Roll Up Garage Door Products
Heavy-duty roll up doors engineered for metal buildings, carports, self storage, and more.
What this page is
This is the TruGlide Doors product catalog: two heavy-duty roll-up garage door models — Model 171 and Model 180 — assembled at our facility in Mount Airy, North Carolina. A roll-up door is a single steel curtain that coils around a tubular axle above the opening, unlike a sectional door that folds into horizontal panels and rides tracks across the ceiling. Because the curtain coils instead of folding back, it needs far less headroom and leaves the interior of the building clear. These doors are built for builders, contractors, dealers and property owners closing in metal buildings, shops, barns, carports, self-storage units and light commercial bays.
Quick answers
- Models: Model 171 (quiet performance) and Model 180 (enhanced bottom seal).
- Curtain: 26-gauge steel.
- Axle and bearings: 12-gauge 1 5/16" galvanized tubular axle on radial ball bearings, with steel stamped drums.
- Sizes: Nine standard sizes from 5x7 to 16x16; custom from 3–16 ft wide and 7–16 ft tall.
- Colors: Seven — White, Barn Red, Black, Earth Brown, Evergreen, Pewter Gray, Quaker Gray.
- Operation: Chain hoist, or an electric opener mounted on either side.
- Ordering: Per piece, by the pallet, or by the truckload; dealer program pricing available.
- Warranty: One year on every door.
- Where they're made: Assembled in Mount Airy, North Carolina.
Model 171
Smooth, reliable, contractor-grade roll up door with integrated sound-dampening system for quieter operation. The nylon material reduces noise on every cycle, making it ideal for buildings near residential areas or quiet work environments.
Get PricingModel 180
Improved bottom seal performance for better closure, weather protection, and durability. The enhanced seal design ensures a tighter fit, reducing drafts and keeping out debris on commercial job sites.
Get PricingModel 171 vs. Model 180: which one to order
Both models share the same frame, axle, bearings, drums and curtain gauge, so the choice comes down to how the door will be used and what the opening faces.
| Feature | Model 171 | Model 180 |
|---|---|---|
| Curtain | 26-gauge steel | 26-gauge steel |
| Sound dampening | Nylon material included | Standard |
| Bottom seal | Standard | Enhanced |
| Axle | 12-gauge galvanized tubular | 12-gauge galvanized tubular |
| Best for | Shops and buildings near living space | Openings facing weather, dust or debris |
| Colors | All seven | All seven |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
Pick Model 171 when noise matters
Detached garages attached to a house, home shops, buildings in a neighborhood with quiet hours, or any door cycled several times a day next to occupied space. The nylon sound-dampening material takes the sharpness out of each cycle.
Pick Model 180 when the opening faces weather
Wind-driven rain, blowing dust, leaves and grit all get in at the floor line. The enhanced bottom seal closes tighter against the slab, which is the difference on a commercial bay, an equipment barn, or a coastal building in the Southeast.
Not sure yet?
Tell us what the building is and which way the opening faces when you request a quote, and we will recommend one. You can also compare the format itself on roll-up vs. sectional doors.
Anatomy of a TruGlide roll-up door
A roll-up door is a small number of parts under constant load. These are the ones that decide whether the door still runs smoothly in year five.
26-gauge steel curtain
The curtain is the door. Ours is 26-gauge steel, ribbed for stiffness so it tracks straight in the guides instead of oil-canning across a wide opening.
12-gauge 1 5/16" galvanized tubular axle
The axle carries the entire coiled curtain. Galvanizing is what keeps it from surface-rusting in a humid, unconditioned building, and 12-gauge wall thickness is what keeps it from deflecting on wide doors.
Radial ball bearings
Sealed radial ball bearings at each end are why the door rolls with a light pull instead of grinding. Cheap doors often use a plain bushing here, which is the first thing to bind.
Steel stamped drums
Steel stamped drums hold the curtain's coil geometry so it winds evenly and does not telescope to one side.
Guides and tracks
The guides hold the curtain edges and take the wind load. Sideroom clearance on each side of the opening is what the guides need — see the size guide before you frame.
Bottom bar and seal
The bottom bar stiffens the leading edge and carries the seal that meets the slab. Model 180's enhanced seal is the upgrade here.
Sound-dampening nylon (Model 171)
Nylon material in the curtain path cuts the metallic ring of a coiling steel door. It is the defining feature of Model 171. More on how the hardware is specified is on why TruGlide.
Standard Door Sizes
Available by the truckload, by the pallet, or per piece.
Need a custom size? We can manufacture any door from 3' to 16' wide and 7' to 16' tall.
How to choose the right size
Measure the rough opening, not the old door
Door sizes are stated as width by height of the finished opening — a 10x10 fits a 10-foot-wide by 10-foot-tall opening. Measure the opening itself in three places and use the smallest reading.
