Manual FlexShades are a sensible choice for standard window treatments. Choose from a wide range of attractive, light-filtering and light-blocking fabrics to enhance a building's energy efficiency. Installation choices range from simple mounting brackets, to endcaps and fascia, to extruded pockets with bottom closure panels and side channels. Available with fabrics from U.S.-based weavers Phifer and Mermet USA.
- Choose from the following operator styles:
- Bead Chain Clutch
- Unlike competitive systems, Draper clutch never needs adjustment and can be mounted either on the right or left, as preferred.
- Spring-loaded idler end allows for minor adjustments.
- Universal bracket allows for mounting to wall, ceiling or jamb and it is interchangeable with 8# or 16# clutches.
- Window shade stops when operating chain is released.
- Standard stainless steel chain hangs at the side, leaving the view unobstructed.
- Optional plastic chain in ivory, grey or black. (The chain hold-down is designed to keep children from getting tangled in the cord.)
- Preset up and down limit stops prevent shades from being raised or lowered too far.
- Spring assist is optionally available.
- Crank-Operated
- Crank-operated FlexShades offer complete reliability and precise light control, with minimal effort.
- Even the largest shades operate smoothly.
- With crank control you can easily operate tall shades, wide shades or even groups of shades from a single controller.
- All shades can be raised or lowered to exactly the same height.
- Compact bi-directional gear assembly can be mounted for either right- or left-hand operation.
- Attractive crank handle hinges form a thin, straight rod at edge of window when not in use. Nothing obstructs your view.
- Crank operator can be permanently mounted or detachable, and through 6' in length.
- Optional heavy-duty crank is available in lengths to 10'.
- In public areas a detachable operator prevents unauthorized persons from operating the shades.
- Optional 2-Piece crank handle available for shades 14' or more above floor.
- All crank-operated shades are furnished with endcaps.
- Spring Roller Operation
- Traditional window shade operation.
- Galvanized, or enameled steel rollers and heavy-duty springs sized to operate any shade easily through 12' wide x 12' high.