Panoramic Sliding Doors, Slimline Sliding Doors, Minimalist Windows, Ultra-thin sliding doors, frameless sliding doors are just some of the expressions used for the latest generation of aluminium sliding patio doors with a minimal visible amount of aluminium and the maximum amount of glass. When compared to conventional patio doors, the features of slimline sliding doors stand out.

• Slim line Partition Series with 25 mm profiles, which gives it a very sleek look.
• Various grid options and designs possible.
• 8 mm to 12 mm glass can be fitted.
• Available in a variety of shades and finishes.

The key features of slimline sliding doors.

Slimline sliding doors still slide in the same way as the familiar aluminium patio door. The inline design enables the doors to move within a single, double or triple track. The number of tracks is usually determined by the number of sliding panels and the door configuration.

Aesthetics.

The aesthetic advantage of slimline sliding doors is one of the main advantages. Every element of this kind of sliding door is thinner, less intrusive and maximising the glass area.

Slimline sliding doors are frequently seen in building openings that are taller and wider than a conventional door aperture. It is slimline doors that frequently have the aesthetics and sight lines to create a sliding glass wall. Some door products are possible at 5 metres high or more.

The interlock is the vertical mullion where the sliding panels meet. Many conventional sliding doors offer interlocks of between 35mm and 110mm. Slimline sliding doors are available with interlocks as narrow as 17mm. This significant reduction in one of the key structural and visual profiles of a sliding door is a big part of their appeal.

Operation​.

Slimline sliding doors utilise the very latest rollers, gearing, components, locking systems and even motors. Many homeowners putting large and heavy doors in their home also take up the option to automate them. You wil find most of the current slimline sliding doors on the market are available with an automatic opening and closing action.

Even when slimline sliding doors are manually operated, the gearing and rollers is so sophisticated they are effortless to open and close. Individual panels can weigh more than 400kg yet can be slid open with one hand.

Automatic operation is usually not available with conventional aluminium sliding doors.