Pivot arm awnings · Traditional awnings Shade that lets the window open.
Pivot arm awnings
Pivot arm awnings project fabric away from the building in an arc, so air flows behind and windows can still open. They suit second-storey and hard-to-reach windows. Choose the traditional Pivot Arm, operated by rope, crank, internal winder box or motor, or the Alpha Pivot Arm on Alpha series componentry, up to 5 m wide.
Pivot arm. Projects away from the building so windows can open. Ideal for second-storey or hard-to-reach windows: crank or rope outside, winder box inside, or motor.
Specification — Pivot arm
Source: supplier documentation- Operation
- Rope and spool; crank handle; internal winder box and cord; motorised with remote
- Hoods
- Standard; System 2000; Alpha (open or closed); none
- Fabrics
- Mesh; acrylic; canvas
- Component colours
- See KC Shade component colour chart. Powder coating on request.
- Hardware & construction
- System 2000, Alpha Pivot Arm and Convertible models
Alpha Pivot Arm. Projects fabric from the window in an arc so air flows behind and windows can still open.
Specification — Alpha Pivot Arm
Source: supplier documentation- Open headbox
- Required for the fabric angle; same curve as the closed headbox
- Front rail
- Matches the straight drop bottom rail curve
- Sliding arm set
- Optional: move the pivot point up or down the sliding rails
Alpha series hardware
- Operation
- Crank to motor; Light Lift; spring (Automatic Straight Drop)
- Hoods
- Alpha hood, open or closed
- Bottom rails
- Alpha (silver pearl)
- Hold-downs
- Dog clips; chain adapters & saddles; bungee loops & hooks; straps & breeching staples
- Fabrics
- Mesh; acrylic; canvas; PVC
- Component colours
- Silver pearl standard. See KC Shade component colour chart. Powder coating on request.
- Hardware & construction
- Alpha Straight Drop, Cable Guide, SRS and Pivot Arm; 2.5 mm 316 stainless cable
- Sizes
- Max width 5 m
Part of the Alpha series: Straight Drop, Cable Guide, Side Retention and Pivot Arm share one hardware system. About the Alpha series →
Frequently asked questions
Which awning suits a second-storey window?
A pivot arm. It projects away from the building so windows can open, and can be operated by rope, crank, internal winder box or motor.
How is a pivot arm awning operated?
Rope and spool, crank handle, internal winder box and cord, or motorised with a remote.
What is the difference between the Pivot Arm and the Alpha Pivot Arm?
The Alpha Pivot Arm uses Alpha series componentry: an open headbox, a front rail matching the Alpha bottom rail curve, an optional sliding arm set, silver pearl components and widths up to 5 m.
What hoods are available?
Standard, System 2000, Alpha (open or closed) or no hood.
What fabrics can be used?
Mesh, acrylic or canvas.
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