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All timber is sourced from sustainable forests: the standard timbers are Meranti (hardwood) and Nordic pine (knot free-softwood), while other timbers such as American White Oak or European Oak are available by special order. The natural beauty of the wood is enhanced by Sunflex’s finishing techniques, resulting in the finished product being comparable to that of high quality furniture.
Special features
- Slimmest sight lines in Europe
- Energy efficient - compliant with Building Regulations and severe weather rated
- Full range of finishes, timbers, track options and opening variations
- Middle folding option
- Finger safe gaskets
- Full compliment of doors, windows and roofs to suit
- High security, low maintenance and fully guaranteed
Versatility in design
The system may be folded to the left or the right, open to the inside or outside, and can have panels all folding the same way or split with a number folding to each side. In addition, angle units of 90o and 135o or segmented units allow the versatility of design needed to create large bay or curved radius openings.
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Sunflex 65M – Versatilty from Sunflex
The new Sunflex 65M is centre-mounted giving versatility to the system that allows stacking half-in and half-out. This enables space to be evenly taken up on both sides; this is especially useful when space is at a premium.
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Dimensions
Manufacturers recommend panel widths do not exceed 1100mm and a maximum height of up to 2800mm. Heights greater than this can be achieved, please contact our technical department for advice. The system can cater for very large openings - up to 10 metres in any one direction.
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Fixed glazing can be built above the door system. Where this is required for wider openings, strengthening profiles are incorporated within the door framework to aid lateral stability.
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Profile
The Sunflex 65 is manufactured from triple-laminated solid timber sections. These sections have been stabilised at stress points and bonded back together with opposing grains, which creates added strength whilst preventing warping and twisting.
Note
Solid timber doors fitted with standard joinery hardware, that have not been precision engineered and laminated in this way, will potentially experience severe problems with temperature and climate changes over a period of time, causing them to expand and stick or shrink and leak.
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Track options
There are two choices of track: a standard weathered track for a severe weather rated system or, for improved safety, an aluminium flush track set into the floor. This track also gives the additional benefit of a level walkthrough.
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Security
The standard locking system offers a very high level of security, with a quick, smooth and easy operation. It consists of a three-point top and bottom shoot bolt mechanism, which is incorporated into the framework within each intermediate panel. For improved security all Sunflex folding sliding door systems are internally glazed as standard with centre secured locking hinge pins and interlocking panels.
Where there are an odd number of panels, a five-lever profile cylinder is fitted to the end lead door, or to the first opening pair, in an even number of panels. It can be fitted to either the inside only or both internally and externally, meeting the requirements of the Association of British Insurers.
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The shoot bolt rods are manufactured in aluminium and linked by a corrosion resistant cam. In addition, they are capped with polyamide cones that prevent any damage to the track when locking, whilst compressing the panels tight against the top and bottom seals.
With all the range of Sunflex folding sliding systems you have the option of internal and/or external handles. Handles are fitted to every intermediate door panel and additional locks can be added at every handle point for higher security. For single access doors, or the lead door, a mortise lock can be fitted where a latching position is required for added convenience. Additional mortise locks can be fitted to the top or bottom of the door, if required. As an alternative to mortise locks, a multi-point espag lock can be fitted. This offers the additional benefit of multi-point locking throughout the height of the system as well as providing a latching position. This locking system is recommended for single access door heights above 2600mm.
Panic locks can be fitted for fire escapes, etc. Sunflex also offers electric latch release locks and a rollerball latch lock for commercial use.
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Weather seals
The double gasket seals between the door panels are continuous and of superior quality (consisting of long lasting APTK). These gaskets are finger safe, providing a buffer to prevent fingers from being trapped. The Sunflex 65 with a weathered track is a severe weather-rated system. (The system achieves DIN 18055, Category C performance for wind loading and water leakage.)
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Sunflex superior design ensures that when the laminated timber panels are closed they interlock (knuckle and grove), forming a solid joint that ensures maximum weatherproofing in addition to being an excellent security feature. The system has been designed in such a way to ensure there are no draughts or rattling when the doors are closed.
The flush track
The flush track option is recessed into the floor, providing an uninterrupted floor finish. The bottom seal between the door and the flush track is via double, twin nylon brush piles separated by a fin seal, giving an effective seal. It is recommended that some form of drainage and a slope away from the doors are integrated.
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Operating system
The Sunflex 65 can be a top or bottom-running system. Sunflex recommends a bottom-running system unless it is not possible to accommodate a deeper (40mm) bottom track or when panel heights exceed 2600mm. The running mechanism consists of wheels, manufactured from tough polyamide, set around a maintenance-free sealed bearing, giving a quiet, smooth operation with optimum resistance to extreme temperatures. Each wheel and guide mechanism can carry up to 200 kg.
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The unique design of running gear mechanism - environmentally sealed between the door panels - eliminates the need for a sliding post. This achieves smoother operation, slim sightlines and larger glass area. In addition, self-lubricating, collar type bearings guarantee a quiet operating system without any squeaking hinges.
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Appearance
The natural character of wood is perfectly preserved by using Sikkens micro-porous water based wood stains (i.e. they contain no harmful solvents) in a variety of stain colours. Or alternatively the timber can be paint finished to any RAL colour (over 201 RAL colours available) or different colours or woodstain to the inside and outside. As standard Sunflex timber door systems are fully finished which consists of one basecoat and two topcoats; other finishes are available upon request.
All handles are specially designed to complement the door system; standard colours are White RAL 9016, Brown RAL 8077 or Silver RAL 9006. Gaskets are available in White, Brown or Black, with hinges mounted within seal sightline available in White RAL 9016 or Brown RAL 8077.
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Handles and hinges are made of cast alloy, handles are sprung loaded and flush fitting to enable door panels to stack flat when fully opened.
Large 'D' handles and automatic door closures can be fitted if required, for commercial instances. Trickle vents with an airflow equivilent to either 2500mm2 or 5000mm2 can also be incorporated within the head profile.
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Customised
Designs can be customised according to your preference - the options includes mid-rails, mullions, plant-on bars with dummy spacer grids, arched heads, timber fillets, deeper top and bottom profiles and solid in-fill panels, among many others.
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Complete system
The Sunflex 65 system can also be used to manufacture single doors, French doors, pocket sliders, PST, tilt and turn windows and fixed glazed screens. Sunflex uses matching profile sections for these products to achieve an aesthetically uniform appearance throughout.
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Glazing
The system is internally glazed and can accommodate glazing ranging from 4mm clear toughened glass up to a sealed unit of 32mm. Our standard 28mm unit comprises of 4mm clear toughened glass with Pilkington K Low ‘e’ to the inner pane x 20mm cavity x 4mm clear toughened glass to comply with building regulations for safety and thermal efficiency. All units are BS kite marked, manufactured to BS6206A and BS5713 standards.
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I-D-Systems offer a wide choice of glazing options including internal venetian or pleated blinds which can be incorporated inside the glazed unit. These are very popular, especially on internally opening systems where curtains are not practical.
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Folding sliding doors
Timber – SF65
