Security Plantation Shutters for Top Level Security.

 

Commercial Applications

Whilst commonly used to cover domestic openings such as French doors and patio doors, sliding glass doors, bi-fold doors and windows, ATDC’s lockable security shutters are also suitable for businesses such as shops and restaurants.

 

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Last Updated: April 2026

The Australian Trellis Door Company (ATDC) has recently completed a large installation of commercial roller shutters at Cardiff RSL in the NSW Hunter Valley.

Large Installation of Commercial Roller Shutters at Cardiff RSL

Project Specifications and Management

Specified by Newcastle firm EJE Architecture and project managed by JMC Building, this project entailed installing The Australian Trellis Door Company (ATDC)The Australian Trellis Door Company (ATDC)’s electric operated widespan RS6 commercial roller shutters to numerous bar counters and poker machine room areas at the club.

The purpose of the roller shutter installation was to weatherproof the outdoor gaming rooms, protect the poker machines, and assist the club in complying with the legislation which prohibits smoking indoors in licensed premises and requires smoking areas to be open to the outdoors to allow the smoke to blow away.

Benefits of RS6 Commercial Roller Shutters

The heavy-duty commercial roller shutters installed by The Australian Trellis Door Company (ATDC) at Cardiff RSL allow the venue to move its poker machines into the covered outdoor areas, which comply with the above-mentioned smoking legislation, and also secure these areas during closing times against both intruders and the outdoor elements.

The RS6 widespan commercial roller shutters have a 77mm aluminium slat profile and can span up to 6000mm in one section without the need for multiple roller shutters with their normally unwieldy and cumbersome removable mullions. The slat profile can be supplied in either a solid or a slotted section.

Operational Features

In this particular installation, the roller shutters were supplied with electric operation by way of keyswitch mechanisms which operated the shutters through a group control mechanism, allowing the roller shutters to operate either individually or as a series operating simultaneously.

A backup battery was also installed to ensure that the shutters can still operate in the event of a power failure at the club. Read on for further technical information on the RS6 commercial roller shutter.

Wide Applications of The Australian Trellis Door Company (ATDC)’s Commercial Roller Shutters

The Australian Trellis Door Company (ATDC)’s commercial roller shutters have many applications and are suitable for securing shopfronts, shopping centres, warehouses, banks, showrooms, hotels, universities, schools, car parks, and other commercial and government buildings.

The shutters are sleek, unobtrusive, and strong and roll up completely out of the way when not in use so as not to obstruct the opening at all. Top pelmet boxes are an optional extra in cases where the drum rolls are installed below ceiling height. Read our article on The Australian Trellis Door Company (ATDC)’s slimline roller shutters.

Comprehensive Range and Warranty

The Australian Trellis Door Company (ATDC) manufactures a comprehensive range of security shutters from roll-formed aluminium profiles to heavy-duty extruded sections depending on the application. Their non-corrosive properties mean that they are extremely low maintenance.

All The Australian Trellis Door Company (ATDC)’s rolling products and overhead doors carry a full and comprehensive warranty which the company has honoured since its inception in 1984. Discover more information on ATDC’s roller shutters.

Nationwide Availability and Service

The Australian Trellis Door Company (ATDC)’s roller shutters are now sold in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Canberra, Darwin, Cairns, and across all regional towns in Australia including Newcastle, Geelong, Wollongong, and Townsville. ATDC is a national company offering a complete project design service. They will manage your installation through all phases of the construction process.

Browse Our Range

The Australian Trellis Door Co (ATDC) has been operating successfully for 40 years, is family-owned, with national representation. The company is fully licensed and insured to operate, and all our technicians are fully licensed.

Discover our full range of commercial, industrial, and residential roller shutters, and contact us to book a consultation.

See our full range of commercial security doors, commercial concertina doors, expandable gates, secure roller shutters, retractable aluminium fencing crowd control barriers for hire, retail glass stacking doors and more.

The Australian Trellis Door Company (ATDC) is rapidly developing a reputation for its quality exports of security doors, security shutters and folding doors from Australia to The Asia Pacific, Southeast Asia and The Pacific Islands.

