Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Source for Custom Balanced Doors
Ellison Bronze was founded in 1927 by Edward and Oliver Ellison, who revolutionized door design with the invention of the balanced door. Our commitment to quality control has remained paramount since our inception, with all products crafted in-house at our ISO 9001-certified facility using premium materials like bronze, stainless steel, wood, glass, and aluminum. Our team of skilled designers, metalworkers, and technicians takes immense pride in creating doors that combine functionality with aesthetic excellence.We maintain complete records of every door produced, ensuring lifelong support and parts availability. Our 10-year comprehensive warranty reflects our confidence in product longevity, while our global sales team provides expert consultation on technical details, design, and code compliance. With pre-assembly and fine-tuning of every door before shipment, we guarantee precision engineering that lasts generations.
Services
Balanced Door Systems
Custom Door Design
Installation Services
Maintenance Support
Power Operator Integration
Technical Consultation
Warranty Service
Architectural Collaboration
Material Selection
Door Restoration
Details
- Year established: 1927
Highlights and features
- We offer over 95 years of specialized expertise in balanced door engineering
- Our ISO 9001-certified manufacturing ensures uncompromising quality standards
- We provide fully customizable door systems with limitless design options
- Our 10-year comprehensive warranty covers all balanced door components
- We maintain complete production records for every door ever manufactured
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001
Services
Balanced Door Systems
Ellison's balanced door systems utilize patented engineering to overcome wind and stack pressure challenges in commercial buildings. Our doors feature precision-crafted hardware mechanisms that enable smooth operation of even the largest entryways. With torsion bar closer springs integrated into the frame design, these doors provide unmatched longevity while maintaining ADA compliance through reduced opening force requirements.
Custom Door Design
Our custom door design service offers limitless configuration options for commercial entryways. Clients can select from multiple materials including formed bronze, stainless steel, tempered glass, and exotic woods. We collaborate directly with architects to create bespoke solutions that meet specific aesthetic requirements while maintaining structural integrity and operational efficiency in demanding environments.
Installation Services
Ellison provides comprehensive installation support for all balanced door systems. Our factory-trained technicians ensure proper assembly and alignment of components, including concealed or exposed torsion bar mechanisms. We offer detailed technical documentation and on-site guidance to guarantee optimal performance. Each installation includes final quality checks to verify smooth operation and compliance with accessibility standards.
Maintenance Support
We offer lifelong maintenance support for all Ellison balanced doors through our comprehensive service program. Our technicians provide routine inspections, component replacements, and operational adjustments using original equipment manufacturer parts. With complete records maintained for every door produced, we ensure continued performance and code compliance throughout the product's extended lifespan.
Power Operator Integration
Ellison's PowerNow system integrates automated operation capabilities into balanced door designs. This solution maintains the door's mechanical advantages while adding power-assisted functionality that meets ADA accessibility requirements. The system seamlessly incorporates safety sensors and control mechanisms to ensure reliable performance in high-traffic commercial environments.
Questions
What makes Ellison balanced doors different from traditional doors?
Ellison doors use patented balanced hardware that reduces opening force by 75% compared to conventional systems, eliminating lateral stress while maintaining structural integrity.
What materials are available for Ellison doors?
We offer formed bronze, stainless steel, tempered glass, narrow stile glass, extruded aluminum, and wood options with customizable finishes and configurations.
Do Ellison doors meet ADA accessibility requirements?
Yes, our doors comply with 2010 ADA Standards through reduced opening force, appropriate bottom rail heights, and optional power operator integration.
What warranty coverage do you provide?
Ellison offers a 10-year comprehensive warranty covering all balanced door components, including free replacement parts during the warranty period.
Can you support older door installations?
We maintain complete records and casting molds for every door produced since 1932, ensuring lifelong maintenance and repair capabilities.
How do you handle custom design requests?
Our engineering team collaborates directly with architects to develop specialized solutions that meet unique size, shape, material, and performance requirements.
