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Skyco Shading Systems, Inc.

3411 W. Fordham Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92704-4422
 
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Phone:714-708-3038
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Skyco Shading Systems, Inc. Solar Control<BR><BR>
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Features/Benefits
  • Manual, motorized or crank operation
      o Convenient one step operation regardless of shade size
  • Maintenance free clutch system
      o Easy installation, no expensive adjustments required
  • Lightweight fiberglass core
      o Reduced pull force, excellent stability, inherent fire-resistance
  • Polyester-core material yarns
      o Excellent value, competitively-priced, contemporary colors
  • Wide range of openness capabilities
      o Excellent light and glare control
  • Heat-sealed enclosed hem pocket
      o Superb styling
  • Exposed aluminum hem bar
      o Decorative styling
  • Vinyl interconnect welded to fabric to attach fabric to tube
      o Allows for easy removal or replacement of materials-press-fit design
  • Full range of systems options
      o Ceiling closures, fascias, pocket exposures, side and sill channel
  • State-of-the-art motorized control systems
      o Operate shades with maximum energy, efficiency and flexibility
  • Wide range of Specialty Products


 
Skyco Shading Systems, Inc. Manual Shades<BR><BR>
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Manual shades offer excellent light and glare control with an uninterrupted view to the exterior. They protect furnishings from harsh UV damage and save energy costs. They are simple to use, easy to clean and are durable in all types of commercial or residential applications.
  • Mechanisms – Heavy Duty Patented Technology
      o R16 – Type 6 Nylon w/ 3 high strength carbon steel wrap springs.
      o R24 – Type 6 Nylon w/ 5 high strength carbon steel wrap springs.
      o Galaxy – Type 6 Nylon geared clutch w/ 1.6 to 1 ratio for better lifting efficiency.
  • Chain - #10 Qualified Stainless Steel is standard. Color chain is available.
  • Brackets – Standard brackets are .125 thick steel ceiling, rear or side mount.
  • Tubes & Spline - SKYCO Shading exclusive die designs with key ways providing for simple field adjustability or changing of fabric bands. Soft PVC spline is welded onto shade band to affix shade to tube.
  • 1 1/2” Tube w/ single spline key way in .065 gauge wall.
  • 2 1/2” Tube w/ three spline key ways in .071 gauge wall.
  • Hembar – Custom SKYCO Shading extrusion welded on 3 sides into hem pocket.


 
Skyco Shading Systems, Inc. Motorized Shades<BR><BR>
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Motorizing shades is the state of the art way to control the interior environment of commercial, hospitality, institutional and residential installations. The superb styling of these shading systems offers the ultimate in sun protection and temperature control.

All SKYCO Shading motorized shades are custom made to your exact size, color and material specifications.
  • Styles – Flat Roller and Roman shades in solar screens and blackout fabrics.
  • Single shades – One fabric band on a tube w/one motor.
  • Coupled and banded systems operating up to 8 shade bands with a single motor.
  • Brackets - .125 gauge steel – nickel-plated or powdercoated. Single and dual brackets available in ceiling or rear mounting configurations.
  • Tubes & Spline - SKYCO Shading exclusive die designs providing 3 keyways for simple field adjustability or changing of fabric bands. Soft PVC spline is welded onto shade band to affix shade to tube. 2 1/2” Tube is .071 gauge wall. Larger tube sizes (3 1/2” and larger) are available for oversized shades.
  • Hembar – Custom SKYCO Shading extrusions are welded on 3 sides into hem pocket.
  • Motors – Tubular AC motors are 120V, designed to meet U. S. and international electrical standards. The motors come in several sizes, speeds and lift capacities for use with virtually any size window shade requirement. Lift capacity by style:
      o LT50 Series – 38 RPM – Models 504S2 – 515S2 – to 130 pounds 46 rotations.
      o LT50 Series – 20 RPM - Models 515A2 – 535A2 – to 300 pounds 46 rotations.
      o LT50 Series – 14 RPM – Models 510R2 – 550R2 – to 440 pounds 34 rotations.
      o LT60 Series – 14 RPM – Models 660A2 & 680A2 – to 700 pounds 34 rotations.
      o ILT Series – 38 RPM – Models 506S2 & 515S2 – to 130 pounds 300 rotations.
      o Altus RTS – 38 RPM – Models 506S2 & 510S2 – to 88 pounds 300 rotations.
      o Altus RTS – 20 RPM – Model 525A2 – to 220 pounds 300 rotations.
      o LT28 – 12V & 24V for low voltage small shade installations.
 