Domestic Security Grilles – Quality Exports

Growing Demand for ATDC Security

Whilst there is a vast predominance of commercial security grilles being exported to countries such as Singapore, Hong Kong, Vietnam and Fiji (amongst others) there is also a surprising trend of a growing demand for ATDC’s premium grade domestic security grilles for the residential market, particularly more recently in The Pacific Island nation of New Caledonia and its capital Noumea where there is a considerable level of break and entry into residential properties on the island.

 

Are ATDC Products High Quality and Cost Effective?

ATDC’s focus is on producing both high quality and cost effective and competitive domestic security grilles which retract sideways completely out of the way when not in use and are easily concealed behind curtains or blinds.

When locked and closed they create a formidable deterrent with their triple contact locking mechanisms, full metal frames, heavy duty mesh infills and either stainless steel, brass or aluminium rivets which are used in a non-pivoting function to increase the strength and useful life of the security grilles.

The locked and closed security grilles form an open grille which allows sunlight and ventilation to filter through keeping your home light and breezy in the hot summer months, also featuring an optional flyscreen to keep out those pesky insects and mosquitoes in the more humid climates.

Further information is available in our blog article on the insect roll-way spring-loaded insect screens which are adapted to these security grilles.

 

Does ATDC Provide Higher Level Security?

ATDC’s domestic security grilles are ideal for securing wide span openings such as sliding glass bi-fold doors, patio doors, French doors and carports as well as also securing narrower passageways, alcoves, front doors and windows.

Track arrangements are optional but recommended in areas where a higher level security is required. It’s important to note that floor tracks are able to be installed in ways that do not present a trip hazard to the homeowner (For instance recessing the bottom track or installing it alongside a window or door sill).

For further applications for ATDC’s domestic security grilles read our article on gates for residential applications.

 

What are the Fabrication Options?

The domestic security grilles are fabricated in either a toughened galvanized steel or marine grade anodised aluminium and powdercoated in a high quality ultra violet resistant black satin or pearl white finish whilst other powdercoated options are available on request to match almost any colour scheme. Further information is available on ATDC’s full range of domestic security grilles.

 

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ATDC’s domestic security grilles are sold in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and Canberra as well as in most regional towns across the country including Newcastle, Woollongong, Geelong, Townsville, Darwin and more. They are also available globally.

For more information on ATDC’s comprehensive range of commercial, industrial and residential security grilles call ATDC toll free from anywhere in Australia on 1800 657 435.

Learn more about our full range of security grilles by browsing our website.

See our full range of commercial security doors, expandable gates, rolling security shutters, mobile expandable security barriers, crowd control barrier hire, retail glass stacking doors and more.

The Australian Trellis Door Company (ATDC) has installed its premium grade commercial Security 365 security plantation shutters at Camilla Franks’ boutique store at Sydney’s, Bondi Beach.

Camilla Franks is one of Australia’s premier fashion labels and their products are in very high demand making them a primary target for criminals who have frequently attempted to break in to the clothing group’s multiple stores on numerous occasions.

Security Plantation Shutters – Sleek and Stylish

ATDC’s sleek and stylish security plantation shutters were seen as an ideal fit for the clothing group since they provided both a security rated solution whilst not detracting from the overall feel and look of these traditionally themed retail premises. A high quality satin white powdercoat finish was applied to the shutters to complement Camilla’s corporate colours. The security shutters were installed across the shopfront to protect their high value merchandise and they were also installed to a dedicated room to provide privacy for VIP clients and to conduct private showings. ATDC were required to design and install some elaborate structural frames to support the security shutters including special purpose welded posts and steel support beams. Both hinged and bi-folding shutters were installed.

Strong and Secure

The strength of ATDC’s security plantation shutters are provided by its 3-way locking mechanism, full extruded heavy duty frame, and the reinforced aircraft grade aluminium louvres. All combined with the timeless style of traditional looking plantation shutters. Further information is available on ATDC’s security rated plantation shutters including features and images.

