Manual operation

Gas struts or balanced hardware can make ordinary openings simple without power or controls.

Motorized operation

Actuators support large or hard-to-reach sashes and sliding panels while adding wiring, limits, sensors and service needs.

Safety planning

Both require a clear movement zone; motorized systems also need obstruction and emergency-operation planning.

Choose by use

Frequency, users, reach, size, accessibility goals and building controls determine whether power adds real value.

Turn the guide into a real opening schedule.

Keep every dimension, option, pressure, document, and delivery note connected to the same opening ID.

Start the configuration

Questions about this topic

Does motorization allow any size?

No. Glass, frame, hinges, panels, structure and actuator limits still control the supported configuration.