Cassette outer frame
concept for reduced installation time

PLP manual doors can be used in many varying applications such as emergency exit locations or as a simple hinged door.

One of the most significant features of the product is a cassette outer frame designed to significantly reduce door installation time compared to a standalone door leaf.

The inner frame is pre-hung to the cassette outer frame at the PLP factory, resulting in installation to the vehicle taking only a few minutes.

The hinges that mount the door leaf to the cassette outer frame are purpose designed and fully adjustable to accommodate build tolerances and are easily maintained on the vehicle.

Subject to the bodyside profile the hinges can be protruding as per tradition or concealed to give a smoother exterior bodyline.

The base construction of the door leaf is purpose designed aluminium profiles, fully welded to create a rigid structure either flat, cranked or profiled to match the vehicle body condition.

Traditionally the internal and external skins of the door leaf are aluminium sheet bonded to the framework using a structural adhesive and are thus ready for painting on the vehicle. Alternatively moulded and/or decorative panels can be accommodated if bespoke styling is required.

Glazing can be either single or double glazed assuming a vision panel is required, either bonded or gasket mounted depending upon choice of aesthetics and preferred maintenance procedure. Alternatively a PLP sliding window can be pre-fitted if the door application dictates such.

Significantly, PLP manual doors are assembled with PLP locking gear which is of a robust design providing reliability and long life. The locking gear has an external handle with the word ‘PULL’ cast into the body, together with an internal lock case housing the tongue mechanism plus optional internal rod and rotating handle. Subject to the overall dimensions of the door and/or the shape of the aperture, PLP may recommend a two point lock arrangement thus ensuring against water and noise ingress.

The locking mechanism is supplied in a black finish with customer choice dictating key locking or non-locking handle.

More recent technical additions to the door include options for a pre-mounted 5kph interlock and/or tilt switch, both providing safety features.