Sliding Shipyard Doors for Modern Shipbuilding and Marine Infrastructure
Shipyards and marine facilities are critical operational environments where safe, efficient and uninterrupted access is essential for shipbuilding, vessel maintenance, fabrication and repair activities. Whether accommodating new vessel construction, maintenance operations or large-scale fabrication, the door system must provide reliable access, smooth functionality and long-term durability. Gandhi Sliding Shipyard Doors are engineered to meet these demands, combining robust construction, intelligent design and project-specific solutions for shipbuilding and marine facilities worldwide.
Designed for shipyards, dry docks, ship repair facilities, marine fabrication halls, ports and other large-scale industrial facilities, our Sliding Shipyard Doors are engineered to suit virtually any opening size and operational requirement. Their modular construction enables exceptionally large clear openings, providing unobstructed access for vessels, equipment and material movement while making efficient use of available space.
No two shipyard projects are alike, and neither are their door requirements. Our Sliding Shipyard Doors are available in uni-directional, bi-directional, multi-directional and telescopic configurations, allowing each solution to be tailored to the facility’s layout and operational workflow. This provides smooth movement, efficient space utilisation and a door system designed around the specific requirements of each project.
Our Sliding Shipyard Doors are available with a range of cladding options to meet both functional and architectural requirements. Polycarbonate cladding allows natural daylight into the facility, improving visibility while reducing reliance on artificial lighting. Insulated PUF panels provide enhanced thermal insulation for controlled environments, while corrugated panels offer a durable solution for demanding shipyard applications.
Built for large-span shipyard applications, our Sliding Shipyard Doors feature a bottom-rolling mechanism that transfers the door’s weight directly to the ground, making them well suited for large and heavy door leaves. An effective weather sealing system helps minimise the ingress of dust, rain, sand and other external elements, supporting reliable operation in demanding marine and industrial environments.
Ease of operation and safety are integral to the design. Heavy-duty drive units enable smooth and controlled door movement, while audible and visual warning alarms, photocell sensors and anti-collision devices support safer day-to-day operations. In the event of a power outage, the doors can also be manually operated, helping maintain access when required.
With decades of expertise in entrance automation, Gandhi Automations delivers Sliding Shipyard Doors engineered around the unique requirements of each marine and shipbuilding project. From engineering and manufacturing to installation and after-sales support, every solution is designed to facilitate large-scale access, optimise operational efficiency and deliver dependable performance across demanding shipyard environments.