Cold Storage & Freezer Facilities – GDI Operators

Cold Storage & Freezer Facilities

In ultra-low temperatures where standard Overhead Door operators seize up or slow down, GDI’s cold-climate models deliver maintenance-free reliability down to –40 °C.

GDI-HAML and JDMG Garage Door Opener — Compact Direct Drive Operator GDI Trolley Garage Door Opener — High Performance Trolley Operator GDI Enclosure NEMA 1 — Standard Indoor Operator Housing GDI Watertight Enclosure NEMA 4 — Weather-Resistant Operator Housing

Engineered for Extreme Cold

Freezer and cooler facilities demand slidding doors operators that resist ice, frost, and deep-freeze conditions. GDI’s IP69K-rated, marine-grade housings and precision electronics, paired with specialty lubricants, ensure continuous operation in processing plants, distribution centers, and walk-in storage without downtime.

Key Features

1 Million+ Cycle Rated

High efficiency gearing and heavy-duty motors ensure years of operation.

–40 °C Cold Start Certified

Operators born from the cold, designed to last in cold storage industry.

Fully Sealed Enclosures

Protects controls from wash downs, dust, mud, and snow.

Whisper-Quiet Operation

Precision drives and gearboxes deliver near-silent performance.

Rapid-Cycling Motors

High-torque, high-speed motors, built for demanding applications, where being down is not an option.

Food-Safe Washdown

Nema4/4x rated enclosures and marine-grade aluminum motor components withstand daily washdowns.

Intuitive Programming

On-unit controls simplify limit setting and tuning.

Easy Maintenance

Modular design and accessible components simplify inspections and repairs.

Retrofit for High-Speed Doors

Enhance existing doors without replacing the entire system.

Integrated Safety Features

Obstructions sensing, intelligent responses to real-time measurements. Protecting people and property.

“Since switching to GDI’s cold-climate operators in our freezer bays, we’ve had zero temperature-related failures in over 3 years. Reliability has never been better.”
— Operations Manager, Arctic Foods Inc.

Optimize Your Cold Facility

Invest in GDI’s specialized cold-storage operators for guaranteed performance in any sub-zero application. Request your custom solution today.

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