Frequently Asked Questions

Question 1

What types of industrial openings does PS Access Solutions® provide products for?

Answer

PS Access Solutions® designs, engineers and manufactures custom industrial doors, sliding roof access systems, monorail doors, access hatches, hatch protection systems, large ventilation louvers and special purpose doors for industrial environments.

Question 2

Are PS Access Solutions® products custom manufactured?

Answer

Yes. Most products are custom engineered to match the opening size, load conditions, usage frequency and environmental requirements of each project.

Question 3

What industries commonly use PS Access Solutions® products?

Answer

Manufacturing, energy, agriculture, food processing, mining, transit, military, wastewater and heavy industrial facilities.

Question 4

Do PS Access Solutions® products support engineer and architect specifications?

Answer

Yes. Products are designed to support engineered solutions, custom shop drawings, and coordination with architects, engineers and facility owners.

Question 5

Do PS Access Solutions® products offer fire rated doors and hatches?

Answer

No. Products are all custom designed and engineered for the location and do not have fire rating due to the cost of fire rating a custom product.

Question 6

What types of industrial doors are available from PS Access Solutions®?

Answer

Sliding doors, swing doors, monorail doors and special purpose industrial doors designed for heavy use and harsh environments.

Question 7

When should a custom industrial door be used instead of a standard hollow metal door?

Answer

Custom industrial doors from PS Access Solutions® are recommended when openings are oversized, exposed to high drafts or weather, used frequently or require higher durability than standard commercial doors.

Question 8

Are industrial doors available from PS Access Solutions® in custom sizes?

Answer

Yes. Doors are manufactured to fit the exact opening dimensions and site conditions.

Question 9

Can PS Access Solutions® industrial doors be manual or powered?

Answer

Yes. Doors can be manual or motorized depending on application and operational needs.

Question 10

What materials are available for industrial doors from PS Access Solutions®?

Answer

Common materials include carbon steel and stainless steel, with finishes selected based on environment and corrosion exposure.

Question 11

What is a sliding roof access system from PS Access Solutions®?

Answer

A sliding roof hatch system that provides access for personnel, equipment, ventilation, or crane and hoist operations through a roof opening.

Question 12

Are sliding roof hatches designed for snow and wind loads?

Answer

Yes. Sliding roof hatches from PS Access Solutions® are designed to operate under high wind and snow load conditions.

Question 13

Are sliding roof systems from PS Access Solutions® weather resistant?

Answer

Yes. Systems include perimeter brush seals for weather resistance, though they are not intended to be fully watertight unless otherwise specified.

Question 14

Are sliding roof hatches manual or electric?

Answer

Both manual and electric operation options are available from PS Access Solutions®.

Question 15

Can sliding roof hatches from PS Access Solutions® integrate with fall protection systems?

Answer

Yes, our roof access systems are commonly paired with HatchSafe® railing and ladder safety gate systems.

Question 16

What is an industrial monorail door?

Answer

A heavy-duty sliding or swing door system manufactured by PS Access Solutions® is designed to integrate with monorail or track systems, often used where equipment or materials move through an opening.

Question 17

When are PS Access Solutions® monorail doors used?

Answer

Monorail doors are used in facilities where overhead equipment, hoists or material handling systems pass through door openings.

Question 18

Are monorail doors from PS Access Solutions® custom engineered?

Answer

Yes. Track configuration, door size and structural support are engineered based on project requirements.

Question 19

What is an industrial access hatch from PS Access Solutions®?

Answer

A fabricated opening that allows inspection or maintenance access to equipment, conveyors, ducts or industrial processes.

Question 20

Are access hatches available in standard sizes?

Answer

Yes. PS Access Solutions® stocks some standard sizes for quick delivery.

Question 21

Are custom access hatches available from PS Access Solutions®?

Answer

Yes. Custom hatches can be built for unique sizes, shapes, temperatures, pressures, finishes and mounting conditions.

Question 22

What environments are access hatches from PS Access Solutions® designed for?

Answer

Interior and exterior industrial environments, including high temperature and corrosive conditions.

Question 23

Are access hatches watertight?

Answer

Standard access hatches are weather shedding but not designed for submersion unless a specialized watertight solution is specified.

Question 24

How is fall protection handled with roof access hatches?

Answer

HatchGrip® and HatchSafe® railing systems from PS Access Solutions® provide OSHA-compliant fall protection around and below hatch openings.

Question 25

Can roof hatch protection be added to existing roof hatches?

Answer

Yes. PS Access Solutions®’ HatchGrip® and HatchSafe® railings can be installed on new or existing access hatches.

Question 26

Does PS Access Solutions® provide industrial louvers and ventilation products?

Answer

Yes. Custom louvers and dampers are available for intake and exhaust ventilation.

Question 27

Are louvers available in custom sizes and configurations?

Answer

Yes. Louvers can be manufactured in virtually any size, shape, and operation type at PS Access Solutions®.

Question 28

What are industrial louvers commonly used for?

Answer

Ventilation of mechanical spaces, process airflow, pressure relief and environmental control.

Question 29

Are PS Access Solutions® louvers suitable for harsh industrial environments?

Answer

Yes. Materials and finishes are selected based on corrosion exposure and operating conditions.

Question 30

What are special purpose doors from PS Access Solutions®

Answer

These are custom engineered doors designed for unique industrial conditions where standard door types are not suitable. This may even have a swing on one side and a slide on the other.

Question 31

When should a special purpose door be specified?

Answer

When openings involve unusual sizes, operational demands, environmental exposure or combined functions such as access plus ventilation.

Question 32

Are special purpose doors from PS Access Solutions® engineered on a project-by-project basis?

Answer

Yes. Each solution is designed specifically for the application.

Question 33

Does PS Access Solutions® support engineered submittals?

Answer

Yes. Shop drawings, coordination and technical support are provided.

Question 34

What is the typical lead time for custom products?

Answer

Lead times vary by product and current schedule. Because these are custom products, they have longer lead times. 10 to 20 weeks is not uncommon for these products, depending on the complexity.

Question 35

Does PS Access Solutions® work directly with architects and engineers?

Answer

Yes. Here at PS Access Solutions®, we emphasize early coordination and engineered solutions.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Industrial Openings

Custom Manufactured Industrial Doors

Industrial Sliding Roof Access Systems

Industrial Monorail Doors

Industrial Access Hatches

Industrial Roof Hatch Protection

Industrial Ventilation And Louvers

Special Purpose Doors And Openings

Engineering, Submittals And Procurement