Manual sliding door:
A door that slides horizontally to open/close, operated by hand (no motor).
Full-open breakout:
Besides sliding normally, the manual sliding door panels can pivot outward (break out) to create a much wider opening — beyond just the track width.
This is especially important for emergency exits, moving large equipment, or high-traffic events.
How It Works:
Under normal use:
You manually slide the door left or right along its track.
It acts just like a regular manual sliding door.
In breakout mode (special situation or force applied):
The sliding panels can swing or pivot out from the track.
This provides full, unobstructed access across the entire doorway width — wider than sliding alone would allow.
Key Advantages:
Emergency Egress: Meets fire codes by allowing quick mass exits.
Flexibility: Quickly adapt a narrow entrance into a wide opening.
Space Saving: Normally compact like a manual sliding door, no swing clearance needed.
Versatility: Useful in hospitals, airports, malls, industrial spaces, and showrooms.
Where You’ll Commonly See It:
Hospital corridors
Airports (gate entrances)
Shopping malls (storefronts)
Industrial loading areas
Hotels and conference centers
Example:
In a hospital hallway, a set of manual sliding doors normally just slide open for people.
If there’s an emergency needing fast evacuation or if a huge piece of medical equipment needs to be moved, the panels can break out (pivot) to fully clear the entrance.
