Henderson Sirocco Self Closing System - Right Hand
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Description
Effortless Controlled Motion with the Henderson Sirocco Self Closing System Right Hand
Sliding doors provide a stylish and space efficient way to separate living spaces, partition modern offices, and maintain accessibility in busy interior environments. When high traffic or accessibility needs come into play, ensuring a door closes reliably without human intervention becomes essential. The Henderson Sirocco Self Closing System - Right Hand delivers an advanced, whisper quiet sliding solution engineered to bring timber and metal internal doors smoothly to a secure close every single time.
Designed and manufactured to the exacting engineering standards that tradespeople have trusted for generations, the Henderson Sirocco self closing system combines a durable overhead aluminium track with an intelligent hydraulic control unit. This ensures that whether you are installing a door leaf in a private residence, a healthcare facility, an assisted living development, or a busy commercial workplace, the movement remains controlled, safe, and whisper quiet. You no longer have to worry about slamming doors, drafts wandering between rooms, or doors left resting half open.
This specific kit is configured for right hand opening doors weighing up to 80kg with a thickness ranging between 30mm and 46mm. From its integrated hydraulic soft stop to the adjustable opening door brake, every single component works together to protect your door leaf, frame, and surrounding architecture while delivering smooth motion for years to come.
Hydraulic Soft Close Protection
Standard sliding door hardware often requires careful manual handling to prevent heavy doors from rebounding off the frame or slamming shut. The Sirocco hardware eliminates this frustration entirely through a built in hydraulic control unit. As the door travels towards its closed resting position, the hydraulic mechanism takes control, gently decelerating the panel and drawing it cleanly into the jamb.
This soft stop action prevents accidental pinch injuries, minimises noise in quiet interior spaces, and protects the structural frame from repeated shock impacts. It is an ideal addition to residential family homes with young children, hospital wards, medical consultations rooms, and quiet study areas.
Dual Braking and Speed Adjustment
Controlling door movement in both directions is critical for long term durability. In addition to cushioning the closing stroke, this system includes an internal opening brake rack. When a user slides the door open with force, the opening brake catches the leaf to reduce its velocity before it reaches the maximum travel limit, preventing violent stops that could dislodge overhead hangers.
Installers can easily tune the closing speed to match the precise requirements of the room. Whether you need a swift return to prevent conditioned air loss or a gentle, slow glide for accessible environments, the adjustments are straightforward and hold their calibration over time.
Comprehensive Component List
The Henderson Sirocco kit is supplied complete with every primary component, bracket, roller, and fixing required to assemble and install the sliding door gear. Everything has been carefully selected to work together right out of the box, saving you valuable time on site.
| Component Description | Quantity Supplied | Function and Placement |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminium Overhead Track 2200mm | 1 | Precision extruded track providing smooth running surface |
| Leading and Trailing Hangers | 1 of each | Heavy duty wheeled hangers supporting the door weight |
| Hydraulic Control Unit | 1 | Provides quiet deceleration and soft closing action |
| Power Spring Unit and Mounting Bracket | 1 of each | Provides reliable mechanical pulling force to close the door |
| Closing and Opening Brake Racks | 1 of each | Engages hydraulic controls at the limits of travel |
| Door Stops and Stop Rollers | 1 Set | Prevents over travel at both fully open and closed ends |
| Height Adjustment Plates and Fixings | 7 Plates, Full Hardware Pack | Includes bolts, anti rise bolts, washers, and pan head screws |
| Floor Guide Roller and Wooden Door Plates | 1 Guide, 2 Plates | Stabilises base of door and anchors hanger assemblies |
Practical Applications Across Homes and Businesses
Because the Henderson Sirocco Self Closing System - Right Hand offers both reliable closing power and soft dampening, it fits comfortably into a very broad spectrum of building environments. It is engineered strictly for interior dry applications and functions reliably in ambient conditions ranging from minus 10 degrees Celsius up to 40 degrees Celsius.
- Accessible and Assisted Living Spaces. In care environments and accessible homes, individuals with limited mobility or wheelchair users often struggle to reach behind themselves to pull a heavy sliding door shut. This system takes over that burden completely, closing smoothly once passed through.
- Commercial Offices and Boardrooms. Keep meeting spaces private and reduce ambient noise transference down shared hallways. The self closing mechanism ensures meeting rooms remain quietly partitioned without colleagues having to constantly remind visitors to close the door.
- Ensuite Bathrooms and Walk in Wardrobes. In domestic master suites, sliding doors save valuable floor clearance. The Sirocco system prevents accidental draft movement and keeps visual clutter tucked neatly away behind an always closed panel.
- Corridors and Public Service Desks. For customer reception areas, staff break rooms, and medical practice entry points, the controlled movement creates a professional, quiet atmosphere while standing up to high frequency everyday cycles.
Installation Advice and Handing Guide
Selecting the correct handing for your sliding gear is essential to ensure the brake racks and spring return mechanism function properly. This unit is configured for right hand opening applications. To determine if this matches your layout, stand on the side of the wall opening where the door slides out of view. If the door leaf slides to the right hand side to clear the passage, this right hand unit is the correct choice. If your door must slide towards the left to open, you will need the matching left hand opening model instead.
Preparation of the door leaf is clean and straightforward. The kit accepts timber or hollow metal doors with thicknesses between 30mm and 46mm. Seven height adjustment plates allow fine tuning during installation, helping you compensate for slight level variances in your structural lintel or ceiling line. Make sure your overhead fixing timber or lintel is sufficiently solid to support the full combined weight of the 2200mm track and your 80kg door panel during dynamic travel.
Pro Tip for Installers. For environments where you occasionally need the door to remain open for loading or ventilation, consider adding an optional hold open unit. This optional accessory integrates directly into the track, providing a convenient temporary hold with an adjustable delay before the self closing stroke begins.
Fit and Forget Reliability
Architects and building contractors prefer Henderson hardware because of its true fit and forget reputation. The Sirocco track and trolley system is built from high grade materials that resist wear across thousands of opening cycles. Low friction synthetic wheeled hangers roll effortlessly inside the aluminium track, requiring minimal maintenance after the initial setup.
Coupled with anti rise bolts that lock the trolleys securely inside the track profile, the system eliminates jumping or derailment risks. You can install this hardware with absolute confidence that it will continue providing silky smooth, controlled sliding performance throughout the lifetime of the installation.
Need Advice on Your Sliding Door Project?
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Specification
| Manufacturer | Henderson |
|---|---|
| Guarantee | 12 months |


