--- title: Sliding Watertight Flash Flood Door – Fast Flood Protection description: This heavy-duty flash flood door slides into place and is ideal for doorways or other openings that need to be watertight on all sides. --- [![logo.png](https://www.presray.com/hubfs/Presray_Image/logo.png "logo.png")](https://www.presray.com/?hsLang=en-us) - [Contact](https://www.presray.com/contact/?hsLang=en-us) - 845.373.6700 # Sliding Watertight Flash Flood Door with Pneumatic Seal # D5B | **Download Center:** | [Fact Sheet](https://www.presray.com/hs-fs/file-271831134-pdf/docs/presray_d5b_v02.pdf?hsLang=en-us) | [3-Part CSI Specs](https://www.presray.com/hs-fs/file-19328615-doc/docs/d5b_specs_012913.doc?hsLang=en-us) | Drawings: | - [PDF](https://www.presray.com/hs-fs/file-19328609-pdf/docs/d5b-binder.pdf?hsLang=en-us) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | ![D5B Sliding 03 resized](https://www.presray.com/hs-fs/file-19328594-jpg/images/d5b_sliding_03-resized.jpg?width=227&height=285&name=d5b_sliding_03-resized.jpg) This heavy-duty flash flood door is ideal for doorways or other openings that have frequent or infrequent access and need to be completely watertight on all sides. When floodwaters threaten, The D5B quickly and easily glides into place on an overhead track by one person. Dual pneumatic seals provide redundant protection. Every D5B is custom built to exacting dimensions for new or existing construction. #### COMPLETE FLOOD PROTECTION IN A MOMENTS NOTICE The flash flood door glides effortlessly into place and its dual pneumatic seals are easily and quickly inflated to fully seal the door on all four sides.  Control panels can be placed on either side of the door or on both sides. #### APPLICATIONS — THE DB5 AT WORK Originally designed for Water Treatment Facilities, Sewage Treatment Plants and Pumping Stations, the D5B provides fast, maximum flood protection for a wide range of applications. ![fb5 diagram](https://www.presray.com/hs-fs/file-19328562-png/images/fb5-diagram.png) # D5B Product Specifications | #### Size | Custom built to match opening size | | --- | --- | | #### Panel | ASTM A36 Structural Steal Plates (Stainless Steel and 6061-T6 Aluminum available) | | #### Seals | Presray pneumatic-seal technology | | #### Hardware | Trolley track mounting brackets, ball bearing hangers and door pulls. | | #### Finish | Primed with rust inhibitive, lead free, red primer. | # Image Gallery - ![](https://www.presray.com/hs-fs/file-28956140-jpg/gallery/album/11506/d5b-skeleton-closing-with-covers-over-seals-removed.jpg) - ![](https://www.presray.com/hs-fs/file-28955976-jpg/gallery/album/11506/d5b-skeleton-closed.jpg) - ![](https://www.presray.com/hs-fs/file-28957536-jpg/gallery/album/11506/d5b_sliding_01.jpg) - ![](https://www.presray.com/hs-fs/file-28957677-jpg/gallery/album/11506/d5b_sliding_02.jpg) - ![](https://www.presray.com/hs-fs/file-28957249-jpg/gallery/album/11506/d5b_slider_03.jpg) - ![Edgar L. Tucker, Senior VP of Texas Medical Center (left) and FEMA Deputy Administrator Rich Serino (right) discuss a Presray D5B Sliding Flood Door installed at street level to prevent future flooding. Source: FEMA / Earl Armstrong 2012.](https://www.presray.com/hs-fs/file-28957417-jpg/gallery/album/11506/d5b_slider_texas_medical_center.jpg "Edgar L. Tucker, Senior VP of Texas Medical Center (left) and FEMA Deputy Administrator Rich Serino (right) discuss a Presray D5B Sliding Flood Door installed at street level to prevent future flooding. Source: FEMA / Earl Armstrong 2012.") Edgar L. Tucker, Senior VP of Texas Medical Center (left) and FEMA Deputy Administrator Rich Serino (right) discuss a Presray D5B Sliding Flood Door installed at street level to prevent future flooding. 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Doors are designed with a minimum of 2:1 factor of safety based on material yield strength, and will provide an effective seal against the flood level for which it is designed. © 2016 www.presray.com