GUARDIAN ROLLER(S) REPLACEMENT : SWISCO.com

Handy Person from Springfield, MO

May 17, 2025 10:37 pm

I'm dealing with a Guardian Patio Door from 1975. One door is stationary. The rollers have a mounting screw on the latching edge as well as non-latching edge. On the front of the door, on both right & left ends at the bottom, are holes with caps inserted. Behind the caps are adjustment screws, which are badly worn. I haven't removed the rollers, but all the videos that I've viewed, show both the mounting & adjustment screw located in the same place, making this roller unique in design. Of all the rollers that Swisco provides, do any have this type configuration?

6 Replies

Casey from SWISCO

May 21, 2025 11:07 am

Hello,

We do carry some rollers with the adjustment screw separate from the installation screw but we would need to see your roller removed from the door to determine if any of them match the orientation you need. In the meantime, you're welcome to look through our selection here. Thank you!

Handy Person from Springfield, MO

May 21, 2025 11:42 am

The link you provided: "In the meantime, you're welcome to look through our selection here."
The word here is a broken link; see attached

Casey from SWISCO

May 21, 2025 12:01 pm

I'm sorry for the inconvenience. We've been having some website troubles today that are currently being addressed. Try the link below and let us know if you still have trouble:

https://www.swisco.com/cl/Patio-Sliding-Glass-Door-Replacement-Hardware

Handy Person from Springfield, MO

May 22, 2025 12:31 pm

Please find attached dimensions & pics:
1) Loop Top (Directly above screw mounting hole) to Loop Top = 6 1/4"
2) Housing Height = 1 1/4"
3) Housing Width = 11/16"
4) Steel Wheel Diameter = 1 1/4"
I believe that Swisco # 81-141 is what I need.

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Casey from SWISCO

May 22, 2025 1:12 pm

Thanks for getting back to us. Based on your photos, the 81-018 and 81-182 come to mind. The 81-141 has mounting tabs on the top, while yours are at the bottom of the housing. Review the specifications and see if one matches up with what you're searching for.

Alternate image for 81-018

Dimensions for 81-182