The Perez Art Museum mechanized loading dock doors rotate open at the touch of a button to provide access to the museum loading dock. The doors are fitted with specialty seals that protect against hurricane-related flooding.
Perez Art Museum
Loading Dock Door
Each double-hinged door rotates out, riding on a traction drive wheel powered by a one horsepower motor. An air spring above the wheel applies 1,000 lb downward forces to improve wheel traction. When closed, the a manual lock handle pins the door at the top and bottom to prevent unwanted movement. The drive system and locking system are installed within the door cladding, out of sight from all vantage points.
General Information
Completed: 2015
Location: Miami, Florida
Scope of Work: Design, Supply, Installation, Inspections & Preventive Maintenance
Project Team
General Contractor: John Moriarty & Associates of Florida, Inc.
Owner: Miami Art Museum of Dade County Associates, Inc.
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