Sliding Door Rollers

Quick Learner from Cincinnati, Ohio

Sep 5, 2020 10:00 pm

Hello,
I have rollers that are exactly like your 81-030 units, but have 1" wheels vs. your 1-1/4" wheels. Do you think your units will work for me, or do you have these with 1" wheels?
Thanks!

6 Replies

Tom from SWISCO

Sep 9, 2020 2:41 pm

Hello! Would our 81-138 be closer? Look it over and let me know what you think.

Quick Learner from Cincinnati, Ohio

Sep 9, 2020 3:08 pm

Hi Tom,
I actually tried that model, and although it did fit well enough, it doesn't slide much better. The door and track are in very good shape, so I'm not sure why it doesn't slide very well.
Dave

Dave Sr. from SWISCO

Sep 14, 2020 9:46 am

I'm not sure why you're having issues with the diameter of the wheel. The issue I think would be getting the larger wheel clearing the track to get the door back onto the track. You say that the door is not sliding properly. What exactly is the issue? Is it hanging up at certain points or does it seem like the wheel simply isn't turning, or something else? Do you think if you were to lubricate the track would that help with the operation of the roller? You can try using a silicone spray or a lubricating stick like the 75-077.

Quick Learner from Cincinnati, Ohio

Sep 14, 2020 4:26 pm

Hi Dave, Sr.,

I was hoping the wheels might make the difference since I replaced the rollers with new ones that were a little bigger (got the door back on okay) and there was very little change in the sliding ease. The wheels seem to be rolling fine, and I have siliconed the track and wheels, with no improvement.

We bought this condo last year with the hard-to-slide door already as-is, so we don't know if it actually was any better previously at any time.

It is a heavy vinyl door with what appears to be tight fitting low-nap weather stripping. Maybe it is what it is .... ugh.

Dave Sr. from SWISCO

Sep 16, 2020 8:26 am

In that case, it could just be that your door is just hard to operate to begin with. At the end of the day, some doors are just heavy. I suggest lubricating the track, rollers, and header where the door slides. It could also be that the weather seal is dry, so check that too.