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Elements of a Shade


    Pocket Systems
          A three-sided aluminum extrusion with a flap or closure assembly plate that allows the shade to be recessed into the ceiling.


    Fascia
        A two-sided aluminum extrusion that covers the front and the bottom of a shade roll. Prime painted with baked enamel utilizing the powder paint method to ensure an environmentally friendly application.

 

    Side/Sill channel
        An aluminum extrusion through which each side of a shade travels create blackout applications.

 

    Enclosed Hembar
        A continuous aluminum bar 3/4” X 1/8” with sufficient weight to allow the shade to close without buckling or sagging. Design of shade hidden within the design of the shade.

 

    Exposed Hembar
        A sufficiently weighted metal extrusion mounted on the exterior of the bottom hem of shade used in lieu of an enclosed aluminum hembar for aesthetic reasons. Provides sufficient weight to allow the shade to close without buckling or sagging.

 

    Bead Chain
        A color coordinated metal or PVC chain that is used to lower or raise a clutch shade. The shade may be adjusted to stop and hold at any position due to the bead chain and contains automatic stops to prevent the shade from over winding or unrolling off the tube.

 

    Clutch Components
        A maintenance free mechanized system by which shades are raised and lowered by hand. The clutch incorporates an adjustable slip clutch system to control the rate of fall from a free running zero friction factor to a factor of 100%. The shade may be adjusted to stop and hold at any position through incorporating the bead chain.

 

    Endcaps
        Decorative panels which cover brackets

 

    Motor System Brackets
        Steel brackets 1/8” thick as required to suit indicated mounting and necessary torque. Center bracket utilized as needed to suit span, shade weight and indicated mounting. Fascia brackets are painted to match Fascia color.

 

    Clutch System Brackets
        Manufactured from .060” galvanized steel brackets are reversible for right and left hand mounting. The brackets may be field mounted inside, outside or ceiling mounted. Center bracket utilized as needed to suit span, shade weight and indicated mounting. Fascia brackets shall be painted to match Fascia color.

 


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