HORIZONTAL MINI BLINDS: A. Product: SWFcontract Classics™ 1” Cordless Aluminum Blinds or approved equal 1. Materials: a. Headrail shall be 1" high x 1-1/2" wide x .025" thick U-shaped steel. The steel finishing process includes phosphate treatment for corrosion resistance, a chrome-free sealer, a low HAP urethane primer, and a topcoat of low HAP polyester-baked enamel. b. Tilter shall be made of injection-molded thermoplastics for smooth low-friction operation and shall incorporate a clutch mechanism to prevent damage due to over tilting. c. Tilt rod shall be electro-zinc coated solid steel measuring 1/4" square. d. Tilt wand shall be clear polycarbonate with a hexagonal cross section measuring approximately 1/4" diameter and attached to the tilter shaft by means of a spring clip for easy removal. e. Drum and cradles shall be low-friction thermoplastic and provided for each ladder. f. Installation brackets shall be made of phosphate-treated steel with a urethane primer and polyester-baked enamel finish to match headrail. The design shall incorporate a hinged front cover. g. Braided ladder shall be made of 100% polyester yarn, incorporating two extra-strength rungs per ladder for slat support. Standard ladder spacing shall be 21.5mm. h. Slats shall be 5000 series cold-rolled aluminum containing the maximum allowable recycled content to produce a high-strength and corrosion-resistant flexible product. Slats shall be nominally 1" wide x .006" thick and processed to provide a smooth, hard, less porous surface with antistatic performance to repel dust. Slats shall be treated with a topcoat of polyester-baked enamel. i. Bottomrail shall be a completely enclosed tubular shape made of phosphate-treated steel for corrosion resistance and finished with a chrome-free sealer, low HAP urethane primer, and a topcoat of low HAP, polyester-baked enamel. Bottomrail shall measure .025" thick.
