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SUNAIR® BENEFIT |
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All arm parts under stress are made of forged aluminum including the shoulder, elbow, and arm components. All arms 8'7" and above use three heavy duty steel springs. |
Others use only Die-cast or extruded aluminum arm parts. The competition typically uses one or two springs to save on cost. |
Forged aluminum arm components are stronger than all die castings or extrusions resulting in a stronger awning against the elements. Three heavy-duty steel springs provide better arm tension and longer arm life. |
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Sunair® uses only the strongest materials yet is engineered for flexibility with a unique two way movable front arm attachment. |
Others use a single front pin that only moves in one direction. |
Our unique two-way movable front arm attachment relieves strain and increases flexibility and strength in the arm, which reduces damage. |
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The Sunair® uses twin galvanized/tinned high quality aircraft cable (Stainless steel cable available at no up charge). The hinge is triple angled with an elliptical cable radius. |
Others use a single smaller cable. Most systems do not have this angle and the fabric rubs on the arms. |
Twin cables are far superior to a single cable, as cable wear is reduced, allowing better arm and fabric tension. The elliptical cable radius increases tension as the awning extends, and relaxes the cable as the awning is fully retracted. The angles help keep the fabric from dragging on the arms. |
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Hundreds of 100% acrylic premium grade solid and striped fabric colors to choose from. You surely will find a fabric to suit your need and taste. |
Others often use vinyl or a non-acrylic fabric. |
Acrylic fabric is more attractive and breathes better than vinyl. Vinyl traps heat and will crack over time. Acrylic fiber is also resistant to fading and mildew and has a water repellant Teflon coating. |
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All extrusions and components are exclusively made of the highest quality aluminum. The parts are first chromate treated, and then electro statically powder coated. |
Others mix aluminum and steel profiles to save on cost. Many competitors also say that they powder coat the components, but they actually wet - lacquer the extrusions to save on cost. Few Chromate treat the parts. |
Aluminum extrusions are strong, yet will not corrode over time like steel. This equates to a longer lasting awning. Chromating gives better powder adhesion, holds up better against the elements, resisting cracking and peeling. |
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Sunair® uses a heavy duty German 4:1 ratio bevel gear with a stop. A 13:1 gear is used on larger widths. |
Others use inferior quality 7:1 gears without a stop. |
The 4:1 gear is the most efficient gear made. This gear minimizes the time and effort needed in operating a manual awning. The stop eliminates fabric damage due to over rolling. |
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All fabrics are sewn with Tenara¨ thread. This thread is manufactured from GORE-Tex, and is clear and nearly invisible. |
Others use a synthetic thread. Often others cut corners and use only a white thread, which is very visible on the fabric, and vulnerable to U.V. damage and premature seam failure. |
Tenara® thread is made of Teflon and will not deteriorate from exposure to the elements. The clear thread is nearly invisible on most fabric colors. |
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TUV type tested for quality assurance. |
Very few awning systems have passed the American TUV test. Some only have European approval for parts, not American approval for the entire system. |
With TUV approval, you can be assured that you have bought a quality awning. It has been type tested for quality assurance, which includes an annual inspection of the factory. |
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Sunair® offers 9 each standard powder coat frame colors. Custom colors available on request. |
Most manufacturers offer a few colors, and some only one. |
With Sunair®, you will find a frame color that best matches your siding or wall color. If not, we can powder coat a special color to best match your wall. |
