Euro Cav is our aluminium cavity slider, and it’s what we’ve built our name on over 23 years. It’s designed for the architectural jobs where a standard timber cavity unit lets you down: tall doors, heavy doors, tiled bathrooms, and square set finishes where a bowed jamb shows up straight away.
We supply builders, carpenters and architects across NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, the ACT and WA, for high-end homes, multi-residential and commercial fitouts alike. That includes Melbourne, Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Adelaide and Canberra, as well as Sydney.
| Frame | Aluminium frame, aluminium split jambs and rear post |
| Wall | Minimum 90mm timber or 92mm steel stud |
| Max door size | 3000mm high x 3000mm wide |
| Max door weight | 160kg |
| Configurations | Single, double, overtaking, triple overtaking, bi-parting, corner bi-parting |
| Finishes | Square set, architrave, P50 shadowline |
| Hardware | Swiss-made Fluid Hide carriage, Svelto Connect, optional soft closer |
| Doors | Timber doors or aluminium glazed doors like our Vetro Slimline |
Timber cavity units move. They twist, the split jambs bow where the door enters the pocket, and before long the door is rubbing. On a square set job, that's a callback. Euro Cav is aluminium right through, with high-tensile split jambs that stay straight.
Tiles add weight and don't forgive movement. The aluminium frame takes the load and won't swell with moisture, which is why builders use Euro Cav in ensuites and bathrooms.
The part installers like most. The door clips onto the Swiss-made carriage in seconds and can go in after the walls are finished. The swivel T-guide means a door can come out and go back in without pulling anything apart.
Most of our cavity sliders are made to suit the job. Non-standard door sizes, tall and wide openings up to 3m, heavy doors up to 160kg, and thicker walls with custom reveals. Send us the details and we’ll make it to suit.
Wet areas are where timber cavity units struggle most. Tiles add weight, moisture makes timber move, and any movement cracks the tiles or jams the door.
Euro Cav is detailed for tiled walls, with villaboard and tile edge details for both square set and shadowline finishes. See cavity sliders in wet areas for the details.
Euro Cav needs a minimum 90mm timber or 92mm steel stud.
For thicker walls, we still supply a 90mm frame, with the reveals made wider to suit. For example, on 110mm brickwork the reveals come 10mm wider each side. You pack out the sides of the cavity by 10mm, then line the wall and cavity to match.
We don’t supply anything thinner than 90mm. The split jambs get too thin, they bow, and the door rubs every time it opens. Some companies make them to fill the gap, but after 23 years we wouldn’t put our name on one.
| Measurement | Formula | 820 x 2040mm door |
|---|---|---|
| Stud opening width | Door width x 2 + 20mm | 1660mm |
| Clear opening width (flush closing jamb) | Door width – 20mm | 800mm |
| Clear opening width (rebated closing jamb) | Door width – 30mm | 790mm |
| Cavity depth | Door width + 13mm | 833mm |
| Overall opening height | Door height + 75mm | 2115mm |
| Daylight opening height | Door height + 15mm | 2055mm |
Easier still, send us the door schedule and we’ll size every opening for you.
Cavity slider or pocket door, what’s the difference?
Nothing. It’s the same thing. Pocket door is the American term.
Can you tile over a cavity slider?
Yes, Euro Cav is designed for it. See the wet area details.
How big a door can it take?
Up to 3000mm high, 3000mm wide and 160kg.
Will it work with a glass door?
Yes. Euro Cav takes aluminium glazed doors like Vetro Slimline as well as timber doors.
Can I get it soft close?
Yes, with the Fluid Hide soft closer.
Do you make custom sizes?
Yes. Most of our cavity sliders are made to suit the job, including tall, wide and heavy doors.
Is it fire rated?
No, there are no fire-rated options.
Where do you supply?
NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, the ACT and WA.
Send us your plans or door schedule and we’ll size and price every opening. Request a quote , email sales@altro.net.au or call 1300 367 480.
Comparing systems? Read our Best Cavity Sliders in Australia guide, or see our projects.
Send us your plans or door schedule and we’ll size and price every opening.
Request a quote or call 1300 367 480.
