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Tools and technical tips

We understand the value of your time and the importance of a job well done. That's why we put together technical guides, advanced tools, and installation tips for aluminum, stainless steel, and glass systems. Explore and discover how to prevent galvanic corrosion, calculate exact loads, and achieve airtight finishes that stand out from the competition. Go in, learn the trick you're missing, streamline your processes, and deliver perfect jobs the first time.

Digital tools

🪟Glass weight calculator🪟

Avoid failures and secure your installation with our Glass Weight Calculator. Placing a glass without knowing its exact weight is the direct path to failure: the bearings break, the profiles bend and the door closers fail. With this technical tool, you only need to enter the width, height, and thickness of the glass to get the exact weight in seconds. Forget about complicated math in the workshop; It calculates with pinpoint accuracy, chooses the right hardware for the actual load, and delivers structurally safe work free of warranty claims.

Eurofold System Calculators

We know how important your reputation is to your customers, which is why at Olimpia Hardware we support you at every stage of the process. In order to avoid setbacks related to glass manufacturing for your systems, we offer the following calculators for the Eurofold System. These will allow you to determine the final glass dimensions for both odd and even configurations.

Invisible Slide System Calculator

The following calculator for our Invisible Slide OHV0930 system will allow you to determine the sash, glass, and weight dimensions, as well as the applicable cutting length for the profiles. This tool will save you calculation time, which you can then apply to the system's manufacturing process.

Minimalist System Calculator

The calculator for our OHV0986 Minimalist System will allow you to determine the sash, glass, and weight dimensions, as well as the applicable cutting length for the profiles. With this tool, you will save calculation time, which you can then apply to the system's manufacturing process.

Technical Tips

Tips for using stainless steel fittings

Careful application of these recommendations will allow you to enjoy a good finish and quality for several years. The period will depend on the maintenance given to the accessories.

Tips for using accessories in aluminium systems

Careful application of these recommendations will allow you to enjoy a good finish and quality for several years. The period will depend on the maintenance given to the accessories.

Tips for the use of bearings in sliding doors and windows
Sliding doors and windows are essential for the comfort and ventilation of a home, but their proper functioning depends almost entirely on a hidden component: the bearings. Over time, dust buildup, pet hair, and lack of lubrication wear down these parts, causing the blades to jam, weigh more, or damage the aluminum rails.
In this guide you will find the best practical tips to clean, lubricate and properly use the bearings in your home, ensuring a quick and effective preventive maintenance that anyone can perform.

Tips for the use of floor door closers

Careful application of these recommendations will allow you to enjoy a good finish and quality for several years. The period will depend on the maintenance given to the accessories.

Tips for using profile joint brackets

Careful application of these recommendations will allow you to enjoy a good finish and quality for several years. The period will depend on the maintenance given to the accessories.

Tools on Promotion
TC17M / TC17B
GG66
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