Commercial Grade for Durability

Further benefits provided by these commercial grade security plantation shutters include their durability, longevity and their ability to withstand the highly corrosive environment (in this case installed across the road from the beach) of Bondi with its extremely high saline content level and damaging weathering effects-the shutters will not warp, crack, fade or tarnish, characteristics further enhanced by the ultra violet inhibitors present in the high quality powdercoat finish. For further information on the durability of the product read our article on Plantation Shutters Built for Durability.

Residential and Commercial Options

ATDC’s security plantation shutters are suitable for both commercial and residential applications and can be installed in fixed, hinged, sliding or multi fold track configurations depending on each application and the requirements of the customer. They can be installed to cover doors, windows, patio enclosures and more. In residential applications a flyscreen feature is an added option particularly in humid climates where insects are a problem. And they can be installed in a way which not only provides the homeowner with privacy but also preserves any views by folding completely out of sight. For further information on how ATDC’s security plantation shutters can preserve your views read our article Security Shutters in Apartment Complex in Bondi Beach.

Contact Us Toll Free

ATDC’s Security 365 security plantation shutters are now sold in Sydney and Melbourne with plans to expand shortly into Brisbane and Perth. For further information contact ATDC toll free from anywhere in Australia.

 

The Australian Trellis Door Company (ATDC) has recently completed an installation of its premium grade commercial security grilles for North Sydney Railway Station.

Commercial Security Grilles – Premium Grade

Installed at the interchange entry leading from the railway station through to Greenwood Plaza Shopping Centre, ATDC’s commercial security grille was installed to structural supports provided by Simco, the project managers for this job.

 

How it Works

The 6000mm wide grille was designed to retract back to a compact storage area of only 15% of the total area secured so as to be almost invisible during trading hours. Having a recessed floor track, the commercial security grille is no impediment to the free flow of foot traffic at the railway interchange which is extremely heavy, particularly during peak times.

A removable floor cover plate is in place during opening hours to create a seamless effect to the finished floor. The works for Simco were all carried out by ATDC late at night so as not to interfere with the running of Sydney’s trains.

For other instances of ATDC’s commercial security grilles promoting the free flow of pedestrian foot traffic at public thoroughfares see an article about our security gates being supplied for the Townsville Rail.

 

Unique Locking Arrangement – BCA Compliance

A unique magnetic locking arrangement was installed on the commercial security grille on this project in order to comply with the BCA (Building Code of Australia). The magnetic lock is generally wired to the building’s fire indicator panel and is designed to automatically unlock and release in the event of fire.

In effect this arrangement creates a keyless egress system for emergency exit. ATDC does have other alternative locking methods for complying with the BCA, the type used depending on the nature and suitability of the particular project at hand.

For ATDC’s locking compliance with the BCA refer to information on our Security Shutters S06.

 

Securing Railway Stations Across Australia

ATDC’s commercial security grilles are particularly appealing to Australian railway stations due to their heritage design and for this reason they are used quite frequently for securing railway stations across the country.

Queensland Rail, WA Rail, Vic Rail, Metrail and Sydney’s Light Rail and NSW State Rail are all frequent customers. The heritage design has its origin in the scissor doors that appeared in many elevators and lifts in years gone by.

For further information on the widespread use of ATDC’s commercial security grilles to railway stations see the article on our security door project for Sydney Light Rail.

 

Our Security Grilles – Enquire Today

Browse ATDC’s wide range of products available for Commercial Security and contact us now to discuss your project’s secure future.

ATDC’s commercial security grilles are now sold in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Canberra and across all regional centres across the country including Newcastle, Geelong, Wollongong and Townsville.

These commercial security grilles are also exported widely to Singapore, Hong Kong, Vietnam and throughout South East Asia and the Asia Pacific and Pacific Islands.

See our full range of commercial security doors, commercial bifold doors, expandable gates, aluminium roller shutters, crowd control barriers, crowd control barrier hire, retail glass stacking doors and more.

