Blending into the Space, Bringing Scenery into Daily Life: The ODAY L160Y Narrow-Frame Panoramic Sliding Door Redefines Minimalist Living

Seamless Integration: The Art of Subtraction and Addition in Design

The design of the L160Y "Yin" (Hidden) series centers on the concept of seamless integration. It features a visible profile width of just 24.6mm and a slender frame, creating a virtually unobstructed glass view when the door is closed. Complementing this is a recessed track design—flush with the floor—which eliminates common issues associated with traditional sliding door tracks, such as dust accumulation and tripping hazards, while allowing robot vacuums to pass through smoothly. For the finishing details, the product employs an integrated assembly process that ensures tight, flush joints, balancing aesthetic appeal with practical functionality.

High-Performance Engineering: Eight-Layer Sealing and Multiple Certifications

Despite its "Hidden" (minimalist) design ethos, the L160Y makes no compromises on performance. It features an eight-layer sealing system—comprising four automotive-grade EPDM rubber strips and four high-sealing fabric-reinforced weatherstrips—integrated with a concealed drainage system. This configuration delivers outstanding results in airtightness, watertightness, and sound insulation:

• Wind load resistance: Class 9; ultimate strength ±3400 Pa; certified to Australian Standard AS2047
• Watertightness: Class 5 (no leakage at 150 Pa pressure)
• Airtightness: Class 8
• Thermal insulation: Heat transfer coefficient K ≤ 1.35 W/m²K
• Sound insulation: 40 dB

In 2025, the product passed rigorous testing under Australian Standard AS2047, meeting all requirements across five key performance categories: structural deflection, operating force, airtightness, watertightness, and ultimate strength.

Load-bearing and Safety Performance: Self-balancing Pulley System and Anti-pinch Design 

The L160Y features a proprietary self-balancing pulley system utilizing a dual-row, self-stabilizing structure. Each pulley assembly supports a load of 300 kg, and with an optimized configuration, the system achieves a load-bearing capacity of up to 1,000 kg per door panel. Additionally, the design incorporates corner guide wheels to prevent jamming and a fully enclosed, dust-proof structure to extend service life; anti-sway wheels and a multi-point locking system further enhance door stability and security. A dedicated anti-pinch design makes the product particularly well-suited for home environments, especially for households with elderly members or children.

Smart Electric Operation: One-Touch Switching Between Manual and Electric Modes 

The L160Y supports one-touch switching between manual and electric modes and is equipped with a Hyundai (South Korea) motor system, ensuring quiet operation and responsive performance. Users can opt for additional features—such as a remote control, automatic opening via image sensing, facial recognition, and password access—to further enhance daily convenience.

Material and Surface Treatment 

The product is manufactured from high-precision 6060-T66 aluminum alloy, with a wall thickness of 8.0 mm at load-bearing points—exceeding national standard requirements.

Industry Recognition 

In December 2025, the L160Y "Hidden" series—featuring narrow-frame, curved-profile Electric Sliding Doors—won the HWA High-End Custom Door & Window Design Award (Product Design of the Year). It had previously secured the 2021 Kapok Design Award (Product Design), earning industry-wide recognition for both its design and quality.

From balcony enclosures and spacious apartments to luxury home renovations, panoramic sliding doors play a pivotal role in seamlessly connecting indoor and outdoor spaces. Oude Doors & Windows’ L160Y "Hidden" series integrates minimalist aesthetics, robust performance, smart functionality, and advanced protective features. Balancing visual appeal with practicality, it offers a compelling choice for families seeking an ideal living experience.

[Conclusion] As residential consumption patterns evolve, the criteria for evaluating door and window products are shifting from mere "durability" to an "invisible" quality—meaning they increasingly serve the overall spatial experience. The exploration embodied by the L160Y "Invisible" series may well mark the entry of this product category into a new phase of "imperceptible service."