Ceiling Trap Doors & Ceiling Access Panel

These Greenpro, Ecolabel Type 1 certified ceiling trap doors can be customized to any size, up to 18×8 ft, and even more. Especially the large format architectural ceiling access panels system is unique as this system has been designed for multi-shutters which are reinforced to be warp-free, safe and strong and for any kind of shutter size. These shutters scan be embedded with many finishing material to match the false ceiling, like Gypsum or MR (Moisture resistant Gypsum board), ACP panel, WPC, PVC baords, laminate or veneer finishes and can be made into a louvered access panel also for partial visibility above false ceiling. These are multi-shutter solutions with proprietary sliding hinge, so all the shutters can collect to the sides, giving a big opening.

 

Skyhatch, under its parent brand IQUBX has already been delivered to projects across the country – hospitals, hotels, residential towers apartments, villas, schools & colleges / universities, malls, airports, offices & co-working and many other interior typologies.

 

This premium ceiling access panel system is backed by unique innovation & sustainability focused modular design framework espoused by IQUBX with multiple granted Patents and design registrations. Beyond product performance, IQUBX operates as a design-led engineering and manufacturing company with a broader modular interior systems portfolio, 80+ GreenPro Type-1 ecolabel certified products, and multiple patents/design registrations, which helps when projects need solution-oriented customization rather than an off-the-shelf catalogue response.
500+Projects Delivered | 18×8 ft Largest Size Made
Greenpro Type 1 Ecolabel (IGBC / CII) | Page 1 Organic Google search engine ranking
Economic Times Emerging Consumer Brand | Made in India · Designed for the World

What is a Ceiling Trap Door / Ceiling Access Panel?

MEP services above false ceiling accessed by ceiling access panel

MEP services above false ceiling accessed by ceiling access panel

In every modern commercial or residential building, a dense network of critical MEP (Mechanical, Engineering and Plumbing) services is hidden above the false ceiling.

Services Hidden Above Your False Ceiling

❄️ HVAC Machines & AC Ducts Central air conditioning equipment, ductwork and related chilled water supply and drainage
🔍 Smoke Detectors & Sensors Above-ceiling fire & CO₂ detection devices
🔥 Fire Pipes, Valves & Sprinklers Fire suppression systems requiring periodic inspection
💡Electrical Conduits & Geysers High-voltage cabling, junction boxes, MCBs and appliances
💡Low voltage cabling data, telecom
💡Lighting systems wiring and cabling
🚰 Hanging Plumbing & Water Traps Drain pipes, overflow systems, AC condensate lines

A Ceiling trap door is used in false ceilings to access these critical equipment and services for maintenance, repairs and replacement. This ceiling access device needs to be sturdy and easily operable and of appropriate size.

Thus, a ceiling trap door — also called a ceiling access panel, ceiling access hatch, ceiling door, or aluminium inspection panel — is an openable panel installed in a false ceiling that allows maintenance access to the services concealed above it.

Thus a good, strong, customized size ceiling access panel system is indispensable for any contemporary interior.

The SkyHatch Ceiling Trap Door sits flush in your false ceiling, opening smoothly when needed — and disappearing completely when closed.

Why Existing Ceiling Access Panel Trap Doors Fail

Every building has a ceiling trap door. Most of them are failures within 2 years. bad wooden ceiling trap door

With hardly any options in market, ceiling trap door is usually constructed with wooden or aluminium tubes, and is an eyesore, spoiling the look of the interiors. Over time, the shutters tend to sag and chip off as well.

Some age old aluminium designs exist in the market, which are only available in fixed sizes, cannot be modified on site and do not have the required design or strength to make big or customized sizes, besides being unsafe in big sizes.

 

Without a properly designed ceiling access panel, maintenance engineers cannot reach these critical services without breaking open the ceiling — causing expensive damage, downtime, and unsightly repairs.
❌ Locally Fabricated Wooden Trapdoors
  • Warp, swell & misalign within 1–2 years
  • Paint cracks, edges chip
  • No security — no locks
  • Extremely poor finish
  • Deteriorate faster in humid climates
❌ T-Profile Grid Ceiling Boards
  • Unprofessional, exposed grid look
  • Cannot carry large-format sizes
  • Unsuitable for gypsum or POP ceilings
  • No locking mechanism
  • Boards sag or pop out
❌ Standard Modular Aluminium Doors
  • Only fixed sizes: 450×450, 600×600 mm
  • Same design from every brand globally
  • Bend and warp in larger formats
  • High MOQ — can’t order 1 or 2 pieces
  • Cannot accommodate ceiling finish materials
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The biggest gap in the market:

When architects or contractors need a large ceiling trap door — say 1200×900 mm or 3000×1200 mm for a hospital or airport — no standard product exists. They are forced to either use wooden trapdoors (which fail fast) or custom-fabricate something that looks terrible.

