At GEZE, you will find the right swing door drive for your automatic door
Swing door drives are the good little spirits of automatic swing door systems. They unobtrusively ensure that doors open and close smoothly. Thanks to them, thereʼs no need to press a handle or switch when entering a building – and, thanks to activation devices and sensors, the doors open all by themselves the moment they detect us. An invaluable benefit in terms of convenience, accessibility and hygiene. The range of swing door drives is just as diverse as the range of applications for automatic doors. We provide you with an overview of our automatic swing door drives. Of course, you can also contact us personally at any time so that we can work together to find the right solution for you.
Accessibility, convenience, security, energy efficiency – GEZE swing door drives satisfy numerous demands
Functional and aesthetic: Powerturn swing door drive in the Dubai Opera building. © Nicolas Thome / GEZE GmbH
Especially in public building projects, accessibility is particularly important in the building code. Because of this, automatic doors are predominantly used in this area. Also with regard to fire protection regulations automatic swing doors impress with their characteristic features. Because in the event of a fire, for instance, automatic doors close automatically or, thanks to sensory protection, also recognise obstacles in the door. When selecting the right swing door drive, the type of swing door, the installation situation and the resulting demands are decisive. The size, weight and material of the door must be taken into account. Here, for instance, frameless all-glass doors demand different sliding panels than heavy single-action doors made of steel. The location of your automatic door also plays a major role: in a shopping centre, for example, exiting the building only may be called for after a certain time of the day, making it impossible to enter from the outside. Does the swing door drive design be adapted to the ambience and be as invisible as possible, for example at the entrance to a hotelʼs foyer? Or does the automatic swing door have to satisfy special safety aspects, such as when used at an airport? For instance in a hospital, hygiene aspects can also demand the use of special swing door drives.
More about our swing door drivesFor all these different usage scenarios, we offer you a large selection of automatic door operators – and with numerous variants. But don’t worry, we won’t leave you to make the decision alone, and are happy to advise you.
Four questions to find the right swing door drive
The demands of automatic swing doors are complex, and the right drive plays a key role. As a step-by-step guide to help you as a planner to find your optimal solution, we have listed four questions below to provide you with initial guidance in your selection.
With their numerous varieties, our swing door drives offer the matching solution for every kind of automatic swing doors. Generally speaking, GEZE automatic door drives distinguish themselves in the following points:
GEZE ECturn : Small and discreet, these swing door drives are suited particularly well for smaller interior and entrance doors, especially in the private sector.
GEZE ECturn Inside : It can be integrated into the door leaf or frame, is almost invisible and does not affect the door design.
GEZE Slimdrive EMD : This drive type scores with enormous performance combined with low-noise operation.
GEZE Powerturn : This powerful swing door drive is a real all-rounder; it is particularly suitable for increased demands on functionality and for especially large and heavy doors.
The so-called footfall frequency is an important indicator when it comes to the planning of the swing door drives. It immediately influences the questions regarding door width and the number of leaves. It is a good idea to consider the answer to this question. In this regard, the following table will help you.
Whether single or double leaf – with the selection of the correct swing door drives, the respective leaf weight is of key importance. Here, we cover the complete range up to 600 kg with our various drive series.
What is more, the material used in your swing door plays an important role for the automatic door drives: with the subtle ECturn, it is even possible to automate frameless all-glass doors.
Where will you install your swing door, what functions should it satisfy? Is it intended as both a fire protection door and an escape and rescue route ? Do any special hygiene aspects need to be taken into account? The respective safety demands also depend on the answer to these questions. And thus also the choice of the appropriate swing door drive as well as the accessories such as sensors, activation devices, protection, etc. We will be happy to help you clarify any questions you may have.
