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Hörmann SilentDrive 7560 and 8560 garage door openers
A Kevlar-reinforced belt drive on a steel rail, quiet-running, with Bluetooth control from the Hörmann BluSecur app. The 7560 and 8560 share the same drive and features. The 8560 takes larger doors, longer rails and a heavier daily duty cycle.
Which one fits the door
Choose the SilentDrive 7560 for a door up to 18′ wide and 10′ high, with rails of 7, 8 or 10 ft and up to 25 openings a day.
Choose the SilentDrive 8560 for a door up to 20′ wide and 14′ high, with rails up to 14 ft, up to 50 openings a day, and a faster opening speed. Both lift doors up to 517 lbs.
SilentDrive 7560 and 8560 specifications
| Specification | 7560 | 8560 |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | Kevlar belt, steel rail | Kevlar belt, steel rail |
| Motor | 24V DC gear drive | 24V DC gear drive |
| Power input | 250 W max | 300 W max |
| Max door size | 18′ wide × 10′ high | 20′ wide × 14′ high |
| Max door weight | 517 lbs | 517 lbs |
| Door types | Steel, aluminum, wood | Steel, aluminum, wood |
| Max opening speed | 9.84 in/s | 11.02 in/s |
| Max closing speed | 7.2 in/s | 7.2 in/s |
| Duty cycle | 25 per day, 10 per hour | 50 per day, 10 per hour |
| Rail lengths | 7, 8 and 10 ft | 7, 8, 10, 12 and 14 ft |
| Auto-close timer | 30 to 180 seconds | 30 to 180 seconds |
| Warranty | Limited Lifetime | Limited Lifetime |
Specifications as published by Hörmann (SilentDrive brochure, August 2026).
Features on both models
Drive and rail
- Kevlar-reinforced toothed belt, no grease needed
- 30 mm-high steel rail
- Automatic spring belt tension
- Universal link bracket for standard sectional doors
- Quiet-running
Control
- Hörmann BluSecur app over built-in Bluetooth
- Optional WiFi Gateway for Apple Home, Amazon Alexa and Google Home
- 4-button HSE4BS hand transmitter included
- Optional wireless keypad
- Wall button with vacation-mode switch
- Optional wall button with motion sensor
Power
- Optional Emergency Battery Backup, connection standard
- Up to 18 hours, max 5 cycles, per Hörmann
Security and safety
- EngageLock mechanical rail lock, works in a power failure
- Interior release cord
- Photocell connection per UL 325
- UL 325 compliant, cUL listed residential operator
Light
- 60 LEDs
Battery backup and the WiFi Gateway are optional. Tell us what the homeowner wants and we add them to the same order.
Ordering through Commonwealth
Open an account to order SilentDrive openers through Commonwealth, on the same account as the doors. Tell us the door model, width and height and we match the 7560 or 8560 and the rail length. If we have it in stock, pick it up at our Colmar, PA dock the next day. If we do not, we order it and tell you the lead time when you order. If a date moves, you hear it from us first.
Commonwealth Door Supply is an independent wholesale distributor. Hörmann, SilentDrive and BluSecur are trademarks of their respective owners.