Lift slide doors allow larger openings with fewer panels and more glass than standard sliders. Lift slide can have much lower air & water infiltration than other sliding door options, has strong security and weather-seal, and has been employed on hurricane-tested doors. UltraVue Lift Slide Door hardware accommodates narrow sashes while maintaining the strength and integrity of FFI lift slide hardware.

Why FFI Lift Slide?
  • 304 stainless steel with 440 series ball bearings
  • Superior pinned link rod (no field failures!)
  • 10-pack discount pricing
  • Half gears available
  • Gears have integrated edge-pull knockout
  • Adjustable rollers for easy maintenance
  • Warranty up to 15 years!
Why Lift Slide?

Lift slide doors allow larger openings with fewer panels and more glass than standard sliders. Lift slide can have much lower air & water infiltration than other sliding door options, has strong security and weather-seal, and has been employed on hurricane-tested doors.

Why FFI Lift Slide?
  • 304 grade stainless steel
  • Superior pinned link rod (no field failures!)
  • 10-pack discount pricing
  • Half gears available
  • Gears have integrated edge-pull knockout
  • Adjustable rollers for easy maintenance
  • Warranty up to 15 years!
Characteristics

FFI has complete lift slide systems and solutions, including stainless steel hardware, handles, tracks, weatherseal and all other accessories, and a 15-year warranty.

Lift slide doors allow larger openings with fewer panels and more glass than standard sliding or folding doors. Architects love its flexibility of design for window walls, pocket doors, curved walls, and corner applications. Lift slide doors maximize views and bring the outdoors in..

  • Strong security and weatherability
  • Has much lower air & water infiltration than other sliding door options
  • Has been employed on hurricane-tested doors

Panels lift up from the sill to allow very large panels to glide easily and quietly, with no friction on the bottom track or weather-seal. Panels can stop at any position for easy access and ventilation. LEED credits can be earned under Indoor Environmental Quality for Natural Ventilation, Daylighting, and Views.

FFI SST Lift Slide hardware and tracks have been used on doors obtaining DP (Design Pressure) of up to +85.0 / -85.0 psf.  Multiple door and window manufacturers using FFI hardware have passed TAS 201, TAS 202, and TAS 203 testing in accordance with Florida Building Code for High Velocity Hurricane Zone and Miami-Dade County requirements. Ask FFI for recommendations based on your desired panel size and track configurations.

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Advantages

For wood, aluminum clad wood, all metal, or PVC panels

Up to 660 lbs (300kg) per panel at 25,000 cycles (ask for details)
(up to 990 lbs (450 kg) with Tandem Kit)

Panel thickness: 56mm (2¼”) minimum

For large panels up to 14 ft tall and 10 ft wide or more

Up to 4 locking points at jamb (3 more lock points with extensions)

For wood doors, vinyl/pvc doors and aluminum doors
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Gears

Exclusive features only from FFI

  • Stainless steel for all critical moving parts
  • Maximum corrosion resistance PVDF (Kynar) coated components 
  • ASTM B-117 Salt Spray tested to 3,000 hours corrosion resistance.
    AAMA 906-21 specification for Sliding Door and Lift Slide Roller Assemblies.
    Certification tested by others, with high performance for DPI and Hurricane.
  • 3000 Hour Salt Spray Tested

Gears in 304 Grade SST

  • Integrated edge-pulls for easy operation of pocket doors
  • Standard one-piece lock for up to 8’8″ tall doors
  • Extensions available for up to 14′ tall doors
  • Half-height gears and 10-pack gears provide savings
  • Aesthetic details such as lock cover pieces to conceal lock-bolt holes

Options for Gears in 304 grade SST

  • Gears in Black or Silver PVDF (Kynar) finish (meets AAMA 2605-98)
  • Available 27.5mm backset for metal panels & narrow stiles
  • Coaxial lock bolts for meeting sashes, corner applications
  • Snap-on hardware guides for aluminum or PVC panels
Lift Slide Door Gear

HD Assist

Optional Heavy Door Dampening for FFI Lift Slide Gears

  • Compatible with FFI Lift Slide gears and handles
  • Compatible with tandem roller configurations
  • Provides controlled handle motion when lowering a lift slide panel
  • Recommended as a handle dampener for heavy door panels with a minimum weight of 660 lbs (330kg) or more
  • Attaches to FFI LAD255SHxx full gears and LAD112SHxx half gears
Lift Slide Door HD Assist
Carriages

UltraVue Carriages in 304 Grade SST

  • Up to to 660 lbs (300kg) per panel at 100,000 cycles (ask for details)
    (Up to to 1,320 lbs with Tandem Kit)
  • Adjustable rear carriage to move panels up or down (3mm height adjustment using a 6mm hex wrench)
  • Brushes on both front and rear carriage provide self-cleaning by sweeping dust & debris from the track
Lift Slide Door Carriages

Tandem Roller Kit option for panels up to 880 lbs

Lift Slide Door Tandem Carriages
Lift Slide Door Link Rod
Common Configurations
Lift Slide Door layout

Tested to 50,000 Cycles

FFI SST Lift Slide System has completed functional testing to 100,000 cycles.

Hurricane Testing

Manufacturers using the FFI SST Lift Slide System have passed hurricane testing and achieved high DP ratings. Ask FFI for help with recommendations and discounted product samples.

15-Year Warranty

Warranty against manufacturing defects is 15 years. For lift slide panels these components are designed to be used together and not mixed with other brands.