3+3 Linkage Doors
Coordinated multi-panel sliding doors for wider interior openings. A 3+3 arrangement is planned around the clear passage, panel stacking and daily use.
Linkage doors connect the movement of multiple sliding panels so the opening can be operated as a coordinated system. A 3+3 layout describes a proposed arrangement of two three-panel groups; the exact movement and stacking pattern need to be shown on the approved drawing.
This can suit a wide connection between living and dining spaces, a meeting area or a flexible hospitality interior. SEG works with Dubai and UAE project teams to establish the useful clear opening and where the panels will sit when open, rather than choosing the system by overall width alone.
What it gives you
- Coordinated movement across multiple sliding panels
- A practical option for wider internal room divisions
- Stacking positions planned around furniture and circulation
- Glass and frame finishes selected as a coordinated set
- Opening sequence demonstrated at handover
How it works
The linkage mechanism coordinates the travel of the panels using the selected hardware. Telescopic and synchronised arrangements can behave differently: some gather panels in a stack, while others move groups in opposite directions. The shop drawing should make the operating sequence and final panel positions clear.
Panel width, overlap and stacking all reduce the passage compared with the full structural opening. Track alignment and support become particularly important across several leaves. The design also needs to consider operating effort, stopping positions, handles and any locking arrangement.
For a family living area, describe which part of the opening you use most often and where furniture will sit. For a commercial space, include expected traffic and access requirements. SEG can then coordinate the proposed configuration, glass weight and installation sequence with the fit-out team.
Specification
| Detail | Project specification |
|---|---|
| Configuration | Proposed 3+3 grouped panel layout, confirmed on drawings |
| Operation | Linked sliding movement using compatible hardware |
| Opening width | Net passage calculated after overlaps and stacking |
| Track support | Length, fixings and panel loads reviewed |
| Glass and profiles | Selected to suit leaf sizes and the interior design |
| Hardware | Handles, guides, stops and locking agreed for the arrangement |
Panel count alone does not define performance. The approved layout establishes movement, stacking, clear opening and hardware limits.
3+3 Linkage Doors FAQs
Practical answers to help you plan your project.
What does 3+3 mean for linkage doors?
It describes two groups of three panels in the proposed layout. Confirm how those panels move, overlap and stack on the project drawing, because the same panel count can be used in different arrangements.
Will all the panels move when I pull one door?
That depends on the linkage system and configuration. The proposed hardware determines which panels move together and whether the groups can be operated independently.
Does the full opening become clear when the doors are open?
Usually some width is occupied by stacked panels, overlaps or handles. Ask for the net clear opening on the drawing so you can compare it with your circulation requirements.
Can linkage doors be used between a kitchen and living room?
They may suit the layout, but smell, sound and air leakage depend on the seals and gaps of the selected assembly. Explain those needs before choosing a slim sliding system.
What information is needed for a linkage-door quotation?
Send opening width and height, the room plan, preferred stacking direction and project location. Include the finished floor and ceiling details so SEG can review support and clearances.