Schwiess Doors

The most obvious “market shaking” improvements for the Bifold Door is the addition of the patented lift-straps along with the new strap autolatch systems, two features not offered by any other door manufacturer. Schweiss Lift Straps have revolutionized the door world by opening and closing much more quickly, quietly and effortlessly. not only are they safer, but they’re also easy to install and much longer lasting. It’s a win-win for the customer and strap doors are leading the market in the door world. Schweiss Patented Lift Straps!

Schweiss Doors of Fairfax, Minnesota, USA have been on the market for over 45 years. We manufacture two great styles of doors, the Schweiss Hydraulic Doors and the famous “Lift-Strap” Bifold Doors. What some people don’t know is that Schweiss Bifold Doors evolved with the times and many improvements have gone into them, createing a product that everyone is wanting! BIFOLD DOORS KEEP GETTING BETTER AND BETTER!

Schweiss’s excellent success with the New Lift Straps has revolutionized the door industry. It’s a no-brainer. Why bother with cables? It becomes obvious when you understand why the new patented Lift Straps are the smarter way to raise and lower your bifold door. Smoother, safer, faster and quieter. Like a customer once said, “My strap bifold door is the envy of my fly-in community. I’m happy I bought the Schweiss Door!”

For years, bifold doors have been lifted and lowered by the conventional means of steel cables. Schweiss Doors have been using the popular, long-lasting lift straps for over 27 years. Now 99 percent of our customers are demanding polyester lift straps for this function. Why? Because lift straps offer more lifting ability, won’t fray or overwrap! The strength-to-weight ratio on straps is extremely high. The 3-inch straps are rated at 29,000 lbs, where 1/4″ cables are rated at only 7,200 lbs. In addition, the safety factor on straps has well over the standard 5:1 ratio.