Question 1

Why should I consider a telescopic sliding door instead of a bi-fold door?

Accepted Answer

Bi-fold doors solve space constraints by folding panels to one or both sides, but they introduce more mechanical pivot points and moving parts than a sliding system. Frameshft's telescopic sliding doors achieve the same wide clear opening in a narrow header space using a multi-panel stacking mechanism with fewer failure-prone components. For high-footfall commercial and healthcare environments in Singapore, this translates to greater reliability and a simpler maintenance profile over the system's operational life.

Question 2

Are Frameshft's automatic sliding doors certified to Singapore or international safety standards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Frameshft's automatic sliding door systems are certified to DIN18650-1:2010 and EN16005, the internationally recognised standards governing automatic pedestrian door safety and performance. The full certification stack also includes TÜV, COC, and CE under the LVD Directive. These documents are available for submission to building authorities, facility audits, and procurement compliance requirements without additional third-party testing.

Question 3

Can a telescopic sliding door replace a bi-fold door in a renovation or A&A project?

Accepted Answer

In most cases, yes. Frameshft's retrofit and modernisation service is specifically designed for A&A and upgrade projects where the existing structural opening must be retained. Our in-house engineering team conducts a site assessment to determine whether the existing header and structural conditions support a telescopic or standard sliding replacement. Where they do, the upgrade restores certified automatic operation without full frame reconstruction, reducing both project cost and site disruption.

Question 4

What clear opening width can I achieve with a telescopic sliding door in a constrained space?

Accepted Answer

The telescopic sliding door's multi-panel design is engineered to maximise the clear opening span relative to the available header depth. Exact dimensions depend on the number of panels specified and the structural opening available. Frameshft's engineering team sizes each system during the consultation and site assessment phase. Clients in hospital, mall, and commercial settings have used telescopic configurations where a standard bi-parting sliding door could not achieve the required clear width within the header constraint.

Question 5

Does Frameshft supply, install, and maintain the door system under one contract?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Frameshft operates on a single-source accountability model, covering engineering consultation, system design, supply of own-brand automatic door operators using German Dunkenmotoren drive units, installation, and long-term preventive maintenance — all under one roof. This eliminates the post-handover vendor fragmentation common when building managers deal with separate suppliers, installers, and service contractors. One point of contact before the project starts and after it ends.

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Q01Why should I consider a telescopic sliding door instead of a bi-fold door?

Q02Are Frameshft's automatic sliding doors certified to Singapore or international safety standards?

Q03Can a telescopic sliding door replace a bi-fold door in a renovation or A&A project?

Q04What clear opening width can I achieve with a telescopic sliding door in a constrained space?

Q05Does Frameshft supply, install, and maintain the door system under one contract?

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