Horton Automatics
Platform Screen Doors
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Table of Contents
Ï Introduction
Ï The case for platform screen doors
Ï Key project considerations
Ï Technology and design highlights
Ï Horton products, services and solutions
Ï Project management
Ï Horton experience
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Who is Horton Automatics?
North America’s leader in custom automatic entrances
North America’s leader in PSD applications
Worldwide locations
Corpus Christi - North and South America & Far East
Telford - Europe and Africa
Corpus Christi, TX Telford, England
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Background
Ï First U.S. patent for automatic sliding door
☼ Founded in 1960
☼ Over 250,000 installations world wide
Ï Leading market position
☼ No. 2 North America automatic doors
☼ No. 5 global position in automatic doors
☼ Leader PSD and industrial/security provider
Ï Two ISO 9001:2000 manufacturing facilities
☼ US Headquarters: Corpus Christi, Texas, USA
☼ Europe Division: Telford, England
Ï Parent Company: Sanwa Shutter Corp. (Japan)
☼ $3 Billion Annual Sales
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Horton Automatics
Developer of the First Automatic Sliding Door for Commercial Use in 1960
INDUSTRY FIRSTS
•First to gain nationwide building code acceptance for the automatic sliding door
•First internal shockproof checking in sliding door operator design (patented)
•First U.L. listing of the swing/slide breakaway feature on an exit (patented)
•First to market the automatic pass-through window
•First automatic door manufacturer to catalogue a motion detector with safety beam
•First U.S. manufacturer to develop the automatic Folding door and receive U.L
listings on the operator, folding door system and breakaway mechanism
•Industry’s broadest commercial product line
Division of Overhead Door Corporation, A Sanwa Shutter Company
A sister division of Germany’s Novoferm and tormatic GmbH
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Table of Contents
ÏIntroduction
ÏThe case for platform screen doors
ÏKey project considerations
ÏTechnology and design highlights
ÏHorton products, services and solutions
ÏProject management
ÏHorton experience
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PSD Experience
ÏFirst installation -1973
☼ DFW airport APM (120) PSDs
ÏMultiple worldwide installations
☼ No. 1 in North America
ÏCertified supplier to
►Bombardier
►Siemens
►Dopplemayr
►Poma-otis
►IHI
►Mitsubishi
ÏMember ASCE APM Standards Committee
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Platform Screen Door Advantages
ÏEnhanced safety
ÏAdditional convenience
ÏImproved reliability and punctuality
ÏIncreased train frequency
ÏHigher economic efficiency
ÏMore space on the platforms
ÏEnhanced aesthetics
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Enhanced Safety
ÏSeparates platform and the track
ÏProtection from arriving or passing trains
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Additional Convenience
ÏPassengers not exposed to pressure waves
ÏAir conditioning operates more efficiently
ÏInformation/advertising surfaces
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Improved System Reliability and
Punctuality
ÏEfficient control of pedestrian flow
ÏReduces train dispatch times
ÏShorter intervals between arriving trains
ÏIncreased system capacity
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Higher Economic Efficiency
ÏLower energy costs and consequential
costs caused by accidents
ÏPassengers feel more secure so they will
use the entire platform width, increasing
system capacity
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Enhanced Aesthetics
ÏPromotes a feeling of well being
ÏUnlimited interior design possibilities
ÏWide range of color and material options
☼ Stainless Steel Clad
☼ Anodize Aluminum
☼ Full Glass
☼ Unlimited Powder-coat options
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Table of Contents
ÏIntroduction
ÏThe case for platform screen doors
ÏKey project considerations
ÏTechnology and design highlights
ÏHorton products, services and solutions
ÏProject management
ÏHorton experience
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Key Project Consideration
Owner’s Perspective
Ï Results
☼ Successful installations worldwide
Ï Project Management
☼ Factory Support
☼ On-site support
☼ Post sale support
Ï Products
☼ Proven Products
☼ Reliable system interface
☼ Designed for new and existing metro systems
Ï Supplier Capacity
☼ Relevant Experience
☼ Ability to handle multi-year, large projects
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Table of Contents
Ï Introduction
Ï The case for platform screen doors
Ï Key project considerations
Ï Technology and design highlights
Ï Horton products, services and solutions
Ï Project management
Ï Horton experience
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PSD Component Overview
Info
Upper Info
Upper Panel
Emergency Structure Panel Header /
Emergency
Egress Door Structure Header /
Egress Door Drive
(Swing)
(Swing) Drive
Mechanism
Mechanism
TRAIN Speaker
Speaker
Access PSD
Access PSDSliding
Sliding
door
doorto Train
TrainDoor Door
to Door Door
tracks (Shown
tracks (ShownOpen)
Open)
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PSD Technology and Design
Highlights
ÏCustom-fit design meets every project / client
requirement
☼ Each system is unique in design and function
☼ Eases maintenances and reduces downtime
ÏSeamless interface with Train Control
ÏCustomizable obstruction response/recovery
☼ Obstacle detected when door is closing
ÏLowest possible cost of ownership
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PSD Technology and Design
Highlights
ÏMonitoring door status
☼ Door signal (ATC, Master Panel) when closed and locked
ÏDisplay and control elements
☼ Display units supply information on operational status of door
