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Side folding grilles require less headroom clearance than rolling grilles.

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GLIDEGARD SIDE FOLDING GRILLES

The robust design of GlideGard™ features individual panels that interlock by full height hinge members. Fully concealed hinge rods protect the grille from vandalism.

GlideGard Standard Features:

  • Clear anodized rods, links, post material and hinged top and bottom panels
  • PVC tube spacers to match
  • 12" link spacing standard
  • 9", 6" or 3" spacing optional
  • Hook bolt locking with cylinders both sides standard, other locking optional
  • Emergency egress option – bi-part or full 3' x 7' egress door within the curtain
  • Fully anodized version optional

Track Information

Extruded heavy-duty aluminum section 1 3/4" high by 1 5/16" wide track mounts to the overhead structure to support the entire unit. No floor track is required. Track required for curved openings has a standard 14" radius: 90°, 120°, 135° and 150° curves are standard.

Sizes

  • Standard construction up to a maximum height of 14' 0”
  • Maximum recommended width of a single unit section is 30’0” – larger openings would require a multi-section curtain
  • Minimum width is 2’0”, minimum height is 4’0”

Usage

Constructed for manual push/pull operation with a daily use limit of up to 20 cycles per day.

VISIONGLIDE SIDE FOLDING GRILLES

Side folding grilles require less headroom clearance than rolling grilles. The VisionGlide™ curtain is formed with a series of vertical 5/16" diameter aluminum rods on 3.5" centers. Horizontal chains formed of eyeletted aluminum links are spaced at 12" apart. Vertical hanger rods mounted to rollers that slide in the overhead track support the curtain. 

Standard Features:

  • Clear anodized rods, links and post material
  • PVC tube spacers, polycarbonate hinged top and bottom panels to match
  • Fully anodized version optional
  • 12" link spacing standard
  • 9", 6" or 3" spacing optional
  • Hook bolt locking with cylinders both sides standard, other locking optional
  • Fully anodized version optional

Track Information

Extruded heavy-duty aluminum section 1 3/4" high by 1 5/16" wide track mounts to the overhead structure to support the entire unit. No floor track is required. Track required for curved openings has a standard 14" radius: 90°, 120°, 135° and 150° curves are standard. 

Sizes

  • Standard construction up to a maximum height of 12' 0”
  • Maximum recommended width of a single unit section is 30’0” – larger openings would require a multi-section curtain
  • Minimum width is 2’0”, minimum height is 4’0”

Usage

Constructed for manual push/pull operation with a daily use limit of up to 20 cycles per day.

VISTAPANE SIDE FOLDING GRILLES

VistaPane™ Side Folding Closures can provide a range of benefits – from the visibility and airflow of an open-design grille to the maximum security offered by a solid pane.  We offer five different panel options to meet your varied needs.

Standard Features:

  • Clear anodized truss panels and posts
  • Custom wet paint available, consult factory
  • Hook bolt locking with cylinders both sides standard, other locking optional
  • Emergency egress option – Bi-part or full 3' x 7' egress door within the curtain
  • 14" radius 90°, 120°, 135° and 150° curves standard

Slotted and Perforated Panels

This design features aluminum panels with either slots or perforations that provide a high level security with visual access and air flow. Interlocking components prevent forced entry. Aluminum panels are lighter than glass inserts, which require less bulkhead support and make it easier to operate. This panel type is excellent for storefront applications.

VistaPane™ Slotted

  • 13 gauge fully anodized slotted aluminum panels
  • 1 1/4" x 1/4" oblong slots
  • Extruded insert fits into framing hinge extrusion for superior security
  • Maximum height: 20' 0"
  • Airflow through closure: 20%
  • Airflow through panel: 30%

VistaPane™ Perforated

  • 3/16" perforated 18 gauge steel panels
  • Maximum height: 14' 0"
  • Airflow through closure: 39%
  • Airflow through panel: 47%

Lexan and Glass Panel Options

This design features clear, shatterproof Lexan or tempered glass inserts that allow unobstructed views while providing solid security and blocking refuse, odor and smoke.

VistaPane Lexan

  • 1/8" Thick Lexan Panels
  • Maximum Height: 14' 0"

VistaPane Glass

  • Clear Tempered Glass Panels
  • Maximum Height 12' 0"

Solid Panel Options

This design features full height aluminum panels and heavy gauge dedicated extrusions that deny visual access but provide solid security.

VistaPane Solid

  • 13 Gauge Clear Anodized Solid Aluminum Panels
  • Maximum Height: 20' 0"