Solarlux SL 178 Lift & Slide System

NATURAL COMFORT

The SL 178 lift-and-slide system creates an extremely cosy atmosphere thanks to the high-quality wood, ease of use and all the usual impressive technology customers have come to expect from Solarlux.

It is equipped with an accessible floor threshold and tried-and-tested lift-and-slide technology on its bottom-running fittings.

The range of carriage variants on offer guarantees extremely convenient operation, even with heavy panel weights.

Solarlux SL 178 Lift & Slide System

OPENING TYPES | BUILDING DEPTHS

Opening Types:

  • Lift-and-slide doors and windows.
  • Configuration A: two-part, one sliding panel.
  • Configuration C: four-part, two central panels sliding.
  • The lift-and-slide system has two tracks.
  • Opening widths up to 4300mm, total width up to 9000mm.

Building Depths:

  • 184mm: sub-frame.
  • 78mm: wood panel profile.

Solarlux SL 178 Lift & Slide System

OPENING TYPES | BUILDING DEPTHS

Opening Types:

  • Lift-and-slide doors and windows.
  • Configuration A: two-part, one sliding panel.
  • Configuration C: four-part, two central panels sliding.
  • The lift-and-slide system has two tracks.
  • Opening widths up to 4300mm, total width up to 9000mm.

Building Depths:

  • 184mm: sub-frame.
  • 78mm: wood panel profile.

Solarlux SL 178 Lift & Slide System

PROFILE SYSTEMS | SIGHT LINES

Profile Systems:

  • Accessible floor threshold in accordance with DIN 18040 with 5mm raised running track.
  • The floor threshold is a combined profile comprising a multi-chamber plastic and aluminium profile with outstanding thermal insulation properties and high stability.
  • Optional accessible step threshold with concealed drainage or flat treadplate available, plus optional 20mm or 50mm weatherboard.
  • Aluminium, anodised silver profiles.
  • Side and top sub-frames made of square wooden jambs with continuous top layer available in lengths of up to 4m (depending on type of wood), or up to 6m with finger-jointed top layers. Larger sub-frames are joined together.
  • Panel profiles made of laminated, square wooden window jambs.
  • Panel spacing: 28mm.
  • Variety of woods available.
  • Variety of colour wood finishes available.

Sight Lines:

  • Floor threshold: 0 to 50mm.
  • Sub-frame: 56mm.
  • Panel profiles: 78mm.
  • Panel forend: 78/161mm.

Solarlux SL 178 Lift & Slide System

SEALING SYSTEM | GLAZING | FITTINGS

Sealing System:

  • After lowering, the sliding panel seals against the floor threshold and the closure section with two layers of seals.
  • At the top and the centre closure, there are two multi-chamber, plastic sealing rails with additional seals that intermesh to create a thermal barrier between the climate inside and outdoors and provide stability and a high level of impermeability to wind and driving rain.

Glazing:

  • Suitable for use with glass thicknesses of 24–42mm.
  • Wet glazing with glazing tape is provided for glazing on site.

Fittings:

  • Concealed lift-and-slide fitting with a convenience gear unit with 180°. toggling reduces torque when lifting and prevents the lever from whipping. back unexpectedly when the panel is lowered.
  • The convenience gear unit can be retrofitted with a profile cylinder.
  • Locking mechanism with burglar-resistant bolts.
  • Aluminium, anodised silver lever.
  • The sliding panel is fitted as standard with a lever on the inside and a handle shell on the outside.
  • As an option, it can be fitted with levers with profile cylinders on both the inside and the outside.
  • Compact carriage unit built into the bottom of the panel.
  • Choice of two carriage variants: panel weight up to 200kg and panel weight 200 to 400kg.
  • Top sliding panel guided by guide rail with roller guide.

Solarlux SL 178 Lift & Slide System

SEALING SYSTEM | GLAZING | FITTINGS

Sealing System:

  • After lowering, the sliding panel seals against the floor threshold and the closure section with two layers of seals.
  • At the top and the centre closure, there are two multi-chamber, plastic sealing rails with additional seals that intermesh to create a thermal barrier between the climate inside and outdoors and provide stability and a high level of impermeability to wind and driving rain.

Glazing:

  • Suitable for use with glass thicknesses of 24–42mm.
  • Wet glazing with glazing tape is provided for glazing on site.

