The difference between Manual, Semi-Automatic and Electric Operable Partitions is mainly reflected in the following aspects:
Operation Mode
· Manual Operable Partitions: It completely relies on human power to push, unfold and stow and other operations, which need to manually close the partition from the collection area to a fixed position, and manually close the upper and lower sealing strips of each door panel.
· Semi-automatic Operable Partitions: The first action needs to be completed by hand, i.e. manually closing each door panel from the collection area to a fixed position, but the second action relies on the motor, which drives the upper and lower sealing strips of each door panel to close when the door is closed.
· Electric Operable Partitions: Operated by control devices such as remote control, switches or cell phones, the motor drives the actions of unfolding and storing the partitions as well as the expansion and contraction of the sealing strips, eliminating the need for manual pushing and pulling by hand.
Convenience
· Manual Operable Partitions: the operation is relatively cumbersome, requiring manual participation throughout, and may require greater force when moving and adjusting the position, especially for larger sizes or heavier partitions. It is less efficient and spends more time and energy when separating or merging spaces.
· Semi-automatic Operable Partitions: it reduces the burden of human operation to a certain extent. After pushing the partition to the approximate position manually, the motor can automatically complete the sealing action of the sealing strip, which is more convenient than the manual movable partition, but it still needs to be manually pushed to the initial positioning.
· Electric Operable Partitions: the operation is most convenient, only need to press the button or send the command through remote control, etc., the partition can automatically complete the operation of moving, unfolding, fixing and sealing, which greatly saves manpower and time, and is especially suitable for the places that frequently change the layout of space.
Sealing and Stability
· Manual Operable Partitions: as it completely relies on manual operation to close the sealing strips, there may be cases of poor sealing, which may affect the effect of sound insulation, heat insulation and so on. In terms of stability after fixing, it may be slightly inferior due to the difference in installation precision and manual operation.
· Semi-automatic Operable Partitions: the motor-driven sealing strip closing action usually ensures a better sealing effect, and after the partition is unfolded in place, the overall stability is better and not easy to shake and so on.
· Electric Operable Partitions: generally equipped with advanced sealing system and stabilizing device, it can achieve better sealing effect and higher stability, such as the use of special sealing strip material and design, as well as precise motor control, to ensure the sealing performance and solidity of the partition in the process of use.
Safety
· Manual Operable Partitions: the safety mainly relies on the user’s operation norms and precautions, such as avoiding pinching hands, preventing the partition from tipping over, etc., which requires extra care from the user in the process of use.
· Semi-automatic Operable Partitions: it needs to pay attention to safety in the process of manual pushing, but because the motor-driven part is relatively small, its safety risk is mainly concentrated in the manual operation stage.
· Electric Operable Partitions: usually equipped with a variety of safety protection devices, such as human presence sensors on the side of the door, door magnetic switches to achieve anti-collision protection, when encountering obstacles or unexpected situations can be stopped in time to run, the safety is relatively high.
Price
· Manual Operable Partitions: relatively simple structure, no need for complex motor and control system, so the price is usually cheaper, lower cost, suitable for the partition function requirements are not high, limited budget places.
· Semi-automatic Operable Partitions: the price is between manual and electric, due to the increase of part of the motor and automation control parts, the cost has been increased, but relative to the electric movable partition still has a certain price advantage.
· Electric Operable Partitions: due to the use of advanced motor technology, control system and a variety of safety protection devices, etc., the manufacturing cost is higher, so the price is relatively expensive, but its function and performance is also more superior.
