aluplast has strengthened its sliding door portfolio with the launch of aero-slide, an ‘everyday’ inline PVC-U option offering a significantly wider span capability than many comparable systems.
Joining aluplast’s sliding door range alongside the high-end HST85 lift-and-slide and intermediate neo smart-slide, aero-slide has been developed for projects where a fuss-free, reliable patio door is required without the need for a premium system.
Providing customers with a more accessible inline sliding door option for larger openings, aero-slide combines contemporary aesthetics and high performance with easier fabrication.
Keith White, Managing Director of aluplast UK, said: “aero-slide fills an important gap in our range. We already have premium sliding systems for higher-specification projects, but customers also need a straightforward inline patio door that delivers technically, while remaining competitive in the mainstream marketplace.”
With Category C configurations allowing multi-pane doors up to 6m wide, aero-slide’s wider span capability sets the system apart from its competitors.
“One of the foremost technical features is that we can go to a 2m sash on a 4m, 2-pane door, which beats the entire market at 2.4m high,” explained Keith.
“In addition, a double brush seal on the interlock and some very sophisticated brush seals on the sash deliver excellent air leakage performance, while the system accepts glazing from 28mm to 36mm thick. This allows triple glazing and U-values of around 1.0W/m²K, depending on specification.”
Featuring a seven-chamber outerframe, four-chamber sash and 85mm frame depth, aero-slide is available with standard PVC or PAS24 aluminium interlocks, alongside standard or pre-prepped steel reinforcement options.
Available in aluplast's full range of finishes, including smooth colours and woodgrain foils, the addition of next-generation aludec or woodec creates a truly authentic aluminium or timber appearance.
"If customers want a contemporary matt black finish or a traditional, real oak look, aero-slide offers the flexibility to achieve either option very convincingly,” added Keith.
In addition, aero-slide’s SquareLine styling complements aluplast’s Ideal 70 and Ideal 4000 window systems, for a coordinated project package.
“As a straightforward, reliable and commercially practical patio door that fits neatly into our customers’ wider product offer, aero-slide completes our sliding door range and presents a new opportunity for fabricators and installers looking to sell into that market,” added Keith.
“As a conventional inline sliding door incorporating some very strong technical features, we can take this door anywhere,” he concluded.
