Hardware for metal bi-fold closet doors

Start a new Discussion

Home Owner from Potomac, MD

Apr 12, 2023 12:20 pm

Hello,

I want to replace all hardware of my metal bi-fold closet doors in my house, and need help to identify what they are.

Thank you,

Lei

5 user uploaded images

6 Replies

Paul from SWISCO

Apr 13, 2023 1:06 pm

Hello,

For each panel of your Benchmark door, you will need one 21-002 bottom corner adjusting pin and three of the 21-044 spring-loaded guide pins. Your photos show two panels, so you would double the quantity to two of the 21-002 and six 21-044. Take a look and thanks for posting!

Home Owner from Potomac, MD

Apr 18, 2023 12:42 pm

Paul,
Thank you so much for your help! I found both 21-044 and 21-091 spring loaded guide pins have been used on closet doors in my house. What's the difference between them and which one is a better choice? Do I need to buy the following as well? I plan to replace all the hardware on those doors. Are there any installation videos?
21-160 5/16" Speed Nut
21-209 Pivot Bracket, Benchmark
21-157 Spring Retainer
Thanks much,
Lei

Paul from SWISCO

Apr 19, 2023 9:04 am

I believe you may mean the 21-042 rather than the 21-091 pin. The 21-042 is the older model Benchmark guide pin used on your doors but they converted to the 21-044 pin to make things easier for the homeowner. To change a pin, you'd first remove the door by lowering the bottom adjusting pin, the 21-002, and pull down the two 21-044 pins from the track before pulling out the door. At that point, you can squeeze the 21-157 spring retainer to release the 21-044 pin and replace it.

The older 21-042 pin with the 21-155 locking push nut requires breaking it to remove the pin from the door. When you are finished, you would place the bottom adjusting pin into the 21-209 bracket and install the 21-044 guide pin in the bottom track. Then, you would carefully swing the door up and place the two 21-044 pins into the top track. The 21-002 pin is used to adjust and square up the door.

Home Owner from Potomac, MD

Apr 19, 2023 12:55 pm

Thank you Paul for your detailed explanation and instructions! Maybe 21-091 pins weren't used for some of my closet doors, but I saw cone shape springs were used instead of straight springs, and wondered why. Now I feel confident to replace those hardware by myself.

Paul from SWISCO

Apr 19, 2023 1:03 pm

Great! Just let us know if there is anything else that you'd like to clarify and we will do our best to assist you.