Hi from Melbourne - help needed in identification

[KATJA]

Hi, I'm in Melbourne and have been using your site for ages to get advice. Thanks.. it's been very helpful! I need more expert advice on what the hell these sort of hinges/rollers are called! Thanks in advance, Katja (please let me know if there is a better forum to put this in - I'm a bit confused)

[glenn k]

I have just heard them called rollers for sliding doors

[Christos]

When you need to know just ask.

Welcome to the forum.

[tea lady]

So! Another lurker goes lagit......

Welcome Katja.

[Weekend hack]

Hi KATJA.

Firstly... G'day mate.

Don't know if I can help, but always happy to give an opinion.

What size are these rollers and what are they from?

glenn k indicated they are from slide doors.

If this is the case, I guess they are from the top of the door and it hangs.

I would try contacting a company called "Doric products". They also carry items branded (I think) "cowdry".

http://www.infolink.com.au/c/Doric-Products

They manufacture and supply a huge amount of hardware along with other stuff for the window/joinery industry. Many of their products are designed to replace older product parts.

Hope it helps lead you in the right direction.

Cheers,
Rob.

[artme]

G'day KATJA and welcome aboard.

If they are door hangers for a sliding door they have very long shanks and I don't see any means for attaching them to the door.
That being said they certainly look as if they are meant to be hung on a rail for something to move along.

[munruben]

Hi KATJA I dont have a clue either but I am sure someone will be able to help. Welcome to the forum.

[KATJA]

Hi all, thanks for your replies. I know what they are for, but need to know what they are called so I can find some lighter ones. They are 78cm long and 10mm thick! They were on a shed door, but I want to get a smaller pair for a new shed, as these weigh a ton! I really like them though and want to keep them (just in case...?) - I'm sure you will all understand that! Thanks for that link, I will have a good look at their stuff. I think I will have to make a pair, as all the commercial ones are expensive/elaborate/and seem a bit pissy for a shed! Cheers, Katja. I also meant to say in the last post that this is a fantastc resource and thanks for all the times I've consulted it while lurking in the shadows!