A ceiling trap door in a false ceiling (whether gypsum board, POP, ACP, or WPC) should provide a neat, lockable, finish-matched access opening that blends invisibly with the ceiling when closed.

The Solution

Introducing SkyHatch by IQUBX

Precision Ceiling Access Systems — engineered for India’s most demanding buildings

SkyHatch is IQUBX’s dedicated sub-brand for ceiling trap doors and ceiling access panels — built for architects, interior designers, facility managers, and contractors who refuse to compromise on quality, aesthetics, or access.Our system is built on a patented sliding-hinge mechanism that allows shutters to glide open without falling, flex into any custom dimension without warping, and accept any 12mm ceiling finish material — making the panel invisible when closed.

planea and zenith+ series

planea and zenith+ series


No other ceiling access panel brand in India — or the world — offers this combination of features.

📐 Any Custom Size. No MOQ.

Order 1 piece or 10,000 pieces. Any odd size — 467×1937 mm, 3000×1500 mm — fabricated to exact dimension with minimum TAT. No standard size restrictions, ever.

🏗️ Ultra Large Format — Up to 18×8 ft

Largest ceiling trap door delivered: 5500×2400 mm (18×8 ft). Multi-shutter design allows complete barrier-free opening — shutters slide to one side for full, unobstructed access.

🔩 Patented Sliding Hinge — Warp-Free

Proprietary M5/M6 bolt acts as a sliding hinge inside an extruded aluminum channel. Shutters cannot fall, cannot warp or bend — even at 18-ft span. No other brand has this.

🎨 Invisible When Closed — 2–3 mm Groove Only

Only 2–3 mm visible groove between frames. Accepts any 12mm ceiling material — gypsum, ACP, laminate, WPC, MR board, calcium silicate. Perfectly flush with ceiling finish.

🌿 India’s Only Greenpro Certified Ceiling Trap Door

Type 1 Ecolabel from IGBC (CII body). Made from 100% recycled 6063 T6 aluminium alloy — 10% pre-consumer, 90% post-consumer. Contributes to LEED / IGBC green building credits.

🔐 Built-In Security — Allen Key & Push Locks

Allen key lock system on all models. Steel wire rope retention prevents accidental shutter fall. Push locks available for smaller sizes. Complete safety by design.

🔊 Acoustic Models Available

CTD024A features acoustic rubber gasket sealing the groove completely — reduces noise transmission from above-ceiling HVAC equipment. Ideal for hospitals, boardrooms, recording studios.

🔄 Modifiable On-Site & Retrofittable

SkyHatch frames can be trimmed or adjusted on-site in case of slight dimension mismatch during installation. Can also be retrofitted into existing ceiling openings replacing old wooden trapdoors.

⚡Fast Turn around, Global Supply

Quick TAT on custom orders. Supplied across India, UAE, Oman, Bahrain, Dubai, Nepal, Maldives, and Canada. 20+ authorized distributors. 100+ design registrations. 3 patents (2 more pending).

📍 The Skyhatch Positioning Promise:

“Precision ceiling access systems enabling safe, large-format, warp-free access for service-intensive buildings with dense MEP infrastructure.”

Our Products

SkyHatch Ceiling Trap Door Models

Four precision-engineered models to cover every ceiling type, size requirement, and performance specification.

CTD025
Zenith+ Series
Large Format · State-of-Art
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[IMAGE: CTD025 installed]
From brochure pg 3 / Notion

Inner Frame40×36 mm
Outer Frame38×27 mm
Groove2–3 mm only
Max Size18×8 ft (5500×2400)
Infill12mm MR/Gypsum/WPC/ACP
LockingAllen Key + SS Wire
Greenpro
Patented
Best for Big Sizes

CTD024
Zenith+ Series
Sliding Hinge · Zero Gap
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[IMAGE: CTD024 open/installed]
From brochure pg 6

Frame26×19 mm
Stiffener30×19 mm
Groove2.5 mm
Max Tested2400×1500 mm
Infill12mm Gypsum/ACP/WPC
HingeInnovative Bolt Hinge
Greenpro
Patented

CTD024A
Planea Acoustic
Acoustic Ceiling Access Panel
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[IMAGE: CTD024A / acoustic gasket detail]
From brochure pg 7

Frame26×19 mm
TypeLay-in (no hinges)
SealAcoustic Rubber Gasket
Infill12mm Gypsum/ACP/WPC
SoundBlocks above-ceiling noise
Greenpro
Acoustic

