Part of the Alumil Group of companies, METRON AUTOMATION S.A. was established in Greece in 1995 and specializes in doors for lifts. Shorts are the sole UK Distributor for Metron lift products and have made the following available to the UK Lift Industry.
METRON ECONONBUS AUTOMATIC FOLDING LIFT CAR DOORS 
Ideal for "Econolift" refurbishments and modernizations, Metron's folding offers :
| Modern design | |
| The wide range of finishes available includes: brushed stainless steel, mirror stainless steel, 12 different RAL colour powder coated finishes and framed glass panels | |
| Standard height of 2000mm (other heights available on request) | |
| Small header (200mm) | |
| Choice of bottom track width (80mm and 100mm) | |
| Door leaves close in flat position | |
| Extremely quiet operation | |
| Adjustable operating speed | |
| Automatic and manual door release systems | |
| Detection of motion obstruction during both opening and closing phase of the door | |
| Easy installation | |
| Easy adjustment and maintenance | |
| LED display to aid troubleshooting |
Width of bottom track : 80mm
| Width of door (mm) | 650 | 700 | 750 | 800 | 850 | 900 | 950 |
| Clear Opening (mm) | 600 | 650 | 700 | 750 | 800 | 850 | 900 |
Width of bottom track : 100mm
| Width of door (mm) | 650 | 700 | 750 | 800 | 850 | 900 | 950 | 1000 | 1100 | 1200 |
| Clear Opening (mm) | 600 | 650 | 700 | 750 | 800 | 850 | 900 | 950 | 1050 | 1150 |
OPTIONAL EXTRAS include :
Remote commissioning tool : allows door settings to be adjusted remote from site and allows evaluation of door operation
Lift Car mounted Mechanical Retiring Ramp
METRON SEMI-AUTOMATIC HINGED LIFT LANDING DOORS
Metron's Hinged Landing Doors perfectly complement the Econobus Folding Car Door and are another essential component in any "Econolift" refurbishment or modernization.
| Modern design | |
| High durability. Manufactured in compliance with high quality standards | |
| The wide range of finishes available includes: brushed stainless steel, mirror stainless steel, 12 different RAL colour powder coated finishes and framed glass panels. | |
| Standard door height of 2000mm (other heights available on request) | |
| Small header (100 or 120mm) | |
| Clear opening of 600, 650, 700, 750, 800, 850, 900 and 1000mm | |
| Door frame width of 80, 100 or 120mm | |
| Depth of door and frame only 55mm | |
| Door lock at 1720mm from base | |
| High degree of safety. Offered with thrust bearing | |
| Also available with landing wall flush fit frame option (suitable for shaft front wall depth of 150, 170, 190 and 210mm) | |
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