C.R. Laurence Co. is launching the 690/695 Sliding Door System at GlassBuild 2023, Booth 1621. Advanced engineering makes the new 695 sliding door a smooth system, requiring minimal force to move expansive glass panes, say officials.
Suitable for both commercial and residential applications, 690/695 Series sliding doors are the latest advancement in CRL’s expansive line of sliding glass panel systems. Most notably, the 695 is engineered to reduce the force necessary to slide the panel and deliver silky smooth operation every time.
Invention of New Soft-Brake Design
The sliding action of the CRL 695 is made possible through CRL’s creation of a soft-brake mechanism that reduces the two-bodied double soft-brake system found in typical sliding glass doors to one component. The re-engineered soft-brake is also scaled down to a compact 16-15/16-inch length for a more robust performance and increased durability.
New Sidelite Channel Track
The new bottom channel track is dry-glazed and uses a snap-on system to secure sidelites in place quickly and with minimal labor. Unlike wet-glaze u-channels, the 690/695 snap-on system aims to allow for simplified adjustment or complete replacement of glass panels.
Other features
The 690/695 Series also features quiet operation. Glass panel heights can be adjusted 1/4-inch in either direction for fast, efficient alignment. No extra piston is required to absorb impact from the sliding panel for simplified installation and enhanced durability.
With narrow 2-1/2-inch tall headers, the amount of visible hardware is reduced, enabling the design of expansive, all-glass interior spans. An optional grid system is also available to create a distinct industrial look. This aluminum grid system can be cut to any length, and is adhered horizontally or vertically to either the 690 or 695 for design flexibility.
Key features and benefits include:
- Reduced opening force to operate the 695 Series
- Easy-to-install sidelite channel track
- Tested to 200,000 cycles
- 1/4-inch door height adjustment
- Slim 2-1/2-inch overhead track height
- No glass drilling required
- 3 activators for height regulation on 695 Series
- Min door width of 34-1/4-inch for 695 Series
- Max door height: 118-inch
- Max door weight: 330 pounds
- Accommodates 3/8-inch to 1/2-inch monolithic tempered glass
- Wall/glass mount, ceiling mount, and drop ceiling mount kits are available
- Standard finishes: Matte Black, Brushed Stainless Anodized, and Satin Anodized
What CRL says
“The 690/695 glass sliding door systems look impressive but it’s the components you can’t see that are really incredible,” says Mark Suehiro, technical director of architectural hardware, CRL. “The engineering and attention to detail is second to none, delivering elite aesthetics, ground-breaking engineering and industry-leading ease of installation.”
