Types of components for roller blinds on plastic windows

Blinds have long ceased to be exclusively decorative part of the interior. They protect the room from prying eyes, from sunlight, prevent the emergence of a draft. However, not all models of curtains can perform the above functions. Among the variety of goods, modern consumers have increasingly preferred roller blinds. What is not surprising. Rolshtora have an impressive list of advantages, reliable design. More information about the curtains of a new generation, their configuration, the control mechanism is described in this publication.

The roller blind is a special canvas that is wound on a shaft of small diameter.

Rolshtora: short description, types, variety of complete sets

The roll-type sun protection system is a dense, single web that rolls into a roll as needed. A roll of fabric is wound on a special shaft that has a specific control mechanism. The cloth is made of strong, smooth material.

Typical design curtain

Among the main characteristics of such blinds are the following:

• Effective daylight protection. Fabric delays rays, prevents furniture from fading.
  Protection from prying eyes. Even light shades of paintings do not make the room open to the people around them. They let the daylight in moderate amounts, closing what is happening in the room from passers-by on the street.
• Interior decoration. The design of modern rolshtor is unique. Such window decoration will always attract attention.
• Draft protection. Models of dense materials can further protect the living room from the draft, the cold.

Rolled curtains can decorate the windows ...

Or close the glass insert on the door

Note! Some customers often confuse thin-strip standard blinds with roll-up curtains. These are different sun protection systems. The latter are more functional, practical. They do not need to be washed frequently, they do not collect dust, they provide an optimal level of light in the room.

Blinds can be chosen for almost any interior.

Types, types of configuration

Open curtain blind

Closed curtain curtain

Guides: types, materials of manufacture

There are different accessories for roller blinds. However, guides are considered the most practical, necessary. They perform the role of a reliable webbing clamp on the windows, ensuring maximum protection from sunlight.

Side guides provide complete protection from the sun's rays and eliminate sagging curtains

The latch also extends the life of the curtains, not allowing them to sag, deteriorate. Guides are mounted in the direction of movement of the curtains directly on the window frame. They are lateral, U-shaped.

There are two types of guides for roller blinds.

Guides are made most often from two materials:

1. Plastic.
2. Aluminum.

Plastic usually included in the kit mini-curtains. They are lightweight, practical. However, with careless handling can quickly break. Plastic is cheaper than aluminum parts. Aluminum profiles are more durable and durable. Used for wide canvases, able to withstand heavy loads.

Fittings, accessories

Depending on the cost of the kit, the type of system, manufacturer, the curtains are completed differently. Sometimes the set lacks any parts required for installation, operation of the Rolshtor. In this case, it is possible to purchase the missing accessories in construction, furniture hypermarkets, online stores. When buying accessories is important not to save. Poor-quality, fragile parts will again require replacement after a short period of time.

Kit for the assembly of roller blinds "mini"

Below is a list of the most popular accessories for roller blinds, features of its application:

1. Adapters. They provide the ability to complete the usual cassette system U-shaped rails. The part pushes the cassette forward to the desired distance.
2. Inserts for displacing the shaft axis. If the web roll exceeds the length of two meters, then you need to purchase special inserts to ensure that the fabric is fully wound.
3. Box Using step by step instructions, you can make rolshtora own hands. Protective box to do it yourself will not work. It is easier to purchase it separately. The box can be made of plastic, aluminum.
   

   Color options for boxes for roller blinds

4. Brackets. Not all home owners are ready to sacrifice the integrity of the glass for fastening rolshtor. However, this does not mean a complete abandonment of rolled curtains. Their installation is possible without drilling. For this special brackets are sold.
   

   On the movable window casement, the curtain can be fixed with the help of mounted brackets

5. Adhesive tapes for pipe (weighting agent), guides. The tape is made on a polyurethane basis. It is able to withstand heavy loads. Over the years, new tape will be required for partial repair of the sun protection system. Old tape needs to be updated from time to time. Then the system will hold onto the window securely.
   

   Adhesive tape can also be used to secure the cassette curtain body

6. Fishing line In some models of curtains, instead of guides, ordinary fishing line is used, with a diameter of at least 0.8 mm. It is most often used in the manufacture of self-blind.
   

   Guide line presses the curtain to the window frame

7. Self-locking control mechanisms. Suitable for cassette models.
   

   Control mechanisms are plastic, metal, or combined

8. Magnets. They are mounted under the window bead with screws. Such a detail may be required if there is a metal weighting agent in the sun protection system.
   

   The magnet is needed to fix the curtains in the closed position.

9. Chain stoppers. This is a special detail, shaped like a tablet with a small neckline. It is put on the chain in a certain place. The stopper will not allow the shutter to fall below the required height.
   