A direct comparison of the features of our swing door drives
| ECturn-Familie | Slimdrive EMD | Powerturn | |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 60 x 580 x 60 mm | 70 x 650 x 121 mm | 70 x 720 x 130 mm |
| Leaf weight (max.) | 125 kg | 180 kg 230 kg* | 600 kg |
| Leaf width (min.-max.) | 650 – 1100 mm | Roller guide rail: 850 – 1400 mm Link arm: 750 – 1400 mm | 800 – 1600 mm |
| suited for a high footfall frequency | No | Yes | Yes |
| 1-leaf/ 2-leaf | Yes/No | Yes/Yes | Yes/Yes |
| Electric closing sequence control | No | Yes | Yes |
| With integrated closing sequence control (IS) | No | Yes* | Yes |
| For fire and smoke protection doors (F) | No | Yes*/** | Yes |
| With integrated smoke switch (F/R) | No | Yes*/** | Yes |
| With integrated closing sequence control for double leaf fire and smoke protection doors (F–IS) | No | Yes*/** | Yes |
| With IS for double leaf doors, door automation and door closer function (IS/TS) | No | No | Yes |
| For smoke and heat extraction fresh air supply and escape and rescue routes (Invers) | No | Yes | No |
* = Slimdrive EMD-F ** = depending on the type of installation
GEZE swing door drives at a glance
Integrated electromechanical swing door drive for barrier-free single leaf doors with electric latching action that accelerates the door just before reaching the closed position. Also equipped with obstacle detection notices an obstacle by touch and stops the opening or closing process. © GEZE GmbH
ECturn: electro-mechanical swing door drive for barrier-free single leaf swing doors up to 125 kg
- particularly suitable for entrance and interior doors with moderate footfall
- small and discreet swing door drive that can also automate frameless, all-glass doors
- enables barrier-free access
- Head and door leaf installation with guide rail or link arm
- Low-energy function: opens and closes the automatic door at reduced travel speed for maximum safety
- Obstacle detection: stops the opening or closing process
- Push & Go function triggers the automatic drive components following light manual pressure on the door leaf
ECturn Inside: integratable electromechanical swing door drive for barrier-free single-action doors up to 125 kg
- particularly suitable for entrance and interior doors with moderate footfall
- Swing door drive recessed in the door leaf or frame, satisfying highest design demands
- enables barrier-free access
- Low-energy function: opens and closes the automatic door at reduced travel speed for maximum safety
- Obstacle detection: stops the opening or closing process
- Push & Go function triggers the automatic drive components following light manual pressure on the door leaf
Durham Town Hall, Durham, UK © GEZE GmbH
Electromechanical swing door drive for single and double leaf doors up to 230 kg
Depending on variant:
- optimal for slim profile (slim drive height: 7 cm) and with confined space conditions
- suitable for large and heavy interior and exterior doors
- particularly powerful and quiet swing door drive
- Low-energy function: opens and closes the automatic door at reduced travel speed for maximum safety
- Obstacle detection: stops the opening or closing process
- Push & Go function triggers the automatic drive components following light manual pressure on the door leaf
- Servo function: enables manual opening with minimum effort
- Slimdrive EMD-F also approved for fire protection doors
Find out more about Slimdrive EMD
Find out more about Slimdrive EMD-F
Find out more about Slimdrive EMD-F-IS
Find out more about Slimdrive EMD-F/R
GEZE Powerturn swing door drive F/R with LS 990, Leonberg Town Hall © Jürgen Pollak / GEZE GmbH
Powerturn swing door drive
Electromechanical swing door drive for single and double leaf doors up to 600 kg
Depending on variant:
- suitable for large and heavy interior and exterior doors
- discreet design, due to low construction height
- well-suited for multifunctional safety doors, escape and rescue routes or interlocking door systems
- also approved for fire protection doors
- Push & Go function triggers the automatic drive components following light manual pressure on the door leaf
- Smart swing function for easy manual swing door opening
- Low-energy function: opens and closes the automatic door at reduced travel speed for maximum safety
Find out more about GEZE Powerturn
Find out more about GEZE Powerturn F
Find out more about GEZE Powerturn IS
Find out more about GEZE Powerturn F-IS
Find out more about GEZE Powerturn F-IS/TS
Find out more about GEZE Powerturn F/R
Find out more about GEZE Powerturn F/R-IS
Automatic swing door systems – product abbreviations
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
| F | Fire and smoke protection doors |
| IS | Integrated closing sequence control |
| F-IS | Integrated closing sequence control for double leaf fire and smoke protection doors |
| IS/TS | Integrated closing sequence control for double leaf doors, automatic door system and door closer function |
| Invers | Smoke and heat extraction fresh air supply solutions as well as doors in escape and rescue routes |
| EN7 | For large, heavy and intensely used doors |
Even when you have very specific demands, we will find a solution Our GEZE Solution Team is looking forward to working with you to find the optimal individual solution for your demands.
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Powerturn in the Dubai Opera building
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