KN Crowder Sliding & Pocket Door Kits | Discount Door Hardware

KN Crowder – Canadian Quality and Pride

KN Crowder is a 100% Canadian owned and operated family company and has been Canada’s leader in manufacturing quality entranceway hardware for over 70 years. All raw materials are sourced in North America and all manufacturing and assembly is completed with care and pride at KN Crowder’s facility in Burlington, Ontario.

KN Crowder’s diverse line of products includes; Catch ’N’ Close® Sliding Door Track Systems, sliding and barn door track systems, specialty door locks and pulls, weatherstripping and sound seals, thresholds, sweeps, automatic door bottoms, foot grilles, door louvres, stair nosings and much more. KN Crowder is committed to innovation, quality and building long-lasting relationships. Discount Door Hardware has been a proud partner and distributor of KN Crowder products for over 25 years.

KN Crowder Sliding & Pocket Door Kits – Which One?

KN Crowder offers an incredibly diverse selection of sliding and pocket door hardware systems. We understand that it can be overwhelming browsing through the online catalogue of seemingly endless options on KN Crowder.com or on Discount Door Hardware.ca. To help you save time and to assist you in making the right choice for your specific application, we have prepared a quick reference guide below with regards to the differences between the numerous KN Crowder pocket door, sliding door and barn door track kits.

Type C, Type C-B, Type C-W Pocket Door Kits – What’s the Difference?

All three kits specified in the title above above essentially contain mostly the same components and are designed for single door installation of doors measuring 18″ – 36″ wide x 84″ high (or less) into a 2″ x 4″ stud wall. All Type C, Type C-B and Type C-W kits include: (1) CP-803 header track; (2) CP-HB2X4 header brackets; (2) CP-830 drywall supports; (4) steel uprights; (2) CP-2X4 foot brackets; (2) C-411 Quick Release hangers; (2) CDC-411 in-track catches/stops. All kits are suitable for doors weighing a maximum of 150 lbs.

The only real difference between the three aforementioned kits is the different guide options furnished with each kit.

The Type C pocket door kit includes the C-1201 and C-1202 nylon floor guides and is therefore the most cost-effective option of the three choices. Nylon floor guides are best suited for light duty residential applications using hollow core doors.

The Type C-B pocket door kit includes the C-201 guide channel and the CP-200 pocket guide. This track and guide are an option best suited for light duty residential and small office applications utilizing hollow core or solid core doors. The C-201 guide channel and CP-200 guide provide better alignment and offer greater stability for the door than standard nylon floor guides.

The Type C-W pocket door kit includes the heavy duty C-914 guide channel and CP-913 pocket guide. This track and guide are designed for heavy duty residential and medium-large office applications using solid core or solid wood doors. The C-914 guide channel and CP-913 guide are larger and more robust than the C-201 guide channel and CP-200 guide and will provide superior alignment and stability for heavy doors.

Purchase the KN Crowder CPD-2X4-Joiner Kit to make a by-parting double pocket door system. The track joiner will connect two single pocket door kits to make one double door kit.

Guide Channels & Guides – Quick Facts

The C-201 guide channel measures approximately 3/4″ wide x 5/8″ high and can be used in doors that measure minimum 1 3/8″ thick. If you are not sure of the door thickness, this is a good, versatile option. Caveat: the compatible CP-200 floor guide is not as sturdy as the CP-913 guide.

The C-914 guide channel measures approximately 1″ wide x 1″ high and should be used in solid core or solid wood doors that measure minimum 1 3/4″ thick. If the door has a particle board core, ensure that the bottom rail is constructed of solid wood or other sufficient material to accommodate the C-914 channel. The C-914 guide channel and CP-913 guide are an excellent choice for heavy or solid wood doors or for higher traffic assemblies as this combination will provide maximum stability and alignment for heavy doors.

Depending on the application or preference, the CP-200 and CP-913 floor guides can also be installed on the bottom of the door and the guide channels can be installed in the floor. KN Crowder also offers a wide selection of aluminum guide thresholds.

Nylon floor guides are the most economical choice and are the easiest types of guides to install; however, they don’t provide the support or alignment of a guide channel assembly and are typically most suited for light duty applications.

Pocket Door Kit Options – Quick Facts

Kits are available for doors less than 18″ wide.

Kits are available for doors over 3’0″ wide and up to 4’0″ wide.

Kits are available for doors over 7’0″ high up to 8’0″ high and also up to 10’0″ high.

Kits are available for 2″ x 6″ wall construction.

Most of the same information noted above with regards to KN Crowder’s standard pocket door kits applies to the KN Crowder Catch ‘N’ Close® pocket door systems, except that NR (narrow) Catch ‘N’ Close® kits are required for doors less than 30″ wide.

If you have any questions or require assistance selecting the right pocket door kit for your application, our Customer Service Team has the answers! Please have the following information ready to help us assist you in making the correct selection – door size, door weight (not essential, but helpful) door thickness and wall thickness. To view complete product specifications, technical sheets and installation instructions, visit KN Crowder.com.

Sliding Door Kit Quick Reference Guide

C-350

Mill finish ceiling/header mount single door track for light duty applications (75 lbs. maximum weight per door)
Top mount hangers

C-400

Mill finish ceiling/header mount single door track for medium duty applications (125 lbs. maximum weight per door)
Top mount hangers
Barrier-free (ADA compliant)

C-411

Mill finish ceiling/header mount single door track for heavy duty applications (150 lbs. maximum weight per door)
Quick Release hangers
Barrier-free (ADA compliant)

C-500

Mill finish ceiling/header mount by-passing door track for medium duty applications (125 lbs. maximum weight per door)
For use with doors that are 1 3/4″ thick
Top mount hangers
Barrier-free (ADA compliant)

C-538

Mill finish ceiling/header mount by-passing door track for medium duty applications (125 lbs. maximum weight per door)
For use with doors that are 1 3/8″ thick
Top mount hangers
Barrier-free (ADA compliant)

C-511

Mill finish ceiling/header mount by-passing door track for heavy duty applications (150 lbs. maximum weight per door)
For use with doors that are 1 3/4″ thick
Quick Release hangers
Barrier-free (ADA compliant)

C-548

Mill finish ceiling/header mount by-passing door track for heavy duty applications (150 lbs. maximum weight per door)
For use with doors that are 1 3/8″ thick
Quick Release hangers
Barrier-free (ADA compliant)

C-600

Mill finish ceiling/header mount by-passing door track for light duty applications (75 lbs. maximum weight per door)
For use with doors that are 1 3/8″ thick
Top mount hangers

C-993-108-CA & C-993-110-CA

Side mount (wall mount) barn door style single door track for extra heavy duty applications (250 lbs. maximum weight per door)
Both models are furnished in clear anodized aluminum finish for architectural applications where track and/or fascia are fully visible
For use with doors that are 1 3/4″ thick
Easy Connect hangers
C-993-110 model includes an aluminum fascia and end caps

If you have any questions or require assistance with product selection, our Customer Service Team is always ready to assist!