Series 600 Aluminum Horizontal Sliding Windows
Boyd's Series 600 is a versatile, thermally broken commercial aluminum horizontal sliding window available in XO or OX configurations. Its incredibly sturdy yet cost-effective construction and compact 2.375" main frame depth make it an excellent solution for hotels and motels, nursing homes, apartment complexes, replacement-window projects, and other commercial applications requiring dependable horizontal ventilation.
Tested to an LC-PG40 rating, the Series 600 features .75" insulated glass in both fixed and operating panels, interior bead glazing, a removable operating sash, and steel-axle brass rollers for smooth sliding. A durable offset lock and keeper secure the meeting rail, while interior muntins, screens, coordinated perimeter accessories, finish selections, and project-specific customization support unique renovation and new-construction requirements.
Series 600 Product Details
Key commercial horizontal sliding-window attributes for product review:
| Product Attribute | Series 600 |
|---|---|
| Window type | Commercial aluminum horizontal sliding window |
| Operating configurations | XO or OX |
| Thermal barrier | Integral urethane thermal barrier |
| Main frame depth | 2.375" |
| Aluminum wall thickness | Nominal .062" minimum at main-frame and sash members; nominal .078" minimum at the main-frame sill |
| Operating sash | Removable from the interior for cleaning and maintenance without deglazing |
| Sash pull | Continuous integral draw pull at the jamb and meeting rail |
| Roller hardware | Two steel-axle, brass-wheel rollers at the operating sash |
| Locking hardware | Offset lock with concealed or integral keeper at the operating-sash meeting rail |
| Weatherstripping | Sliding-type weatherstripping at sash rails, including one row at the sash meeting rail |
| Maximum glazing thickness | .75" |
| Glazing method | Fixed and operating sash are interior glazed with snap-in vinyl glazing beads |
| Performance class | LC-PG40 |
| Testing standard | AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440-08 |
| Air infiltration | 0.11 cfm/ft of sash crack at 1.57 psf |
| Water resistance | No uncontrolled leakage at 6 psf |
| Structural performance | 60 psf |
| Condensation resistance factor | 50 |
| Thermal performance | Confirm the current U-value with Boyd using the selected glazing and current project documentation |
| Muntin options | Interior roll-form and applied simulated muntin options |
| Screens | Available for each operating sash |
| Blinds / dual glazing | No |
| Forced-entry resistance | ASTM F588 / CAWM 301-90 requirements |
| Impact capability | No |
| Blast capability | No |
Series 600 Product Data and Downloads
Use the current Boyd resource links below for Series 600 detail drawings, guide specifications, accessories, gallery images, and finish options.
| Resource | Available Files |
|---|---|
| Series 600 Detail Drawings | PDF | DWG |
| Series 600 Guide Specifications | DOC | PDF |
| Window Accessories | PDF | View accessories |
| Series 600 Gallery | View gallery |
| Boyd Finish Options | View finishes |
When to Use the Series 600 Horizontal Slider
Commercial openings requiring a cost-effective XO or OX horizontal sliding window.
Hotels, motels, nursing homes, apartment complexes, multifamily buildings, and other commercial applications.
Replacement-window projects requiring a compact 2.375" thermally broken frame and straightforward horizontal operation.
Projects requiring LC-PG40 performance, .75" insulated glass, interior-removable operating sash, and steel-axle brass rollers.
Openings requiring screens, interior or applied muntins, perimeter accessories, finish options, and project-specific customization.