CTD023(H)
Planea Series
Flanged · POP Ceiling · Fail-Proof Hinge
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[IMAGE: CTD023H open — brochure pg 13]

Inner Frame26×20 mm
Outer Frame18×20 mm
Flange~5 mm visible
Infill10mm Gypsum/ACP/WPC
HingeProprietary Continuous Al Hinge
Best ForPOP ceilings, Retrofit
Greenpro
Patent Applied
Retrofit-Ready

Available Ceiling Infill Materials (12mm)

Gypsum Board
MR Board
Calcium Silicate Board
ACP Sheet
WPC Board
Prelaminated Board
MPC Board
Painted MDF / Plywood
Louvered Aluminium
Veneer on WPC
Laminate Finish
Powder Coat — Any Colour
Anodize Finish



SkyHatch vs. Other Ceiling Access Panel Solutions

Feature Wooden / DIY Standard Modular Brands ☑ SkyHatch by IQUBX
Custom sizes available ✗ No ✗ Fixed sizes only ✓ Any size, no MOQ
Large format (>1200mm) ✗ Fails structurally ✗ Not available ✓ Up to 18×8 ft
Warp / bending resistance ✗ Warps in 1–2 yrs ✗ Bends at large sizes ✓ Patented, warp-free
Matches ceiling finish ✗ Paint only ✗ White powder coat only ✓ Any 12mm ceiling material
Groove visibility ✗ Large, unsightly gap ✗ 5–8mm+ gap ✓ Only 2–3 mm
Greenpro / LEED certification ✗ None ✗ None ✓ India’s only Greenpro CTD
Safety — shutter fall prevention ✗ None ⚠ Chain only ✓ Patented sliding hinge + SS wire
Acoustic model available ✗ No ✗ No ✓ CTD024A with rubber gasket
Retrofittable into existing opening ✗ Hard ⚠ Sometimes ✓ Yes — all models
Patents / IP protection ✗ None ✗ None ✓ 3 patents + 100+ design reg.



Where Are Ceiling Trap Doors Used?

SkyHatch ceiling access panels are specified and installed across India’s most demanding project types.

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Hospitals & Healthcare

Critical access to HVAC, fire suppression, medical gas pipes. Clients: Fortis, KIMS, Maharaja Agrasen, Apollo, Max Healthcare

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Airports & Transport Hubs

Large-format access for complex MEP systems. Clients: GMR Group, Sealdah Metro (Kolkata Metro)

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Hotels & Hospitality

Aesthetically critical — must blend with premium interiors. Clients: Hyatt, ITC, Pacifica Hotels

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Offices & Commercial

High ceiling heights, large MEP infrastructure. Clients: Tech Mahindra, Deutsche Bank, RBL Bank, Amazon

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Malls & Retail

Large span ceilings, multiple access points. Clients: DLF Mall of India, DLF Promenade, Ambience Mall, Wave One

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Residential Towers & Villas

Gypsum and POP ceilings, AC traps. Clients: Emaar, Krisumi, DLF Camellias, BPTP, Kajaria

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Universities & Institutions

Large buildings with extensive services. Clients: Galgotias University, IIT Jodhpur

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Industrial & Infra

Heavy-duty access requirements. Clients: Reliance Industries, GMR, ONGC, Indian Oil, DMRC



How to Order Your Custom Ceiling Trap Door

Getting a SkyHatch ceiling access panel is simple. Here’s the process:

1

Share Opening Size

Provide gypsum opening size (A dimension). Framing size = A + 26.8 + 26.8 mm each side.

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Choose Model & Finish

Select CTD023, 024, 024A or 025. Choose ceiling infill material and powder coat colour.

3

Confirm & Advance

70% advance payment confirms production. Fast TAT on all custom orders.

4

Fabrication

Precision-cut extruded aluminium frames assembled, finished & quality checked at our Delhi plant.

5

Delivery & Install

Pan-India delivery via distributors. Fix outer frame before gypsum boarding. Easy site installation.

🔑 Pro Tip — Installation Sequence:

Ideally, procure and fix the SkyHatch outer frame before fixing gypsum boards. The actual visible opening will be 26.8 mm shorter on all four sides than the gypsum opening size. Pre-fix framing support 26.8 mm inside from all sides of the gypsum opening for the outer frame to sit on.



500+ Projects. India’s Most Trusted Ceiling Access Brand.

SkyHatch by IQUBX is specified by leading architects and used by India’s most prestigious builders, hospitals, hotels, and infrastructure developers.

