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 an anodised and powder coating finish, in eight standard colour options with custom colour options available.
Key Features
Durability
Designed to withstand the harsh Australian weather conditions.
Heat Gain
Reduces thermal heat gain.
Lighting
Allows natural light, making buildings less reliant on artificial lighting.
All Shapes
Customised to the shape and size of each façade. Triangles, trapezoids, arches and even circles are possible.
Colour Options
8 standard colours . Custom colours are available on request.
Low Maintenance
Provides years of reliable operation with minimal maintenance.
Green Building Rating
Contributes to achieving a high environmental green building rating.
Energy Efficient
Decreases air conditioning usage, overall energy costs and consumption.
Sun Protection
Prevents potential UV damage, optimises shading at varying sun angles reducing eye irritation by controlling glare.
Installation
Can be installed on any direction vertical, flat or sloped.
Control Options
Fixed, manual crank and motorised controls available.
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.
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
Fixed
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.
Manual 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.