☼ Provides self-diagnostics feedback
ÏInstallation
☼ Modular design easily installs in new or existing systems
ÏOperation and Maintenance
☼ Maintenance done on platform side
☼ Minimum maintenance costs
☼ Minimum down-times
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PSD Technology and Key Design
Considerations
Ï Structural design
☼ Supporting structure
☼ Anti-seismic design
☼ Windload requirement
► Piston effect in underground systems
► Wind pressure in elevated systems
Ï Electrical Design
☼ Train ÅÆ PSD interface
☼ Electromagnetic interference
Ï Crowd management and control
☼ Ability to contain a crowd in case of a panic stampede or simply a
peak-hour station overload
☼ Ability to manage flow on the system platform
Ï Ventilation and HVAC
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PSD Technology and Design
Train Interface Considerations
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PSD Technology and Design
Train Interface Considerations
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Table of Contents
Ï Introduction
Ï The case for platform screen doors
Ï Key project considerations
Ï Technology and design highlights
Ï Horton products, services and solutions
Ï Project management
Ï Horton experience
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Horton Products
ÏPlatform screen doors (PSD)
☼ Full Height
☼ Greater level of safety and energy conservation
☼ Modular system for heavy and light rail systems
ÏEmergency Egress Doors
☼ Swing door
☼ Multi-point latching
☼ Flush panic devices for superior aesthetics
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Automatic Sliding Doors
PSD Drive Mechanism
ÏBelt drive – Series 2001 HD-Slide
ÏBelt drive – Series 2500 Elegant®
☼ Ideal for Heavy-Duty Applications
►Heavy-duty motor
►1” steel reinforced belt
►6” x 8” header
– Single slide door up to 500lbs (non-breakout)
– Bi-part door up to 325lbs (non-breakout)
– Elegant® all glass doors
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Drive Mechanism
Schematic
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Typical PSD / Train
Signaling Interface
Optional
Master Panel
ATC
Train Control
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PSD Automatic Sliding Doors
ÏStiles
☼ Narrow 2” standard
☼ Medium stile – 3 ¾”
☼ Wide stile – 5”
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PSD Automatic Sliding Doors
Ï Bottom Rails Ï Muntins
☼ Taller rails used on medium ☼ Divides glass in door panel
and wide stile doors ☼ Options to match adjacent
☼ 10” available construction
☼ Houses panic exit devices
☼ French door
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Anatomy of a more durable door
Ï Door Panel Construction
☼ Horton-Exclusive Corner Block Design
Cut to length Massive bottom Grade 8 ¼ - 20 Bolts
Corner Blocks add rail web for
strength superior strength (4) 10-24 X ¾” self
threading FHMS secure
corner block to
horizontal rail
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Horton PSD Panel
Competitive Comparison
Ï Horton Corner Block Panel Ï Mass-Produced Thru Bolt
Horizontal Rail Vertical Rail
Steel Back Up Plate
Muntin
plate engineered as built-
in self locking device for
Concave steel back-up
the Grade 8 Bolts
Thin steel ¼” Flimsy
stamping through
hold rods rods
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The Result:
Structural Integrity and Longevity
Through Bolt Construction
After Wear at Installation
This will not happen
to a Horton door
Rails Can Twist and Misalign
Panel Becomes Damaged
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Automatic Sliding Doors
PSD Mounting/Design Options
ÏAlso available Elegant® Full Glass Design
☼ Ideal for upscale applications
☼ ½” tempered glass panels
☼ 2001 Series heavy duty operator
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PSD Typical Platform
Configuration
Swing Slide Slide Fixed Fixed
Fully customizable / modular platform configuration designed
to meet architectural and flow needs
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Emergency Exit Doors (EED)
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Horton Aesthetics
PSD Typical Finishes
Full Glass Elegant® Design Clear Anodize Aluminum Dark Bronze Anodize
Full Glass Elegant® Design Stainless Steel Clad Woodgrain (Unlimited Options)
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Table of Contents
Ï Introduction
Ï The case for platform screen doors
Ï Key project considerations
Ï Technology and design highlights
Ï Horton products, services and solutions
Ï Project management
Ï Horton experience
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Key inter-relations
Overview
Civil Work
Other
Systems
Architect
Maintenance
43 Successful Traffic Mgm
PSD
projects
Worldwide
Train Operations
Power
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Culture Of Execution
Post Sales
Support
Installation
Warranty
Shipping &
Fabrication logistics Preventive
Maintenance
Procurement Program
Testing On Site erection
Scheduling
24-Hr Cycle Test Off-Site/On-Site
Engineering & Support
Storage
Design
Cycle test PICO / SAT Test
Quality Control
R&D Windload Commissioning
Customer First Article
Mechanical EMC Approval
User Training
Electrical Acoustics
Electronics FMEA
Software
Industrial Design
Safety &
Security
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Horton’s Capabilities
Ï Design
☼ Internal engineering group
☼ Third-party consultants for design verification
☼ Rigorous FAI (First Article) and cycle testing
☼ Simple designs easily adapts to project
requirements
Ï Project management
☼ In-house management team and legal support
☼ PERT-CPM project management
Ï Sourcing
☼ Worldwide sourcing capability
► Internal purchasing group
► Sanwa Shutter (parent) support
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Horton’s Capabilities
Ï Manufacturing
☼ Fully owned sites in U.S. & U.K.
