Side Folding Grilles
VisionGlide™ Model ESG30, GlideGard™ Model ESG32, VistaPane™ Model ESC31
Side Folding Grilles and Closures provide security and access control in openings with low headroom conditions, offering an effective traffic barriers with high visibility. Available in three models and nine configurations to meet your security, aesthetic and budget requirements.
Track: extruded heavy-duty aluminum section 1 3/4" high by 1 5/16" wide track mounts to the overhead structure to support the entire unit. No floor track is required. Track required for curved openings has a standard 14" radius: 90°, and 135° curves are standard, custom radii and angles offered. Multiple connecting sections can be incorporated. Bi-Part available.
Operation: Manual push / pull operation.
Side Folding Grille and Closure Benefits:
- Less Headroom Clearance than rolling grilles.
- Space-saving Alignment: Curtains stack compactly at one end of an opening or bi-part and stack at both ends, typically require stack space equal to about 25% of opening width.
Side Folding Grille and Closure Options Include:
- Pocket Door: Finished door and frame unit conceals stacked curtain when grille is retracted. Formed of bent steel and powder coated. Learn more about the optional Pocket Door.
- Locking: Concealed cylinder-operated hook-bolt locks into full height strike channel and is operable from both sides of curtain. Cylinder-operated drop-bolt locks on intermediate members fit floor strike plates.
Side Folding Grille and Closure Brochure
VisionGlide™ Side Folding Grilles
Model ESG30
An effective traffic barrier that allows high visibility. With a hang weight of 1.2 lbs. per square foot, VisionGlide is an ideal solution to install on limited supporting structures. The curtain is formed with a series of vertical 5/16" diameter aluminum rods on 3.5" centers. Horizontal chains formed of eyeletted aluminum links are spaced at 12" apart. Vertical hanger rods mounted to rollers that slide in the overhead track support the curtain. Excellent for floor to ceiling dividers in public spaces such as offices, hospitals and lobbies.
VisionGlide™ Standard Features:
- Clear anodized rods, links and post material
- PVC Tube Spacers, Polycarbonate Hinged Top and Bottom Panels to Match
- Fully Anodized Version Optional
- Maximum Height: 12' 0"
- Custom wet paint available, consult factory
- 12" Link Spacing Standard
- 9", 6" or 3" Spacing Optional
- Hook bolt locking with cylinders both sides standard, other locking optional
Curtain Patterns: VisionGlide™ Straight, VisionGlide™ Brick
GlideGard™ Side Folding Grilles
Model ESG32
Heavy duty construction provides a higher level of security. Individual panels interlock by full height hinge members. Fully concealed hinge rods protect from vandalism. Recommended for use behind storefront glass and where high strength with ventilation is required: food courts, schools, sports complexes and public transit.
GlideGard Standard Features:
- Clear Anodized Rods, Links, Post Material and Hinged Top and Bottom Panels.
- PVC Tube Spacers to Match
- 12" Link Spacing Standard
- 9", 6" or 3" Spacing Optional
- Maximum Height: 14' 0"
- Custom wet paint available- consult factory.
- Hook bolt locking with cylinders both sides standard, other locking optional
- Emergency Egress Option- bi-part or full 3' x 7' egress door within the curtain
- Fully Anodized Version Optional
Curtain Patterns:
- GlideGard™ Straight
- GlideGard™ Brick
VistaPane™ Side Folding Closure
Model ESC-31
Standard Features:
- Clear Anodized Truss Panels and Posts
- Custom wet paint available, consult factory
- Hook bolt locking with cylinders both sides standard, other locking optional
- Emergency Egress Option- Bi-part or full 3' x 7' egress door within the curtain
- 14" radius 90° and 135° curves standard, others optional
Slotted and Perforated Panels:
Perforated with a pattern of slots that provides high level security with visual access and air flow. Interlocking components prevent forced entry. Lighter than glass inserts; requiring less bulkhead support and easy to operate. Excellent for storefront applications.
VistaPane™ Slotted
- 13 Gauge Fully Anodized Slotted Aluminum Panels
- 1 1/4" x 1/4" oblong slots
- Extruded insert fits into framing hinge extrusion for superior security
- Maximum Height: 20' 0"
- Airflow Through Closure: 20%
- Airflow Through Panel: 30%
VistaPane™ Perforated
- 3/16" Perforated 18 Gauge Steel Panels
- Maximum Height: 14' 0"
- Airflow Through Closure: 39%
- Airflow Through Panel: 47%
Glass and Lexan Panels:
Clear, shatterproof Lexan® or tempered glass inserts allow unobstructed views while providing solid security and blocking refuse, odor and smoke. 
VistaPane™ Lexan
- 1/8" Thick Lexan Panels
- Maximum Height: 14' 0"
VistaPane™ Glass
- Clear Tempered Glass Panels
- Maximum Height 12' 0"
Solid Panels:
Full height aluminum panels and heavy gauge dedicated extrusions deny visual
access and provide solid security.
VistaPane™ Solid
- 13 Gauge Clear Anodized Solid Aluminum Panels
- Maximum Height: 20' 0"