Smart people choose door solutions from Germany

It will surprise no one that Woelm GmbH of Heiligenhaus, Germany, in particular, has expanded its product range to include Smart solutions when it comes to the comfortable opening and closing of sliding and swing doors. Woelm develops its products based on the latest market requirements and is at the forefront of innovation.

The motorized sliding door HELMatic.

We speak with Reinoud van der Kroon of Woelm, about all the good features that come with smart technology. "Smart sliding and swing doors not only offer the user more operating comfort. They provide additional safety on all fronts and regulate controlled use of the door. This prevents damage and unnecessary wear and tear," Van der Kroon opens the talk.

Smart sliding door technology

Door handle with KWS SmartTouch.

"With HELM SmartStop, sliding doors are automatically braked and pulled to their final position. Quietly, controlled and noiselessly," Van der Kroon explains. "HELM SmartClose ensures that a sliding door can be opened and closed mechanically, without electricity. Looking at sliding doors built into wall niches, HELM SmartTip not only provides additional ease of operation, but also a piece of aesthetics. By simply pressing on the front of the door, it receives a push in the right direction from the wall niche and the door moves out of the niche. In this way, Woelm makes it possible for the door to disappear completely into the niche. When open, you therefore do not see the sash, which makes for a beautiful look. After all, a handle has become superfluous; bowl handles suffice here."

Connected and comfortable

The HELM SmartStop system.

"Automation is a high priority at Woelm. For example, there is the SmartTouch system from KWS. A smart door handle bar with a built-in sensor that flawlessly senses whether the person who wants to enter may be granted access. With the appropriate transponder in his or her pocket, the user only needs to touch the door handle and the door is unlocked. Additional ease of operation can be obtained via an app on the smartphone. With this, the owner can remotely unlock the door," outlines Van der Kroon.

However, it does not stop there in terms of technology. Not only the KWS SmartTouch, but also various HELM products can be connected to any home automation system with universal controls.

"HELM sliding shutters, HELM entrance gates and also the motorized sliding door HELMatic can be controlled via SmartHome systems," explains Van der Kroon. "With the Homelink Ready concept, Woelm has paved the way for making all appropriate components connected, which can then be operated and controlled via smartphone or tablet. Woelm closely follows developments within this technology and will continuously come up with innovative solutions."