Fittings:

  • Concealed lift-and-slide fitting with a convenience gear unit with 180°. toggling reduces torque when lifting and prevents the lever from whipping. back unexpectedly when the panel is lowered.
  • The convenience gear unit can be retrofitted with a profile cylinder.
  • Locking mechanism with burglar-resistant bolts.
  • Aluminium, anodised silver lever.
  • The sliding panel is fitted as standard with a lever on the inside and a handle shell on the outside.
  • As an option, it can be fitted with levers with profile cylinders on both the inside and the outside.
  • Compact carriage unit built into the bottom of the panel.
  • Choice of two carriage variants: panel weight up to 200kg and panel weight 200 to 400kg.
  • Top sliding panel guided by guide rail with roller guide.

Solarlux SL 178 Lift & Slide System

PANEL SIZES | ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT

Large Panel Sizes:

  • Panel width: 820 to 3335mm.
  • Panel height: 1175 to 3325mm.

Additional Equipment:

  • Optional floor threshold equipment: accessible step threshold or flat treadplate and weatherboard with 20 mm or 50 mm projection.
  • As an option, it can be fitted with levers with profile cylinders on both the inside and the outside.
  • An optional soft closer can be built into the top of the sliding panel. The soft closer automatically pulls the sliding panel into the closed position. For panels that are 1100 mm or wider, a second soft closer can also be added for the opening position to prevent body parts from getting trapped in the system.

SOLARLUX EXTERIOR DOORS & GLAZING

What to Expect From Solarlux Premium Glass Solutions

Solarlux products are expertly crafted at their state-of-the-art factory in Melle, Germany to their customer’s exact specifications.

They firmly believe that they will find an individual solution for your glass project which meets your demand for timeless design and outstanding quality.

There’s no such thing as impossible, Solarlux believes that’s more than just a saying, no two building projects are alike.

This is exactly why they offer bespoke project solutions that are tailored precisely to suit the project at hand, with no compromises.

Special solutions are also part and parcel of daily business at Solarlux, and they work closely with architects, professional planners and private builder-owners to come up with individual designs.

All the above options are showcased in our Preston showroom.

Benefits

Solarlux Sliding Systems

Maximum Transparency

  • Whichever system you choose and whatever your requirements, all Solarlux sliding doors and windows have one thing in common, their incredibly large glass surfaces.
  • This makes all of their systems perfect for those looking to completely erase the boundary between the inside of their home and the outside, be that between the patio and the garden or the living room and the patio.

Easy To Use

  • All Solarlux sliding doors and windows are incredibly easy to open and close, even those whose elements weigh up to 1000kg each, like the extra-large cero sliding window.
  • This is thanks to their high-quality, full stainless steel carriage technology which, in addition to running smoothly, is also non-wearing and requires only minimal maintenance.

Wide Range of Uses

  • Under a glass canopy or to replace an existing patio door, as a high-quality project solution for your home or a classic sliding door for your wintergarden,
  • Solarlux’s wide range of sliding door and window systems provides the perfect solution for any application.

Wind & Weather Protection

  • With a glass house, you can enjoy your patio at any time of the year. The versatile glass elements provide additional protection from draughts without obscuring your view.
  • Solarlux’s comprehensive weather protection, you’ll soon find your evenings on the patio stretching out into the small hours, whatever the weather.
Benefits

Solarlux Sliding Systems

Maximum Transparency

  • Whichever system you choose and whatever your requirements, all Solarlux sliding doors and windows have one thing in common, their incredibly large glass surfaces.
  • This makes all of their systems perfect for those looking to completely erase the boundary between the inside of their home and the outside, be that between the patio and the garden or the living room and the patio.

Easy To Use

  • All Solarlux sliding doors and windows are incredibly easy to open and close, even those whose elements weigh up to 1000kg each, like the extra-large cero sliding window.
  • This is thanks to their high-quality, full stainless steel carriage technology which, in addition to running smoothly, is also non-wearing and requires only minimal maintenance.

Wide Range of Uses

  • Under a glass canopy or to replace an existing patio door, as a high-quality project solution for your home or a classic sliding door for your Wintergarden,
  • Solarlux’s wide range of sliding door and window systems provides the perfect solution for any application.

Wind & Weather Protection

  • With a glass house, you can enjoy your patio at any time of the year. The versatile glass elements provide additional protection from draughts without obscuring your view.
  • Solarlux’s comprehensive weather protection, you’ll soon find your evenings on the patio stretching out into the small hours, whatever the weather.
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