Choosing a Boyd Horizontal Sliding Window
You are viewing the Series 600 cost-effective replacement and commercial slider. Review the related Boyd sliding-window options below when the project requires OXO or XOX operation, a higher performance class, a deeper frame, thicker glazing, historical muntins, impact or blast review, or a pass-through function.
| Series | Review This Series For |
|---|---|
| Series 950 Horizontal Slider | An AW-PG80, 4" thermal-break slider with glazing up to 1.25", historical muntins, selected impact and blast configurations, and XO, OX, OXO, or XOX operation. |
| Series 910 Horizontal Slider | An HS-HC65, 4" thermal-break slider with marine glazing up to 1", true or interior muntins, and XO, OX, OXO, or XOX operation. |
| Series 900 Horizontal Slider | An HS-HC45, 4" thermal-break slider with marine glazing up to 1", true or interior muntins, and XO, OX, OXO, or XOX operation. |
| Series 700 Pass-Through Slider | Service, ticket, transaction, or pass-through openings requiring a 2.75" frame and an XO or OX configuration. |
Series 600 Horizontal Sliding Window Advantages
Incredibly sturdy yet cost-effective construction for replacement and commercial sliding-window projects.
Available in XO or OX configurations for straightforward fixed-and-operating-panel layouts.
Thermal-break construction and a compact 2.375" main frame support renovation and replacement conditions.
Steel-axle brass rollers provide smooth, dependable operating-sash movement.
Operating sash can be removed from the interior for cleaning and maintenance without deglazing.
Interior bead glazing accommodates .75" insulated glass in fixed and operating panels.
Durable offset lock and keeper secure the meeting rail.
Interior and applied muntins, screens, panning, receptors, subsills, mullions, trims, nailing fins, finish selections, and customization options support unique project conditions.
Common Series 600 Coordination Items
Operating configuration: Confirm XO or OX configuration, the viewing side, operating-sash location, slide direction, lock location, draw-pull location, and meeting-rail condition.
Egress and clear opening: Hotel, motel, apartment, multifamily, nursing-home, or sleeping-room openings may require emergency escape and rescue review. Provide net clear opening, minimum clear dimensions, sill height, unit size, and authority-having-jurisdiction requirements.
Replacement openings: Verify field dimensions, existing frame conditions, demolition limits, interior and exterior returns, panning or receptor requirements, sill drainage, and installation access.
Glazing: Confirm .75" insulated-glass makeup, safety-glazing requirements, coatings, spacers, interior bead-glazing access, sealants, and current project thermal criteria.
Muntins: Coordinate interior roll-form or applied muntin construction, grid pattern, lite divisions, profile, attachment method, finish, and reglazing requirements.
Sash removal and screens: Preserve interior access for operating-sash removal, cleaning, screen removal, hardware service, and roller adjustment or replacement.
Openings and accessories: Verify substrates, anchors, panning, receptors, subsills, mullions, trims, nailing fins, screens, sealants, drainage, and surrounding construction before release.
What to Send Boyd for a Series 600 Review
Send as much of the following project information as available:
Project name, location, bid date, construction schedule, architectural drawings, elevations, window schedules, specifications, and opening sizes.
Required XO or OX configuration, viewing side, operating-sash location, slide direction, lock location, hardware, screens, and maintenance-access requirements.
Existing-window photographs, field measurements, existing frame and wall conditions, demolition limits, panning or receptor requirements, and replacement-installation details.
Any egress or emergency-escape requirements, net clear opening targets, minimum clear dimensions, sill-height limits, and authority-having-jurisdiction comments.
Glazing makeup, overall glass thickness, coatings, spacers, safety glazing, muntin or grid pattern, finish, and current thermal requirements.
Required air, water, structural, thermal, forced-entry, security, and jurisdictional criteria.
Panning, receptor, subsill, mullion, trim, nailing-fin, anchor, sealant, drainage, substrate, installation, and submittal requirements.
Related Horizontal Sliding and Replacement Window Resources
Commercial aluminum horizontal sliding windows for Series 950, 910, 900, 700, and 600 selection guidance.
Commercial aluminum fixed windows for non-operable openings and coordinated replacement elevations.
Commercial window hardware and accessories for screens, panning, receptors, subsills, mullions, trims, nailing fins, and related coordination.
Commercial aluminum finish options for standard and custom anodized or painted finish review.
Architectural resources, CAD details, specifications, and product support for project documentation.
600 Series Detail Drawings PDF DWG
600 Series Specifications DOC PDF
Accessories PDF DWG
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