Check headroom and sideroom
The coil sits above the opening and the guides sit beside it, so you need clearance in both directions before the door will fit. Openings under 8 feet tall in a low building are the ones that most often come up short. The roll-up garage door size guide lists the required clearances, and our guide to measuring a roll up door opening walks through each measurement in order.
Browse by size
Each size has its own page with dimensions and typical applications:
Custom sizes
Anything from 3 to 16 feet wide and 7 to 16 feet tall is a production size for us. Odd openings on retrofits, additions and farm buildings are routine — send the measurements with your quote request.
Color Options
7 standard colors available for both models.
Heat
Lighter colors — White, Pewter Gray and Quaker Gray — run cooler on a south- or west-facing wall than Black or Barn Red. On an uninsulated metal building that difference is noticeable inside on a summer afternoon.
Dirt and dust
Pewter Gray and Earth Brown hide road dust and red clay better than White, which is worth considering on a farm lane or a contractor yard.
Matching trim
Barn Red, Evergreen and Earth Brown are the usual picks for matching agricultural and residential trim packages. See finished doors in the installation gallery.
Operation, openers and locking
Chain hoist
The standard way to operate a larger manual door. The chain hoist gears the lift down so one person can raise a heavy curtain without strain.
Electric openers
Openers mount on either the right-hand or left-hand side of the opening, so you can keep the motor away from a work bench, feed dust or a wash-down area. When an opener is installed, the chain hoist is not installed — the opener replaces it. Details are on the roll-up door openers page.
Locking
Doors secure at the bottom bar. Tell us the security expectation for the building when you request pricing and we will spec the hardware to match.
Installation
Installation instructions and the downloadable manual are in resources, and common install questions are answered on the FAQ page.
Technical Specifications
| Width Range | 3' to 16' |
|---|---|
| Height Range | 7' to 16' |
| Curtain | 26-gauge steel |
| Drums | Steel stamped |
| Bearings | Radial ball bearings |
| Axle | 12-gauge 1 5/16" galvanized tubular |
| Sound Dampening | Nylon material (Model 171) |
| Bottom Seal | Enhanced (Model 180) |
| Colors | 7 standard options |
| Assembly | Mount Airy, North Carolina, USA |
| Warranty | 1 year |
Where these doors are used
Metal buildings and pole barns
The most common application. Low headroom requirements make a roll-up the natural fit for a steel frame — see doors for metal buildings.
Self-storage facilities
Multi-unit orders in matching sizes and colors, shipped by the pallet or truckload. See self-storage roll-up doors.
Sheds, carports and small outbuildings
Smaller sizes like 5x7 and 6x6 cover shed and carport openings — see shed roll-up doors.
Commercial and light industrial bays
Service bays, warehouses and contractor shops that cycle doors daily. See commercial roll-up doors and the full roll-up garage door overview.
How to order
- Measure the rough opening plus headroom and sideroom.
- Choose Model 171 or Model 180 and a color.
- Decide on a chain hoist or an electric opener, and which side it mounts on.
- Request a quote or call (877) 220-2322 with sizes, quantity and delivery ZIP.
- Approve the written quote with ship date and freight, and we schedule production.
Doors ship per piece, by the pallet or by the truckload. Freight and delivery inspection steps are on the shipping page, and buyers ordering regularly should look at becoming a dealer for program pricing. Customer feedback is on the testimonials page, and background on the company is on about TruGlide.
Product FAQ
What is the difference between Model 171 and Model 180?
Model 171 is our quiet-performance curtain and includes a nylon sound-dampening material that reduces noise on every cycle. Model 180 adds an enhanced bottom seal for a tighter close against weather and debris. Both use the same 26-gauge steel curtain, galvanized tubular axle and radial ball bearings.
What sizes can TruGlide build?
Nine sizes are on our standard grid from 5x7 up to 16x16. Custom production covers any door from 3 to 16 feet wide and 7 to 16 feet tall. Anything off the standard grid is quoted as a custom size.
What colors are available?
Seven standard colors on both models: White, Barn Red, Black, Earth Brown, Evergreen, Pewter Gray and Quaker Gray.
What gauge is the door curtain?
The curtain is 26-gauge steel. It rides on a 12-gauge 1 5/16-inch galvanized tubular axle turning on radial ball bearings, with steel stamped drums.
Can I add an electric opener?
Yes. Openers mount on either the right-hand or left-hand side of the opening. When an opener is installed, the chain hoist is not installed — the opener replaces it.
How long does an order take?
We hold consistent production schedules rather than quoting a seasonal backlog. Lead time depends on quantity and configuration, and we confirm the actual ship date in writing with your quote.
Can I order a single door, or do I need a full pallet?
Both. Doors ship per piece, by the pallet, or by the truckload. Truckload is the lowest cost per door, and dealers order on program pricing.
What does the warranty cover?
Every TruGlide door carries a one-year warranty. Full terms, exclusions and the claim process are on the Warranty page.
More answers are on the FAQ page and the warranty page. Ready to price a job? Request a quote, contact us, or call (877) 220-2322.
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