Mechanisms & track systems

With our tambour door systems you can choose between rear or side-wall (spiral) track systems for horizontal cupboards. And when it comes to vertical models, you can take your pick from seven different mechanisms.

Track systems

Whether it’s front-mounted, milled or surface-mounted, choosing the right track system can make all the difference. With REHAU, you’re bound to find the right one for you.

CLASSIC track system

Classic track system
Recessed running track

FLEX track system

New design options for plenty of creative ideas
Flexible, recessed running track
Any external radius in a positive running direction
Minimum internal radius Ri = 35.5 mm
A (spiral) side retainer can be retrofitted, bearing in mind Ri = 35.5 mm
Running track can be cold-bent by hand

TOP running track

Easy to install
No milling, just cut into lengths and screw in place
Suitable for retrofitting
No visible transition between the track/spiral/90° corner – for a high-quality, seamless look
Aluminium tracks

TOP BASIC track system

Easy to install
No milling, just cut into lengths and screw in place
Can also be retrofitted
Track system in solid colours

FRAME track system

Impressive frame-look design
Easy to install
No milling, just cut into lengths and screw in place
Standard front design for horizontal and vertical cabinets
Protruding track system (19 mm) appears flush to standard hinged doors
Aluminium running tracks

frame4 track system

The frame4 track system comes in a design that matches RAUVOLET metallic-line tambour doors. Just 4 mm wide, it frames the mat in an elegant metal finish, so that a plain surface becomes an even more prominent, optically striking element. The track system is available in fine aluminium or stainless steel finishes.

Mechanisms

For vertical cupboards, a reliable, well-designed running mechanism makes all the difference, offering maximum safety and ease of use. REHAU can supply a complete kit for quick, efficient installation.

Vertical brake

Double functions as a slam-rail glide, especially for small cabinets
Brakes the run of the tambour door when opening and closing
Braking effect can be adjusted for both sides and individually

Caddy brake

Designed for use in wooden cabinets with recessed or surface-mounted running tracks and spirals
Patented brake module can be installed immediately (with no need to counterbalance)
Easy assembly with minimal preparation
Opens from top to bottom
Can be adjusted from outside in a finished cabinet
One brake per cabinet is sufficient. If necessary, a second brake can be fitted opposite (on request)
A lock must be fitted

C6 Vertical counterbalance mechanism

Used in wooden cabinets with recessed or surface-mounted tracks and direction of travel into the rear wall
Active balancing mechanism for opening from bottom to top
A simple solution that takes up minimal space in the cabinet

C8 vertical counterbalance mechanism

Suitable for a wide range of applications
Active counterbalancing of the tambour door in almost any opening position
Minimum space required as it is fitted on the rear of the cabinet
Can be retrofitted to completed cabinets from the outside

C3 installation kit, C3 roller mechanism

Convenient running properties
Optimum counterbalancing of the tambour door with high-quality spring shaft mechanism
Minimum space required for all cabinet heights due to the guide roller and bale winding principle
Up to six shelves high
Extension for increased flexibility in terms of width from 350 to 1184 mm carcass inside width

C-box cassette system, C3 coiled

Spiral track or roller mechanism (C3 coiled) is used, depending on the application
Complete pre-assembled system
Straightforward assembly and fool proof installation
Simply screw module and accessories together in the carcass
C-box with roller mechanism (coiled C3) available as ready-to-install standard set. Also customisable using the tambour door configurator
C-box with spiral track available as ready-to-install standard set only
Track system required for coiled C3 and spiral tracks