Pocket Sliders Technical
Dimensions
Manufacturers recommend that panel widths do not exceed 1800mm wide with a maximum height of 2800mm, based on a maximum weight of 200kg per panel. Contact out Technical Department for advice.
Profile
In addition to the twin or triple track, thermally broken aluminium - Grand slider, the other system types available are primarily based on the award winning concepts to that of the folding door range.
Sunflex SF50 & SF50c
The SF50 profile is constructed from a strong light weight aluminium extrusion. The minimal framework is offered as a (WE) square edge profile.
The SF50c benefits from the strength and stability provided by the aluminium and combines it with the natural charm and beauty of timber to the inside, providing the very best of both worlds with a choice of timber profile shape to suit. 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 are available by special order.
Sunflex SF55 & SF55c
The SF55 profile is constructed from a strong aluminium extrusion, which has been thermally broken by a 24mm polyamide insulation bar, guaranteeing it optimum resistance to combat heat loss and condensation. The minimal framework is offered as a (WE) square edge profile.
The SF55c benefits from the strength and stability provided by the aluminium and combines it with the natural charm and beauty of timber to the inside, providing the very best of both worlds with a choice of timber profile shape to suit. 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 are available by special order.
Sunflex SF65
The Sunflex 65 Timber (65mm front to back) folding sliding door system has the slimmest sightlines in Europe and truly highlights Sunflex’s commitment to quality and design. All timber is sourced from sustainable forests: the standard timbers are Meranti (hardwood), Nordic pine (knot free-softwood), while other timbers such as American White Oak are available by special order. The natural beauty of the wood is enhanced by Sunflex’s finishing techniques, resulting in a product that is comparable to high-quality furniture.
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.
Security
The design of the system makes it impossible to lever the panels from their tracks, the standard locking offers a very high level of security whilst providing quick, smooth and easy operation. It consists of a two-point top and bottom shoot bolt mechanism, which is incorporated into the framework and locked into position by a five-lever profile cylinder, meeting the requirements of the Association of British Insurers. Additional profile cylinders or a multi-point locking can also be added for higher security. All panels are internally glazed as standard.
Weather seals
A moderate weather rated system with rebated twin nylon brush piles separated by a fin seal, front and back to the top and bottom of the panel and a double rebated seal to the sides. This achieves DIN 18055, Category C performance for wind loading and water leakage.
Appearance
Depending upon system type designs can be customised according to your preference - the options include mid-rails, mullions, plant-on bars with dummy spacer grids, deeper top and bottom profiles and solid in fill panels, among many others.
Sunflex SF50 & SF50c and Sunflex SF55 & SF55c
The Sunflex 50 & Sunflex 55 systems are available as standard in Silver Anodised EV1 or polyester powder coated to a semi-gloss finish White RAL 9016, Aluminium RAL 9006, Grey Aluminium RAL 9007 or Anthracite Grey RAL 7016. All handles are specially designed to complement the door system; standard colours are White RAL 9016, Black RAL 9011 or Aluminium RAL 9006. Gaskets are in Black, with hinges mounted within seal sightline available in White RAL 9016 or Black RAL 9011. Other RAL colours (over 201 colours available), or even different colours on the inside and outside, or wood grain effect are available for a nominal charge. These can also be applied to the handles and hinges if required. In addition, it is possible to specify the gloss level of paint finish.
The SF50c and SF55c, in addition to the external aluminum finishes listed above, has the natural character of wood cladding to the inside. Perfectly preserved by using Sikkens micro-porous water based wood stains (i.e. they contain no harmful solvents) in a variety of stain colours, standard Sunflex timber door systems are fully finished with one basecoat and two topcoats. Clear or oil finishes are available upon request.
Sunflex SF65
The natural character of the Sunflex 65 wood system 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 opaque 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 including are available upon request.
All handles are specially designed to complement the door system; standard colours are White RAL 9016, Black RAL 9011, Silver RAL 9006 or Standard Brown. Gaskets are available in White, Brown or Black. Other RAL colours can be applied to the handles if required or alternatively there is a stainless steel handle option. A Marine environment finish that is required to all systems within 5000m of a shoreline or chemical swimming pool environment is also available.
Complete Systems
Depending upon type systems can also be used to manufacture single doors, French doors, tilt and turn windows and fixed glazed screens. Sunflex uses matching profile sections for these products to achieve an aesthetically uniform appearance throughout.
Glazing
The system is internally glazed and can accommodate glazing ranging from 4mm clear toughened glass up to a sealed unit of 38mm. Our standard unit comprises of a 28mm double glazed unit, glass specification is depending upon application. All units are BS kite marked, manufactured to BS6206A and BS5713 standards.
IDSystems offer a wide choice of glazing options, including manual or electrical internal venetian or pleated blinds which depending upon panel size can be incorporated inside the glazed unit.
