How does a lifting-sliding door system work?

Hardly any other door solution offers such large passage widths as a lifting-sliding door system while also offering barrier freedom. The operating principle makes it particularly easy to use, even with large units: lifting-sliding door systems are lifted out of the locking position by turning the handle downwards. The sash can now be moved sideways as desired on smooth-running rollers. Turning the handle upwards lowers the sash back onto the frame. This ensures that the lifting-sliding door system closes particularly tightly. If the lower runner is integrated into the floor, lifting-sliding doors can be designed in their most barrier-free version. Since the runners can become scratched by dust and dirt during use, heroal only uses particularly high-quality stainless steel runners. This ensures that your lifting-sliding door system will still run smoothly and quietly even after years of use.

What is the minimum width for a lifting-sliding door system?

A lifting-sliding door system for opening consists of at least one fixed unit and one sash. When opened, the sash is pushed in front of the fixed glazing on guide rails. A lifting-sliding door system should have a passage width (clear width) of at least 90 cm to be comfortable to use. This means that the entire lifting-sliding door system should be at least 1.8 m wide. Significantly smaller passage widths are not recommended.

What are the advantages of a lifting-sliding door system?

Lifting-sliding door systems are easy to operate and space-saving, even with large passage widths, as they do not have a swing area like French doors, for example. They are characterized by a high level of operating comfort, as only minimal effort is required for manual operation, which is completely eliminated with motorized operation. At the same time, they close tightly when the sash is lowered, preventing heat from escaping. heroal lifting-sliding door systems are also low-maintenance, burglar-resistant, and offer effective thermal insulation thanks to their sophisticated construction. They can be offered in a barrier-free version on request.

Where can I buy heroal lifting-sliding doors?

Are you interested in a aluminium lifting-sliding door system? Lifting-sliding doors from heroal are available exclusively from heroal specialist partners.

Lifting-sliding door system

Lifting-sliding door systems with large glass surfaces ensure light-flooded rooms and convenient operation.

Lifting-sliding door systems – light-filled living spaces

Advantages of heroal lifting-sliding door systems at a glance

Various opening options

Customized planning with up to six movable sashes and a maximum width of 12 m
Large glass elements for maximum transparency with plenty of light
Can be realized as an all-glass corner or an opening sash corner on request

Comfortable transition without threshold

Barrier freedom zero threshold for threshold-free transitions to the patio, balcony, or conservatory
With integrated drainage system
Ideal for comfortable, intergenerational living

Unique design variety

Harmonious integration into any architecture
Wide range of colours, surfaces, and designs
Highly weather-resistant heroal hwr powder coating for long-lasting color brilliance
Can be expanded to include sun, privacy, and insect screen protection

Which lifting-sliding door system is right for me?

Innovative and design-oriented

heroal S 77 SL

lifting-sliding door system
Fixed glazing in the frame
Fixed or opening all-glass corner
Insulation value U_f ≥ 1.8 W/m²K
Burglary protection up to RC 2

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Versatile and flexible

heroal S 77

lifting-sliding door system
Classic sash construction
Up to 6 movable sashes
Insulation value U_f ≥ 2.1 W/m^²K
Burglary protection up to RC 2

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Handle variants for heroal lifting-sliding door systems

Types of opening for heroal lifting-sliding door systems

Insect screen, barrier freedom, and surface looks

Aluminium lifting-sliding doors in wood, concrete, or rust look

With heroal SD (Surface Design) surface finishing, wood, rust, and concrete looks can be achieved, for example. The design structure is baked into the powder-coated profiles, forming a strong connection with the heroal hwr powder coating and creating a first-class surface quality. This allows you to combine the advantages of aluminium with a high-quality coating in your desired design – your lifting-sliding door system is extremely durable with excellent insulation properties and, thanks to the highly weather-resistant powder coating, will retain its color for decades.

