Definition
A section-joint design that shapes the meeting edges of garage door panels so a finger resting on the joint is pushed away as the door closes, instead of being drawn in and crushed — the classic garage door hand injury. Clopay pioneered the design, and it's a meaningful safety feature to ask about on any replacement door, especially in households with children. Pinch resistance is built into the panel profile itself, so it works with no sensors, power, or maintenance.
Why this term matters for homeowners
Safety terms center on UL 325 entrapment protection — photo eyes, auto-reverse, force settings — plus the monthly tests that prove the heaviest moving object in your home is behaving.
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Category: Garage Door Safety