Sliding glass door rollers

Quick Learner from Maryland
Apr 25, 2024 2:12 pm
Looking for replacement I believe the sliding glass door is from the late 1960's made by weather-Tite of Baltimore MD
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Lauren
Lauren from SWISCO
Apr 29, 2024 12:34 pm
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Hello, thank you for posting,

To further review, please provide written out dimensions of the height and width of the metal housing along with the diameter of the wheel. 

Please also provide a picture of the back of the roller assembly where the installation screw is. From there we can compare to our selection to determine if we can supply a suitable replacement option. Thank you! 

Quick Learner from Maryland
Apr 29, 2024 2:03 pm
Roller is 1 1/2 inches
Mounting screw is at bottom and adjustment screw is at top
2 3/8 inches wide and 1 3/6 inches high
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Quick Learner from Maryland
Apr 29, 2024 2:06 pm
It's 1 1/2 inches high
Lauren
Lauren from SWISCO
Apr 29, 2024 2:28 pm
SWISCO
EXPERT

I apologize for the inconvenience, but can I also have the width/thickness of the roller housing? Thank you! 

Lauren
Lauren from SWISCO
Apr 29, 2024 2:33 pm
SWISCO
EXPERT

In the meantime, please start by reviewing the style and dimensions of the 81-289 roller assembly to see how it compares to your original. Let me know what you think! 

Detail of 81-289
Detail of 81-289

Alternate view of 81-289
Alternate view of 81-289

Quick Learner from Maryland
Apr 29, 2024 5:41 pm
The 81-289 looks like I could make it work. The only difference I see is that mine is 5/8 inch to the nub and yours is 13/16, otherwise it's the same size. Thank you for all your help. I will be ordering the parts soon.
Lauren
Lauren from SWISCO
Apr 30, 2024 10:20 am
SWISCO
EXPERT

Great! Please let us know how you make out with your repair and if you have any future hardware questions. 

Quick Learner from Maryland
May 7, 2024 1:15 pm
The original left, modified center and before modification on right. The modification to the nubs was done with a file so it could line up with the notches in the door frame.This sliding glass door from the late 1960's rolls so easily now that it only takes two fingers to open it.
Thank you for your help.
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Lauren
Lauren from SWISCO
May 7, 2024 1:51 pm
SWISCO
EXPERT

This is great to hear! Thank you for the feedback and we are happy that we could assist with your repair. Please let us know if you have any future hardware questions! 

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