From B for Biometrics to W for Weathertightness – all the sliding doors terminology explained in simple terms.
A
Anti-finger-trap protection
The anti-finger-trap protection prevents crushing - primarily of fingers and hands - as a result of accidental closing of doors or windows.
B
Biometrics
The term is derived from ancient Greek. "Bios" meaning life and "Metron" meaning measure. Biometrics describes measurement and evaluation procedures.
C
Control Unit
A control unit is used to bring a system from one state into another.
E
e-slide
e-slide is the name of an operating system for sliding door systems.
F
Folding sliding doors
A folding door consists of several door units. These units move onto one another when opened. In this way, a pattern of folds is created.
H
Hollow chamber profile
Building components that feature a hollow chamber profile have inner cavities. These cavities improve the level of insulation.
I
Infrared sensor
Infrared sensors record their immediate surroundings using infrared rays. Infrared rays are electromagnetic waves.
I
Insulating bar
The insulating bar is a building component with windows and doors that optimises thermal insulation.
L
Lift-and-slide doors
Lift-and-slide doors must be opened to one side or from the middle. Up to 3 tracks allow large opening widths and therefore flexibility for large glass constructions, e.g. in a conservatory.
P
PASK
The abbreviation PASK in German stands for tilt/slide door.
S
Sliding doors
Sliding doors create a spacious atmosphere. In most homes, they can be introduced with only small structural adjustments. Sliding doors are available as parallel sliding doors, lift-and-slide doors, lift, slide and tilt doors or as folding/sliding doors, depending on their function and the situation on site.
V
Vent sizes
The vent size is based on the dimensions of a building component. For example, the size of a window unit or door unit.
W
Weathertightness
In the case of windows and doors, fittings are critical for weathertightness. The decisive factor is the contact pressure of the vent or leaf.