Individual Panel Systems Common Features

Panels Can Be Taken Out of the Plane of the Opening

The storefront can be completely out of site during business hours. The tracks can be laid out beyond the frame of the opening in a variety of configurations. The stacking bays can be positioned anywhere along the track which makes remote storage possible.

Top Hung Systems with a Single Floor Track without a Groove

When closed, all panels are on a single track, eliminating the need for bulky multi-tracks. The floor track does not have grooves or channels.

Virtually Unlimited Number of Panels

The number of panels is restricted only by structural steel constraints. Even if there are structural posts, tracks can be laid to the inside or outside of the posts to allow sliding of the panels beyond the posts.

Swing Entry/Exit Panel

In addition to sliding panels, swing panels can be hinged off of a side jamb.

Floor Track Optional

Sliding panels can be moved without the need of guides or channels in the floor. Swing panels do not have a threshold.

Design Freedom

All units are made to custom sizes. Glazing choices with insulated glass, laminated glass, etc. A large selection of muntins layouts with true divided lites, glued on muntins, solid panels, higher bottom rails, etc.

Choice of Quality Wood and Finishes

Choices of quality wood finishes include Douglas Fir, European Pine, and other selected woods. For interior applications,furniture quality, environmentally-friendly finishes are available. See Wood and Finish Section.

Hardware Options

A choice of different locking options are available depending on need. Different handle finishes are also available. See the Hardware section.Custodial hardware is also available.

Weather Resistant

The system is engineered to provide weather resistance, high structural performance, and resistance to dust infiltration.

Outstanding Appearance

European styling and handsome, sleek lines allow glass areas to be maximized. All sliding and locking hardware is integrated into the profiles for a clean, harmonious look.

Secure

Concealed multiple-point locking operates with a turn of a handle.The bottom shoot bolt between each sliding panel has a full one-inch throw. The top bolts interlock into striker slots in the adjacent panel, and the lower bolts are thrown into striker plates.

Continued, Long-Term Satisfactory Operation

Ease of operation to quickly open or close as the two carrier suspension system allows each single panel to be easily slid. State-of-the-art hardware with sealed ball bearing carriers. Variable interlocking of profiles minimizes expansion problems. Long term ease of operation with compensation and adjustment features. Simple to align sliding panels.

Complete System

Complete, precision built systems with pre-fitted hardware are supplied.

Coordinated Glass Walls

With the SL joining system, coordinated glass walls can be provided with matching folding doors and windows, matching French doors, transoms, side lites, and corner posts. Select "Matching Windows & Doors" in CAD Details.

NanaScreens

The NanaScreen, a series of collapsible pleated screen panels riding on a single track is available as an option. This system has been designed to be out-of-view when not in use; see "Screens" for more information.