Sliding Door Roller Replacement

A quick learner from St. Augustine, FL says:
January 26, 2024
I have a number of patio windows with rollers that need to be replaced. Each window has two roller assemblies, and each window weighs 20-25 lbs. Since the windows are exposed to water, the roller itself needs to be plastic, like the existing ones, or something other than a metal that can rust. Attached are photos of a roller assembly with some dimensions. Due to the camera lens position, there might be a slight variation in the precise dimensions in the photos. If you can, please provide me with information on the roller assembly I need to order from you. Thanks, and let me know if you have any questions.
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Jasmine from SWISCO responded:
January 26, 2024

Thanks for writing in! Your patio sliding glass door roller reminds me of the 81-020 Sliding Door Roller. Take a look over the dimensions and compare them to your existing roller to confirm that this roller has the same housing measurements as yours.

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Keep in mind, this roller has a 1-1/2" concave, steel ball bearing wheel so you would need to swap out the wheel for a nylon wheel. Our 81-236A should work well to replace the steel roller along with one of the axles from the 81-310 Roller Axle Repair Kit.

Take a look at the video below for a visual demonstration on how to swap out the wheels.
A quick learner from St. Augustine, FL says:
January 31, 2024
Thanks very much for the information on replacing the rollers. I will be ordering some rollers (81-020), nylon wheels (81-236A), SS Phillips Truss screws (33-106) and the roller axle repair kit (81-310) as you recommended. I will be ordering about four units to begin with to make sure everything is the correct size and that I can perform the work appropriately. If I replace all roller assemblies, I will need to purchase about 30 or so rollers and associated parts. My question regards the roller axle repair kit. Once I determine the type of axle to replace (or can multiple types of axles be used?) I will order the kit. However, do I need a separate roller repair kit for each roller and nylon wheel to be replaced?
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Jasmine from SWISCO responded:
February 1, 2024

I'm happy to help! This kit includes an assortment of different axle options, so it isn't very likely that they'll all fit the 81-236A. Since this is a single roller and you are only replacing one wheel, you'd only need 15 kits.
Sliding Door Roller, 1-1/2" Concave BB Wheel
Sliding Door Roller, 1-1/2" Concave BB Wheel
81-020
$8.72
12-24 x 1/2" SS Phillips Truss
12-24 x 1/2" SS Phillips Truss
33-106
$0.28
Slider Slicker Track Lubricant
Slider Slicker Track Lubricant
75-077
$3.97
1-1/2"dia Nylon Concave BB Wheel
1-1/2"dia Nylon Concave BB Wheel
81-236A
$2.42
Roller Axle Repair Kit
Roller Axle Repair Kit
81-310
$4.92
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