Information About Tambour Door Surface Mounted U-Shape Spirals & Track

Information About Tambour Door Surface Mounted U-Shape Spirals & Track

The Surface Mounted U-Shape Spirals & Track system is a versatile solution for vertical or horizontal sliding tambour doors. Below is a detailed explanation to guide you through its features, installation, and measurement process.

Overview of the U-Shape Spirals & Track System

• Primary Use:
  • Typically used for vertical slide-open doors, allowing the door to slide up into a compact space at the top of a unit or cabinet. This is ideal if shelves are present inside the cabinet.
  • It can also be used for horizontal slide-open doors, where the door slides into a compact area within the side wall space. However, this is less common as the surface-mounted straight track remains raised (12mm high) at the base of the unit.
• Fixing and Alignment:
  • The track and spirals are easy to fix using pre-drilled holes for screws.
  • Ensure spirals are parallel and level for smooth and even sliding.
• Safety Tip:
  • The system relies on gravity to hold the door within the spirals. For added safety, some customers install a latch behind the door to prevent it from accidentally falling closed if knocked.

Spiral Options

The system includes four different U-Shape Spiral types, depending on the size of the door. You can request a specific spiral size in the order notes. Here are the options:

Li800:

• Holds up to 800mm of door.
• Depth required: 410mm
• Spiral width: 70mm

Li1400:

• Holds up to 1400mm of door.
• Depth required: 360mm
• Spiral width: 110mm

Li1600:

• Holds up to 1600mm of door.
• Depth required: 412mm
• Spiral width: 110mm

Track Details

• Straight Track:
  • Supplied in sections of 534mm.
  • Enough track is provided to cover the vertical or horizontal slide and can be cut to fit.
• Material and Colour:
  • Made from strong ABS plastic for durability.
  • Available only in black.

How to Measure for This Track System

Vertical Slide:

• Measure the inside width of your cabinet/unit from side wall to side wall.
• Check the width at three heights to ensure consistency (must not differ by more than 5mm).
• Measure the depth of the cabinet from the front edge to the rear to ensure the spirals fit and can hold the sliding door.

Horizontal Slide:

• Measure the height of the doorway or unit from the floor/base to where you plan to fix the top spiral and track.
• Check the height at three points to ensure consistency (must not differ by more than 5mm).
• Ensure there’s enough depth in the side wall space to accommodate the door when fully opened.

Additional Notes

• Pre-Cut Options:
  • We cut your door to include the track in your measurements, minimising the need for adjustments.
  • To further reduce the need for cutting, reduce your measurement by 1-2mm. The track channel is 10mm deep, giving you some flexibility.
• Upgrade Option:
  • This track system is an upgrade to the standard track provided in TAMdoûr kits and can be selected when ordering your door.

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