PLANNED MAINTENANCE
STAINLESS STEEL
DOOR IMPACT
PROTECTION
Royal College of Nursing, Lower Ground Service Areas, London
A bespoke stainless steel door protection solution
designed to prevent repeated impact damage from
service trolleys.
PROJECT OVERVIEW
The lower-ground service areas at the Royal College of Nursing experience regular trolley traffic, which was causing repeated impact damage to the existing doors.
KALR Group was appointed to develop a durable solution that would protect the most vulnerable areas of each door while allowing the existing doors and associated ironmongery to remain in service.
Our solution was to manufacture and install bespoke three-quarter-height stainless steel protection panels, recessed into the door corners to provide robust impact resistance and a clean, integrated finish.
KEY PROJECT DETAILS
Location
Lower Ground Service Areas, London
Client
Royal College of Nursing
Sector
Planned Maintenance
Works
Stainless steel protection, joinery alterations
Finish
Completed
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
8 doors upgraded
16 bespoke stainless steel panels installed
Three-quarter-height impact protection
Door furniture adjusted
Door springs rebalanced
Long-term trolley impact protection
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SCOPE OF WORKS
Survey of existing service-area doors
Manufacture of bespoke stainless steel protection panels
Three-quarter-height protection to door faces
Panels recessed into door corners
Adjustment of existing door furniture
Adjustment of door springs and closing mechanisms
Rebalancing doors for additional panel weight
Final alignment and operation checks
CHALLENGES & SOLUTIONS
Impact Damage from Trolley Traffic
CHALLENGE
Repeated trolley impact was damaging the timber doors in the lower-ground service areas.
SOLUTION
Bespoke three-quarter-height stainless steel panels were recessed into the door corners for durable impact resistance.
Maintaining Existing Door Operation
CHALLENGE
Door furniture, springs and closing mechanisms needed adjustment to accommodate the additional panel weight.
SOLUTION
Door furniture, springs and closing mechanisms were carefully adjusted to ensure smooth operation and continued reliable use.
Long-Term Protection
CHALLENGE
A robust, long-lasting solution was required to prevent ongoing damage and reduce maintenance requirements.
SOLUTION
8 doors were upgraded with 16 custom stainless steel panels, providing long-term protection while maintaining a clean, professional finish.
THE OUTCOME
The completed installation provides a durable long-term solution to recurring trolley damage across the lower-ground service areas. A total of 16 bespoke stainless steel panels were installed across 8 doors, significantly improving impact resistance while maintaining a clean and professional appearance.
Door furniture and spring mechanisms were adjusted so each door continued to operate correctly after the additional protection was fitted.
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