I have had a set of these doors (5 meters wide) for 3 years now and they were fantastic until recently when they became difficult/impossible to open and close. It was caused by the top acetal rollers not turning and developing flat spots, and has caused the steel shaft to contact the track and damage the powder coating. They were not lubricated by the installer, or by me as I was told they were self lubricating. Who was I to argue as I know plastic and grease can be a bad combination. The rollers were replaced under warranty without question but that is not the point, (I am still waiting for a decision on the track) if they need lubricating it should be done initially by the installer and made very clear to the user on completion.
Never lubricate the top fork wheels, these wheels need to freely rotate in the track when operating / opening and closing the doors. Using a lubricants on the top wheels will cause the wheels to slide and eventually flat spot. The other way these can flat spot is if the fork pins ( old style ) become loose which put pressure on the fork system causing them to fail.
The internal bearing surface of the wheels needs to be lubricated so they are free to turn , it is the outside groove that should not be lubricated so the friction makes them turn. It was lack of lubrication on the ‘axle’ that caused my wheels to stop turning and wearing flat spots on the grooves.
Hello! and thank you for posting this - the doors are gorgeous! Do you have a distributor here in the Northern California, I really do hope so. Thank you!
Hi I have a question. Who finishes off the installation of the doors? At the end, all that has been done is someone has added expanding foam between the cracks. Expanding foam won't support the weight of 3 bifold doors with glass weighing around 200kg.
John Ho Hi John, the weight of the doors is supported by via the fixings into the masonry. The expanding foam is used only for insulation purposes. If you would like any more advice then please call one of our Customer Service Advisers who will be happy to help you. 0808 168 5816
First thing the customer would say is " when do these massive plastic blocks in each corner that are not the same colour as the aluminium get removed or painted ? " they don't ? " but these doors cost 8 grand " I ain't paying you "
I have had a set of these doors (5 meters wide) for 3 years now and they were fantastic until recently when they became difficult/impossible to open and close.
It was caused by the top acetal rollers not turning and developing flat spots, and has caused the steel shaft to contact the track and damage the powder coating. They were not lubricated by the installer, or by me as I was told they were self lubricating. Who was I to argue as I know plastic and grease can be a bad combination.
The rollers were replaced under warranty without question but that is not the point, (I am still waiting for a decision on the track) if they need lubricating it should be done initially by the installer and made very clear to the user on completion.
As a rule of thumb all moving points of any window or doors should be lubricated. If it doesn't need it, it won't hurt it.
I quite agree, unless told not to as it might damage the plastic?
Never lubricate the top fork wheels, these wheels need to freely rotate in the track when operating / opening and closing the doors.
Using a lubricants on the top wheels will cause the wheels to slide and eventually flat spot.
The other way these can flat spot is if the fork pins ( old style ) become loose which put pressure on the fork system causing them to fail.
The internal bearing surface of the wheels needs to be lubricated so they are free to turn , it is the outside groove that should not be lubricated so the friction makes them turn. It was lack of lubrication on the ‘axle’ that caused my wheels to stop turning and wearing flat spots on the grooves.
I love these doors.....do you have a store in Delay Beach Florida?
@ElleElle Please contact Origin USA (Florida based) for more information www.originbifolds.com/ Many thanks!
The doors are very nice. Is there a distributor in the East Coast (New York) area?
Please contact Origin USA (Florida based) for more information www.originbifolds.com/
Hello! and thank you for posting this - the doors are gorgeous!
Do you have a distributor here in the Northern California, I really do hope so.
Thank you!
Please contact Origin USA (Florida based) for more information www.originbifolds.com/ Many thanks!
very nice door thanks my work aluminum fabricater
I am interior how can I buy this material
please visit our website www.origin-global.com
Hi I have a question. Who finishes off the installation of the doors? At the end, all that has been done is someone has added expanding foam between the cracks. Expanding foam won't support the weight of 3 bifold doors with glass weighing around 200kg.
John Ho Hi John, the weight of the doors is supported by via the fixings into the masonry. The expanding foam is used only for insulation purposes. If you would like any more advice then please call one of our Customer Service Advisers who will be happy to help you. 0808 168 5816
First thing the customer would say is " when do these massive plastic blocks in each corner that are not the same colour as the aluminium get removed or painted ? " they don't ? " but these doors cost 8 grand " I ain't paying you "
hi My name nantawat form thailand .I'm is installation .
Price of 4 panel door in INR
Hi there, if you visit www.originmiddleeast.com/ and send an email with rough sizing, they should be able to help.