If you have an older security door, chances are the lock is obsolete. New technologies are keeping security doors one step ahead of intruders in the arms race for home and commercial security. It’s worth understanding the value of new locking systems for improved security.

What You Need to Know About Security Door Locks

Security Door Locks Basics

New triple contact systems with 5 pin cylinder locks (or equivalent) should be a priority when choosing a security door. They will contribute to maximising the strength and effectiveness of your security door. 3-Point locks with an anti-jimmy protective metal plate or extrusion will slow down would-be intruders in their attempts to gain access to your premises, even if they have implements such as crowbars or screwdrivers.

 

For commercial premises

You want the security door lock to be keyed alike to your master key system for ease of convenience. Master keys are easier to keep secure than a large number of different keys, which may be distributed among multiple parties. Loss of keys and related access problems for staff are also eliminated.

An added advantage of this approach is to ensure that the keys cannot be readily copied. This will give you a greater level of control over who has access to keys and it is particularly important in commercial applications. Restrictive key systems like this are ideal for good onsite security management and they’re highly effective.

 

Always avoid cheap lock imports

They’re cheap mainly because they’re inferior quality locks. Usually, these locks are made of low-grade alloys and have relatively primitive locking mechanisms. Weak locks are a very real, serious, security risk. Australian locks are specifically designed for Australian Standard rated doors and they are much more strongly constructed to meet Australian Standard requirements.

 

Security Doors Lock Considerations

You’ll need to consider your lock upgrades according to your practical onsite needs:

• Home security door locks: Replace older locks ASAP. Choose a modern 3 or 5 point lock as the benchmark standard for a new lock. These locks are highly resistant and very reliable. If you’re upgrading your security doors, ask your supplier about lock options.
• Commercial security door locks: Depending on the type of security doors you have, you may need to consider a combination of a general lock upgrade and a master key system for onsite security. This is a double security approach, managing keys while also ensuring maximum security for your doors. Your lock system should be the latest for your type of security door.

 

Want to Ask an Expert about Your Security Door Locks?

If you’d like more information or you need help finding the right locks for your security doors, just call The Australian Trellis Door Co. We’re your nationwide supplier of security doors from Brisbane to Perth.

For any help and advice you need, contact us online or simply call the local Australian Trellis Door Co. store in your state. You can call us toll free on 1300 289 159 from anywhere in Australia.

People often wonder whether or not home security doors are really effective. Can they actually protect your home or commercial property from would-be thieves? The short answer is yes. Security doors are able to prevent intrusions unless intruders put significant force into gaining entry, usually using tools.

Security Doors a Powerful Intruder Deterrent

Security Doors Effectiveness, Explained

For the most part, simply the presence of security doors will prevent intruders from even attempting entry. They’re a deterrent, they’re a physical barrier, and they’re highly effective.

Given sufficient time and using the right equipment, all security doors can be penetrated. The aim is to ensure that the security door you purchase is less vulnerable to break-ins than others – the Australian Standards AS 5039 and 5040 are an absolute minimum requirement.

 

Increasing Effectiveness

Once you have established that the door (and method of installation) is Australian Standard compliant, there are other factors that will increase the likelihood that your security door will be less prone to break-ins than others.

These factors include a full steel frame, steel bar in-fills or stainless steel mesh infill, triple contact locking, and 5-pin cylinder locks (or equivalent). Avoid doors that have aluminium rivets that are exposed to intruders.

Basic flyscreen safety doors that are designed more as insect screens rather than security screen doors will stop insects and bugs (most likely) but they will not be effective against would-be intruders. A good modern security door can also provide this screening function without compromising your home security.

 

Security Doors Intrusion Prevention Considerations

Generally, the stronger the security door, the less likely it is to be penetrated.  The major issues are actually site-related. Security doors need to be well-suited to reduce the risk of intrusion.

