MB-37 Slide Storm – Hurricane-resistant sliding patio and balcony door system
MB-37 Slide Storm is a sliding patio and balcony door system designed for projects where large glazed surfaces must withstand extreme weather conditions, including hurricane-force winds. Created specifically for demanding markets such as the United States, the system combines contemporary architectural aesthetics with high durability and economic efficiency. Its robust construction ensures reliable protection of people and property, while maintaining smooth and comfortable everyday operation. As hurricanes develop in high-temperature maritime climates, MB-37 Slide Storm is a cold system without a thermal break, perfectly suited to these environmental conditions.
The MB-37 Slide Storm hurricane-rated sliding door system is an ideal solution for residential and commercial buildings in hurricane-prone regions. It combines certified safety, large glass surfaces, and modern aluminum aesthetics, making it a reliable and attractive choice for demanding architectural projects.
Key benefits of the MB-37 Slide Storm sliding door system:
Certified hurricane and impact resistance – The system is approved for use in high-risk hurricane zones, including Zone 4, where wind speeds exceed 274 km/h (170 mph).
Proven performance under extreme conditions – Tested in the USA by an independent, accredited laboratory, the system demonstrates resistance to extreme wind pressure, impact from flying debris and repeated stress. Even after damage, the structure maintains its integrity, having passed 4,500 cycles of alternating positive and negative pressure.
Large-format sliding glass doors – The system allows the design of oversized sliding patio doors with impressive dimensions:
Maximum panel width: 3200 mm
Maximum panel height: 3000 mm
Maximum panel weight: 160 kg
Required proportion: Ls ≤ 2.5 × Hs
Panel depth: 37 mm
Frame depth: 100.7 mm
Durable aluminum construction and smooth operation – MB-37 Slide Storm features high-quality hardware from renowned manufacturers. Rollers operate inside a closed aluminum frame with embossed tracks, ensuring long-term durability, stability and effortless sliding, even with heavy glass panels.
Impact-resistant safety glazing – The system uses single laminated safety glass, 14.3–19 mm thick, in configurations such as TVG66.2 PVB or TVG66.2xSG, providing excellent protection against impact while enhancing user safety.
Flexible door configurations – Available layouts include:
A – one active leaf, one fixed leaf
D – two active sliding leaves
C – two central active leaves with fixed outer panels
K – active outer leaves with a fixed central panel
Testing and Certification
The MB-37 Slide Storm system has undergone comprehensive testing in the United States at an independent, accredited laboratory. The tests confirmed compliance with ASTM International requirements and Florida Building Code standards (TAS 201-94, TAS 202-94 and TAS 203), verifying resistance to extreme wind pressure, wind-borne debris and repeated cyclic loading. The system successfully passed 4,500 cycles of alternating pressure, demonstrating high structural integrity even after damage.
The full test report is available for download below.