☼ Iso 9001 certified
☼ Kanban & flow-line provide higher output
☼ Lean manufacturing
Ï Installation
☼ Horton typically installs all PSDs
☼ Installation management available
☼ Field consulting available
Ï Testing
☼ State of the art testing and verification
services
Ï Training
☼ On-site and classroom training available
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Horton’s Capabilities
ÏDocumentation
☼ Operation & Maintenance Manuals
☼ Comprehensive Quality Management
ÏSupport
☼ On-site, internet, and phone support available
ÏSales
☼ Worldwide dedicated network team
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Table of Contents
ÏIntroduction
ÏThe case for platform screen doors
ÏKey project considerations
ÏTechnology and design highlights
ÏHorton products, services and solutions
ÏProject management
ÏHorton experience
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Horton Selected Projects
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Selected Project Location
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Horton PSD Advantages
Ï 30+ Years PSD Experience Worldwide
Ï Flexible Design and Manufacturing
Ï Unique door design unlimited train interface
capabilities
Ï Impeccable Record of Safety And Reliability
Ï Worldwide Reach
☼ Sanwa Shutter Support - Asia
☼ Overhead Door Corp - North America
☼ Novoferm / Horton UK – Europe, Middle East
Ï Experienced Project Team
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The Transit Team
Key Personnel
Ï George Reed
☼ Mr. Reed is the President of Horton Automatics. He has extensive
marketing, operations, sales and private equity experience with
the likes of Dana Corp. and Warner Electric.
Ï Rey Salinas
☼ Mr. Salinas is a 35-year Horton veteran of the automatic door
industry. He’s a pioneer of the PSD application. His experience
ranges from project design, project management, and customers
relations. Mr. Salinas is fluent in Spanish.
Ï Paul Britton
☼ Mr. Britton is Horton Director of Manufacturing and is responsible
for sourcing, scheduling, manufacturing and quality.
Ï Joy L. Ribble
☼ Ms. Ribble is Horton Vice President of Finance and Administration.
Ms. Ribble is a 10-year Horton veteran and an accomplished
accounting professional. She oversees the financial and contract
administration aspect of the Transit business.
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The Transit Team
Key Personnel
Ï J. Elias Campos
☼ Mr. Campos is Horton’s Vice President of Marketing. He’s also
responsible for transit project management. Mr. Campos has
extensive experience in infrastructure project management,
marketing and international sales. Mr. Campos’ experience include
stints with PDVSA-Citgo, Emerson Electric and Overhead Door
Corporation. Mr. Campos is fluent in Spanish.
Ï William S. Liles
☼ Mr. Liles is a 20 year veteran of Horton and holder of several
patents. As the Vice President of Engineering, he is responsible for
resource allocation, new concept development and project
management and quality. Mr. Liles is also responsible for Horton
Manufacturing engineering function.
Ï Fred Romero
☼ Mr. Romero is an 9-year Horton veteran. He is the lead design
engineer for transit and manages the development process. Mr.
Romero is currently pursuing a master degree in Mechanical
Engineering and is also fluent in Spanish.
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The Transit Team
Key Personnel
Ï Mark Molina
☼ Mr. Molina is a 25-year Horton veteran. He is responsible for the
quality function as it pertains to PSDs and Transit. Mr. Molina is
bilingual Spanish-English.
Ï Tyler Edward
☼ Mr. Edward is responsible for overall Transit quality and logistics.
His 8 year quality experience spans a broad range of industries,
including Thomson Consumer Electronics, Philips Electronics, and
Photonis. Mr. Edward has extensive experience in maquiladora
and is also fluent in Spanish.
Ï Bryan Bailey
☼ Mr. Bailey has more than 20 years of experience in the defense
industry, metrology, and telecom including design and
construction. He serves as a special application designer.
Ï Richard George
☼ Mr. George is a electrical engineer and is responsible for Transit
electrical and electronic design. Mr. George’s experience include
cellular communications, motor speed controls, high precision
inkjet printers, material handling with companies like Motorola,
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