Perforated doors as per your drawings and project specifications
Perforated Door Manufacturing is a process of manufacturing metal doors with holes or openings in a specified manner for achieving ventilation, airflow and access with a useful enclosure. Perforated Doors are manufactured at Metaltex using aluminium, stainless steel and mild steel, as per the size, hole pattern, finishing and fixing details for the application.
In case of equipment rooms, cabinets, racks, enclosures and industrial settings, a perforated door will help you achieve airflow without exposing the equipment completely. We fabricate doors as per your drawings and specifications.
What we manufacture
Metaltex manufactures perforated doors for a range of equipment and enclosure applications. Each door can be developed around the required dimensions, material, perforation pattern and method of fixing.
- Perforated rack door panels for equipment and server rack applications
- Vented enclosure door panels for electrical and industrial equipment
- Perforated steel door panels for cabinets, machinery and fabricated enclosures
- Custom perforated access doors made to supplied drawings
- Perforated panels with specified hole sizes, patterns and open areas
- Door frames, folded edges and mounting features to suit the finished assembly
Our perforated panel fabrication process allows the pattern and panel dimensions to be controlled from the production drawing. This is useful where the door must align with an existing frame, enclosure or rack.
Perforation patterns for different applications
The perforation pattern is an essential element in the design of the door. Different size holes, shapes, pitches and patterns can be chosen according to the required amount of open area and the final look of the panel.
A smaller perforation will result in a more closed look, whereas a larger open area will allow more air to flow through the door. This will depend upon the equipment behind the door, the enclosure design and the specifications of the project.
Perforated doors can also be designed with formed returns or folded edges where additional rigidity or a defined fit is required. Mounting holes and fixing points can be incorporated into the panel so the finished door can be installed as specified.
For projects with existing equipment, the door dimensions can be developed from supplied measurements or drawings. For new equipment, the perforated panel can be produced as part of the initial enclosure design. This makes it easier to coordinate the door with the frame, access requirements and surrounding components during production and installation processes.
Designed for airflow and access
It is common to use perforated doors where there is a need for ventilation of equipment while keeping it enclosed. The open space created by the perforation enables air circulation through the panel, while the door gives an enclosure to the equipment.
The hole pattern can also influence the aesthetic and ventilation performance of the panel. For this reason, perforation size, pitch, material thickness and overall open area should be considered during design.
Metaltex can manufacture perforated doors to the dimensions and specifications supplied for your project. Where required, our engineering team can work from CAD data and production drawings to prepare the component for manufacture.
Manufactured to your specifications
All projects commence with the requirements for the final door. This can include dimensions, sheet thickness, perforated design, size of holes, edges, hinges, handle, locking devices, mounting points, and finishes.
As a perforated steel door manufacturer, Metaltex can supply all components made from mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminium. The choice of materials may take into account the application conditions, weight of doors, appearance and manufacturing process requirements.
For repeat runs, the use of CAD-controlled manufacturing aids consistency throughout each production cycle. For one-off or prototype projects, the use of CAD provides an excellent point of reference for manufacturing.
Quality and production control
Metaltex operates from its manufacturing facility in Dandenong South, Melbourne, with production supported by CAD/CAM systems and CNC equipment. Our quality management system is certified to ISO 9001:2015.
Perforated doors are manufactured against the agreed drawings and specifications, with attention given to dimensions, perforation accuracy, formed edges and assembly fit.
This approach helps reduce variations when components are required in repeat quantities.
Where a vented enclosure door forms part of a larger fabricated assembly, the door can be manufactured to match the surrounding component dimensions and fixing points.
Why choose Metaltex for perforated door manufacturing?
- More than 45 years of Australian manufacturing experience
- Custom doors produced to drawings and specifications
- Aluminium, stainless steel and mild steel fabrication
- CNC-driven production for repeatable dimensions
- Capability for prototype and production quantities
- Melbourne-based manufacturing in Dandenong South
- ISO 9001:2015 quality certification
- Experience supplying fabricated components across Australia
Metaltex works with project drawings, CAD files and technical specifications to produce perforated doors for commercial, industrial and equipment applications. We focus on the finished component and the requirements it must meet in its intended installation.
Let’s discuss your perforated door requirements
Whether you require one custom perforated rack door or multiple production runs, we at Metaltex can produce the part according to your drawings and specifications.
Please send us your drawings or project specifications, and our team will be able to evaluate the requirements for your Perforated Door Manufacturing project.