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Airport/Marine Shades

For use where professionals must face harsh blinding sunlight in the function of their work.

• AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWERS
• TUG BOATS & INDUSTRIAL SHIPPING VESSELS
• COMPUTER ROOMS WITH HARSH SCREEN GLARE
• TRACTORS, TRUCKS & BUSES
• TOLL BOOTHS & OBSERVATION TOWERS
• ALSO APPLICABLE FOR RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL USE

These dark smoke shades are for intense glare, UV and heat control. Shades are constructed of five gauge multi-ply mylar and will not pit. Industrial Strength Shade material is stronger than steel and virtually tear proof seams (if required for larger shades) are both adhesive bonded and sonic welded eliminating problems under high load usage. Industrial Strength shades are made of a scratch resistant material. Looking through the shade, colors remain TRUE insuring that Visual Light Signals are easily recognized. Red, Yellow and Green Signal Markers are never distorted, even at a great distance.  Industrial Strength Shades provide daytime privacy only.

Control towers often require double shades, one set of 2470B and one set of F-72.

* F-72 for Southern and Southwestern Geographies where the sun is brighter and hotter; there is also a transparent metallic coating between the layers for added heat reduction.
* 2470B for Northern Geographies where the sun is less intense. This is more for glare than heat reduction.

Shades are often used in applications where dust, drafts and open windows are the norm. The special coating means less abrasion from air born dust insuring longer service life. Shades are mounted on heavy-duty steel rollers with dust covers protecting the drive mechanism from abrasive grit. These shades are built for reliability and durability.

Industrial Strength Shades are not affected by sub zero cold or tropical heat or humidity. This is important for shades used in specialized work areas, on construction and mining equipment, ships and locations that are not accessible for normal maintenance and repairs. These shades are engineered for full vision under severe environmental conditions. These shades are also lead free.
Maximum dimensions for Industrial Strength Film Shades are 144″ wide x 134″ high. Industrial Strength Shade material comes 72″ wide. The longest shade without a seam is 72″ wide x 134″ high. The widest shade without a visible seam is 144″ wide x 70″ high. The bottom of shades are finished with a weighted bar. Industrial Strength Shades are available in spring roller, clutch chain or motorized. Special cord locking systems available for control towers.

Shades are shipped with all the necessary hardware. Our brackets are universal so shades can be mounted inside the frame, outside the frame or from the top down. Chain lengths are 3/4′s of the way down the shade. Please specify if you need longer chains. Shades for air traffic control towers may require our FAA hardware and cords.

These shades are lead free.
Our Industrial Strength Shades meet FAA specifications for Air Control Towers.