![]() ![]() By comparison, motorized ATCT shades supplied by other vendors can take 30-45 seconds to raise, presenting a potential hazard to air traffic safety. This maximizes safety in the event that a shade must be raised quickly in an emergency situation. This state-of-the-art system boasts advanced, patent-pending features not available anywhere else on the market.Īn available option is high-speed motors that fully raise a standard cab shade in under 10 seconds. However, for projects that call for the best, we offer our PV-128 SCS-400™ Motorized Shade System. There is no doubt that Plastic-View is the leading manufacturer of motorized shade systems for ATCTs!įor the budget-minded, we offer high quality motorized shades with Somfy motors and our F72 SR® or DS 8 SR® materials. Plastic-View has supplied the vast majority of these systems. facilities are moving toward motorization. While many other nations worldwide rely on motorized shades in their ATCT cabs, the U.S. Over 100 ATCTs now have a Double Shade System as introduced by Plastic-View. Our innovative Double Shade System for control tower is widely recognized as the most effective, flexible, and safe in the industry. This powerful combination provides the ideal amount of extra protection from sun, heat, and glare. two shades per window), we developed our DS 8 SR® for secondary shade use. For the growing number of ATCT cabs with double shades (i.e. If others claim to offer F72 SR® or DS 8 SR®, simply contact us for verification.į72 SR® is designed for primary shade use in facilities that use one shade per window. military approved and specified for ATCT use.į72 SR® and DS 8 SR® are exclusive Plastic-View products. Don't be fooled by similarly named knockoff materials! Only Plastic-View and its authorized dealers offer these specialty products. ![]() F72 SR® and DS 8 SR® dramatically reduce sun, heat, and glare, all while preserving and actually improving the view out. Each features an SR (Scratch Resistant) hardcoat to protect against scratching and preserve visibility. They have an industrial strength 5-Mil construction for maximum durability. They are engineered to provide a clear and pure view out, with true outward color identification, for air traffic controllers. They are the results of decades of extensive research, development, and field testing. military exclusively calls for Plastic-View in their latest ATCT Design Guides.į72 SR® and DS 8 SR® are designed specifically for the rigors of ATCT use. In addition to the FAA, every major branch of the U.S. They are also included in the the US NAVY T.I.P. military as required safety equipment "for all ATC towers" and are to be installed on "all exposures of the cab" (U.S. They have been designated by the FAA and U.S. Plastic-View window shades are a vital part of air traffic control safety and are manufactured in full compliance with current FAA and U.S. Plus, our specialty materials also reject over 60% of the total solar energy, keeping temperatures more uniform throughout the tower and making the working environment far more comfortable. Plastic-View window shades are the perfect solution for reducing this glare while still maintaining the full view out. ![]() In today's sophisticated airport control towers there are numerous computer and radar screens that can be very difficult to view due to excessive amounts of eye straining glare. Factory tinted/metallized glass or window film is also a safety hazard because they obstruct the view during overcast or nighttime conditions and do not have the flexibility to be raised in an emergency to allow for the light gun to be flashed from the tower. This would create a tremendous safety hazard in airport control towers. Conventional window coverings such as draperies and vertical blinds are only effective for reducing glare when they are drawn, which naturally eliminates the view out. This allows air traffic controllers to maintain visual contact with both air and ground traffic, without the eye straining glare. Plastic-View window shades dramatically reduce sun glare, while still preserving the full view out. ![]()
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