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Best Side Glass

Tempered Glass inserts offer the elegant, upscale aesthetic of a Sliding Glass Door System, but at a fraction of the price, with faster lead-times and none of the operational difficulties & repair issues . Best Glass Closures are ideal for Retail Mall Storefronts, Boutiques, Airports, Office Buildings, Hospitals, Banks, Schools & Car Dealerships requiring both maximum visibility and secure protection.

 

Overview

Side Folding Gates are an excellent means of security and crowd control, allowing visibility for applications that may not be conducive for Coiling Grilles & Doors. Side Folding Gates can accommodate a multitude of special applications such as sweeping radius curved storefronts, corner locations and limited headroom conditions.

Available in 1/16" Tempered Glass.

Technical Spec Sheet

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  • High performance tempered glass model offers excellent visibility and protection.

  • Available in several color and finish options - See Construction.

  • Options for locking, pass-through doors and other accessories.

  • Emergency Egress: Bi-part egress door or Full egress door 36” x 80” (where required by local building code).

  • Meets city visibility code requirement. Due to the polycarbonate and/or glass curtain this door not qualify for wind, fire, smoke and/or sound rating.


  • Perforated Panels
    Tempered Glass Panels

    WEIGHT

    Tempered Glass Panels - Weight Per Surface Of Closure

    2,40 lb/sqft = 11,7 kg/m2

    Polycarbonate Panels - Weight Per Surface Of Closure

    1,75 lb/sqft = 8,5 kg/m2

    Load requirements are greater when the closure is in the stacked position.

    The support structure must be able to carry the weight of a fully stacked closure.

    Stacked Linear Weight = Weight per surface of clousure X Height of closure X 8


    LISTINGS

    Meets city visibility code requirement. Due to the perforated curtain this door not qualify for wind, fire, smoke and/or sound rating.


    SIZE

    30' wide, 30’ high standard construction. Large openings available of 60' wide or more, consult factory.


    CURTAIN

    The top and bottom of each section is fitted with an aluminum panel 4” (102mm) high. This panel consists of an aluminum extrusion 1/16” (1,6mm) thick and composed of modules with a 15° angle between them to facilitate the operation of the closure.

    Tempered Glass Panels - The curtain is constructed of 6” (152mm) wide modules linked together by a continuous aluminum hinge. These hinges hold tempered glass panels 1/8” (3mm) thick and 4-3/4” (121mm) wide. Each glass panel is protected at its perimeter by a vinyl extrusion recessed within the full height of the hinges.


    OPERATION

    Manually operated - Easily slides into wall pocket.


    TRACK

    A. Curtain shall be hung from an overhead track 1-5/16” (33mm) wide by 1-9/16” (40mm) high. Track shall be tempered aluminum alloy 6351-T6.

    B. Curves where required shall be 14” (356mm) radius standard.


    STACKING

    Stacking shall not exceed a depth of 1.15” per foot of closure width plus 3” for each post (lead, end or intermediate). (95mm/lin. m + 76mm per post). Full egress doors add 7” (178mm).

    4" - 102mm min clearance both sides of track. If a pocket door is used, the door must not obstruct the entry dimension given.


    WIND LOAD

    Not Applicable.


    MATERIALS & FINISHES

    Curtains have typical exterior finish in Mill Finish, White, Black and Bronze.

    Additional options include: Copper, Galvanized, Stainless Steel, Galvalume, Prime Painted Galvanized & Powder Coated.

    Exterior skin is available in 1/16" thickness.


    LOCKING

    A. Lead post shall be equipped with a hook bolt lock with MobilFlex cylinders each side.

    B. Lead post shall engage a full height wall jamb.

    C. Trailing post shall be self-locking at the top and bottom inside the storage pocket.

    D. Free floating intermediate posts shall be located at all curves and at recommended intervals of 10 feet (3m) or 5 feet (1,5m) for counter top units. Intermediate posts shall be equipped with self- adjusting spring loaded drop bolts activated from the inside only. Drop bolts shall engage dustproof stainless steel receptacles.


    POCKET REQUIREMENTS

    Interior pocket width, width 10" - 254mm is recommended with a standard 14" - 356mm radius and B at 12" - 305mm


    WARRANTY

    1-year warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.


    LOCKING

    Top and bottom locking posts with key cylinders one or both sides are available for either end of the curtain.

    Large sections may be divided by incorporating bi-part units as intermediate posts.

    Second hook bolts on lead, end or biparts (recommended for closures over 12’ (3,7m) high or for more security).

    High security or master keyed lock cylinders - customer supplied and factory fitted.

    Solid aluminum block covering cylinder lock for additional protection (specify cylinder protection).

    Architect to decide side of lock cylinders.

    Additional intermediate post with shoot bolt to floor or counter.


    TRACK

    10” (254mm) radius curves (indicate location on plans).

    Special radius curves (indicate location and radius on plans). Best Closures can bend an radius to match the design specified by client.


    EGRESS COMPLIANCE

    Bi-part egress door (bi-part post with interior thumb turn activation). Ideal choice.

    Full egress door 36” x 80” (914mm x 2032mm) (where required by local building code). This egress door should be used only when the bi-part egress is refused (extra cost).


Components Breakdown

Explore the range of parts and options available for side folding gates. Typical operation mechanisms are shown and can be mounted in various configurations.

Contact us to today to find the solution that is right for upcoming project.

Track 1-9/16”

Curves where required shall be 14.0” radius standard. Consult factory for custom curves
Intermediate Post
Aluminim Panel 4.0”

Composed of modules with a 15° angle between them to facilitate the operation.
Continous Alum. Hinge

Links togethr 6.0” wide modules that hold inserts.
Tempered Glass

1/16” thickness
Curtain

Available with 1/16" Glass inserts.
Locking

Lead post shall be equipped with a hook bolt lock with cylinders on each side.
Handle

For ease of opertation.
Dustproof Floor Socket
Aluminim Panel 4.0”

Composed of modules with a 15° angle between them to facilitate the operation of the closure.
PVC Protector