August 29, 2016
Hi, I had bought these replacement rollers (
81-082 : Patio Door Roller Assembly, 1-1/2"dia. Concave BB Wheel) for our sliding Arcadia aluminum patio door. They fit well, but the rollers do not slide like the originals. The originals had nylon wheels and the bearings did not seem as stiff as your replacement. Is there a lubricant that you might recommend?
August 29, 2016
If the rollers are not turning, the answer is never to make them slide over the rail. This is how you get beat up, scraped, roller coaster shaped tracks.
The wheels are the only thing that should touch the track. Some have weatherstrip or track cleaner things that are the exception. If the wheels are not turning, that is the thing that needs to change.
I have used a ton of these rollers and the doors work great with them. It is possible to get a dud wheel. It is possible the door is not adjusted properly. If you are able, take the door out and move the wheel manually. That should tell you a lot.
September 3, 2016
Thanks for the tips. The door is sliding better