We manufacture both Schuco bifold and Smarts bifolding doors the furniture offering for these two different systems companies is quite different.
Smart bifolding door furniture
Furniture for Smart systems folding sliding bifolding doors. Smart systems use a continental style handle for securing the shoot bolts on the sliding doors. This handle is sprung loaded and lies flat on the door in a vertical position when the door is locked. This handle is sprung to lie flat so to operate you lift the handle and turn it ninety degrees once again when you let go the handle folds flat against the door. They are available in black, white and chrome. We can supply a key locking version of the handle if required. This continental handle is on the inside of the doors.
Smarts systems bifolding traffic doors or entry doors. The furniture on the Smarts bifolding door have handles similar to those used on most double glazed doors. These are available in black, white and chrome. Bifolding traffic doors always have handles and locks to both inside and outside.
Smart systems bifold doors are secure. The folding sliding doors only have handles on the inside which engage a shoot bolt into the top and bottom of the frame. The traffic doors have multi-point hook locking which secures all of the doors together.
Smart systems bifolding doors operate on four stainless steel wheels which run on two stainless steel tracks in the bottom of the frame. The doors also have four rollers in the head of the structure to obtain smooth operation.
Schuco bifolding door furniture
Schuco handles are well-made handles. Built to last by german engineers to do the job in all weather. The main door handle adds a real feel to the door. The internal handle lies flat against the door. Traffic doors can fold onto other doors and secured with a positive clip. The hinges on a Schuco door have a silicone seal in the hinge as extra draft protection.
Schuco systems bifolding traffic doors or entry doors have on the bifolding door have a smart short continental handle. These are available in black, white, chrome and brushed stainless steel. Bifolding traffic doors always have handles and locks to both inside and outside.
Schuco systems bifolding doors are secure. The folding sliding doors only have handles on the inside which engage a shoot bolt into the top and bottom of the frame. The traffic doors have multi-point hook locking which secures all of the doors together.
Schuco systems bifolding doors operate on the latest designed four stainless steel wheels which run on two stainless steel tracks in the bottom of the frame these wheels have a cleaning guide to ensure the running rails are clean allowing the doors to run smoothly for many years. The doors also have four rollers in the head of the frame to obtain smooth operation.
Showroom visits
We have on display both types of the door, so you can decide which door best suits your budget and style. Schuco bifolding doors are more expensive than Smarts bifolding doors. The Smarts bifold doors are excellent quality.
Schuco bifold door v Smarts bifolding door
Schuco bifolding doors are generally more expensive Schuco doors do operate more smoothly and have a few nice options like covers to hide the fixing screws and adjustable wheels to make the smallest adjustment to the doors ensuring the doors continue to run smoothly. Schuco bifolding doors are allowed to manufacture slightly bigger door sashes within the system companies’ guidelines which can sometimes mean the more expensive system is cheaper because you can have fewer panels.