Install Faster
- Self-tuning operation
- Simplified field setup
- Reduced installation complexity
- Retrofit-friendly designs
Automate the opening.
Not just the door.
SDC’s low-energy swing door operators combine ADA-compliant accessibility, electrified hardware integration, and access control expertise to deliver complete opening solutions for today’s security-conscious environments.
Whether you’re retrofitting an existing entrance, securing an interior access-controlled opening, or automating a high-traffic facility, SDC operators are designed to simplify installation, streamline integration, and support the complete opening.
Why SDC Operators? Built for the Way Access Control Professionals Work
Most operators are designed to move a door.
SDC operators are designed to secure an opening.
Unlike traditional operator manufacturers, SDC approaches automation from the perspective of the complete opening. With built-in power for electrified hardware, onboard lock sequencing, and seamless integration with access control systems, SDC operators help reduce complexity while improving reliability.
Integrate Easier
- Built-in 1Amp+ power supply
- Onboard lock sequencing
- Fire alarm integration
- Designed for electrified openings
Access With Confidence
- ADA compliant
- Quiet operation
- Obstruction detection
- Reliable long-term performance
Why Lock Companies Build Better Operators One Opening. One Manufacturer.
Today’s openings often require far more than door automation. Modern facilities increasingly demand:
- ADA compliance
- Electrified locking
- Credentials access
- Door monitoring
- Life safety integration
SDC’s roots in electrified access control provide a unique advantage. By designing operators to work alongside locks, access control devices, monitoring systems, and life safety hardware, SDC helps simplify complete opening design and deployment.
The opening is the system.
Complete Opening Solutions One Opening. One Manufacturer.
Keypad
& Reader
Low Energy
Operator
Presence
Sensor
Electrified
Lock
Power
Transfer
ADA
Actuation
Request-
to-Exit
Door
Monitoring
From activation devices and sensors to electrified locks and monitoring hardware, SDC provides everything needed to support a complete access-controlled opening.
Applications Built for a Wide Range of Opening Types
Exterior Entrance Retrofits
- Existing building entrances
- ADA upgrades
- Operator replacements
- Entry modernization projects
Interior Access-Controlled Openings
- Security vestibules
- Staff corridors
- Restricted access doors
- Employee-only areas
Electrified
Openings
- Card reader controlled doors
- Monitored openings
- Secure entry points
- Integrated locking solutions
ADA Compliance Upgrades
- Accessibility improvements
- Hands-free access
- Public access entrances
- Employee access routes
Vertical Markets Proven Across Today’s Most Demanding Facilities
Datacenters
Enterprise datacenters, colocation facilities, mission-critical facilities, cloud infrastructure sites, and edge datacenters.
Healthcare &
Behavioral Health
Hospitals, behavioral health facilities, medical offices, pharmacies, outpatient clinics, and ambulatory care centers.
Government
& Secure Facilities
Municipal buildings, courthouses, federal facilities, military installations, critical infrastructure sites, and public safety buildings.
Commercial Offices
& Corporate Campuses
Corporate headquarters, office buildings, office towers, technology campuses, multi-tenant commercial properties, and financial institutions.
K-12 &
Higher Education
Universities, community colleges, libraries, administration buildings, residence halls, and research facilities.
Senior Living
& Assisted Care
Assisted living facilities, memory care, skilled nursing, continuing care retirement communities, and long-term care environments.
Meet the Product Family Two Solutions. One Proven Platform.
AUTO Series
Architectural Operators
- New construction
- Premium aesthetics
- Architectural specifications
- Design-driven projects
AUTOM Series
Compact Operators
- Retrofit projects
- Compact 23" housing
- Field reversible
- Faster installation
Protect People. Reduce Liability. Every Operator Should Include a Presence Sensor.
AUTO-IR Series Presence Sensors
The AUTO-IR series helps mitigate liability by detecting individuals entering the path of a closing door and reactivating the opening cycle when necessary.
Benefits
- Enhanced pedestrian safety
- Reduced liability exposure
- Ideal for retrofit applications
- Complements AUTO and AUTOM operators
Recommended For All Operator Installations
Explore AUTO-IR Presence Sensors
Designed, Engineered & Built in America American Manufacturing Since 1972
SDC low-energy swing door operators are designed and engineered to help professionals solve real-world opening challenges while supporting code compliance, accessibility, and security integration.
- BAA & BABAA Compliant
Models Available - Built for High-
Traffic Applications - Supported by SDC
Technical Experts
Built for the Way Access Control Professionals Work
From architectural entrances to interior access-controlled openings, SDC low-energy operators provide the accessibility, integration, and reliability required for today’s automated openings.
