Replacement PGT roller

Contractor from sarasota, fl

Feb 14, 2023 11:04 am

I have many PGT Industries sliding patio doors which were installed new in 1988. I am in need of the roller sets for a couple of the doors. (2 for each door) I have found many online but they differ from mine in that the dimension between the end mounting 1/4-20 mounting hole and the adjusting screw on my rollers is 5/8"and I can find only rollers with 7/16" for that dimension.

My other dimensions are 11/16" wide, 3" long(not including roller) and 1" tall (also not including the rollers)

My roller has a single 1/4"-20 mounting screw on the end. It generally appears to be about the same shape and size of your 81-163 SS assembly. my roller is not stainless and I don't need stainless as long as I can get good quality sealed ball bearing type steel wheels.

Thank you,

Dave

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Casey from SWISCO

Feb 15, 2023 2:20 pm

EXPERT

Hello,

Considering the dimensions are quite different from the 81-163, the odds are this is not what you have. We would need to see photos of your original roller removed from the door, which will allow us to determine if a better match is available. Thank you!

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Contractor from sarasota, fl

Feb 15, 2023 2:51 pm

The original tandem roller came out of the door in a pile of rust chards.

Casey from SWISCO

Feb 16, 2023 9:20 am

EXPERT

I'm sorry to hear that. Unfortunately, PGT has used countless rollers in their doors over the years, so we won't be able to confirm what could work for you without seeing the original. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Contractor from sarasota, fl

Feb 16, 2023 9:40 am

Casey, I have a couple of rollers that look promising but I need a 5/8" space hole to hole on the mounting bolt to adjusting bolt holes.
Your website doesn't have that dimension and that's the one I need.
Do you have that measurement for the 81-087, 81-166S and 81-158?

Casey from SWISCO

Feb 17, 2023 3:30 pm

EXPERT

I pulled a few rollers from our inventory to check this measurement for you and, unfortunately, all three of the rollers that you picked out have about a 1/2" distance between the installation and adjustment hole centers. Also, these three rollers are very different styles and would be unlikely to work for your repair since there is no intact roller to use as a reference. I believe that your best bet would be to contact PGT directly to see if they have a record of the rollers used in your particular door.

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