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Bending

Most Silent Gliss tracks and poles are designed for maximum efficiency when bent. Our corded tracks have internal cord channels and are particularly suited for bending since the cords cannot sag or catch.

Most can be forward or reverse bent ? almost unique in this field. Advanced techniques have been developed including the use of automatic programmed bending machines for heavy profiles. The charts below show which products should be factory bent by Silent Gliss and which can be bent by regional stockists giving a better service to their customers.

Bending Services Advanced techniques have been developed including the use of automatic programmed bending machines for heavy profiles. The charts below show which tracks should be factory bent by Silent Gliss and which can be bent by regional stockists. 4 types of bending kits can be used by regional stockists depending on the type of business.

Information Required

Prepare a sketch for the shape required (or in the case of a bow window a template must be supplied), giving dimensions required from wall or window frame (Silent Gliss or stockists will make allowances for fixing brackets as applicable). State on sketch any special requirements, eg extension brackets. Specify which type of track is required, cord left or right hand, whether intermediate pulley (3000) is required.

Accurately measure bay window angles using the bay measure template. Click here to download.

Profile Bending Capabilities
Factory bending by Silent Gliss only	Bending by Regional Stockist
Computerised Bending Machine	Bending Tool 7103 (Manual) / 7109 (Electric) Set radius only
Angles: 0700, 0701,1011, 1012, 1021, 1025, 1090, 2191, 2730 Flex (various profiles available), 2901,5301, 5810, 6101, 6106, 6109, 6210, 6371, 5141, Gradual Curve: 0700,0701,1003, 1200, 2191, 2730 Flex (various profiles available)3841, 5141, 5301, 5810, 6101, 6103, 6106, 6109, 6210, 6371 Arched Bends: 1080, 2116, 1025, 1012	1080 (100/150/200mm radius) 1012 (60/100mm radius) 1090 (60/100mm radius) 1200 (60/100mm radius) 1225 (100mm radius) 1280 (150/200mm radius) 2116 (100/150/200mm radius) 2191 (200mm radius) 3000 (100/150/200mm radius) 3982 (150/200mm radius) 6101 (200mm radius) Forward and reverse bends
	Optional components are also available to bend: 1003 (150mm radius) 3841 (200mm radius) 6103 (200mm radius) All bends forward and reverse, maximum 90 degrees