Ball-chain roller shade (Manual Roller Shade) is the earliest system of roller shades. It is a simple system, containing a clutch, brackets, an endcap and a roller shaft.
Components
- Clutch
- A Clutch system is the most important component of manual roller shades. It’s the main control of the system. There are some series in the world for different sizes of roller shades. Each clutch has its limitation of surface area and weight loading. It’s operated by a specified ball-chain to rotate the rounded tube.Roller ShaftThe roller shaft is located at the top of the shades and usually rounded. The diameter shall be always 30mm (1.25″) , 38mm (1.5″), and 50mm (2″). Some it would apply toRoller ShaftThe roller shaft is located at the top of the shades and usually rounded. The diameter shall be always 30mm (1.25″) , 38mm (1.5″), and 50mm (2″). Some it would apply to
- Roller Shaft
- The roller shaft is located at the top of the shades and usually rounded. The diameter shall be always 30mm (1.25″) , 38mm (1.5″), and 50mm (2″). Some it would apply to
Choices
- Ball-Chain could be a plastic or metal to apply for different environment. Colored plastic chains are available upon request.
- Clutch could apply to left or right, which will never be a barrier for operation.
- Shades could be rolled out to the window or reversal in to the indoor for selection of better performance or effect.
- A spring booster could be applied to replace the endcap for rasing the shades easier.
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