FLiP is delivering a superior seal, faster

One of the unique features of Doorco’s innovative glazing cassette system, FLiP, is its Foam in Place® technology that delivers a superior seal. DoorCo announces further investment to massively increase production volume and resilience to drive down lead times, with the installation of an on-site robot line to apply the Foam in Place® technology, totalling half a million pounds.

Dan Sullivan, DoorCo MD explains: “FLiP has had a significant impact on our business and is now used as standard across our entire range. Delivered against a turbulent backdrop, FLiP has given us greater control over the supply chain ultimately allowing us to offer better customer service because it’s accessible and we’re able to maintain a good stock holding. This in turn is reducing our lead times.

Three minutes per cassette installation time saving

“To improve this situation further, we have made further investments to significantly increase our production capacity for FLiP with the addition of an on-site robot line to apply FLiP’s unique Foam in Place technology (FiP). FiP technology is a foam seal applied by machine to the outer frame during manufacture to deliver a superior seal and negate the need for hand applying glazing tape – a painstaking stage in the door glazing process – saving customers time and cost. FiP saves on average 3 minutes per cassette installation and removes that additional component cost. It performs better too as it eliminates the risk of gaps, particularly in the corners where water ingress is often an issue. FiP’s uniform seal prevents any water ingress, which was proved during testing where it performed exceptionally well, easily meeting the BS6375-2015 and EN1027 standards, and most impressively, achieving over 1000pa through the glazing aperture during weather testing. This is further supported by DoorCo’s extended 10-year warranty.


“Customers are enjoying how much FLiP is enhancing their composite doors offering. FLiP not only performs well, it’s easy to install and comes with a refreshing choice of designs, which are unrivalled on the market. In the range there are two unique profiles, two new surface textures that have been painstakingly matched to our door finishes, three overall designs, and 23 style variations. From clean, modern profiles through to traditional bevels, there is an option for any style of composite door with FLiP Standard, Flat Grained and Flat Stipple.

“FLiP is delivering a world of choice to our customers, from our wide range of styles for traditional, contemporary and designer composite doors, its well thought-out design that is improving weather performance and production efficiencies, and most importantly, a good level of stock on the shelves, supported by a consistent and reliable supply that is under DoorCo’s control.

“FLiP will be featuring on our stand, Q11 at the FIT Show in May. Come and visit us to find out more about FLiP and the other products in the DoorCo portfolio, or if you don’t want to wait until then, click here or talk to us today by calling 01625 428955. It’s time to FLiP.