Mounting Bracket Spacing Calculation | How Many Mounting Brackets Do You Need for Your Sliding Door Track? CoSlide NZ

 

Sliding doors are a popular choice for various applications due to their space-saving design and ease of operation. However, ensuring proper support and stability is essential, especially for heavier doors. One crucial aspect to consider is the number of mounting brackets required to support the sliding door adequately. In this guide, we'll explore the recommended bracket spacing for different track series, focusing on Galvanised, Stainless Steel, and Aluminum tracks, to help you secure your sliding door effectively.

Understanding Bracket Spacing Recommendations:

When it comes to mounting brackets for sliding doors, the spacing between brackets plays a pivotal role in distributing weight evenly and preventing sagging or instability. Our recommendations are tailored to different track series and weight capacities to ensure optimal performance and durability.

Galvanised and Stainless Steel Track Series:

 

How many Mounting Brackets do I need for 300kg Sliding Door Track? For Galvanised and Stainless Steel track series, we recommend a bracket spacing of 1000mm for doors weighing up to 300kg. This spacing provides sufficient support for standard-weight doors while maintaining stability during operation.

 

How many Mounting Brackets do I need for 500kg to 2000kg Sliding Door Track? For track series or applications exceeding 500kg, we advise reducing the bracket spacing to 500mm. This closer spacing ensures enhanced support and minimizes the risk of structural strain.

 

How many Mounting Brackets do I need for Aluminium Sliding Door Track?

• Our Aluminum track series, that aren’t part of a default kit, also adhere to the 500mm bracket spacing recommendation. Regardless of the door weight or application, maintaining a consistent bracket spacing of 500mm ensures uniform support and reinforces the structural integrity of the sliding door system.

 

How to Calculate Mounting Bracket Requirements for Sliding Doors:

To determine the number of mounting brackets needed for your sliding door, follow this simple calculation:

• Identify the total length of the track.
• Divide the track length by the recommended bracket spacing (either 1000mm or 500mm, depending on the weight capacity).
• Round up to the nearest whole number to account for complete bracket coverage.
• This resulting number represents the required quantity of mounting brackets for optimal support.

Number of Sliding Door Mounting Brackets Calculation: 

Let's illustrate this with an example: Suppose you're installing a heavy-duty track for a 500kg sliding door with a track length of 6m (6000mm).

• Divide the track length (6000mm) by the recommended bracket spacing (500mm).
• 6000mm / 500mm = 12 mounting brackets.
• Therefore, you would need 12 mounting brackets, spaced at 500mm intervals, to support the 500kg sliding door adequately.

 

Conclusion:

Selecting the appropriate number of mounting brackets is crucial for ensuring the stability and longevity of your sliding door system. By adhering to our recommended bracket spacing guidelines based on track series and weight capacities, you can optimize support and minimize the risk of structural issues. Whether you're installing Galvanised, Stainless Steel, or Aluminum tracks, maintaining consistent bracket spacing is key to achieving reliable performance and peace of mind.