Enhanced Garage Door Security from Hörmann
As the darker winter months approach, statistics show that burglary rates consistently rise, driven by longer nights and increased periods when homes are left unoccupied, making it easier for opportunistic intruders. For the door industry, this seasonal pattern underscores the importance of offering homeowners’ effective security solutions. To respond to this demand Hörmann continues to enhance the security capabilities of its sectional garage doors with innovative technology and proven mechanical systems designed to offer robust, reliable protection.
Unveiled at BAU 2025, Hörmann’s latest development, the HAS1 alarm with sensor, represents a significant step forward in garage door security. Designed to detect and deter unauthorised access, the system triggers a loud acoustic alarm (110db) if an attempt is made to manually lift the garage door without a valid travel command. The alarm is fully compatible with Hörmann’s SupraMatic 4 and ProMatic 4 garage door operators and is easy to install, connecting directly to the HCP bus interface via simple adapters. The system uses a reed contact to detect door movement, with the magnet on the operator’s slide carriage providing accurate activation. Crucially, this enhanced security is maintained even when the garage door is in a partially open or ventilated position.
The introduction of the HAS1 alarm complements a comprehensive suite of security measures already available across the Hörmann sectional garage door range. Standard anti-lift kits automatically lock the door when closed, offering immediate protection against forced entry. For added mechanical reinforcement, the new ETV-1HCP mechanical locking upgrade provides a robust bolt-locking system at the close end-of-travel position, a solution proven effective on Hörmann’s industrial sectional doors and now available for domestic applications. An automatic mechanical locking system the ETV-1HCPT fully integrates with both SupraMatic and ProMatic operators. It offers the convenience of automated door operation combined with the enhanced security of a mechanical locking system, delivering performance without compromise.
Furthermore, all Hörmann sectional garage doors are supplied with Secured Design accreditation as standard — the official UK Police initiative supporting “designing out crime” through physical security.
Source: https://www.hormann.co.uk/press/detail/enhanced-garage-door-security-from-hoermann/
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