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Made of zinc or galvanized, heavy-gauge steel especially for barns and outbuildings where rough, heavy-duty use is required.
Consists of a hanger similar to a four-wheel trolley with a box-shaped track that acts as a guide.
Use either roll or ball bearings. Ball bearings are considered the superior choice.
Capable of supporting loads from 100 lbs. to 3,000 lbs.
The track is usually mounted to the building by brackets, although some track requires no brackets and is mounted directly to the building with screws.
Other hardware includes flush pulls, bow handles, stay rollers, bottom guides, bumper shoes and end stops.