For a long time, automatic glass doors meant bringing in another trade. You supplied and fitted the glass, then a specialist came in to handle the automation. That is more time on site, another invoice for your client, and less control over the final finish. GLIDEX flips that around. It is a premium automatic single and double door system that you can install yourself, using the methods you already use every day. You keep the whole job from quote to handover. Your client gets a smooth, quiet, modern entrance that feels high end.
This guide covers what GLIDEX is, how it runs, what comes in the kit, and the jobs it suits best. By the end you will see why more glaziers are adding automatic doors to the work they offer.
Key points at a glance
- Installs with familiar glazier methods, so no door automation specialist is needed.
- Drives single doors up to 150kg, or double doors at 100kg each.
- Runs quietly at under 50dB thanks to a permanent magnet synchronous motor.
- Comes with a remote, plus mobile app, auto sensor and touch free switch options.
- An auto self learning function tunes the door for a fast, clean setup.
- You keep the whole job, from quote right through to completion.
Why automatic doors are in demand
Clients want spaces that feel easy and modern. A door that opens on its own ticks both boxes. It looks smart, it feels premium, and it makes life simpler for everyone who walks through it. Hands full of shopping? The door opens for you. A busy office foyer? Traffic flows without anyone touching a handle.
Until now, most glaziers had to pass these jobs on. The automation side sat with another trade. GLIDEX changes that by putting a clean, capable automatic door system within reach of the people who already fit the glass. That means you can say yes to more work.
GLIDEX brings smooth, automatic operation to frameless glass doors.
What is GLIDEX?
GLIDEX is an automatic sliding door system made for frameless glass. It moves single or double doors along a slim track that hides inside a neat cover plate. The doors open and close on their own, every time. The look is refined and minimalist, so it suits high end homes as well as light commercial spaces such as offices, showrooms and shopfronts.
The real point of difference is who it is built for. GLIDEX is engineered for glaziers. You do not need an automatic door technician to set it up. The motor and control board come as one integrated unit. An auto self learning function reads the door and tunes itself. That means a faster, cleaner install and one less trade to line up.
Built for glaziers, not specialists
Most automatic door systems are made for automation companies, not for the people who fit the glass. GLIDEX is different. It uses fixing methods you already know, so the setup feels familiar from the first bracket. You mount the track, hang the door on the rolling hangers, fit the floor guides, then let the system learn the run.
This matters for your business. When you supply and install the whole door, you take full ownership of the job. You quote it, you fit it, and you stand behind the finish. There is no waiting on another trade and no handing over part of your margin. From quote to completion, the work and the profit stay with you.
How the auto self learning function works
Setup is where a lot of automatic doors get fiddly. GLIDEX keeps it simple. Once the door is hung and powered up, the auto self learning function runs the door through its travel. It learns the open and close points on its own. There is no guesswork and no long list of manual settings to dial in.
The result is a door that moves smoothly from day one. If you ever adjust the setup, the system can learn the new run again. It is a smart feature that saves you time on site and helps you walk away from a job that just works.
Smooth and quiet operation
A good automatic door should be felt more than heard. GLIDEX runs on a permanent magnet synchronous motor that keeps things quiet, at under 50dB in normal use. That soft hum suits a calm home entrance or a smart office foyer.
You can set the opening speed from 200mm to 400mm per second, and the hold open time anywhere from 0 to 30 seconds. So a busy shopfront can open quickly and stay open, while a home entry can move at a gentle, relaxed pace. Anti collision blocks and built in sensing mean the door stops if it meets resistance in the doorway, so it handles everyday traffic with ease.
Smart control at your fingertips
GLIDEX comes ready for modern control. A remote is included as standard, so the door can be opened with a click. From there you can add the options that suit the space.
There is a mobile app, so your client can run the door from their phone. There is an auto sensor that opens the door as someone steps near. And there is a contact free inductive switch, so a simple wave of the hand opens the door without touching anything. These options make GLIDEX a great fit for clean, low touch entries in homes, clinics and offices.
