Zip Screen
Big, bigger, Zip screen XXL Solar
Protection – stable in the wind
A PRODUCT HAS BEEN CONQUERING THE MARKET FOR GLARE AND SUN PROTECTION:
TEX TILE ZIP SCREENS COMBINE ELEGANT VISUAL EFFECTS WITH AUTOMATION, A HIGHER
RESISTANCE TO WIND AND SHADE OVER LARGE AREAS. THESE ADVANTAGES CONTINUE
TO CONVINCE CUSTOMERS AND SERVE TO INCREASE THE MANUFACTURER'S SALES.
With the help of its Zip technology and special guide rails,
Zip equipment has expanded the range of application for textile
range. This helps to eliminate a gap of light at the sides and
the system allows for more effective blackout effect. An important
high wind speeds, thanks to which the user can also benefit
from solar protection and shade when it is windy. The lateral
46 sun protection products and brought new options to this
point in favour of Zip screens is their stability at
guiderail reduces the formation of folds from the fabric
R+T markets 2018
being under constant tension. Widths and heights of 600
centimetres are possible for individual systems – by connecting
several screens, the specialist company can cover
even larger areas.
BRANCH POTENTIAL
Zip screens offer a large potential for the solar protection
branch. According to the estimates of industry experts, more
than 250,000 systems have been sold in Germany, Switzerland
and Austria until now. ”Our future lies in automated Zip
screens, amongst other things. These systems are stable in
the wind and architecturally demanding. In particular, Zip
screens offer potential in closed cavity façades”, says Dr. Marc
Natusch, managing director of the power unit manufacturer,
Gerhard Geiger. ”Every year, we are experiencing growth into
double digits with the Zip screen vertical awnings”, says Ingo
Legnini, deputy managing director of Reflexa.
The manufacturer, Heroal, is looking at a market for its screen
unit that are stable in the wind, which is becoming increasingly
stronger. In many cases, builders and architects rely on
screens instead of venetian blinds since they can also use
these features on higher floors.
Matthias Heiler
With the ZipMa vertical awning with lateral guiderail
along the Zip system, Reflexa is seeking to
combine technology with design. Photo: Reflexa
Zip screens with different fabrics also help to accentuate in interior
areas, here: Heroal's VS Z system. Photo: Heroal