The swing radius of Pd Door is the smallest as the panels are halved compare with other doors in the market. This indicates that a sizable amount of additional and maximum movement space which can be utilized for other purposes.
Pd door designed without the need for bottom rail which is unsightly and hazardous. It engage the top rail to slide and swing to offer barrier free accessibility, easy cleaning and minimum maintenance. Hence, Pd door is practical and asthetic without compromise on strength.
Suitable for any users group (especially elderly) who can maneuver the door with slight single hand motion with absolutely no leg movement required (in more confined areas). A wide threshold can be configured which is ideal for wheelchair users, the disabled in need of wider access. Thus, Pd Door present a safer option for this reason.
During R & D, Pd door is positioned to slide and swing 25,000 times required by our Company. (We are the company - ONLY to pass the PSB Endurance Test without worn or torn parts)
The choice of materials, colours and finishes include clear / frosted tempered / float glass panel, acrylic panel (opaque), phenolic panel (solid, floral, woodgrain) and aluminium panel.
The design of Pd door has substantial repercussions on how a space looks and functions. The “P” and “d” profiled panels make up the architecture of the door and brings benefits in more ways than one. Instead of stacking panels in order to slide or swing, the Pd profile maintains the thickness of panels as that of one throughout the entire process of sliding and swinging. The rectangular panel, to cover half of the opening, is apportioned into a “P” and “d” panel. Simply slide the “P” panel to extend to the width of a conventional door while having the smallest swinging area. The Pd profile is ameliorated by integrating a stopper into the Pd profile. This way, the “P” panel will not over slide. The alignment and durability of door panels will thus be kept under the belt. Noise produced when over slide panels hit the wall or external frame will be avoided.
Pd door devotes its name to the meticulously designed Pd profile. The “P” panel facilitates sliding while the “d” panel facilitates swinging. The SS operation system has the smallest swing area in the market, 12.56% that of conventional full swing door. Users will benefit from a sizable amount of 39% additional usable space for other purposes. This is definitely a much sought after commodity during this contemporary time of pocket sized homes.
The idea behind the Pd door is ingeniously simple, fabricated to meet the needs and demands of the contemporary market. It works on a straightforward slide and swing system that enables the door to be extended to the width of a conventional door while having the incredibly smallest swing area.
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To open: Slide first panel till both panels overlap fully. Open fully by swinging the overlapped panels from the track to desired position.
To close: Swing overlapped panels to the track. Slide one panel to the frame and lock.
Pd door is a thoroughly inventive take on the household element that has been in existence since time immemorial. The integration of sliding and swinging is conceptualized to retain the advantages of sliding doors and swinging doors, while at the same time eliminate the disadvantages.
Sliding doors can save space as no swinging space is required. However, they are only suitable for wide openings. If openings are too small, accessibility will be obstructed when the doors are slide. However, if the openings are wide enough, the durability of sliding doors will be low. Heavy panels with long sliding distance will cause rollers and the other components to wear out quickly, panels to fall out of alignment and thus high replacement rate. Also, the movement required to operate the door is very big. Users have to move while sliding as the sliding distance is usually very long.
Single panel full swing door with hinges is the most conventional and trusted type of doors in the market. However, it is very space taking and most owners do not have the luxury of space. Also, residential flats in higher storey tend to experience strong wind which will cause doors to slam with very impact. This not only affects the durability of doors but the overall structure of the building. Users have to move with the swinging of panels and this is not practical if the space is very limited.
Sliding and swinging doors can be used in all openings, regardless of the size. With panels halved, slamming impact, sliding distance and swinging area required will be reduced by more than half. The SS system has been tested by PSB to last more than 50,000 cycles which is equivalent to a lifespan of 15 years. That is five times more durable than the normal doors
With the smallest swing area of only 12.56 % that of conventional full swing door, Pd door gives users a sizable amount of additional space for other purposes. The decrease in the area of door’s sweep, with its swinging capacity of 90º to 180º, immediately opens up the possibilities of settings and opportunities in which it can be used.
