ss replacement rollers

Home Owner from west palm beach

Feb 26, 2013 5:14 pm

Hello, we have model 81-046 rollers in our sliding door. We have a salt pool and we are on our 3rd set of steel and one nylon roller sets. I would like to use your ss roller the 81-241 in our door. My questions are does that come in a 1.5 size and the axel is just a 5/8 pin that is peened over on the end. what axel do I need for this wheel. Thanks Robert

10 Replies

Dave Sr. from SWISCO

Feb 28, 2013 2:32 pm

Thanks for posting! The wheel for the 81-046 is actually installed with a large rivet that acts as the axle. It might be to difficult to install a replacement wheel without some mechanical knowledge. Check your existing roller housing and see if the wheel is installed the same way. We can work from there.

Handy Person from west palm beach

Feb 28, 2013 3:26 pm

Dave, Thanks for your reply,I was able to drill out the peened end of the rivet. Do you have an axle that will work with your ss 81-241 or can I purchase it already installed?

Dave Sr. from SWISCO

Mar 1, 2013 8:54 am

Great! The axle that goes with our 81-241 is the 81-304. Take a look and see if you can get this to work in your roller.

Handy Person from West Palm Beach

Mar 12, 2013 4:35 pm

I received your ss rollers and axle today. Unfortunately your axle wouldn't work in my roller holder but I was able to crimp up the edges and drive the original ones out. I then replaced with your ss rollers and using a vise and a round head screw was able to expand the end to secure them, worked like a charm! I have enclosed some pics to better explain. Thanks for all your help.

Paul from SWISCO

Mar 13, 2013 10:34 am

Awesome! Very handy. I hope this helps other customers in the future.

Handy Person from west palm

Mar 13, 2013 10:53 am

Just a followup, installed the new stainless steel rollers last night, the door slides so well I had to put a bumper on the end to keep it from slamming into the frame, and my wife thinks I am a genius, which is always a plus. Thanks again

Casey from SWISCO

Mar 13, 2013 12:42 pm

You are a genius! This is such great information. Thank you so much for sharing with us!

Handy Person from west palm beach

Jan 28, 2016 11:11 am

did this conversion three years ago door still smooth as silk, perfect fix for an ocean front sliding door. Thanks again Robert

Dave Sr. from SWISCO

Jan 28, 2016 11:40 am

Good to hear from you again, Robert. I'm happy to hear it's still in great condition!