Panda S.15 All Wood with Aluminum Core Lift & Slide System

This Lift & Slide Door System is specifically engineered to provide greater stability and withstand a greater amount of weight per panel without compromising the all wood appearance.

By integrating an aluminum core to the profile and incorporating heavy duty hardware, this system is able to achieve greater tolerances.

Features

The S.15 Lift and Slide door system is custom made to order with a large variety of options available.

• System Overview: This system has been specifically engineered for maximum weather tightness, security and performance.

• Maximum Panel Height: Up to 10 feet or up to 12 feet with a true divider.

• Maximum Panel Width: Up to 10 feet.

• Panel Weight: Approximately 8 to 9 lbs/sqft depending on overall panel size.

• Number of Panels: Countless panel groups can be built.

• Profiles: Manufactured from 6063-T5 extruded aluminum core, and 5/8” solid wood interior and exterior framing for a profile thickness of 3”. The wood is uniquely cladded to the profiles by durable polyamide clips which create a thermal barrier for better UV and SFGC performance.

• System Configurations Available: Almost any size and shape of opening can be accommodated. Systems can pocket to left or right, and can stack to left and/or right. 90-degree configurations are available, as well as panoramic with a radius of minimum 144″.

• Glazing: Clear Low-E tempered-insulated 1″ glass is the standard. Various types of glass and other materials at a thickness of up to 1″ may be used. Optional automated blinds, SDLs and TDLs are available.

• Weather-stripping: The entire door system has specially designed EPDM V-type gaskets and dense felt brushes to create a totally closed weather sealed system.

Bottom Track Options

All weight is carried on the bottom track, the top track serves as a guide.

Trench Depth: Min. 2 1/4″

• Standard Track. Recessed into sub-floor to ensure the smoothest possible operation. The finished floor is laid in between tracks leaving only a 3/16″ rail exposed. A virtually unobstructed threshold from the interior to the exterior area for a “barefoot” friendly and ADA compliant passage.

Trench Depth: Min. 2 1/2″

• Standard Recessed Track with drainage. In addition to the above features, this track has a weep channel for increased security against water infiltration. Panda holds a patent for the drainage technology used in this track.

Trench Depth: Min. 1 1/2″

• 1 1/4″ Recessed track. Recessed into sub-floor to ensure the smoothest possible operation, this track features a shallower recess than the two tracks mentioned above and is leveled with stack shims instead of all-threads. The finished floor is laid in between tracks leaving only a 3/16″ rail exposed. A virtually unobstructed threshold from the interior to the exterior area for a “barefoot” friendly and ADA compliant passage.

• 1 1/4″ Recessed track with drainage. In addition to the features mentioned for the previous track, this one has a weep channel for increased security against water infiltration. Panda holds a patent for the drainage technology used in this track.

Trench Depth: Mounts on floor

• ADA Compliant Surface Track. It is used in configurations where recessing is not possible. This low 5/16″ track mounts directly to the finished floor. For best operation, floor must be smooth and level.

Top Tracks

• The header track features adjustable shims from 1/2 ″ to 1″ depending on type of bottom track and finished floor thickness.

• The header track widths are 4″ for one panel, 8″ for two panels, 12″ for three panels, and 16″ for four panels approximately. Trench width should be taken into account when planning rough header construction.

Hardware

Operating Mechanism

• Wheel Carriage

  • ​Lift & Slide wheel carriage assembly including drive bars, wheel hubs, ball bearings, lock cases, carriage link rods, shafts and rivets are offered in a choice of two stainless steel grades (Standard 430 or premium 304).

  • The premium 304-grade stainless steel offers maximum corrosion resistance for high performance and durability in coastal regions.

  • Delrin© plastic wheels offer a superior blend of strength, stiffness, lubricity, and dimensional stability.

  • Each panel can support up to 660 lbs with two carriages and 880 lbs with three carriages.

  • Carriage link rods are pre-drilled with holes for connecting pins.

• Locking Mechanism

  • ​Stainless steel lock, lock bolts and lock parts.

  • Aluminum lock faces are anodized and then Kynar© coated for superior durability. Available in silver or black finish which meets the highest performance of AAMA 2605-98.

  • The operating mechanism includes a multi-point lock equipped for 2 to 5 locking points.

  • Locking system is designed to accept any 10mm spindle Lift & Slide handle. The handle’s height is approximately 39” from bottom of lock.

  • Standard backset hardware has a length of 1 ½”.

  • Aesthetic details include lock cover pieces to conceal lock-bolt holes.

  • Coaxial lock bolts are used for meeting sashes and corner applications.

