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For smooth and convenient people flow KONE Gliding Doors ™ KONE Gliding doors are the ideal solution for working environments where quiet and hygienic conditions are required. The KONE Gliding door opens and closes very smoothly and conveniently. The door panels are held up by magnetic fields, so all it takes is a light touch to move the door. Thanks to the patented technology, using a permanent magnet, the KONE Gliding door provides safe and smooth movement. This unique solution is suitable for many kinds of buildings, such as hospitals, homes for the elderly or disabled, offices and hotels. Ideal for hospital environments KONE Gliding doors are ideal in medical environments. The door can be completely suspended in the groove, saving space and eliminating the risk of collision from objects such as hospital beds, for example. There is no threshold, making it easier to move patients in beds or wheelchairs. Convenient, hygienic, silent, no threshold. Can save on average 10-15% of floor space in a room/hallway compared to swing doors. Long lifecycle with minimal wear and tear. Complies with all European standards and regulations. Integration with patient lifting system Customised applications: manual and (semi) (ceiling lift). automatic operation, fire resistant, gliding on the wall or in the wall. • Closed gliding system with minimal dust penetration. Easy to install in all kinds of buildings. The aluminum slide with magnets is mounted on the top of the gliding door. The magnets form a closed magnetic circuit, so there is no risk of influencing medical equipment near the door. Efficient use of space A standard swing door typically requires 1.5 to 2.0 square metres of floor area when opening. The KONE Gliding door can thus save 10-15% of the available floor space in the room or hallway (depending on its size). With the KONE Gliding doors privacy module, two or more residents can use the same bathroom and there will be space savings also for the smallest rooms in the building. For sterile or hygiene-sensitive environments The KONE Gliding door has few mechanical parts, so there is minimal need for lubricants, which can attract dust and other airborne particles. With automatic door operation there are no handles, which can spread bacteria. These hand-to-hand transfers can be virtually eliminated by installing the door inside the wall, since in the open position the whole door panel is protected. The door panels can be quickly removed, disinfected and refitted if required. The KONE Gliding door is the only “sliding” door that makes it possible to have a rail installed through the door, such as for patient lifts.

Plenty of installation possibilities Besides manually operated doors, KONE also provides gliding doors that automatically open and close, and close automatically in case of fire. There are several installation options. The door panel can be mounted on the wall, but usually the door panel is suspended in the wall, minimising the space requirement. Gliding doors can be delivered in many sizes, designs and applications. Fire resistant and radiation protection applications are also available. If the standard solutions do not meet your requirements, KONE can provide a robust profile system that...