CL400 range

Looking for a sliding door handle that works across every type of project?

The CL400 Magnetic range offers seamless performance, clean lines, and multiple configurations to fit residential, commercial, retail, and hospitality builds. Its versatile configurations, Passage, Privacy, Key Locking, Bi-Parting, and ADA-compliant handle, ensure the right solution for every space.

Builders and architects choose the CL400 for projects requiring durability, accessibility, and a clean architectural finish.

General Questions

Why is the CL400 Magnetic range becoming a top choice for modern interior projects?

Today’s residential and commercial builds demand sleek design, intuitive usability, and high performance. This is where the CL400 Magnetic range is a standout solution. Unlike traditional pocket door hardware that relies on friction latches or complicated adjustments, the CL400 Magnetic delivers a smooth, self-correcting magnetic action that gives doors a clean "click" close, without slamming, sticking, or misaligning over time.

How many configurations does the range offer?

The CL400 Magnetic range is available in 4 core configurations, plus an ADA-compliant configuration: Passage, Privacy, Key-Locking, Bi-Parting, and ADA-Compliant. This gives specifiers a solution for nearly every interior application.

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What finish options can I choose from?

There are 5 finishes: Satin Chrome, Satin Nickel, Chrome, Oil Rubbed Bronze, Matte Black

cl400 magnetic finish options

Why should I specify this for my next project?

No mechanical latch = fewer call-backs

  • Magnetic pull provides consistent alignment
  • Modern finishes complement contemporary interiors
  • Easy for homeowners and users to operate

CL400 Magnetic Passage

What makes the CL400 Magnetic Passage handle ideal for high-movement, high-traffic spaces?

The Passage configuration is ideal for spaces that don’t require privacy but need smooth, effortless access. Its magnetic mechanism gently draws the door closed, keeping openings aligned and preventing doors from drifting or staying ajar.

Use Cases

Dana Point Coastal Residence

In this beachside home, the CL400 Magnetic Passage handles were used in the kitchen and laundry areas—spaces where hands are often full, traffic is frequent, and privacy isn’t needed. The magnetic pull ensures the door clicks closed every time, preventing the door from floating open due to drafts or uneven flooring.

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Venice Beach Luxury Home

Hallways and main living areas were fitted with satin nickel CL400 Passage handles. These doors are frequently opened to create flow but closed to define intimate zones. The magnetic mechanism makes transitions effortless and maintains the home's minimalist aesthetic.

cl400 magnetic passage
Datacom Office, New Zealand

This innovative workplace uses CL400 Passage handles throughout open-plan collaborative zones. With Datacom "rovers” moving between wireless work areas, the self-closing action maintains visual order and sound separation when needed, without locking anyone out or requiring extra hardware.

cl400 magnetic passage

CL400 Magnetic Privacy

When should I choose the CL400 Magnetic Privacy handle?

Any time a room needs separation and a sense of sanctuary, the CL400 Magnetic Privacy configuration delivers. The integrated privacy function locks smoothly without the clunky feel of conventional bolt hardware.

What features does the privacy handle offer?

  • Reliable privacy function without bulky hardware
  • Soft magnetic latching prevents loud or abrupt closing
  • Elegant faceplate design elevates interior detailing
  • Ideal for hospitality, retail, and residential projects

Use Cases

Berkeley Hills Residence

This high-end home used matte black CL400 Magnetic Privacy handles for its bathrooms. This is an ideal choice because the lock is discreet, intuitive, and reliable. It pairs well with the home’s minimalist architecture, which required hardware that didn’t interrupt the design vision.

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Nordstrom NYC Flagship Store

When Nordstrom NYC Flagship store remodeled its fitting rooms and the styling lounge, designers selected the CL400 Magnetic Privacy handle to enhance the department store’s updated modern aesthetic. The magnetic action and discreet locking function kept the pocket doors properly closed and locked - critical for maintaining customer privacy in an extremely high-traffic retail environment.

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CL400 Magnetic Bi-Parting

What type of opening suits this handle?

Ideal for large openings:

  • Perfect for corner-meeting doors and door collection systems
  • Creates seamless transitions between small and large spaces
  • Maintains a clean, professional look in education and commercial projects
  • Suitable for primary suites, walk in closets, wardrobes, and anywhere you want to make a grand entrance

Use Cases

Big Day Out Childcare Centre, Australia

With a room set up using a door collection system (US), or better known as overtaking doors (NZ and AU), the CL400 Bi-Parting handles were a perfect solution. Teachers can open the room fully for group activities or divide it for quieter, focused sessions. The bi-parting mechanism ensures both sides of the doors come together in a clean, flush meeting point.

cl400 magnetic bi-parting

CL400 Magnetic Key-Locking

Where does the CL400 Magnetic Key-Locking handle deliver the greatest value?

