Powered systems allow doors to open and close with a gentle push or automated control, reducing strain and improving accessibility.
Designed with low-noise motors, powered sliding doors move smoothly and silently for a premium user experience.
Smart technology offers control via touch, button, remote, or app, with voice activation and seamless integration with Alexa and Siri.
Powered hardware is ideal for large, heavy doors, ensuring consistent, reliable movement without manual force.
Powered sliders are an ideal solution for Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) projects, offering smooth, low-force manual operation or full automation for enhanced accessibility. Designed for seamless integration with voice control, motion sensors, or smart switches, these systems promote independence and dignity while maintaining a sleek, barrier-free environment in line with SDA standards.
Sliding doors offer significant advantages over hinged doors in Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) settings by enhancing accessibility, safety, and spatial efficiency. Unlike hinged doors, which require a wide swing arc and clear floor space to operate, sliding doors move laterally along a track and remain flush with the wall—eliminating obstruction and maximising usable space.
This design means users don’t need to move away from the door after unlocking it, as is often necessary with hinged doors to clear the swing path before opening. For individuals using wheelchairs or mobility aids, this reduces complex movements and makes movement between rooms and between indoor and outdoor spaces more intuitive.
CiiLOCK powered sliders are available in a wide range of configurations to suit diverse project requirements, including flat and zero-threshold sill options that enable a completely flush floor finish. This is particularly important in accessibility-focused designs, as it eliminates steps or trip hazards at doorways—ensuring seamless transitions between spaces without compromising mobility.
These threshold options are engineered to maintain exceptional weather sealing and thermal performance, offering the best of both accessibility and energy efficiency. Whether for internal use or exposed external openings, Our precision-engineered systems provide barrier-free access without sacrificing protection from the elements or building envelope integrity.
Powered slider pocket doors with flat thresholds and concealed hardware are an ideal solution for modern entryways, combining seamless accessibility with clean architectural design. These doors glide effortlessly into the wall, eliminating swing space and providing full-width, barrier-free access—ideal for SDA homes and mobility users.
The flat threshold ensures a smooth, trip-free transition between indoor and outdoor areas, while the concealed hardware maintains a sleek, minimalist appearance without compromising on strength or performance. With integrated motorisation, users can enjoy hands-free entry via smart controls, sensors, or switches, making powered pocket sliders a refined, inclusive, and future-ready choice for contemporary living.
CiiLOCK Powered Sliders are equipped with battery backup as a standard feature, ensuring reliable operation even during power outages. This built-in redundancy is especially crucial in Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) and other accessibility-focused settings, where uninterrupted access is essential for safety and independence. With battery backup, users can continue to open and close doors seamlessly without relying on mains power, preventing individuals from being trapped or hindered during emergencies or blackouts.
And even in the unlikely event of a prolonged, multi-day blackout where the battery is fully depleted, the system is designed to seamlessly revert to manual mode—functioning just like a standard sliding door that can be easily operated by hand, with no added resistance or complexity.
Powered sliding doors are typically built using aluminium, thermally broken aluminium, timber, or uPVC, chosen for their strength, rigidity, and compatibility with advanced motion hardware. These materials are essential for supporting the weight and scale of large glazed panels, ensuring the system delivers seamless movement and long-term reliability. When integrated with premium powered hardware like our VOLTA system, these materials enable hands-free, intuitive operation—ideal for both residential and commercial applications. Whether the design is sleek and contemporary or warm and traditional, powered doors can be fully customised in appearance, finish, and control style to suit any space.
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The panel chart visually maps out the potential movements of the system, demonstrating how each component interacts and what motion paths are achievable.
If powered sliding doors sound like the right fit for your space, now’s the time to explore how CiiLOCK makes it possible. Our VOLTA Sliding Door System delivers smooth, quiet, user-controlled motion inspired by power-assisted steering—perfect for handling large panels with ease. Click below to learn more about VOLTA and see how this innovative technology can elevate the way your sliding doors move.
