Monthly Archives: March 2011

Which is the quietest sliding door gear?

The Perlan is the best of our German sliding door gear, with the nylon wheels and aluminium track, it runs nice and quietly.  The Projeto 150 runs quietly too, but all sliding gear will make a low “rumble” which resonates … Continue reading

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Q: Can the ‘Foldaside 100’ track length be extended to 2440mm?

A:  Looking at the Foldaside 100 – 4 door 2400mm kit, the top and bottom tracks can be alternatively purchased by the metre (i.e. in 3m sections, which you could cut down).  But if your opening is 2.44m, then it … Continue reading

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What non-electrical door closer is suitable to stay open for a wheelchair user?

There are two door closers you might consider for this application, one is the Geze TS4000 S which has delayed action.  The delayed action can be set to give up to 90 seconds delay before the door closes, which may … Continue reading

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What is a simultaneous opening kit for sliding door gear?

Used on double doors sliding on one track, meeting together in the middle and opening to give a wide access space, the doors are connected to each other via a toothed belt so that, when one door opens (or closes) … Continue reading

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