Skyco Shading Systems, Inc. Roman Shades<BR><BR>
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Architecturally stylish shades available in solar, woven woods, bamboo, grass, some blackout material and customer's own.
  • Style – Flat or Soft Fold
  • Manual – Cord Pulley or Bead / Reel
  • Motorized
      o 120V AC with 2” aluminum tube.
      o Motor in a tube with take up reels or “C” clamps take up the heavy duty lift cord.
  • Motor Controls - Switches, radio & IR remote, sun sensor, home automation and audio visual interface. Shades can operate individually and / or in groups.
  • Brass rings or grommets for cord guide.
  • 1” x 2” or 1” x 4” wood mounting board – covered all sides with matching fabric to shade.
  • Custom edge banding is available in assorted trims or COM.
  • Valance – self front or front mounting without valance.


 
Skyco Shading Systems, Inc. Electronics for Motorized Window Treatments<BR><BR>
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  • Switches - Three position - Paddle, rocker, and toggle – white standard (ivory optional). One or two motors can be controlled off a single DPDT switch. Key switches and key pads are also available.
  • Group Control by GCS II – A low voltage control system controlling 4 motors. Multiple groups can be controlled by a master switch. Sun sensor, timers, and remote controls interface to GCS II’s.
  • Individual and Group Control by IGC & IGC3N1 – Operates 1-3 motors and groupings of motors individually and in sub groups with master control. Dry contact interface is available for connection to automation and audiovisual control systems. Sun sensor, timers, and remote controls interface to IGC systems.
  • Sun Sensors, Timers and Wind (exterior applications) operate individual and group control systems as noted.
  • Radio and Infrared Remote Controls – Radio and IR controls are available in several configurations and integrators to fulfill any complexity of control options.

Animeo IB+ Building Automation - enables the automatic control of all interior and exterior window treatments.
  • Automatic control system - The system controls 8 zones determined by the level of light level and room temperature. The shade management software can be linked to the HVAC systems by a personal computer.
  • Sensors – The sensors transmit information concerning light level and temperature via sensor boxes.
  • Decentralized Zone Control – The motor controllers manage the priorities from information delivered from local wired and wireless control points.


 
Skyco Shading Systems, Inc. Skylights and Specialties<BR><BR>
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Skylights and Specialties
  • Fabric Tension Dual Motor System (FTS) – Motorizing skylight and angle openings with an FTS allows complete control, using solar shading or blackout fabrics. Fabric tension systems hardware consists of dual motorized tubes, fabric secured between 2 tubes with cable or industrial webbing. Standard FTS Systems have fabric rolling off the top of the tube (closest to the window) with the motors R/R. Motor speed is 20 RPM. The controller operates each motor independently to maintain the dynamic (moving) tension. The final (static) tension is then set to eliminate sagging when the fabric is fully closed.
  • Spring Tension Motorized Skylight System – Dual Tube application using heavy duty spring mounted in take up tube and motorized fabric tube.
  • Bottom Up Motorized System – Dual tube application using heavy duty spring tube and motorized tube. Take up tube can be mounted at bottom with fabric tube or at top of opening.
  • Single tube designs use tension springs within the load bar with pulley and guiding cable to take up reels on motor tube.
  • Angle Bottom Up Motorized – Special triangle and trapezoid systems are available. Contact SKYCO Shading for technical support.
  • Manual Cord Pulley Spring Tension – Used for small opening applications. A crank handle is optional.
  • Stationary Screen Frames – Set into 1” aluminum angle framing systems for suspended applications.
  • Fabric can be Flat (FTS style and Spring Tension) or Soft Fold.


 
Skyco Shading Systems, Inc. Panel Glide Systems<BR><BR>
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Offers contemporary styling with simplicity of function and design. There is basically unlimited fabric selection when using a panel glide system.
  • Tracks –2, 3, 4, & 5 channel - 1 9/16” - 3 7/16” deep x 3/4” high. Extruded aluminum in clear anodized and white.
  • Overlap – 2 1/2” approximate fabric overlap
  • Mechanism – Hand, Wand, Cord and Motor
  • Motor Controls - Switches, radio & IR remote, sun sensor, home automation and audio visual interface. Shades can operate individually and / or in groups.
  • Draw –
      o One Way, Center Draw, Center Opening and Staggered Draw
      o Fabrics
      o Solar screen
      o Blackout
      o Translucent
      o Woven wood
      o Grass / bamboo
      o Customer’s own material
  • Fabric Attachment – Velcro hook and loop on panel runner and sewed to fabric.
  • Brackets – Ceiling mounted with wall angle brackets available.
  • Custom edge banding is available in assorted trims or COM


