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Architrac™ 101
Architrac™ 101
What is Architrac™?
• Drapery hardware track and component “systems” developed to meet just about every commercial and residential need.
• Kirsch pioneered and developed both the hardware systems and headings.
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Applications
• Architrac can be used in any application both residential and commercial.
• Commercial applications within the hospitality industry are the most common and well known
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Hospitality
Meeting Rooms
Guestrooms
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Heading Systems
• Pinch Pleats– Most familiar of
the heading systems
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Heading Systems
• Ripplefold– Soft ripple like folds flow
smoothly from one end of the track to another.
– Panels can be removed and pressed flat, yet fall into folds.
– No hooks or pins, draperies easily snap on and off carriers
– Spaced carriers control fullness
– Recommended where draperies require frequent launderings or where a uniform appearance is desired both inside and out.
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• Accordia-Fold– Precise accordian like pleats
offer a tailored look on both sides of the window.
– Snap tape sewn to heading controls drapery fullness and pleat depth.
– No hooks or pins, draperies easily snap on and off carriers
– Stack back is less than any other drapery system.
– Recommended for “tight” areas where minimum stackback space is required and a precise tailored look is desired.
Heading Systems
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• Cubicle Curtains– Also known as
privacy curtains– Grommeted
panels of both mesh and fabric typically used in healthcare settings.
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Where Do You Begin
• 5 Questions You Need To Address Before Selecting a Track System
– Drapery Heading– Mount Location– Control Type – Straight or Curved– Fabric Weight
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Drapery Heading
• Pinch Pleats• Ripplefold• Accordia Fold• Cubicle Curtains
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Mount Location
• Ceiling Mount• Wall Mount• Recessed Mount• Suspended Mount
• Does the track need to be curved or be straight?
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Control Type• Cord Draw
– One Way or Two Way Draw available
– Double Channel Headrail
• Baton Draw (aka Hand Draw)– One Way or Two Way Draw
available– Designed for hard use
installations where misuse may damage draperies.
– Keeps hands off of the draperies– No hidden cords to find– Can be offered without Baton for
“true” hand draw
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Cord Draw Systems
94001•Heaviest duty track in our collection•Closest to stage or auditorium track system.•Smaller % of usage
93001•Low profile track system designed for headings that mount under track, i.e., Ripplefold, Accordiafold•Front loading carrier system for easy installation
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Baton Draw Systems
94003: More popular (works for either ceiling or wall mount), designed to accept all heading and master carriers
94004: Rear flange, can not use “over the top master”, can not be curved
94005: Designed to accept all heading and master carriers
94008: Rolled Steel (like Superfine), not Kirlon coated
9046: Cubicle System
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Ordering Options
• Assembled Sets/CTM– Requires no additional assembly– Contains appropriate brackets, master carriers, carriers
and controls– Priced as first 3 feet charge + charge for each additional
foot
• Track Build– Each track, component and brackets specified on order– Assembly and order completeness dealer’s responsibility
