Product Test Data
During the testing phase, our team conducted several iterations of enhancements to optimize the door’s performance. These refinements included adjustments to gasket placement, and threshold sealing, all meticulously documented and verified through independent testing. With each iteration, the system demonstrated improved results, culminating in a final configuration that surpasses industry standards.
At HydAway Hydraulic Walls, we are committed to delivering industry-leading performance through continuous innovation and rigorous testing. Our latest hydraulic-powered operable door system has undergone multiple rounds of design refinement and performance validation to ensure unmatched structural integrity and air-tightness.
Airtight
The final test results achieved an exceptional 0.10 cfm/sq ft air infiltration rating at 1.57 psf, classifying this door as “extraordinarily airtight.”
Watertight
The door gasket system allowed no uncontrolled water penetration during a 15 minute water test with an 8.0 psf pressure differential and water spray from the outside at 5 gal/hr/ft2.
Hurricane Ready
Structural testing confirmed that the door withstands up to 75 psf positive and negative pressure, which equates to winds of 255 mph—exceeding hurricane-force wind speeds.
Rock Solid
Even under the extreme structural wind loads, deflections were measured in the thousandths of an inch, ensuring long-term durability and stability.
- Open, Close, Lock Door Cycling: 5 Complete open/close cycles
- ASTM E330/E330M-14(2021): Preload @ 25.0 psf inward pressure
- ASTM 3283/E283M-19: Static Air (1.57 psf)
- Passed: 0.1 cfm/sq ft
- ASTM E331-00(2023): Static Water (8.0 psf)
- Passed: No uncontrolled water penetration
- ASTM E330/E330M-14(2021): Structural Loads @ 50.0 psf
- Passed: No deflection normal to wall plane for framing members exceeding L/175
- ASTM 3283/E283M-19: Repeat Static Air (1.57)
- Passed at 0.1 cfm/sq ft
- ASTM E330/E330M-14(2021): Structural Overloads @ 75.0 psf
- Passed: No permanent set of main framing members exceeding 0.2% of clear span
Our commitment to performance-driven innovation ensures that HydAway Hydraulic Walls meet and exceed the most demanding environmental and structural requirements. Through continuous refinement and meticulous testing, we deliver a product engineered for reliability, efficiency, and superior protection against the elements.
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