   The stopper limits the movement of the control circuit to the desired level

10. Ear under the line. It is an integral part of the string mechanism for fixing the rolled canvas.
    

    The eyelet is necessary for the free movement of the weighting agent along the guide line

Note! The list contains only the most popular, often used names. Accessories are available in a wide range.

Control mechanisms: types, characteristics, advantages

In the device rolshtor special mechanisms are used to lift the fabric. Lifting mechanisms are of three types:

• chained;
• spring;
• electric.

Important! The control mechanism is the most vulnerable part of roll-type sun protection systems. It can often fail due to physical deterioration, poor-quality components, and improper handling.

Chained

The easiest option. The control principle is based on the use of a simple metal chain. It is mounted on the jagged edge of the shaft. The chain pulls on the teeth, rotating the shaft. It is used most often in open models.

Chain control mechanisms are selected for specific tubular shafts of roller blinds.

The chain-pin mechanism has a number of advantages:

• The possibility of self-repair. In case of breakage, the chain can be easily replaced with a new one. It is inexpensive, sold in almost every specialty store.
• Simplicity. Control is carried out with one hand. Simple things last much longer.
• Possibility of installation from any side. This greatly simplifies the process of using the product to left-handers.

Important! Chains are better to choose from metal. Plastic products are often broken due to the high brittleness of the material.

Spring mechanism

Special attention requires spring control method. Springs allow you to set the position of the fabric automatically. At the bottom of the weighting is a special knob regulator. This is all that is needed to lower / raise the curtain to a certain height. Models with a similar block have a width of up to 1.5 meters.

The device is a standard spring roller blinds

It is believed that such curtains can arbitrarily move. However, it is not. They are not subject to arbitrary opening, closing. The design has a special locking device that prevents such phenomena.

Spring curtain can be located both on top and bottom of the plastic window sash

Note! During operation, the spring system can not be subjected to sudden loads, movements. From this she can quickly fail.

The lack of springs is their rapid physical deterioration. With frequent opening / closing of the window, the springs will weaken. Over time, the mechanism will require replacement.

Electric control: all for, against

Installing an electric drive is the best way to achieve maximum comfort when operating the home floor operators. The position of the fabric will be adjusted by the drive.

For mini-curtains use small electric motors, which have enough power to move the canvas of small size.

For heavy models of curtains designed special electric drives of higher power.

The advantages of the electric control method are obvious:

1. Ability to lower / raise the curtain with the remote. This decision is relevant for "smart" homes.
2. Easy operation of large curtains.
3. Less fabric wear.
4. Ability to set the timer. In this case, the house will become light, dark, depending on the time of day.

Such a control system has its drawbacks. The main one is the high price. The cost of electric models is higher by 30-40 percent from standard. Also disadvantages include labor-intensive repairs, expensive components, in particular, the engine.

Other accessories

In addition to the main components, you can find other useful accessories for roller blinds on the market.

Note! The accessories listed in the list below are not always included in the finished set of curtains, are not mandatory to purchase. However, they greatly facilitate the operation of the curtains, make their design more attractive.

1. Decorative weight. It is more convenient to operate the chain opening and closing mechanism of the Rolshtor in the presence of a special weight. Weights are sold in different colors, may have a different shape. They facilitate the process of management, additionally decorate the design of the window opening. The cost of a decorative small weight is relatively small. Some manufacturers include it in the ready-made set of sun protection systems.
   

   Weights can be picked up under various style directions of an interior

2. Case under weight. It is usually made in white color - the color of the window frame. After installation is almost imperceptible. It is used to fix the decorative weight. The case is fastened on ordinary screws.
3. Plugs on the weighting agent. Plugs can not always be found in the finished set. Many manufacturers save on them or on their quality. Therefore, during the operation, you have to buy new ones. Plugs are a decorative element of curtains. They make the design complete, mask the unevenly cut edge of the weighting agent. Plugs are usually made of plastic. They are suitable for aluminum, metal weighting.
4. Handle for attic curtains. Skylights have a special design. For them, the manufacturers make special blinds. To make their use as comfortable as possible, you can purchase additional pens. Handles are mounted at an arbitrary distance from each other. In the complete set of finished models, the handle is always provided in the amount of one piece.
5. Tissue winding stop. The fabric should be wound evenly on the shaft. You can control it with special limiters. They have the form of rings. Such rings perform the role of controlling the winding of the material on the shaft. One ring is put on the mechanism itself, and the second on the sleeve located on the other side. Between them is glued fabric material.
   

   Restrictive rings provide smooth winding of the roller blinds.

Video: accessories for assembly of rolled mini-curtains

Photo: examples of window decoration roller blinds