 
Skyco Shading Systems, Inc. Dual Cassette Twin Roller System <BR><BR>
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Twin Roller Shades with Verosol fabrics offer both optional light control openness of materials and privacy styles. The cassette system houses two roller shades – operating independently.
  • Operation
      o Two manual bead and reel mechanisms
      o Single manual or motorized shade in cassette - Hybrid with one motorized (LT28 Somfy 24V motor) and one bead and reel
      o Two motorized roller shades with LT28 Somfy 24V motors
  • Motor Controls - LV switches, radio & IR remote, sun sensor, home automation and audio visual interface. Shades can operate individually and/or in groups.
  • Styles
      o Free Hanging
      o Tension side guide wires
      o Side guide aluminum extrusion profiles
  • Fabric
      o A metallising process of applying a thin film of 100% aluminum vacuum bonded to polyester fabric.
      o Superior solar heat reflectivity in summer and heat loss reduction in winter
      o Flame retardant fabric – Trevira CS yarn
      o Anti-Static – repels dust
      o Non-toxic content
      o Four privacy levels
          816 – Transparent
          812 – Semi-Transparent
          875 – Non Transparent
          837 – Room Darkening
      o 19 Colors
  • Cassette
      o Finishes – White, clear anodized and custom painting or powder coating
      o Brackets – Ceiling or rear mount brackets attach the cassette to the surface
 
Skyco Shading Systems, Inc. Drapery and Vertical Motors<BR><BR>
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Drapery and Vertical Motors
  • Mechanism
      o Direct Drive – 120V AC motors from 36” to 360”
      o 24V Motor for sheer and residential applications from 36” to 180”
  • Motor Controls
  • Styles
      o Pinch Pleat (Standard)
      o Acordia Z or Ripplefold
      o Track
      o Finish – Clear Anodized standard Custom finishes available
  • Operation
      o Straight
      o Curved – 90 degree
      o Continuous curve
  • Draw
      o Center
      o One way
      o Off set


 
Skyco Shading Systems, Inc. Aluminum and Wood Louver System<BR><BR>
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This skylight sun control system is a non retractable louver system that can be mounted on any plane of any angle, curved conditions and unusual shape window configurations. These precision systems are designed to perform with maximum efficiency. The tilt angle is from 0-90 degrees angling from fully open to fully closed.
  • Operation
      o Manual – Crank operator with detachable crank hook and handle
      o Motorized – Somfy tubular motor
  • Motor Controls - LV switches, radio & IR remote, sun sensor, home automation and audio visual interface. Shades can operate individually and / or in groups.
  • Rack Arm – consists of an aluminum bar fitted with pivots to which the louvers are attached.
  • Various slat sizes are available with optional materials and finishes.


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Fabrics from SKYCO Shading

 
A partial list of the variety of colors and patterns available


E Screen – 5 & 10% Open – 9 Colors
M Screen – 1, 3 & 5% Open - 20 Colors
T Screen – 3, 5, & 10% Open - 20 Colors
Natte – 14% Open - 12 Colors
Satine – 4-6% Open - 16 Colors

All above materials are PVC Coated Fiberglass

Flocke - Blackout Fiberglass face w/ flock backing - 13 Colors
Obion – Room Darkening Privacy Fiberglass face - 4 Colors
Paradis – Translucent Fiberglass
Fiz – Translucent Fiberglass
XL – PVC Coated Fiberglass - 5% Open - 8 Colors
XL 2 – PVC Coated Fiberglass - 3, 5, & 10% Open – 6 Colors
1260 – Blackout Fiberglass – 9 Colors
1277 – Translucent Fiberglass – 8 Colors
SolarSky – 1-2% Open – PVC Coated Fiberglass - 5 Colors
Silver Screen – PVC Coated Fiberglass w/ reflective aluminum backing – 5 Colors
Lite Veil and Lite Veil II – 4 ply vinyl blackout PVC Coated Fiberglass – 15 Colors
SW 2000 & SW 2100 PVC Coated Fiberglass – 5 & 10% Open – 10 Colors
SW 2410, SW2390 & SW2360 PVC Coated Fiberglass – 3, 5, & 10% Open - 9 Colors
SW 3000 PVC Coated Fiberglass/ Polyester Blend – 15% Open – 14 Colors
SW4400, SW4000 & SW4100 PVC Coated Polyester – 3, 5, & 10% Open - 9 Colors
SW4800 PVC Coated Polyester– 1-2% Open

SW – Custom Weave Program – Through this special weave program SKYCO Shading can offer any number of patterns, color & material combinations and openness factors custom tailored to the specific needs of our clients

2 x 2 Basketweave PVC Coated Fiberglass – 8 & 14% Open 14 Colors
Versoveil PVC Coated Fiberglass – 1- 2% Open 6 Colors
Zion – 5% - PVC Coated Polyester 6 colors


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