MechoShade Systems, Inc.
42-03 35th Street
Long Island City, NY 11101
Tel: (718) 729-2020
Fax: (718) 729-2941
Estimating: (888) 706-6061
Customer Service: (800) 899-8081
Web site: http://www.mechoshade.com

Manual, Motorized and Computerized shading solutions.

MechoShade Systems offers an integrated system of visually transparent and room darkening/blackout roller screens that provide optimum solar protection with the functionality and design aesthetics architects and designers worldwide desire. Whether you need...

  • a manual chain-driven shade for a typical window,
  • a motorized mid-window alignment system for a curtain wall,
  • a multi-zone shading control system for an entire office or
  • a computerized solar tracking system for the entire building,

MechoShade® is the shade of choice for windows, skylights, greenhouses and atriums.

MechoShades meet the dynamic challenge to improve workplace environments with:

  • Optimum solar protection,
  • Greater use of natural light,
  • Lower energy consumption and
  • Maintenance of those vitally important outdoor views so beneficial to employee well-being and productivity.

The MechoShade Shading System includes:

  • Manual shades in single band or multiband configurations.
  • Motorized shades in single band or multiband configurations.
  • A complete line of visually transparent sun screens, room darkening and blackout shades.
  • Skylight, Greenhouse and Atrium shades.
  • Room Darkening for Audio/Visual requirements.
  • A complete line of fascia, pockets, side and sill channels and other accessories.
  • Electronic Control Systems.
  • Electrical Accessories.
  • Computerized solar tracking system.
  • Ten Year Fit-for-Use Warranty.

MechoShade Products:

ThermoVeil® and EuroVeil™ ShadeCoths
"Visually transparent shading".

MechoShades® meet the challenge of dynamic glass design to improve workplace environments with optimum solar protection, greater use of natural light, lower energy consumption and maintenance of those vitally important outdoor views so beneficial to employee well-being and productivity.

In recommended densities, ThermoVeil and EuroVeil shadecloths provide a significant reduction in solar heat-gain and greater comfort from the radiant component of sunshine. The resulting reduction in solar energy and improved personal solar protection lowers fossil fuel consumption used to cool the room by reducing A/C loads. Worker productivity is improved through the control of brightness, glare and solar radiation on people, CRT screens and work surfaces. The increased use of natural light has been determined by management professionals to reduce absenteeism. ThermoVeil shade cloths are available in a wide variety of densities, weaves and colors to complement the daylight transmission of the glass.

Both ThermoVeil and our new thinner, finer EuroVeil™ are woven polyester/vinyl shade cloths with antimicrobial properties that do not support the growth of microrganizisms and in testing, by independent laboratories, are flame retardant, less toxic than burning wood, wool or cotton and have no measurable VOC's.

MechoShades®

MechoShade is the original manual chain-driven roller screen with heavy-duty commercial grade hardware and a 10 Year Fit-for-Use Warranty.

MechoShades feature:

  • A full range of hardware options for manual shading — featuring multi-band operation with drive chain.
  • ThermoVeil® /EuroVeil™ — a complete line of visually transparent sun screens and room darkening shades engineered to complement all glazing.
  • SnapLoc® Spline for easy installation, removal and cleaning of the shadebands.
  • Choice of: Fabric Covered Hembar or Exposed Hembar.
  • Choice of: Static Shade Mode (stop anywhere on the window), or Dynamic Shade Mode (freefall to the bottom), with preselected intermediate stops.
  • SnapLoc® Fascia (Optional) — Conceals the entire shade assembly and may be used as a continuous one-piece architectural element to cover two or more shadebands without exposed hardware.
  • Ceiling pockets, blackout sill and side channels and other accessories (optional).

Optional Accessories include:

  • SnapLoc Fascia
  • Blackout Side and Sill Channels
  • Exposed or Light Seal Hembars
  • Wall-Mount Angles
  • Lift-Assist Mechanism (LAM)
  • DualShades
  • Ceiling Pockets and accessories

ElectroShades®

ElectroShade motorized roller screens with heavy-duty commercial grade hardware are ideal for conference rooms and other VIP spaces, public spaces, high bays and where accessibility is a problem.

ElectroShades are available in 120VAC or 220/230 VAC worldwide standards controlled by a variety of standard and optional control accessories. ElectroShades have a 10 Year Fit-for-Use Hardware Warranty, five years on motors.

ElectroShades feature:

  • Multi-band operation of up to 5 shade bands with a single motor.
  • ThermoVeil® /EuroVeil™ — a complete line of visually transparent sun screens and room darkening shades engineered to complement all glazing.
  • Control systems for standard and intelligent motors. (See Control Systems).
  • Multi-motor and multi-level control with standard and intelligent motors. See control systems for the most complete range of control systems and functions.
  • SnapLoc® Spline for easy installation, removal and cleaning of the shadebands.
  • SnapLoc® Fascia (Optional) — Conceals the entire shade assembly and may be used as a continuous one-piece architectural element to cover two or more shadebands without exposed hardware.
  • Choice of: Fabric Covered Hembar, or Exposed Hembar.
  • Ceiling pockets, blackout sill and side channels and other accessories (optional).
  • BottomUP Shades (optional).