This seems, however, trivial in the light of safety issues. Common bathrooms in the question are limited in space after appareled with sanitary wares. Pd door offers maximum movement space to ensure users can move comfortably in the cubicle.
Pd profiled door panels, be it 90º or 180º swing, can be kept flush with the wall. This will not take up unnecessary space and restrict movement. This is definitely a much sought after commodity during this contemporary time of pocket-sized homes.
Despite the complications of the system as it may seem, the operation is amazingly easy and user friendly. Slide and swing. All it requires is a slight, single hand gesture. Users do not have the luxury of space to dance with the door which they have to do with the other doors in the market. Staying in one position to slide, swing and lock is essential as dangers posed by sanitary wares and other furnishings are everywhere.
Clear door access is an added advantage offered by Pd doors. Unsightly and hazardous bottom rails are eliminated from the design by engaging the top rail to slide and swing.
The designers behind the Pd door have considered the needs of all users, including the young children, elderly and wheel bound users. Standing out from the crowds of ordinary, unimaginative doors has no value if there is low degree of user friendliness. Minimal hand and leg movement as well as clear door access are hence integrated into the system to benefit everyone in the family.
Pd door even has durability kept under its belt, having a lifespan that is five times longer than that of normal aluminum framed doors. This is due to the increased thickness of the aluminum alloy used. The entire door is supported by stainless steel hinges, while the door panels are held in place by new “U” shaped silicon gaskets. Accessories utilized are all of fine grade stainless steel or PVC, hence reduce replacement rate to the minimal. And even if a part does worn out, it will take a mere $2 to replace. This is definitely not a lot, considering the fact that the designers have skillfully pared down the system to only two components instead of the usual eight.
Ignoring all these technical specifics, it simply means that Pd door is highly durable with long warranty period to assure consumers. It has been PSB tested to last an average 100,000 cycles which is equivalent to a lifespan of 15 years.
Pd door offers clear door access as no unsightly bottom rail is required. With no barrier at the bottom, safety and accessibility is greatly enhanced. Users will no longer face problems such as tripping over bottom rails and having difficulty in cleaning the dirt trapped within the rail. The elderly, children and wheel bound users are able to benefit from this feature the most as safety and accessibility is ensured. Convenience is also enhanced as users are able to move objects and clean the floor with no hindrance.
For bathroom use, Pd door is usually installed behind drops instead of kerbs. This implies that users are able to enjoy clear door access without fearing water leakage. Kerbs can be dangerous and hence such installation method is proposed.
Pd door can be swung up to 90° or 180°. On top of that, Pd door is designed with flush handle and lockset, so that panels can be kept flush on walls or cabinets. This will inevitably increase perceived space area.
Doors that can only be swung up to 90°will cause panels to sit at the opening. This will not only reduce the opening but hinder movement as well. Keeping panels flush behind walls will prevent users from hitting themselves on the panels which is hazardous to both users and the door.
For bigger openings, users can solely make use of the sliding function during daily use. During occasion where owners will like to keep doors out of the way to accommodate more people and bigger movement, doors can be opened fully and be concealed behind the walls, cabinets and even tables. Unlike timber doors with doorknobs, Pd door is able to stay totally flat due to its flush handle, lockset and slim panels.
Pd door is designed for interior use such as bathrooms, kitchen entrance, household shelters, storerooms, bedrooms and shower screen. Owners can choose to customize Pd doors to suit the interior designs, with a wide range of materials, infill type, colors, accessories and designs to choose from. There are double, triple and quadric panels to suit the opening and usage of the individual’s preference.
Pd door has also been customized to cater to consumer’s choice of use, such as balcony, cabinets and partition.
Pd door can be installed on any standard doorframes and structural openings. Hence, there is no need to remove existing doorframes. Pd door is custom made to fit any opening size. This enables consumers to save unnecessary costs, time and hassle.
No kerb is required for the installation of Pd doors, even for bathrooms. This is so as the door can be installed behind the drop. This way accessibility will be greatly enhanced as there will be no barriers on the floor.
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