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Concealed Cylinders Hydraulic Doors

Concealed cylinder hydraulic glass door on a modern luxury home

We build the whole door — the cylinders just disappear.

Concealed cylinder hydraulic glass door open on a modern stone home

Concealed Cylinder is our patented hydraulic door and wall product with the lifting cylinders fully hidden when the door is closed — a clean, architectural look with all the strength of a PowerLift door. Every one is custom-fabricated on an all-welded steel frame, sized to your exact opening, then finished in the cladding you choose. We don't just supply the hydraulics — we design and build the entire door. Available from 4'×4' up to 30' wide and 12' tall, concealed cylinder doors are ADA-friendly with no steps or thresholds, making them ideal for homes, storefronts, restaurants, and architectural spaces where the finished look matters as much as the function.

Three concealed cylinder wood garage doors on a modern black barn-style home

Why choose Concealed Cylinder

HIDDEN HYDRAULICS, CLEAN LINES


When the door is closed, the cylinders are completely concealed — all you see is your door and its finish. When it opens, it becomes a striking kinetic feature.

Concealed cylinder glass door wall on a modern building with the cylinders hidden

CUSTOM-BUILT ON ALL-WELDED STEEL


A one-piece, all-welded steel frame with no bolts or screws to fatigue or loosen — fabricated to your exact opening, never cut down from a stock size.

All-welded steel concealed cylinder glass door on a commercial building

ADA-FRIENDLY & ARCHIECTURAL


No steps or thresholds, clad in virtually any material, with remote controls, custom switch gear, and high wind-load requirements integrated seamlessly.

ADA-friendly concealed cylinder glass door at a no-threshold building entrance
  • CUSTOM HYDRAULIC DOORS

  • 34 YEARS

  • 30,000+ INSTALLATIONS

  • BEST WEATHER SEAL

CONCEALED CYLINDER AT A GLANCE

Custom-built to your opening and finished your way.

4'×4' – 30'×12'

Custom size range

7-Year

Structural warranty (3-yr hydraulic components)

1 Day

Typical installation

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How are the cylinders hidden when the door is closed?

Our patented concealed cylinder design tucks the lifting cylinders fully out of sight behind the door panel, so a closed door shows nothing but your chosen finish. When it opens, the motion becomes a kinetic architectural feature rather than visible hardware.

How are the cylinders hidden when the door is closed?

Our patented concealed cylinder design tucks the lifting cylinders fully out of sight behind the door panel, so a closed door shows nothing but your chosen finish. When it opens, the motion becomes a kinetic architectural feature rather than visible hardware.

What sizes do concealed cylinder doors come in?

Concealed cylinder doors are built from 4'×4' up to 30' wide and 12' tall. Every door is fabricated to your exact opening on an all-welded steel frame — never cut down from a stock size — so the fit is exact.

What sizes do concealed cylinder doors come in?

Concealed cylinder doors are built from 4'×4' up to 30' wide and 12' tall. Every door is fabricated to your exact opening on an all-welded steel frame — never cut down from a stock size — so the fit is exact.

Can a concealed cylinder door be clad to match my building?

Yes. We build the entire door, not just the hydraulics, so it can be finished in virtually any cladding material to match your siding, storefront, or interior. You choose the finish and we fabricate the door around it.

Can a concealed cylinder door be clad to match my building?

Yes. We build the entire door, not just the hydraulics, so it can be finished in virtually any cladding material to match your siding, storefront, or interior. You choose the finish and we fabricate the door around it.

Are concealed cylinder doors ADA-friendly?

Yes. Concealed cylinder doors operate with no steps and no thresholds in the opening, which makes them well suited to homes, restaurants, and storefronts where accessible entry matters as much as the finished look.

Are concealed cylinder doors ADA-friendly?

Yes. Concealed cylinder doors operate with no steps and no thresholds in the opening, which makes them well suited to homes, restaurants, and storefronts where accessible entry matters as much as the finished look.

Can I add remote operation or custom controls?

Remote controls, custom switch gear, and high wind-load requirements are all integrated into the door during fabrication rather than added afterward. Tell us how you want to operate it and we engineer it in from the first drawing.

Can I add remote operation or custom controls?

Remote controls, custom switch gear, and high wind-load requirements are all integrated into the door during fabrication rather than added afterward. Tell us how you want to operate it and we engineer it in from the first drawing.

Where do concealed cylinder doors work best?

They’re built for spaces where the finished look matters as much as the function — homes, storefronts, restaurants, wineries, and architectural openings. For hangars, shops, and agricultural buildings at larger spans, exposed cylinder is usually the better fit.

Where do concealed cylinder doors work best?

They’re built for spaces where the finished look matters as much as the function — homes, storefronts, restaurants, wineries, and architectural openings. For hangars, shops, and agricultural buildings at larger spans, exposed cylinder is usually the better fit.