Optional Accessories include:

  • Blackout Side and Sill Channels
  • Exposed or Light Seal Hembars
  • Wall-Mount Angles
  • DualShades
  • Ceiling Pockets and accessories
  • All electrical acessories and control systems

Skylight, greenhouse and atrium shades

The Skylighter™ System consists of custom engineered flat and soft fold shades as rectangular, triangular (equilateral), trapezoidal shades 1 way position from horizontal to near vertical. Skylighter shades are available as top down, bottom up or horizontal systems. Gravity drop systems utilize a single motor with a weighted hembar. Double motor shades are provided in accordance with the slope angle with support cables and/or side channels as required.

Room Darkening and Audio/Visual Systems

The MechoShade Room Darkening and Audio/Visual (A/V) System consists of MechoShades or ElectroShades featuring our ThermoVeil line of Blackout shade cloth with an integrated system of side and sill channels, light seal hembar and recessed pockets that interface with A/V control systems.

Electronic Control Systems

Motor Logic Controller (MLC)

MechoShade's standard, economical, low voltage, four motor controller offers one level control for up to four motors on either one maintained switch or multiple momentary center off switches. An unlimited number of motors and MLC controls may be wired in series. MLCs may be used to incorporate sun-activated control, remote control access and interface with A/V systems. Alignment and intermediate programmable stop positions not available (see IQ/MLC).

IQ/MLC™ Window Management System (IQ/MLC)

User Defined Mid-Window Alignment

State-of-the-art hardwired, low voltage control system for use with standard motors. Mid-window alignment at 5 positions: full up, full down, 3 intermediate preprogrammed at 25%, 50% and 75%, or up to 3 custom set points to align with architectural features. Multiple levels of control of motors include: Sub-Group, Group and Master Switching. By assigning IQ/MLC Dip Switches you create zones and levels of control. Shade positioning and uniform shade alignment are accomplished by programming the microprocessor on the IQ/MLC circuit board through the local and master switches. Reconfigure switching zones without rewiring within the IQ/MLC.

Features include:

  • 5 stop positions
  • 3 user-defined preprogrammed intermediate stop positions.
  • Auto-shade alignment at each mid-window stop position.
  • Control wiring in series or parallel.
  • Two (2) Operation Modes

Normal Mode:
Shades may stop anywhere on the window.

Uniform Mode:
Shades may stop only at 5 user-defined positions.

  • Four local switch ports plus two master ports.
  • Any switch port can control any combination of the four motors attached to an IQ/MLC.

Intelligent Motor Controller (IMCS)

Addressable Multi-Zone Busline Control

MechoShade's Intelligent Motor Control System (IMC) offers a software (logic) based system consisting of microprocessor managed motors; with up to 9 user-defined switching addresses in each motor which will respond to a similiarly coded (IS) Intelligent Switch. Each switch uses one address. Each switch may be reprogrammed on site. Additional Switches may be wired in series. Software reconfiguration of switching zones, groups, sub-groups, etc. — plus alignment at up to 16 incremental stop positions make this the most state-of-the-art system available. All shades operate uniformly and can only stop at the selected position. Major advantages of the system are simplicity, flexibility and lower installation costs. The Intelligent Motor System is ideal for Audio/Visual, Solar Tracking or Building Management System integration.

AAC SolarTrac™

Computerized Solar Tracking for Green Buildings

Our AAC SolarTrac System, optimizes solar protection benefits of ElectroShades by automatically adjusting the position of shades in accordance with: the microclimatic conditions, Solar Gain (in BTUs/w/m2), allowable solar penetration and where required ambiant illumination (museums). Appropriate for all windows, skylights atriums and general office space. Cloud and bright sun conditions are managed for the entire building.

Ten-Year Fit-for-Use Warranty

Ten-year warranty on manually-operated components except the bead chain, which is a maintenance service item. Ten-year warranty on the shade cloth with the provision that it will not deteriorate, sag, or warp and will remain fit for use for the full warranty period. Five year warranty on all motors and electrical equipment. Five year on all electrical and electronic accessories.

For more information abour MechoShades please see our web site at http://www.mechoshade.com for information on:

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MechoShade Systems is located at:

42-03 35th Street
Long Island City, NY 11101
Tel: 718-729-2020
Fax: 718-729-2941
Estimating: 888-706-6061
Customer Service: 1-800-899-8081

©Copyright, 1998. MechoShade Systems, Inc.

Specifications subject to change without notice.

MechoShade, DualShade, ElectroShade, SnapLoc and ThermoVeil are registered trademarks of MechoShade Systems, Inc. Long Island City, NY 11101

EuroVeil, IQ/MLC, Skylighter, and SolarTrac trademarks of MechoShade Systems, Inc. Long Island City, NY 11101