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FOLDING ARM AWNINGS
Folding Arm Awning Operation
The maximum width of a folding arm awning is 25 metres and the maximum projection is 4.0 metres. The width of the awning must be 500mm wider than the arm projection to allow the arms to fold, with the exception of the unique Stratos 1 oversquare folding arm awning.
![]() A folding arm awning can be operated either by crank handle or electric motor but electric motors are recommended where the awning has more than two arms (greater than 6 metres in width).
The slope of the standard Folding Arm Awning can be adjusted with an allen key; customer adjustable pitch control via a crank handle is available as an extra option on the Stratos 1 folding arm awning.
If sufficient slope can be obtained, a folding arm awning will withstand light showers but it should be considered as a sunscreen rather than as a retractable roof due to wind restrictions. A folding arm awning should be rolled away whenever the wind seems to be moving the awning too much and it should never be left extended whilst the house is unattended unless it is connected to automatic weather sensors which will roll it away when the wind exceeds a preset level.
German Made Folding Arm AwningsOur premium folding arm awnings are made in Germany - the Mercedes Benz of folding arm awnings. Stylish innovative and highly reliable, backed by a five year warranty.
All operating components are designed and manufactured in Germany and certified by the international testing agency TUV to the European standard 'CE Marking'.
Unlike early model folding arms that utilised chains, the folding arms use tensioned, spring loaded, PVC coated cables that provide maximum wind stability and fabric tension.
The arms are able to withstand 120,000 cycles of stress, as certified by Materials Testing authority of Germany. If the awning is operated once a day, that equates to over two hundred years.
Our German range of folding arm awnings includes the Stratos 1, Stratos 3, Berlina, Cologne, Kompakt and Discus. Stratos 1 Folding Arm Awning
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Stratos 1 Specifications: |
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Available sizes
Dimensions |
Width: 2 to 18 metres
Projection (arm sizes): 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0 metres
Height: 245mm top/bottom
Depth: 230mm front/back |
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Internal Spring Assembly: Heavy duty triple spring assembly with triple 3mm PVC coated 316 stainless steel cable provides the highest fabric tension of any comparable system.
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. |
| Tilting system (pitch regulator) | Simple crank handle selectapitch operation is an option. |
| 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 universal brackets for face and top fix, plus fabricated brackets to suit special situations. |

The Berlina is a very compact folding arm awning with an optional powder coated aluminium semi cassette or an open fabric roll.

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Berlina Specifications: |
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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. |
he Cologne is a compact cassette folding arm awning with a neat contemporary design.
Motorised Cologne cassette folding arm awning fully extended.
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Cologne Specifications: |
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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.|
Kompakt Specifications: |
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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: 200mm 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 alloy 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. |

Kompakt Folding Arm Awning fully extended


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Discus Specifications: |
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Available sizes |
Width: 2 to 7 metres (coupled units up to 21 metres)
Projection (arm sizes): 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5 metres
Height: 151mm top/bottom
Depth: 264mm front/back |
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Arms |
Internal Spring Assembly: Heavy duty triple spring assembly with triple 3mm PVC coated 316 stainless steel cable provides the highest fabric tension of any comparable system.
Material: Heavy duty 6061 grade extruded aluminium. |
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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. |
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Construction |
Quality aluminium castings, powder coated to prevent corrosion. Stainless steel pivot pins and bolts throughout. Heavy duty 6061 grade aluminium powder coated extrusions. |
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Fabric |
High quality woven acrylic fibre. |
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Mounting |
Aluminium universal brackets for face and top fix, plus fabricated brackets to suit special situations. |


Motorised Sundowner Plus Folding Arm Awnings - Sydney.
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Sunsetter Specifications: |
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Available sizes
Dimensions |
Width: 2 to 14 metres
Projection (arm sizes): 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, metres
Height: 230mm top/bottom
Depth: 200mm front/back |
| Arms |
Internal Spring Assembly: Heavy duty spring assembly with PVC coated cables provide high fabric tension.
Material: 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. Aluminium powder coated extrusions. |
| Fabric | High quality woven acrylic fibre. |
| Mounting | Aluminium brackets for face fix, plus fabricated brackets to suit special situations. |
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