Your security doors are also a useful deterrent, acting as practical obstacles to intrusion:

• Most intruders will only attempt to force a security door if there are no easy points of access. Trying to force a security door is the most difficult way to gain entry to a property.
• A heavy duty security door is a very demanding proposition for intruders, even if they do have the equipment required to penetrate it. Modern security doors are rated against force, including direct impacts and attempted leverage of the door frame fixtures. Forcing a security door takes time, and any good onsite security system will spot an attempted entry almost instantly.
• Commercial security doors are even tougher. These very durable doors may include multiple folding doors, expanding doors, and commercial roller shutters. All of these doors offer very high levels of anti-intruder protection.

 

Purchasing Security Doors

It is very strongly recommended that residential and commercial property owners seek expert guidance on their choice of security doors. Your doors need to be right for your premises. You can also get useful help and advice from suppliers about access, security measures, locks, and other critical issues.

 

Need to Ask an Expert about Your Security Doors?

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The Australian Trellis Door Company (ATDC) has recently completed a successful installation of its S04-1 DD double diamond safety barriers at the entry to the new ferry terminal at Sydney’s Barangaroo. Portable Ferry Terminal Safety Barriers have many benefits.

Safety Barriers Meet Demanding Requirements – Portable Ferry Terminal Safety Barriers

ATDC had to overcome significant challenges to produce a safety barrier of sufficient quality that satisfied the demanding requirements of this state government project. Further information on ATDC’s Double Diamond mesh safety barriers is available on our product pages

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Being at the entry to a major utility with high volumes of pedestrian traffic at peak times, public safety was always going to be the primary concern for the government client. It became clear at an early stage that ATDC would have to produce a safety barrier that met the relevant requirements of Australian Standard AS 4687-4007 for Temporary Fencing and Hoardings, In other words the safety barrier had to comply with The Simulated Climbing Test; The Impact Test, The Foothold Aperture Test and the Wind Force Overturn test.

ATDC successfully passed all these stringent tests (other than the wind overturn test which couldn’t be properly tested as the safety barrier is an open grille) at an independent NATA testing facility in Sydney. ATDC’s portable safety barrier is the only one of its type in Australia that is now safety rated and compliant under the relevant Australian Standards. ATDC’s safety barriers already hold an independently certified WHS certification rating under the relevant Australian OH+S legislation. Further information on ATDC’s safety barrier testing is available on our product pages.

 

Configured for Space Efficiency

With this successful certification in place, ATDC was officially specified by Cox Architects for this prestigious project and we worked closely with Cox on all design aspects of the installation. This included finding the optimum way of configuring these safety barriers so they are stored in the most space-efficient way. Portions of the safety barrier had to be lockable at the same time as other sections remained open to control pedestrian flows during the peak periods of the day.

The project managers on the job were Gartner Rose.

The safety barriers at Barangaroo were installed at a height of 2400mm. The maximum height available is 2520mm. Other height options are available on request. Each of the safety barrier spans at Barangaroo measured approximately 8500mm wide although the maximum available width is unlimited.

 

Portable Ferry Terminal Safety Barriers – Special Features

ATDC’s safety barriers are now widely regarded as stand out leaders in their field both from both a safety point of view and from the aspect of their technological advancement.

Special features include their compliance for emergency egress under the Building Code of Australia (BCA) where required; their innovative double lattice mesh which prevents persons reaching through the safety barrier mesh; and their different options for seamless secure down locking mechanisms.

Trackless, fully mobile and portable, these steel constructed safety barriers can span unlimited widths and require absolutely no overhead support structure. An option for aluminium safety barriers is also available from ATDC. More information is available on ATDC’s range of aluminium safety barriers.

Excellent for securing temporary tenancies, pop-up stores, warehouse loading areas, work-safe areas and construction sites, access control for public utilities and government facilities, crowd control for public venues and many more applications.

 

Contact Us – Our Locations

ATDC’s safety barriers are now sold in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Canberra, Newcastle, Geelong, Townsville and Darwin as well as in all regional centres across Australia.

For further information on ATDC’s Portable ferry terminal safety barriers, please view the options available for Safety Barriers on our website. Contact us today to discover how we can assist with the security of your premises.

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