FFI UltraVue Lift Slide

Larger openings, fewer panels, more glass

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. UltraVue Lift Slide Door hardware accommodates narrow sashes while maintaining the strength and integrity of FFI lift slide hardware.

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FFI UltraVue Lift Slide

Larger openings, fewer panels, more glass

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. UltraVue Lift Slide Door hardware accommodates narrow sashes while maintaining the strength and integrity of FFI lift slide hardware.

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
  • Much lower air & water infiltration than other sliding door options
  • 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.

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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 with extensions)

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

  • 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

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

Carriages

ULTRAVUE CARERIAGES 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

The height-adjustable rear carriage adjusts the sliding sash ±3mm, to quickly and easily align sash to jamb.

Common Configurations

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