Central States Sentry Expands Door Offering with Wind-Rated Model 7500 Roll-Up Door

New door features industry-leading strength, security, and ease of installation where wind loads are high or theft risk is great.

May 20, 2024 – Tontitown, AR – Central States Manufacturing announces a new addition to its roll door product line, furthering its leadership in self-storage metal building solutions. The Central States Sentry™ model 7500 wind-rated roll-up door is now available anywhere Central States products are sold, including Metal Central retail locations, as part of Building Works complete metal building systems and self-storage building packages, and as an addition to Elevate Structures’ construction services.  This new model joins the 6500 door offering announced earlier this year. Building professionals can now get even more of their metal project needs supplied by a single supplier thanks to Central States’ extensive product line and services.

The Sentry 7500 wind-rated roll-up door features innovations that provide benefits for both end users and installers:

• Strong: The Sentry™ 7500 is designed to withstand the demanding wind loads of the coastal regions of the United States according to stringent ASTM E330 standards.  The high-carbon galvanized steel alloy springs are fully coated prior to forming to ensure 100% corrosion protection. They are manufactured to ASTM A228 standards, which outperforms traditional oil-tempered springs in fatigue, shear, and tensile strength tests. The springs do not require greasing to ensure long service life. The superior 26-gauge, double-seamed curtain is durable and more resistant to environmental damage. The Sentry 7500 model includes additional fastening locations and 12-gauge wind clips as necessary to aid in wind load resistance.
• Security: The Sentry 7500 door can be ordered, delivered, and installed with wind clips that add an extra layer of security.  The stainless-steel latches accept all commercial key locks and padlocks, with an available punch pattern that integrates with various Bluetooth® latches in the market.
• Easy Install: The slotted system does not require bolts to affix the door to the guide. The bracket and latch are factory installed and the hardware is unit packed and does not require sorting on the job site. Same-sized fasteners require fewer tools, which makes installation hassle-free and ensures a very straight-forward and quick installation process
• Easy Match Colors: The standard 32-color options include perfect matches of popular industry colors and has up to a 40-year limited warranty.
• Lightweight and Durable: An aluminum-extruded bottom bar with bulb astragal avoids rust, extending the door’s life while providing a lighter touch.

“We are excited to introduce our new wind-rated door model,” said Andrew Wilson, Vice President of Innovation at Central States said. “The Sentry family of products, including the new 7500 roll door, showcases our commitment to innovation and quality. This new line of doors entering the marketplace represents a significant advancement in strength, security, and ease of installation. Our customers can expect cutting-edge solutions that meet the highest standards of performance and reliability, ensuring they have access to the best products for their needs coupled with the high customer service standards we are known for.”

As the industry leader, Central States is a quality-focused innovator with a culture of continuous improvement. The company is 100% employee-owned and prioritizes customer experience and enhanced business value. For customer convenience, Central States is the only national metal manufacturer delivering roll-up doors, metal frames, roofing, wall panels, framing, and full metal building systems as a single-source supplier, giving a customer a full line of high-quality products that stand the test of time and offers them peace of mind. Self-storage developers, contractors and erectors, and owners will appreciate the ease of purchase, quality product, and partnership for which Central States is known.

Learn more about the Central States Sentry doors and hallway systems, here, or by contacting your sales representative at Central States Manufacturing, Metal Central, Central States Building Works, or Elevate Structures.