sliding systems
Sliding Elements: Timeless Style Meets Modern Functionality
Sliding elements have become a hallmark of contemporary living spaces, combining generous glass surfaces with sleek, minimalist design to create environments that feel both spacious and elegant. Whether in homes, offices, or commercial settings, sliding doors offer an ideal solution for maximizing natural light, opening up rooms, and connecting indoor and outdoor areas effortlessly. GEALAN’s innovative sliding systems—particularly the GEALAN-SMOOVIO® sliding system and the S 9000 lift-slide door—are engineered to excel both visually and functionally, setting new standards in convenience, comfort, and energy efficiency.
The Innovative GEALAN-SMOOVIO® Sliding System
Expand Your Living Space with Ease and Security
The GEALAN-SMOOVIO® represents a breakthrough in sliding door technology, addressing one of the longstanding compromises in sliding systems: the balance between ease of use and tight sealing. Traditionally, sliding doors have prioritized smooth, space-saving operation, sometimes at the expense of airtightness, weather protection, and noise insulation. The GEALAN-SMOOVIO® system changes this narrative by incorporating sophisticated closing mechanics that deliver excellent sealing performance without sacrificing convenience.
Users enjoy the space-saving benefits of sliding doors alongside superior protection from the elements and external noise. This is achieved through the perfect interplay of newly developed hardware components, innovative profile geometries, and optimized sealing technology. The result is a sliding door that not only glides effortlessly but also reliably keeps out wind, rain, noise, and heat loss, significantly improving indoor comfort and energy efficiency.
The New S 9000 Lift-Slide Door
Effortless Comfort and Elegant Design
The S 9000 lift-slide door system is engineered to make daily living easier by enabling the smooth movement of even very large door elements. Whether open or closed, these doors allow rooms to be flooded with natural light, creating bright, inviting interiors. Thanks to its virtually threshold-free floor junction, the system minimizes the boundary between indoors and outdoors, enhancing the feeling of space and accessibility.
More Light, Less Frame
For those who prioritize expansive views and maximum daylight, GEALAN offers an exceptional technical feature: the visible width of the fixed section of the lift-slide door is more than 50% smaller than that of conventional lift-slide doors. This design innovation significantly increases the glass-to-frame ratio, creating cleaner lines and unobstructed views without compromising on insulation or structural integrity.
Top heat insulation values
Triple glazing
Design-oriented
Classic
Symmetrical look
The visible width of even the standard sash design is very narrow at 100 mm.
Design
High-performance
GEALAN-acrylcolor® surface
Lift-slide doors with the proven GEALAN-acrylcolor® surface boast a durable and uniform surface quality. They offer huge design freedom for new builds and renovations.
Versatile
Design-oriented
More glass in the fixed section
This special variant replaces the usual sash in the fixed section with a much narrower glazing profile. This reduces the visible width in the fixed section by more than 50 per cent without changing the heat insulation properties.
Combined Threshold with Superior Thermal Performance
The sliding door systems use a ground threshold that is compatible with front doors and French window elements. This threshold fits flexibly within all 74 mm and 83 mm systems, making it ideal for both renovations and new construction projects.
Accessibility and Efficiency
With a height of only 20 mm, the threshold ensures a smooth, easy transition from inside to outside, making spaces more accessible for all users—including those with mobility challenges—while maintaining excellent thermal insulation and airtightness.
Front Doors in the S 8000 IQ System
Although focused on sliding elements, it’s important to highlight that GEALAN’s S 8000 IQ front door system complements these sliding systems with robust engineering and practical features.
Superior Stability with Large Steel Reinforcements
To achieve the required structural strength, the S 8000 IQ system uses a strategic arrangement of partition bars that accommodate the largest possible steel stiffening elements. Combined with a 74 mm installation depth, this arrangement results in a steel profile with approximately 30% higher flexural rigidity, ensuring enhanced stability and durability. Additionally, these stiffening elements are pre-milled to facilitate faster, more efficient assembly.
The system also benefits from threshold supports tried and tested in other GEALAN systems, providing a secure, interlocking connection between the door frame and threshold for increased robustness.
Thresholds for Accessible Living
The thresholds used for front doors and French windows in the S 8000 system are specially designed for wheelchair accessibility, featuring an ultra-low height of just 20 mm. The robust aluminum cover plate enhances durability, while multiple sealing levels and a corner-integrated sealing block ensure excellent airtightness and weather protection.
Key Features of the Threshold:
- Outstanding thermal insulation with an optimal isothermic profile.
- Hardware for French windows and double doors is recessed flush into the threshold for a seamless appearance.
- Compatible with all installation types—whether between frames or fitted underneath.
- Fits all systems with installation depths of 74 mm or 83 mm.
- Superior protection against driving rain, thanks to a specially shaped outer cover plate combined with multiple sealing layers.
- The threshold’s cover plate conceals mounting screws, preserving a clean and refined aesthetic.
