The Vision 7 Thermal Commercial Door from Reynaers Aluminium has now reached 1 million cycles (2 million open-close cycles) under ongoing performance testing, achieving the highest classification of mechanical durability. 

The durability test cycle has been ongoing at Reynaers’ cutting-edge testing centre at the company’s global headquarters in Duffel, Belgium since August 2023. 

The aim of the testing is to give a genuine, qualified projection of durability when used in a high-traffic environment, such as a school, hospital or as an entrance door in a commercial building.

Vision 7 is a high-usage anti-finger trap thermal commercial door and framing system suitable for a range of ground-floor applications that has been developed specifically for the UK market.

Reaching this milestone in mechanical durability testing means Vision 7 now meets the EN 12400 Class 8 rating, demonstrating high durability in the most frequent use environments.  

After testing is complete the door must not show any sign of deformation or damage. Each level of testing ensures the correct standard of durability for the product’s use, with the Class 8 rating developed to test doors for severe intensity usage, such as in public and commercial buildings.

Ian Osborne, UK Product Development Manager said: “The robust testing for Class 8 simulates real-world, high-frequency usage and allows us to ensure that our products are compliant with industry performance standards for the UK and Europe.  Vision 7 also offers an excellent thermal rating providing a sustainable solution for our customers. By certifying the durability and reliability of high-frequency products, such as Vision 7, we are ensuring long-term performance, reducing the need for replacement products and therefore mitigating the environmental impact of manufacturing and disposal.