All operating components are designed and manufactured in Germany by Lewens Sonnenschutz-Systeme GmbH & Co KG.

 

 

 

At the core of the Cologne is a German made mechanism. Strong, reliable German engineering tested and proven with a powder coated aluminium outer shell providing protection against corrosion and dirt. 

All operating components are designed and manufactured in Germany by Lewens Sonnenschutz-Systeme GmbH & Co KG. 

 

 

 

 

 

Cologne Specifications:
Available sizes   Dimensions	Width:  2 to 14 metres Projection (arm sizes):  1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0 metres Height: 178mm top/bottom Depth: 200mm front/back
Arms	Internal Spring Assembly:  Heavy duty triple spring assembly with double PVC coated aircraft quality stainless steel cables provide estremely high  fabric tension. Material:  Heavy duty 6061 grade extruded aluminium.
Operation	a) Manual by means of crank handle. b) Motorized with switch control. c) Motorized with hand held remote control. d) Motorized plus automatic sun and wind control system.
Pitch Adjustment	Simple allan key adjustment to alter pitch.
Construction	Quality aluminium castings, powder coated to prevent corrosion. Stainless steel pivot pins and bolts throughout. Heavy duty 6061 grade aluminium powder coated extrusions.
Fabric	High quality woven acrylic fibre.
Mounting	Aluminium brackets for face and top fix, plus fabricated brackets to suit special situations.

 

The Kompakt Cassette folding arm awning is made by Lewens Sonnenschutz-Systeme in Germany.  It is a close fitting cassette awning designed to fit snugly against a wall.  Although only 20cm high by 20cm deep, the excellent design of the cassette incorporates a 40 x 40 mm square bar that gives great strength and versatility for installation.  For example if the awning is to be mounted onto rafters or studs the mounting brackets are not restricted to being positioned exactly at the arms or the ends of the awning.

As well as its compact appearance, the awning has many functional design features including a lip at the top edge of the cassette to prevent dew and light rain from leaving annoying dust trails on the front profile of the awning.  An extruded aluminium fabric cover shell conceals the fabric roll even when the awning is open.  The front profile incorporates a double hollow chamber for increased rigidity and an integral rain gutter.  In light rain water drains off at the side through concealed drain holes in the end caps.

The Lewens folding arms are renowned for their strength.  Other German awning manufacturers proudly boast that their awnings incorporate Lewens folding arms.  The grandfather of the current managing director is credited as being the inventor of the folding arm awning. 

The high spring tension provided by the triple springs ensures that the awning fabric is taut and will not rest on the arm joints.  Many awning manufactures use marine grade cables in the hinges of the folding arms.  Lewens use heavy duty aircraft grade cables which have more strength and importantly far more resilience to fatigue failure.