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The UK’s leading designer and manufacturer of specialist doorsets for healthcare and clinical environments. We work with Architects, Contractors, Hospitals and NHS Trusts to deliver compliant solutions and help the acute healthcare industry.
Specialist Door Solutions
The UK’s leading designer and manufacturer of specialist doorsets for healthcare and clinical environments. We work with Architects, Contractors, Hospitals and NHS Trusts to deliver compliant solutions and help the acute healthcare industry.
Meet Clariglide
Introducing SDS Clariglide: the newest innovation from Specialist Door Solutions.
A state-of-the-art aluminium and glass sliding door, designed specifically to meet the unique needs of healthcare environments.
Our Healthcare Doorsets
At SDS, we are committed to the meticulous design and manufacturing of hospital doorsets. With our vast industry expertise, we have crafted our doorsets to provide a comprehensive solution. Our doorsets not only meet all compliance standards but also deliver exceptional performance. They are made up of high-quality doors, frames, vision panels, and ironmongery solutions. Be reassured that all components are backed by relevant test data and fire test certification.
Designed for high-traffic hospital environments, Dfendoor is a high-performance, resilient PVC post-formed doorset that is both fire compliant and hygienic.
Doors in busy hospital departments are in constant use and need to be strong, reliable and able to withstand ongoing rough treatment – this is where Dfendoor comes in.
More about this ProductA state-of-the-art aluminium and glass sliding door, designed specifically to meet the unique needs of healthcare environments.
Available in single-sliding, bi-parting and telescopic models, with various configurations, colours, and glazing options.
More about this ProductLead-lined to achieve effective shielding from radiation, the SDS Shieldoor system is an incredibly resilient, hard-wearing and hygienic solution for high-traffic, high-wear hospital environments.
Lead thickness can range from code 3 up to code 8, depending on the level of protection required.
A hard-wearing and easy to clean PVC doorset requiring minimal maintenance, is the perfect fire safety compliant doorset for less demanding healthcare environments.
More about this ProductSDS offers a fantastic range of standard vision panel types to suit any healthcare situation - available in both traditional with timber bead or PVC bead finish, or flush.
SDS Priviglaze+ brings together a privacy vision panel and warning light system that creates a uniquely robust solution for infection control compliance, staff safety and patient privacy.
Projects
We are very proud of our 40-year track record of successful collaboration with architects, contractors, NHS Trusts and private hospitals, partnerships which are based on our core tenets: Specialisation, Dedication and Sincerity.
Read from our selection of work to see just how we have helped to make a difference in a range of projects, including healthcare and clinical environments.
We take immense pride in our contribution to the successful completion of the Treatment Centre, specifically, the use of our Dfendoor doorsets, which have not only improved patient flow and wayfinding, but have helped to create a warm and welcoming environment for young patients and their families.
What Our Clients Have To Say
"We always found SDS to be a reliable partner during the design and delivery stages of our work."
"SDS's customer service skills ensure that the items are always delivered to a high standard and within the guidelines of our orders."
"Specified solid timber doors with full PVC encapsulation are one of the most robust doors on the market and copes well to the challenging environment."
"By using a well-known PVC postformed door supplier we have the reassurance that the doors will be clinically fit for purpose."
"It is fair to say you are one of the very best subcontractors we have had on site."
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Resources
From datasheets, effective clear width calculator, fire and smoke ratings, acoustic ratings, available colours, to installation guides and configuration information, we have compiled this in-depth collection of useful resources to give you the tools you need when specifying or purchasing our products
View all the technical information on our Dfendoor range of doorsets.
View all the technical information on our Sliding Door System.
View all the technical information on our Priviglaze+ System.
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