Switching plastic wheels to steel

Quick Learner from California

Mar 16, 2016 4:19 pm

My door fits a roller like Swisco's 81-265. Do you have a version with steel wheels? Or can I retrofit a steel wheel into it?

4 Replies

Paul from SWISCO

Mar 17, 2016 3:17 pm

Unfortunately, there isn't a steel wheel that will fit into the 81-265 housing the way the manufacturer designed it. They pretty much just made this one way. I am sorry we cannot offer a better match.

Professional from California

Mar 17, 2016 5:23 pm

Is it possible to see the end view of your bottom rail? We may be able to suggest something. I have a pair of these rollers that I have never needed. I would also like to know if something else could work. I don't imagine bushing wheels are the best possible solution. A shot of the track and side rail could also help.

Professional from California

Mar 17, 2016 7:31 pm

Judging by this discussion:
discussions/Sliding-Glass-Patio-Door-Roller-Replacement-77-43458

I would almost guarantee that 81-056 would fit nicely. You may have to bend the tab a little to line up with the screw port, but unless the rail it sits on is too wide, I don't see a problem.
I would still like to see an end view of the bottom channel and the track to be more sure.