This configuration is designed for areas requiring security, controlled access, or restricted entry.

What type of opening suits this handle?

Perfect for high-security areas that require:

  • Secure key-locking function
  • Cleaner operation than hook bolts
  • Works with barn door or other pocket door applications
  • Ideal for modular builds, offices, hospitals, banks, commercial builds

Use Cases

Panel Built Inc. Guard Booths

A modular construction provider needed a better solution than the hook bolts they previously used. The CL400 Key-Locking handle, paired with the Cavity Sliders Wall Mount Track Kit and CS BarnDoorStrike, eliminated pinch-points and delivered smoother, more reliable security locking. It also integrated easily into the unique wall structures of prefabricated buildings.

cl400 magnetic key-locking

CL400 ADA Magnetic

How does the CL400 ADA Magnetic range support accessible and inclusive design?

The CL400 ADA Magnetic is engineered specifically for universal accessibility, offering low-force operation, full hand clearance, and intuitive function. The faceplate is designed for easy gripping, even for people with limited dexterity.

Why should I specify an accessible opening?

  • Future proofs your next project
  • Meets ADA clearance requirements: This is a great read for more information
  • Low-effort, smooth magnetic operation
  • Safe for all ages and abilities
  • Ideal for multifamily housing, hospitality, education, and healthcare, retail and commercial settings

Use Cases

UCLA Student Housing

When the University of California, Los Angeles, set out to expand its student housing, CS Cavity Sliders addressed key spatial and accessibility challenges with a seamless solution: the CS Cavity Slider Pocket Door Frame and CL400 ADA Magnetic Privacy Handle.

cl400 ada magnetic
Culver City Accessible Modern Residence

Also used in this modern Culver City private residence, accessibility was a top requirement. CL400 ADA Magnetic Privacy handles were installed in the main living areas, children’s playroom, laundry room, and bathrooms to offer space-saving options that provide easy wheelchair access and maneuverability.

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Alo Hotel, Anaheim

When select rooms were upgraded to meet ADA compliance, the CL400 ADA Passage and Privacy handles provided the perfect solution. The rooms became functional for guests, compliant for inspectors, and aesthetically cohesive for the design team.

cl400 ada magnetic passage
CCA Student Apartments – Founders’ Hall, San Francisco

Cavity Sliders supplied Cavity Slider Pocket Frames and CL400 ADA Magnetic Passage handles for a California College of the Arts (CCA) student apartment complex in San Francisco. Natoma Architects knew that to meet the spatial requirements of the floor plans, they would have to use pocket openings for all 500 student apartments. The CL400 ADA Passage handles ensured that shared living spaces were inclusive, practical, and space-efficient.

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Specification Features & Maintenance

What technical features set the CL400 Magnetic apart from standard pocket door hardware?

1. Magnetic Latching System

  • Creates a quieter, smoother closing action
  • Reduces slamming
  • Self-aligns the door without mechanical wear

2. Flush-Pull Design

  • Minimalist faceplate sits cleanly on the door
  • Sleek architectural aesthetic
  • No protrusions = nothing catches on clothing

3. Multiple Finish Options

Brushed satin, matte black, and other finishes available to match any palette.

4. Reliable Mechanism for Heavy or Oversized Doors

Engineered to work with thicker, taller, or solid-core doors often used in luxury or commercial builds.

5. Compatibility with Cavity Sliders Track Systems

Designed to integrate with the CS Cavity Slider Pocket Door Frame, CS FramelessGlass, CS TopMountTrack, and more.

How do I decide which configuration is right for my project?

Project

Recommended Configuration

High traffic, no privacy needed

CL400 Magnetic Passage Handle

Bathrooms, bedrooms, fitting rooms

CL400 Magnetic Privacy Handle

Security required

CL400 Magnetic Key-Locking Handle

Bi-parting, door collection system, or corner meeting doors

CL400 Magnetic Bi-Parting Handle

ADA compliance

What makes the CL400 Magnetic valuable in the long run?

  • Fewer callbacks compared to mechanical latches
  • Durable internal components
  • Universally intuitive to use
  • Adds a premium feel to residential and commercial interiors
  • Compatible with a wide range of door styles and materials

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