Porter Athletic Equipment Company
2500 South 25th Avenue
Broadview, IL 60155
Tel: (708) 338-2000
Toll-Free: (800) 947-6783
Fax: (708) 338-2060
E-mail: porter@porter-ath.com
Web site: http://www.porter-ath.com
Clear-Vu Series – For Rectangular Backboards
Specify No. 600 & No. 1400 Style Backstop
Clean, unobstructed views are a bonus for players and spectators alike with Porter’s
Clear-Vu series rectangular backboards and backstops. The Clear-Vu series is available
in three distinct styles to meet most design applications. Attachment height will
determine proper style. Each model incorporates our Uni-Frame design features
to assure maximum stability, championship performance and architectural appeal.
Rigidly built frame incorporates special offset backboard extension assemblies,
to position the 5' 9" on-center vertical supports directly behind the vertical
perimeter markings on any rectangular glass backboard for a Clear-Vu through the
glass. The 600 style backstop is designed with vertical members that are fabricated
of 2-3/8" O.D, and the 1400 style backstop with 3-1/2" O.D. pipe. Porter’s
Clear-Vu series backstops are designed for use with rectangular glass backboards
and may be specified with either a No. 204 glass or No. 228 wood rectangular backboard.
Clear-Vu backstops are available with manual, electric or remote-controlled electric
operation.
All 600 and 1400 series backstops are available in forward fold, backward fold and stationary style units. Optional Center-Strut® height adjustment systems are available on all backstops.
Uni-Frame Series – For Fan-Shaped Backboards
Specify No. 500 Style Backstop
This backstop has been specifically designed for an application desiring a fan-shaped
backboard. This series is available in all popular folding or non-folding designs.
Uni-Frame construction employs a clean, fully welded backstop design. Vertical
members are fabricated of 2-3/8" O.D. pipe. Horizontal spreaders of 2-3/8"
O.D. pipe are positioned on approximately 3' centers for full weld strength and
maximum structural rigidity. Uni-Frame backstops are available with manual, electric
or remote-controlled electric operation.
All 500 series backstops are available in forward fold, backward fold and stationary style units. Optional Center-Strut® height adjustment systems are available on all backstops.
Center-Strut® height adjuster is available on all of porter’s
500, 600 & 1400 Clear-Vu & Uni-Frame Series
With the addition of Porter’s Center-Strut® height adjuster,
goal height is easily adjustable to any height between 8' and 10' to accommodate
all age and skill levels. Limited Lifetime Warranty is offered on all Porter backboards
when installed on a Center-Strut® height adjuster. Height adjusters
are available with manual, electric or remote-controlled electric operation.
500/600/1400 Clear-Vu & Uni-Frame Series – Features
Adjustable Hanger
Adjustable support hangers provide for easy installation and precise plumbing
of backstop frame assuring proper operation and performance. Accurate adjustability
allows the installer to account for even the slightest attachment height difference
without compromising attachment integrity.
Saddle Die Cut
Every horizontal pipe end is precision saddle die cut to the exact radius of the
vertical member before welding into a unitized welded frame. This process assures
full weld strength and maximum structural rigidity of all connections.
Offset Hinge Weight Lock
No. 500 and No. 600 series hinges are offset 2" to the front or rear of the
backstop center line. This utilizes the weight of the structure to automatically
lock the backstop in its playing position.
Folding Brace Hinge
All folding braced units are furnished with unique dual, formed steel hinges incorporating
integral torsion springs to maximize stability.
Specify 600/500 series for all attachment heights below 25'.
No. 600 and No. 500 backstop structures have a unitized welded frame fabricated
of 2-3/8" O.D. pipe. Horizontal spreaders are also 2-3/8" O.D. pipe
spaced on approximately 4' centers (3' centers for 500 series) for full weld strength
and maximum rigidity.
Specify 600W/500W series for all attachment heights between 25' & 28'.
No. 600W and No. 500W frames feature additional 1-7/8" O.D. lateral sway
bracing to provide wide stance support for maximum resistance to vibration.
Specify 1400W series for all attachment heights above 28'.
Porter’s 1400W backstop structure is a unitized welded frame fabricated
of 3-1/2" O.D. wall pipe for both vertical and horizontal members, with additional
2-3/8" O.D. lateral sway bracing to provide a wide stance support for unequalled
stability. The 1400W series eliminates costly and unsightly cradle systems allowing
rigid direct attachment to heights up to 40'.
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Contact: porter@porter-ath.com for more Information.