When it comes to protecting strategic spaces, choosing the right type of door is essential. At Arcas Gruber, we offer both high-security doors and metal doors, each with distinct characteristics tailored to different needs. In this article, we explore the key differences to help you decide which door best fits your project.
Purpose and Use
- High-Security Doors: Designed for locations requiring certified protection against burglary, ballistic threats, and forced entry. Common in banks, armored rooms, critical infrastructure, and high-risk commercial premises.
- Metal Doors: Provide basic structural resistance and physical separation. Often used in industrial, service, or utility environments where aesthetic uniformity or fire protection is needed more than anti-burglary defense.
Materials and Construction
- High-Security Doors: Constructed with multiple layers of reinforced steel, anti-drill plates, reinforced hinges, and locking systems integrated into the door frame. They may also include thermal and acoustic insulation.
- Metal Doors: Made of galvanized or lacquered steel with simpler internal structures. Suitable for medium-duty applications, but without certified protection against violent intrusion attempts.
Security and Certification
- High-Security Doors: Certified under European standards such as UNE EN 1627 (RC classifications) or UNE EN 1143-1 for burglar resistance. Optional ballistic protection under EN 1522 (FB levels).
- Metal Doors: Typically unclassified in terms of burglary or bullet resistance. Some models may comply with fire resistance norms but are not suitable for high-security applications.
Locking Mechanisms
- High-Security Doors: Equipped with multi-point locking systems, motorized or manual deadbolts, time-delay options, and compatibility with access control and alarms.
- Metal Doors: Fitted with standard latches or single-point locks, suitable for internal use or secondary areas.
Customization and Finishes
- High-Security Doors: Fully customizable in dimensions, colors, and finishes. Optionally integrated with fire, acoustic, and smoke-resistant features for secure rooms or vaults.
- Metal Doors: Available in standard dimensions and finishes (RAL colors, galvanized steel). Less customization in terms of internal structure.
Price Considerations
- High-Security Doors: Represent a higher investment due to materials, testing, and certification. Ideal when security is a critical priority.
- Metal Doors: More affordable and suited for general utility, industrial spaces, or as inner door solutions where aesthetics or certification are not a concern.
Which Door Should You Choose?
Choose a high-security door if your priority is resistance to intrusion, fire, or ballistic threats, especially in banking, defense, or high-risk environments. Opt for a metal door when your focus is industrial functionality, simple access control, or cost-efficiency in low-risk settings.
Arcas Gruber: European Specialists in Certified Security Doors
With decades of experience in secure access systems, Arcas Gruber offers tailor-made solutions in both high-security and metal door segments. All our products are designed and manufactured in Europe, complying with the most demanding safety standards.
Contact our team for a personalized quote or visit our sections on high-security doors and metal doors to explore our full range of certified products.
