Aluminium Rack Arm Systems
Rack Arms – Aluminium
Horiso Rack Arm aluminium louvre slats are made from durable lightweight aluminium alloy extrusions, in overlapping or interlocking slat options. The louvre systems are non-retractable and made from high-grade extruded aluminium. They are suited for internal and external installations on horizontal, vertical, sloping, or unusual shaped windows. Louvre slats are finished with a polyester and polyurethane coating and are offered in eight standard colour options with custom colour options available.
Key Features
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Slats are made from durable lightweight aluminium alloy extrusions
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Louvre slats are finished with a polyester and polyurethane coating
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Interlocking louvres are available with brushes
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Near blackout or adjusted to allow daylighting as needed
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8 standard colours are available to choose from
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Custom colours are available on request
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Custom powder coat colours are available and may incur a surcharge
Slat Options
RA75
With a width of 75 mm the system is suited for internal and external installations to horizontal, vertical, sloping, or unusual shaped windows. The 75E louvre system can be fixed, crank operated or motorised.
RA88
With a width of 88 mm the system is suited for internal and external installations to horizontal, vertical, sloping, or unusual shaped windows. The 88E louvre system can be fixed, crank operated or motorised.
RA96
With a width of 96 mm the system is suited for internal and external installations to horizontal, vertical, sloping, or unusual shaped windows. The 96E louvre system can be fixed, crank operated or motorised.
RA117
With a width of 117 mm the system is suited for internal and external installation to horizontal, vertical, sloping, or unusual shaped windows. The 117E louvre system can be fixed, crank operated or motorised.
RA145
With a width of 145 mm the system is suited for internal and external installation to horizontal, vertical, sloped and unusual shaped windows. The 145E louvre system can be fixed, crank operated or motorised.
RA155
With a width of 155mm the system is suited for internal and external installation, with large interlocking slats it maximises light-blockout for your space. The 155E louvre system can be fixed, crank operated or motorised.
Components
Operating Strip
The operating strip is attached to the rack arms ensuring alignment for the smooth operation of the system.
Polycarbonate Components
These weather-resistant and long-wearing components are manufactured from UV stabilised nylon 6 and include –
- Pivots
- Rack arm
- Slat clip
- Bearing bracket & tilt arm- standard system
Standard Clip Colours
- Light grey and black
Pivot Arms
The pivots are inserted into the notches of the rack arm extrusions.
Brushes
Brushes are an optional component that help achieve blackout when the system is closed. They slot into an angle bracket that is fixed onto the building structure or window mullion. 21mm (5/6”) x 118mm (1/9”)
Side Support With Edge Pivots
There additional supports are incorporated into irregular-shaped rack arm installations to ensure the smooth operation of the systems.
Operating Systems
Crank Handle
The system using any size slat can be manually operated using a gear box which connects to the tilt shaft and turned by a detached crank handle. The handle lengths can be specified for your projects.
Motorised
The most efficient and effective way to control the rack arms. The system can be opened tilted at various degrees for light filtration or completely open at 90° for maximum daylight by a press of a button. The electric motor incorporates internal thermal protection against overheating. Various control options and levels of sophistication are available.
Automation
Provides hands free operation at various levels of sophistication set to a user’s requirement. There are various customisable levels from time scheduling, sun tracking or integration with building management systems.
- Time Scheduling: Opens at various angles at set times
- Sun Tracking: Louvres open at various angles throughout the day based on the sun’s positioning