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The Silent Gliss 1280 is a heavy duty hand drawn metal curtain track designed for smooth operation with heavyweight curtains. Featuring roller glider technology for reduced friction, it is ideal for bay windows, long drops and demanding curtain installations.
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The Silent Gliss 1280 Uncorded Metal Curtain Track is one of the leading hand drawn curtain track systems for heavyweight curtains and demanding installations.
Engineered specifically to provide exceptionally smooth curtain movement, the 1280 features Silent Gliss roller glider technology which significantly reduces friction during operation. Unlike standard gliders that slide along the track, the roller gliders use integrated wheels positioned at the front edge of the profile, allowing curtains to move smoothly and effortlessly even when carrying heavy fabrics or long curtain drops.
This innovative design also helps minimise dust build-up within the running channel, supporting long-term smooth operation and reduced maintenance.
Despite its impressive strength, the Silent Gliss 1280 maintains a slim and discreet profile measuring just 17mm deep, making it ideal for installations where space is limited, including low ceilings, narrow recesses and bi-fold door arrangements.The track is suitable for both ceiling fixing and wall fixing using compatible Silent Gliss brackets. It also shares bracket compatibility with other Silent Gliss systems
including the 1080, 3000 and 3900 tracks, making it a practical upgrade option for existing installations.
For bay windows and curved applications, the Silent Gliss 1280 can be professionally bent in our factory by trained engineers using specialist tooling. The track can be shaped to a minimum bend radius of 150mm and is suitable for reverse bends, curved windows and semi-circular layouts. Our professional bending services and excellent craftsmanship ensure smooth operation and accurate shaping across even complex installations.
The Silent Gliss 1280 is not compatible with wave curtain headings. For wave curtain applications, the Silent Gliss 6840 or 6870 systems are recommended.
Tracks are custom made to your exact measurements and supplied fully assembled.
1. Can the Silent Gliss 1280 handle heavyweight curtains?
Yes. The Silent Gliss 1280 is specifically designed for heavyweight and long-drop curtains, providing exceptionally smooth operation even with heavier fabrics.
2. How does the roller glider system work?
The integrated roller gliders use wheels that roll along the track instead of dragging, reducing friction and making curtain operation significantly smoother.
3. Is the Silent Gliss 1280 suitable for bay windows?
Yes. The track can be professionally bent to a minimum radius of 150mm for bay windows, curved windows and bespoke layouts.
4. Can this track be used with wave curtains?
No. The Silent Gliss 1280 is not compatible with wave curtain headings. For wave curtains, the Silent Gliss 6840 or 6870 systems are recommended.
5. Does the track come in one piece?
Tracks up to 6m are supplied as a single piece unless advised otherwise. Tracks over 6m are supplied in two sections with a connecting bridge.
6. Is the Silent Gliss 1280 easy to install?
Yes. The track is compatible with standard Silent Gliss brackets including those used with the 1080, 3000 and 3900 systems.
7. What type of fixing brackets are included?
The track is supplied with either standard top-fix brackets (SG3603) or face-fix brackets (SG3630) depending on your chosen installation method.
8. Can the Silent Gliss 1280 be bent by hand?
No. The track must be professionally bent using specialist tooling to ensure accurate shaping and smooth curtain operation.
9. Why choose the Silent Gliss 1280 over a standard hand drawn track?
The roller glider system significantly reduces friction, making the 1280 ideal for heavier curtains, large windows and installations requiring exceptionally smooth operation.
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