A BETTER WAY
TO OPEN THE HANGAR.
PARA-PORT is a single-panel, bottom roll-up membrane system engineered for dependable access, safe operation, low structural demand, and demanding environments.
One integrated system.
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Single-panel performance membrane
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Bottom roll-up operation
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Compact drive system
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Coordinated controls and safety provisions
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Ground-level service access
The Drive Unit rises the membrane from the bottom and opens the full span without side-stacking zones. Fully open, the entire width and height of the hangar opening remain available.
Engineered to open.
Proven to keep operating.
Performance Membrane
The surface makes the system. One continuous panel that allows full access, natural light and environmental control.
The single-panel membrane spans large hangar openings with reduced weight and structural load, moving vertically and rolling upward from the bottom to preserve the full designed opening.
Unlike rigid-panel systems that stack beside the opening, it provides unobstructed access and greater flexibility for aircraft and facility use.
Its translucent surface admits natural light, while the continuous panel reduces joints and moving seal interfaces to help limit uncontrolled air exchange.
Published guidance indicates a typical 20- to 25-year membrane life, with some exceeding 30 years. Actual life depends on exposure, use, inspection, and maintenance.
The Drive System
A compact drive unit with controlled movement built around a lightweight membrane that allows ground-level service access.
The PARA-PORT drive moves the door using straightforward mechanics designed for large openings. It initiates opening and closing, transfers force to the membrane, coordinates movement across the opening and supports repeatable operating sequences.
Project-specific engineering.
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Opening dimensions
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Membrane requirements
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Wind and structural criteria
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Operating frequency
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Electrical service
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Controls and emergency operation
Controls and Safety
Controlled operation. Clear expectations. A complete approach to hangar access and safety.
PARA-PORT controls coordinate each cycle for consistent movement, operator awareness, and dependable access, with start/stop commands, position and limit management, and an intuitive operator interface.
The bottom roll-up design keeps rigid sections clear of the ramp and hangar space, while approved configurations may include operator and emergency-stop controls, warnings, emergency procedures, inspection requirements, and manual operation during power interruptions.
Technical
Specifications
System description.
Single-panel, bottom roll-up performance membrane hangar door system with a coordinated drive, controls, structural interface, and ground-level maintenance architecture.
System performance capabilities.
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Door system dimensions: support any general aviation and business aircraft requirements. Additionally, high door applications for other industries are common.
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Applications: throughout the world and extreme wind environments. Engineering support based on location specific wind ratings.
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Emergency operation: manual operating provision for power interruptions
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Membrane door service life: typically about 20 to 25 years
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Routine maintenance: current guidance indicates about four to five hours annually, subject to configuration, use, and the approved maintenance documentation
Design and specification support.
Early coordination aligns the system with the opening, structure, aircraft, environment, electrical service, and operation. Contact PARA-PORT for project-specific technical documentation and engineering coordination.