Wind Rails - Standard on all Doors
| 1 - | Wind Rails. Included are safety wind rails attached to the bottom of the side rails. Used on solid square columns. |
| 2 - | Continuous Wind Rails. Continuous safety wind rails can be attached on the side rails. Run from the bottom all the way to the top of the gear openings. |
The Wind Rails Holds the Bottom Roller in place when the door is closed
Door Frame
3 - 1/2"
3 - 1/16"
Wind Rail
Bottom Roller
5/16" bolt & nut
in 3/4" x 3/8" slot
Side View of Wind Rail
Side Column (e.g. Steel)
Side Rail (3"x3")
Bi-fold Door
Weld
Weld
Single
Roller
Single
Roller
Standard Wind Rails
Heavy Duty
Side Column
Heavy Duty
Side Column
Heavy Duty
Side Column
End Wind Rail
T-Rails
End Wind Rail
Weld
Weld
"T" Wind Rails - Multiple Doors - Side By Side
Column Followers - Used on I-Beam Columns
Column Follower
Designed to hold the base of the door securely against the building when the door is in the closed position. I - Beam Columns secure the door in all positions.
Side Column (e.g. Steel)
Door Frame
Single Roller
Gusset Plate
Side Latch
Column Follower
Steel I-beam Side Column
Column Follower Slides Up Inside
I-beam Column
Hold Back 1-1/2" to 2" - important
Door Frame
Steel I Beam Columns amy have
Column Followers - (Less The Side Rails)
Side Rails - Used on Rectangle Columns
On each side of your door opening the side rails mount to each door jamb. The bottom door
rollers roll up on each side rail. The door rolls up on these side rails, providing a safe guide for
the door rollers as the door opens and closes. Our side rails are heavy 1/4" thick angle iron
for good solid backing.
Tube Steel Column
Wood Column
Side Rail
Weld
Single
Roller
Door Frame
Wind Rail
Side Rail
Screw
(flush)
Single
Roller
Door Frame
Wind Rail
Wind Pins (For Extra Support)
Center wind pins - 1" diameter minimum - Furnished on Bi-Fold Door frames to increase the load strength & provide a sturdy installation.
Bi-Fold Door
Manual WInd Pin Locked In
