Choosing an operating mechanism that’s suitable for your garage is as important as choosing the right door panel. This section explains the difference between the two types of Up & Over mechanisms: canopy and retractable. If you need more information, our technical services department are always happy to help.

The Canopy Gear for Single Up-and-Over Doors

A single canopy door mechanism is contained within the door frame with no horizontal tracks protruding into the garage space. When opened, the door forms a ‘canopy’ with roughly one third of the door outside the garage.

Anti-drop deviceto prevent the door from crashing down in the eventof a spring or cable failure.		Zinc-coated torsion spring for durability and a clean, finished look.		Cast alloy cable drum.		Design handle for safe door operation.

The Retractable Gear for Single Up-and-Over Doors

Single retractable doors open along horizontal tracks inside the garage and travel back into the garage space when opened. Retractable mechanisms are ideally suited to automatic operation.

Multiple spring cassette and pivot arm cover providing trap protection to reduce the risk of injuries.		Design handle for safe door operation.		Optional Retractable Plus Garador offers specially designed lifting arms including bottom spring brackets for narrow openings which allow for maximum use of the clear passage.

The Retractable Gear for Double Up-and-Over Doors

Double retractable doors open along horizontal tracks inside the garage and travel back into the garage space when opened. Retractable mechanisms are ideally suited to automatic operation.

Design handle for safe door operation.		Multiple spring cassette and pivot arm cover providing trap protection to reduce the risk of injuries.