Product:
Colt Carrier systems, for all solar shading products.
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Description
There are five basic standard carrier systems in the Colt range; from these we can make almost infinite possibilities.
System 1
Intended for wider spans, carrier system 1 incorporates a central aluminium torsion tube along the length of the louvre, and is ideal for continuous facades, as well as for roofs. For glass, cross sectional louvre widths from 300mm and up to 600mm are available. This carrier system is also suited for use with metal, fabric, wood, terracotta clay and translucent acrylic louvers, and is suitable for carrying photovoltaic cells.
Three torsion tubes are available:
- Central torsion tube LS1-55:
Glass louvre system width: 350 - 500mm.
Vertical supports at 2500mm maximum centres.
Angle of rotation: 0-100°.
- Central torsion tube LS1-65A:
Glass louvre system width: 350 - 500mm.
Vertical supports at 3000mm maximum centres.
Angle of rotation: 0-100°.
- Central torsion tube LS1-65B:
Glass louvre system width: 420 - 500mm.
Vertical supports at 3000mm maximum centres.
Angle of rotation: 0-100°.
System 2
Primarily intended for smaller spans or where frequent anchor points are available, carrier system 2 provides minimum obstruction to the glass area, thereby maximising daylight and enhancing the view to the outside. For glass, carrier system 2 is available with cross sectional louvre widths of up to a maximum of 500mm. This carrier louvre system is also suited for use with metal, fabric, wood, terracotta clay and translucent acrylic louvers.
The glass louvers are mounted on a choice of two aluminium support brackets:
- Support Bracket LS2-30 ("C" shaped bracket):
Glass louvre system width: 500mm (maximum)
Vertical supports at 2000mm maximum centres.
Angle of rotation: 0-100°.
- Support Bracket LS2-301 (straight bracket):
Glass louvre system width: 550mm (maximum)
Vertical supports at 2000mm maximum centres.
Angle of rotation: 0-100°.
System 3
Carrier system 3 is centrally pivoted, intended for wider spans and incorporates a discreet central aluminium torsion tube along the length of the louvre. It is ideal for continuous facades as well as for roofs. For glass, louvre spans of up to 4000mm long can be achieved without any additional supporting structure. Glass louvers can have a cross sectional width of up to 600mm. Its two-piece aluminium cast pivots are dog-legged to allow the glass louvers to overlap thus providing noise attenuation, wind protection, ventilation in warm weather and insulation for the building during winter.
This carrier system is also suited for use with metal, fabric, wood, terracotta clay and translucent acrylic louvers, as well as photovoltaic cells.
Size range
- Maximum glass louvre width is 600mm
- Vertical supports are at 4000mm maximum centres
- Angle of rotation is 0-100°.
System 4
Shadoglass Systems 1 to 3 are centre pivoted systems which require the supports to be connected to each side of the louvre. Shadoglass System 4 provides a back hung design solution with hidden control mechanisms integrated within the main vertical supports. This allows for seamless continuous louvers with unobtrusive supports when viewed from the outside looking in, due to the louvers being in front of the supports.
For glass, carrier system 4 is suitable for smaller spans of up to 1800mm in length. It can utilise cross sectional louvre widths of up to 500mm, incorporating photovoltaic cells if required. This carrier system is also suited for use with metal, fabric, wood, terracotta clay and translucent acrylic louvers. Angle of rotation is 0-100°.
System 5
Carrier system 5 is a fully centre pivoted system which provides maximum transparency. Louvers are supported at each end by a bonded and extruded end cap. For glass, louvre spans of up to 1800mm long can be achieved without any additional support work. This glass louvre system can utilise cross sectional louvre widths of up to 600mm. System 5 is ideal for either horizontal or vertical applications. This carrier system is also suited for use with metal, fabric, wood, terracotta clay and translucent acrylic louvers. Angle of rotation is 0-100°.
Construction
The principal support and control components are manufactured from aluminium and stainless steel. Aluminium extrusions are to BS 1474 Grade 6063 T6.
The glazed louvre panels are heat soak tested toughened glass with the edges treated to remove stress. Glass thicknesses of between 8mm and 16mm max are available. The glass specification will be tailored to suit each application, taking full account the project's aesthetic and performance requirements.
Photovoltaic Cells
With the exception of carrier system 2, Photovoltaic cells may be integrated into the glass louvre system, either laminated onto the reverse side of the glass panels or between the two sheets of a safety glass.
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