I need to replace a set of rollers on a front door. They have a 1/4 in offset. The originals (which are still on the other 2 of the 3 doors are identical to 23-31 in appearance , excepting that they have 3/4 in metal rollers and 1/4 inch OFFSET. This door has had the set replaced twice before with ones with dial hangers, but not as well designed as yours.
Should I try 23-11 or switch to double rollers like 23-13 as I see no 1/4 in offset in the style of 23-31?
The present dial ones are marked 1 3/8 front and 3/4 rear.
John R
I had the Dial roller off and measured the offset as 1/4 inch. It hangs exactly flush with the other front door which has original rollers as pictured. There are 3 doors hung front, rear, front.Had considerable problem rehanging and do not want to risk removing again. This panel closes a stairway which separates the worlds of 2 cats who do not get along!!!!!
Tom from SWISCO responded:
June 15, 2018
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Paul from SWISCO responded:
June 26, 2018
I'm sorry to hear the 23-031 won't work. I haven't been able to find anything closer, though. Before you return the 23-031 roller assemblies, try and see if the wheel will roll in the upper track without installing them on the door. If it does, then the 23-047 could work for you. There is another method you can try. Consider installing our 10-102 3/4" rounded ball bearing wheel on your old housing. You can drill out the rivet holding the wheel and screw on the the 10-102 wheel to the bracket with a 33-087 screw. You might need to add a washer and use Locktite on the threads, but that could be a quicker solution. |
This is the suggestion that I May need to try. I have located a manufacturer of such rollers in California. I find a number of their products at Home Depot and Lowe's and ic May need to try. I have located a manufacturer of such rollers in California. I find a number of their products at Home Depot and Lowe's and ACE.
You have something that looks like one of their's. They do carry rollers that can be adjusted because of a slotted hole. They're in their catalog, but the aforementioned vendors do not have them. So I sent an inquiry. I regret I do have to return yours? Wrong offset my error and flat rather than around it.
I did indeed try to hang roller set in the track. That's how I found it didn't fit.
Paul from SWISCO responded:
July 2, 2018
Ah, I see. I'm sorry we couldn't offer a closer match. I'm hoping just replacing the wheel can work, but when it comes to old doors like this it's impossible to say for sure. |