• Testing - ​Salt-spray testing to ASTM B-117 standard for 3,000 hours and cycle tests to 100,000 cycles for durability were performed on stainless steel carriage roller and locks by provider manufacturer.

  • ​Premium 304-grade stainless steel carriage roller resulted in none or minute corrosion. All tested materials were found in excellent condition.

  • Standard 430-grade stainless steel carriage roller resulted in minor corrosion. All tested materials were found in good condition.

  • Aluminum lock face with anodizing plus Kynar© coating had no corrosion. All tested materials were found in excellent condition.

Handles

Lift & Slide handles are positioned at a height of approximately 39” from the bottom of locking system.

• Priamo - The standard Lift & Slide door system is delivered with the PRIAMO handle.

  • ​Oil Rub Bronze

  • Bright Chrome

  • Satin Chrome

  • Bronze

  • These four finishes are also available as standard

​​Recessed Handle

A recessed handle may be used as a standard alternative in systems with panel sizes of 36 ft² or less. The flush mount handle hardware provides sleek aesthetics and allows the panels to stack perfectly.

• Finishes

  • ​Silver

  • Brown

  • White

  • Black

  • These four finishes are also available as standard

​​Handle Upgrade Options

The Lift & Slide locking system is designed to accept any 10mm spindle Lift & Slide handle. The following are the upgrade options that are currently offered. Please contact your Project Consultant for other custom alternatives.

• Enea

  • ​Gold

  • satin Chrome

  • Bright Chrome

  • Antique Bronze

• ​Laser

  • ​Satin Chrome

  • Gold

  • Chrome

​​Temporary Handle

Lift & Slide door systems with 3 panels or more may be delivered with an in-house fabricated temporary handle that allows interior panels to be operated without the use of a permanent handle.

• Finishes

  • ​Panda's temporary handle is mill finished

  • Powder coating is available for an additional charge

  • ​​Optional: Finish and custom powder coating in a variety of colors is available for an additional charge. Please contact your Project Consultant for more information.

Configurations

• Panel sizes can be in excess of 137.5 sq. ft. (sizes scalable to 10 ft. wide and 10 ft. tall).

• Each panel weights approximately 8 to 9 lbs. per square foot depending on overall panel size.

With Pockets

• System can pocket left or right

Without Pockets

• System can stack left and/or right

Wood Options

Part of the beauty and character of real wood are the variations each piece has in their heartwood, color, density, size and grain pattern. For this reason we cannot guarantee consistency in wood grain and color within a particular species. Selections should be made based on actual samples.

We offer a broad range of domestic and imported wood species to match the interior and exterior elements of your space such as flooring, cabinetry, decks, terraces, millwork, and your décor in general . We work with suppliers who offer lumber from regions of the world that are capable of producing the quality wood our customers demand.

• Standard Wood Species - Our standard wood species include Pine and Poplar at no additional cost.

• Premium Wood Species - For a higher degree of distinction and customization, we offer the following additional distinctive wood varieties and will try to source any other wood species that meets our production standards and your design demands. Just send us a sample and we’ll match it.

  These species may add additional lead time to your order depending on availability of materials. Additional charges may apply depending on the wood species, call us for details and pricing

  • For a full list please click here

• ​Wood Finishes - Unless otherwise requested, all of our wood products are delivered unfinished. Raw products have not been sealed and therefore must be sealed immediately upon receipt. Sealing the windows/doors with equal coats of finish on both sides and all edges within one week from delivery is necessary to minimize moisture absorption. You must completely seal and finish all surfaces of your product before installation. Unsealed and unfinished products must be stored in a warm and dry moisture free environment as they would most likely crack and warp if exposed to the elements.

  Stains or basecoats are available as options. We can customize a finish to meet your design needs. Please contact us for further details.

• FSC Certified Wood - An FSC® certification is the best indicator that the wood used to make your door was harvested sustainably. This means that the wood product comes from a forest that’s managed responsibly which involves protecting fragile ecosystems, respecting native cultures and economies, preventing illegal logging, and ensuring that the wood in the product truly came from a forest that was certified.

  Contact us today to discuss which FSC® certified wood is right for your project.

• Color Disclaimer - Wood is a product of nature and will vary in color, texture and grain, often ranging from light to dark, thereby affecting the surface look. The wood options shown above are a close approximation of the final look of the wood, however, the photos may vary from the actual wood due to reproduction limitations of photography and different website resolutions.

Certifications

• US Patent

  • ​Name: Track Assembly having multiple panels with drain method and device.

  • Patent No.: 8,458,968 B2

  • Date of Patent: June 11, 2013.

  • Click here to access the Patent Document.