What comes in the GLIDEX kit
GLIDEX arrives as a complete package, so you have what you need to get the door moving. The standard kit includes:
- Four rolling hangers to carry the glass
- A 4000mm cover plate and track
- Two anti collision blocks
- A drive wheel
- The motor
- The drive belt
- Two belt clamps
- Two floor guides
- A remote control
Want to go further? You can add an external auto sensor or the contact free inductive switch for hands free opening.
The specs that matter
Here are the numbers at a glance, so you can match GLIDEX to the job in front of you.
| Door weight |
Single door up to 150kg, or double doors at 100kg each |
| Opening and closing speed |
200mm to 400mm per second |
| Door opening time |
0 to 30 seconds, adjustable |
| Input voltage and power |
110 to 240v, 100W |
| Motor type |
Permanent magnet synchronous motor |
| Maximum torque |
1.2Nm |
| Track length |
4000mm cover plate and track |
Installing GLIDEX on site
The install follows steps you already know. You set the 4000mm track in place and fix the cover plate. You hang the glass on the four rolling hangers, then fit the two floor guides to keep the door tracking true. After that you connect the integrated motor and control board and run the power. Because the motor and control board come as one unit, there is less wiring to fuss over.
From there the auto self learning function does the hard part. It runs the door, learns the travel, and sets the open and close points for you. A quick test of the remote, and the door is moving. There is no specialist visit to book and no long commissioning process. It is a clean, familiar job from start to finish, and it leaves you with a door that feels finished and ready to hand over.
Where GLIDEX works best
GLIDEX suits any space that wants a clean, modern entrance without the bulk of framed automatic doors. Think high end home entries, hallways and courtyard openings. Think light commercial spaces like offices, showrooms, studios and boutique shopfronts.
Because the design is so slim, the glass stays the hero. Your client gets the wow factor of a door that glides open on its own, with hardware that almost disappears into the opening. It is the kind of detail that gets people talking about a fit out.
A smart add to your business
Offering automatic doors opens a new line of work. It lets you say yes to jobs you might have passed on before. It gives you a point of difference when you quote, and it adds value your competitors may not offer.
Because GLIDEX installs with familiar methods, the learning curve is short. You get greater efficiency from quote to completion, fewer trades to manage, and a premium product that helps you win the job. It is a simple way to grow what you offer without taking on a whole new skill set.
Talk to Elite Glass Solutions about GLIDEX
GLIDEX gives glaziers a real shot at the automatic door market, with a premium system built around the way you already work. It looks sharp, it runs quiet, and it keeps the whole job in your hands. From the first quote to the final handover, you stay in control.
Ready to add GLIDEX to your next quote? View the GLIDEX range and get in touch with the Elite Glass Solutions team for pricing and advice. We are here to help you win the work and fit it with confidence.
Frequently asked questions
GLIDEX is an automatic sliding door system for frameless glass. It opens and closes single or double doors on their own. The design is slim and modern, so it suits high end homes and light commercial spaces.
Yes. GLIDEX is built for glaziers to install using the methods you already know. An auto self learning function sets the door up for you. There is no need to bring in a separate automation trade.
GLIDEX drives single doors up to 150kg. For double doors it handles 100kg on each leaf. That covers most residential and light commercial openings.
Very quiet. GLIDEX runs at under 50dB in normal use. The permanent magnet synchronous motor keeps the movement smooth and soft.
A remote comes as standard. You can also add app control, an auto sensor, or a touch free switch that opens the door with a wave. Pick the options that suit the space.
It is. GLIDEX suits Melbourne offices, showrooms, clinics and boutique shopfronts. It adds a premium, hands free entrance that customers notice the moment they walk in.
Yes. Elite Glass Solutions supplies GLIDEX to glaziers across Melbourne and regional Victoria. Get in touch to check stock and delivery for your job.
The kit includes four rolling hangers, a 4000mm cover plate and track, anti collision blocks, a drive wheel, the motor, the belt, belt clamps, floor guides and a remote. An auto sensor and a touch free switch are available as options.
View the GLIDEX range and get in touch with the Elite Glass Solutions team. A trade account gives Melbourne installers access to trade pricing. We will help you quote with confidence.
GLIDEX suits premium home entries and light commercial openings. Think front entries, hallways, offices and showrooms. Anywhere a smooth, automatic glass door would lift the space.