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Comfort and maximum barrier freedom

Lifting-sliding door systems from heroal can be implemented with various threshold solutions. Barrier-free lifting-sliding door systems offer a convenient solution. If the threshold is integrated into the structure, barrier-free thresholds can be designed in their most barrier-free version, meeting the legal requirements for barrier freedom. The optional heroal DS drainage system protects barrier-free passageways and the indoors from moisture penetration and drains rainwater without backflow. For particularly convenient operation, your lifting-sliding door system can be equipped with the heroal SF Drive motorized drive, which can be fully integrated into the profiles.

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Insect screen sliding doors

Protect your home from uninvited insects with the right insect screen. Insects often enter your living space through frequently used passageways with large openings to the patio or balcony. A heroal insect screen is custom-made to your specifications and has high accuracy of fit for your lifting-sliding door system. The insect screen sliding doors from heroal are also suitable for particularly large passageways. A large selection of different types of fabric (gauze) not only offers a wide range of design options, but also special fabrics for allergy sufferers and pet owners – while maintaining maximum air permeability and transparency.

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That's why heroal lifting-sliding door systems are the right choice

As a family-run company with over 150 years of experience, heroal stands for uncompromising quality. Our products are durable, well-designed, and tailored to your needs. Lifting-sliding door systems from heroal combine maximum functionality with design variety, energy-efficiency, and maximum living comfort—for open, light-flooded rooms and flowing transitions between indoors and outdoors.

Brochure Lift-and-slide systems

Generous glass surfaces and narrow profiles for maximum transparency
Excellent heat insulation for a pleasant indoor climate
Comfortable, secure living thanks to particularly easy operation and barrier freedom
Over 3,500 specialist partners worldwide
Tested quality from Germany
A family business for more than 150 years

FAQ

Where can I buy heroal lifting-sliding doors?

heroal works exclusively with qualified specialist partners. You can quickly find a supplier in your area using the specialist partner search on our website. There you will receive personal advice, planning, and professional installation of your new lifting-sliding door system.
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How does a lifting-sliding door system work?

When opening, the door casement is lifted slightly and can then be moved effortlessly to the side. This prevents friction between the sealants and the frame, ensuring particularly smooth and quiet operation. When closing, the casement lowers again and seals completely reliably.
What are the advantages of a lifting-sliding door system?

Lifting-sliding door systems create light-flooded rooms and flowing transitions between indoors and outdoors. They are easy to operate, motorized on request, and offer maximum ease of use with a zero threshold. They also impress with their excellent heat insulation, soundproofing, and tested burglary resistance—ideal for modern living.
Are heroal lifting-sliding doors for barrier freedom?

Yes. All heroal lifting-sliding door systems can be equipped with a zero threshold. This ensures a step-free transition between the interior and outside – comfortable, safe, and ideal for families, strollers, or wheelchairs.
How large can a lifting-sliding door system be?

Depending on the system, very large opening widths are possible. heroal lifting-sliding doors can reach up to 12 meters in width and 3 meters in height – for light-flooded rooms and an almost frameless view.
How energy-efficient are heroal lifting-sliding door systems?

Thanks to thermally separated profiles and optimized sealing systems, heroal lift-and-slide doors achieve excellent thermal insulation values. This ensures low heating costs in winter and a pleasant indoor climate in summer.
Can lifting-sliding door systems protect against summer heat?

Large glazing areas allow plenty of daylight into the building, but can lead to increased heat gain in summer. heroal lifting-sliding door systems can be combined with intelligent, perfectly coordinated shading systems. These effectively reduce direct sunlight entering the building, prevent the interior from overheating, and ensure a pleasant indoor climate—even when outside temperatures rise. At the same time, the living space remains flooded with light and the view outside is preserved, depending on the fabric selected.
Can heroal lifting-sliding doors be operated electrically?

Yes. With the heroal SF Drive motorized drive, lifting-sliding doors can be conveniently opened and closed at the touch of a button, using a remote control, or via a smartphone app. The drive is quiet, low-maintenance, and can be fully integrated into smart home systems.

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