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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.

Factory bending by Silent Gliss only

Bending by Regional Stockist

Bending Tool

7103 (Manual) **

7109 (Electic) **

1080/1082/2116 * as arched or gradual curve

2701, 2751, 2801 (arch)
5301, 5810
6201, 6371

Profiles which can be bent

1080 (6/10cm radius)
1082 (10cm radius)
1090 (6cm radius)
1290 (6/10cm radius)
2191 (20cm radius)
3841 (20cm radius)
3982 (15/20cm radius)
6101 (20cm radius)
6103 (20cm radius)
6380 (10cm radius)

* Profiles shown bold may also be bent by Regional Distributors with B5 but Silent Gliss bending preferred.

**2191/6103 in preparation (1990).