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15+ years · 1.5M+ sq ft installed · 500+ projects · Manufactured in Lucknow
Heavy Duty Patio Doors - uPVC door system by Winkraft (Lucknow, India). Modern frame apertures are getting bigger and the demand for more glass and less vertical divisions by frame members is increasing. WINKRAFT's Heavy Duty Patio Doors can comply with those new challenges with its 2-pane version that can be manufactured up to 5.8 meters wide and up to 3.0 meters tall accepting a maximum sash weight of 300 kg. The overall outer frame depth of 142 mm housing two 62 mm deep sashes is perfectly suited for modern straight through apertures. The effortless operation of the heavy sashes achieved by using tandem rollers with a high weight carrying capacity. WINKRAFT's solid Aluminum threshold construction and a good gripping D-handle anchored into the concealed sash steel. Specifications: Max Width: 5800 mm; Max Height: 3000 mm; Max Sash Weight: 300 kg; Outer Frame Depth: 142 mm; Sash Depth: 62 mm; Rollers: Tandem; Threshold: Solid aluminium. Applications: Spans up to 5.8m wide, 300kg sash capacity. Finishes: Dark Oak, Golden Oak, Walnut, Mahogany, Rustic Oak, Anthracite Grey, Black Smooth, Flemish Gold, Smooth Grey, Rose Gold, Brush Gold. Profiles: ENCRAFT India - ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, TUV Nord certified; Profile guarantee: 10 years; Glazing: 4 mm single to 36 mm triple; Wind load: 3000 Pascal (245 km/hr equivalent); Sound insulation: Up to 40 dB reduction; Thermal performance: 0.8 W/m2K (TwinSash double-glazed unit); Fire safety: uPVC is self-extinguishing.

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Modern frame apertures are getting bigger and the demand for more glass and less vertical divisions by frame members is increasing
Modern frame apertures are getting bigger and the demand for more glass and less vertical divisions by frame members is increasing. WINKRAFT's Heavy Duty Patio Doors can comply with those new challenges with its 2-pane version that can be manufactured up to 5.8 meters wide and up to 3.0 meters tall accepting a maximum sash weight of 300 kg. The overall outer frame depth of 142 mm housing two 62 mm deep sashes is perfectly suited for modern straight through apertures. The effortless operation of the heavy sashes achieved by using tandem rollers with a high weight carrying capacity. WINKRAFT's solid Aluminum threshold construction and a good gripping D-handle anchored into the concealed sash steel.
Heavy Duty Patio Doors are typically used in spans up to 5.8m wide, 300kg sash capacity. Browse by room:
Dimensions
| Max Width | 5800 mm |
|---|---|
| Max Height | 3000 mm |
| Outer Frame Depth | 142 mm |
| Sash Depth | 62 mm |
Performance
| Max Sash Weight | 300 kg |
|---|
Construction
| Rollers | Tandem |
|---|---|
| Threshold | Solid aluminium |
Range performance
| Glazing | 4 mm single to 36 mm triple |
|---|---|
| Wind load | 3000 Pa (245 km/hr) |
| Sound reduction | Up to 40 dB |
| Thermal | 0.8 W/m²K (TwinSash DGU) |
| Profiles | ENCRAFT India · ISO 9001:2015 |
| Guarantee | 10 years on profile |
Profile section

Finishes
Modern frame apertures are getting bigger and the demand for more glass and less vertical divisions by frame members is increasing.
Heavy Duty Patio Doors are built on 142 mm profile depths. Profile depth determines the glazing thickness the system can carry and its thermal performance.
Heavy Duty Patio Doors can be manufactured up to 5800 mm wide and up to 3000 mm tall. Larger openings are handled by combining units into a screen.
Each sash accepts up to 300 kg, which governs the glazing build-up the system can take.
Heavy Duty Patio Doors are specified for spans up to 5.8m wide, 300kg sash capacity.
Heavy Duty Patio Doors are available in 11 production shades: Dark Oak, Golden Oak, Walnut, Mahogany, Rustic Oak, Anthracite Grey, Black Smooth, Flemish Gold, Smooth Grey, Rose Gold, Brush Gold. Woodgrain, solid and metallic options are all offered.
Glazing runs from 4 mm single to 36 mm triple, in heat, sound and safety configurations. Winkraft systems achieve up to 40 dB sound reduction and a 3000 Pascal wind load rating (equivalent to 245 km/hr).
Heavy Duty Patio Doors are manufactured by Winkraft (Ram Mohan Polypack Pvt. Ltd.) in Lucknow, established 2011. Winkraft manufactures rather than trades, and installs with its own site teams. Profiles are ENCRAFT India, ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified, with a 10-year profile guarantee.
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