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Airtight doors help to reduce the number of SSIs
The Metaflex airtight doors help hospitals to reduce the number of postoperative surgical site infections (SSIs) that arise in the OR. SSIs are one of the most frequently occurring complications for patients that have undergone surgery in hospitals. SSIs can lead to a longer recovery period, invalidity or even death. SSIs can be reduced by disrupting the airflow in an OR as little as possible.
In order to keep an OR as airtight as possible, we ensure that our doors:
- seal complete hermetically, so that there is no leakage when the door is closed;
- open and close as quickly as possible by means of strong powering;
- reduce unnecessary opening via a signalling system;
- no critical doors can be open simultaneously by incorporating an airlock function.
Features of hermetic doors
- The only hermetic door in the world with the airtight certificate ANSI/UL1784;
- The highest airtight classification 4, according DIN EN 12207;
- Standard noise-reduction up to 28 decibels;
- Available as an automatic or manual version;
- Available in a sliding and hinged version.
Optimal thermal insulation due to airtight doors
a hermetic door system is also ideal for refrigerator and freezer rooms. Because the doors are airtight, they have no measurable leakage and the room remains at the right temperature with minimal energy use. The smooth and seamless airtight doors can easily be cleaned. Partly for this reason, the hermetic doors are very suitable for rooms with high hygiene requirements. Furthermore, the completely airtight seal ensures that the cleaning water does not run into other rooms.
Metaflex offers various airtight door solutions to optimally insulate your work space. We are happy to advise you as to the best possible solutions for your work environment.
Doors


Metaflex Medicare
- Sliding door system
- Airtight/ hermetically sealing
- Completely smooth finishing


Metaflex Medicare Sound
- Sliding door system
- Airtight/hermetic closure
- Sound-reducing up to 39 dB


Metaflex Medicare Glass
- Manual/ automatic operation
- Airtight/ hermetically sealing
- Completely smooth finishing


Metaflex Medinox
- Sliding door system
- Airtight/ hermetically sealing
- Completely smooth finishing


Metaflex Medicare Intelligence
- Airtight/ hermetically sealing
- Can be made radiation-proof
- Including intuitive LED warning


Metaflex CA Door
- Airtight and gastight sealing
- Suitable for temperatures from 0°C
- Including gastight hatch with window


Metaflex Foodcare Chiller
- Airtight seal
- Maximum doorway 2 x 2.7 meters
- Suitable for temperatures from 0°C


Metaflex Polaris Blast Freezer
- Maximum doorway 3.5 x 4 metres
- Larger can be tailor made
- Suitable for temperatures as low as -40°C


Metaflex MAK Chiller
- Airtight seal
- Maximum doorway 2 x 2.7 meters
- Suitable for temperatures from 0°C


Metaflex Medicare EI1
- 30 and 60 minutes fire-resistant
- Can be made radiation-proof
- Airtight/ hermetically sealing


Metaflex Polaris Chiller
- Door system is airtight
- Suitable for wet areas
- Hygienic finish


Metaflex Polaris Freezer
- Maximum doorway 3.5 x 4 metres
- Larger can be tailor made
- Suitable for temperatures as low as -25°
Blog posts

What is the role of doors in maintaining food safety?
15 Feb 2021

White paper About the Role of Doors in Limiting the Risk of Infection in Hospitals
31 May 2023