Residential
Krisumi (Waterfall Residences)
DLF Camellias
Emaar
BPTP
Kajaria Ceramics
Elan Group
Smart World
M3M
Gulshan Homes
Hospitals
Fortis Hospital
KIMS Hospitals
Maharaja Agrasen
Apollo Healthcare
Max Healthcare
Hotels
Hyatt Hotels
ITC Hotels
Pacifica Hotels
Malls & Infra
DLF Mall of India
DLF Promenade
Wave One
Sealdah Metro
GMR Group
Offices / Corp
Tech Mahindra
Deutsche Bank
RBL Bank
Amazon India
Reliance Industries
Maersk
Siemens
BNP Paribas
Takenaka
EPC / PMC
Larsen & Toubro
Cushman & Wakefield
CBRE
Artizen
AECOM

Also specified in major government tenders: Galgotia University, Rail Vikas Nigam (RVNL), ONGC Maharashtra, IOCL Faridabad, IIT Jodhpur, Qatar Tax Authority, Mashraq Bank UAE.



Certifications, Patents & Awards

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Greenpro Type 1 Ecolabel

Certified by IGBC (Indian Green Building Council), a CII body. 80+ certificates — highest for any interior products brand in India.

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3 Patents + 2 Pending

Patented sliding hinge mechanism, shutter design, and frame profiles. 100+ design registrations. All IPR held by IQUBX Pvt Ltd.

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Economic Times Award

Recognised as an Emerging Consumer Brand by The Economic Times — India’s leading financial publication.

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Make in India · Google Page 1

Designed in India, exported globally. Organic Page 1 Google ranking for “ceiling trap door” and multiple related keywords.



Frequently Asked Questions — Ceiling Trap Doors & Access Panels

Everything you need to know before specifying or ordering a ceiling access panel.

What is the difference between a ceiling trap door, ceiling access panel, and ceiling hatch?
These are all names for the same product — an openable panel in a false ceiling. “Ceiling trap door” and “ceiling trap door in false ceiling” are common terms in India. “Ceiling access panel” and “aluminium inspection panel” are more technical/architectural terms. “Ceiling hatch” or “access ceiling hatch” is more commonly used internationally. SkyHatch products cover all variations.
What sizes are available for ceiling trap doors?
SkyHatch offers unlimited custom sizes — from as small as 300×300 mm up to 5500×2400 mm (18×8 ft), the largest ever made in India. There are no standard size restrictions. Even odd dimensions like 467×1937 mm can be ordered. The Zenith+ series handles large format requirements; the Planea series covers standard sizes (450×450, 600×300, 600×1200 mm).
How is a SkyHatch trap door in gypsum ceiling installed?
The outer frame is fixed to the ceiling framing support or slab soffit. A framing support is placed 26.8 mm inside the gypsum opening on all sides. Ideally, the outer frame is installed before the gypsum boards are fixed, so the gypsum board edge sits on the outer frame flange. The inner shutter (with 12mm gypsum infill) is then slid into the hinge channel and locked with an allen key.
What is the price of a ceiling trap door / ceiling access panel?
Pricing depends on model, size, number of shutters, finish, and infill material. As a custom-fabricated precision product, there is no published price list. Contact IQUBX directly at +91 9999001967 or via iqubx.com for a project-specific quotation with quick TAT.
Are SkyHatch access panels suitable for gypsum board (drywall) ceilings?
Yes. All SkyHatch models (CTD023, 024, 025) are designed for gypsum board ceilings. The shutter accepts 12mm gypsum board as infill, making the panel virtually invisible when closed — only a 2–3 mm groove is visible. They are also suitable for POP, ACP, WPC, calcium silicate, and louvered ceilings.
What is an acoustic ceiling access panel? When is it needed?
The CTD024A acoustic model features a rubber gasket that seals the groove between the frame and shutter — preventing sound transmission from above-ceiling HVAC equipment, pipes, or structural noise into the room below. It is recommended for hospitals, executive boardrooms, recording studios, hotels, and any space where acoustic performance is critical.
Can I retrofit a SkyHatch trap door into an existing ceiling opening?
Yes. SkyHatch CTD023 (flanged model) is particularly easy to retrofit into existing ceiling openings — including replacing old wooden trapdoors — as it is fitted from below using the flange system. The CTD024/025 models can also be retrofitted with appropriate framing support added from above.
Does IQUBX supply motorized ceiling trap doors?
Motorized ceiling trap door options are available for specific large-format applications. Please contact our team to discuss your requirements and we will engineer a custom solution.



India’s Most Comprehensive Ceiling Access System Range

SkyHatch by IQUBX is your single source for every type of ceiling access product. Whether you are searching for a ceiling trap door, a ceiling access panel, a false ceiling trap door, an aluminium inspection panel, a gypsum access panel, an AC trap door, an acoustic access panel, or a large-format ceiling access system — we have the right engineered product for your project.

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