Van Dam stores smarter with PKD-100s sliding doors

From floor-stacked storage to smarter crate storage at Van Dam

Van Dam is a hands-on crop farm that knows how to get things done. Across their fields in the Wieringermeer region, they grow seed potatoes, onions, beets, chicory roots, wheat, and grass seed. Every day is different, and each crop requires a unique approach. That kind of variety demands structure in storage.

Van Dam was looking for a solution that:

• enables fast handling of tall rows of crates

• suits multiple crop types such as potatoes and onions

• and, above all, performs reliably for the next 50 years

Salco provided a sliding door system that checked every box.

The right doors in the right places

For their new agricultural storage facility, Van Dam turned to Salco for all the necessary doors to keep operations efficient and reliable.

The 26-foot-high sliding doors make it easy to move six stacked crates in and out of the storage rooms in one go. Even tractors, trucks, and tippers pass through effortlessly. That keeps things moving, even on busy days.

Between the processing area and the refrigerated storage rooms, Salco installed an electrically operated sliding door. It opens at 2.6 feet per second and closes automatically. Opting for a double-leaf version doubles the speed.

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The PKD-100s: one door type, three smart applications

At Van Dam, the full potential of the PKD-100s sliding door came into play. One door model, seamlessly used as an exterior door, an airtight internal partition, and a high-speed access door.

Exterior doors combining insulation and appearance

On the outside, the PKD-100s sliding doors provide a robust, well-insulated closure. They are finished in a color that matches the building. Thanks to the lightweight aluminum door leaf, they’re easy to operate, even in large sizes.

Key benefits for exterior use:

• Strong and weather-resistant

• Easy manual operation, even in tall dimensions

• Low maintenance

• Custom color options to match the building’s design

Airtight sliding partition for storage rooms

Inside the facility, multiple PKD-100s door leaves are installed side by side as one large sliding partition. In one smooth movement, the doors open wide, allowing tall stacks of crates to pass through quickly. When closed, the rooms are completely airtight and lightproof. The PKD-100s doors are ideal for preserving potatoes, onions, and other crops.

Benefits for crate storage:

• Wide access for forklifts and tall crate stacks

• Airtight and light-sealed for optimal conditions

• Flat bottom rail prevents floor obstacles

• Easy to operate, even with frequent use

Automated internal door for smooth logistics

An electric sliding door connects the processing area with the refrigerated zones. Staff can open the door remotely from the forklift. No need to step down and no loss of time or temperature.

Benefits for internal logistics and farm efficiency:

• Remote control from the forklift

• No stepping off, no manual handling

• Auto-close function prevents unnecessary heat loss

• Reliable even during high traffic moments

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Why more and more farmers are choosing the PKD-100s sliding door

The PKD-100s is built for agricultural use. Easy to handle, strong in insulation, and engineered for long-term reliability. Whether outside, inside a storage room, or between processing zones: the PKD-100s sliding door system does it all.

It brings peace of mind, structure, and full control over your storage process.

Let’s build your storage solution together

A smart storage facility starts with the right choices. The right layout. And the right door in the right place. That’s why Salco is involved from the very first sketch.

Here’s what you can expect from us:

• Practical solutions tailored to your farm or storage facility

• Honest advice from technical experts

• Durable doors that simply do the job, year after year

Let’s plan your layout together

We’ll build a storage facility that keeps your crops in perfect condition.