UCH TECH SPECS

UNICHANNEL MODULAR IN-CEILING SHADE CONCEALMENT SYSTEM

UniChannel is a modular system that conceals window shades inside a ceiling.

UniChannel is supplied as a pre-made MDF carcass with plaster-in flanges, a removable bottom trim cover, and an easy-to-use 'Twist-In' shade bracket mounting system that is compatible with Future Automation shades. The MDF carcass can be easily cut to size on site and is supplied with aluminium side channels and locking friction fixings pre-installed to make assembly simple.

The Unichannel system also features a hook-on cover panel that has been designed to attach at two different depths. The lower position sits flush with the ceiling and allows for easy access to the shades and can be painted to match the surrounding ceiling. In the higher position you can attach a fascia cover panel that can be finished to match the surrounding ceiling for a seamless transition between the UniChannel system and the surrounding ceiling.

Typically, installing shades inside a ceiling involves constructing an MDF or plywood carcass above the window, and then fitting an expensive aluminium channel into this carcass to mount the shades. UniChannel eliminates the need for this costly aluminium channel by integrating it directly into the MDF carcass that contractors would already be building in the ceiling void. This lower-cost alternative simplifies the process of installing window shades inside a ceiling.

'TWIST-IN' BRACKETS

The innovative mounting profile means that Future Automation shade fixing brackets can be simply inserted and locked into place inside the pocket (before being secured via mechanical fixings). This prevents fitters from having to juggle brackets and tools above their heads during installation. (Brackets from other manufacturers can be mounted inside UniChannel, but they won’t benefit from the easy ‘Twist-In’ mounting system.)

DUAL POSITION COVER PROFILE

A hook on cover panel has been designed to perfectly finish the ceiling, whilst allowing easy access to the shade. This removable bottom flap has two fixing positions, enabling it to either be visible and sit flush with the finished ceiling (powder coating available on request) or be raised up and the installer can apply a panel on site to match the surrounding ceiling finish.

PLASTER IN FLANGES

To allow for a clean ceiling finish, the UniChannel system is supplied with two plasterboard fixing flanges. The plasterboard fixing flanges allow the system to be boarded and skimmed into the ceiling after fitting, to create an almost seamless join between the pocket and the finished ceiling.

DRY ASSEMBLY FIXINGS

Dry assembly fixings enable a simple, toolless assembly on site. This design removes the need for jigs or extra tools and holds the channel together while mechanical fixings are installed.

HAND CRAFTED IN HOUSE

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

PRODUCT CODE UCH-158X151 UCH-158X196 UCH-255x166
COVER HOOK ON COVER FLAP - CAN BE HAND PAINTED ON SITE OR HAVE 12MM MDF (OR SIMILAR) PANEL ATTACHED TO MATCH CEILING FINISH HOOK ON COVER FLAP - CAN BE HAND PAINTED ON SITE OR HAVE 12MM MDF (OR SIMILAR) PANEL ATTACHED TO MATCH CEILING FINISH HOOK ON COVER FLAP - CAN BE HAND PAINTED ON SITE OR HAVE 12MM MDF (OR SIMILAR) PANEL ATTACHED TO MATCH CEILING FINISH
DIMENSIONS (EXTERNAL) W158 X 151MM (6 3/16 X 5 15/16") W158 X 196MM (6 3/16 X 7 11/16") W255 X 166MM (10 1/16 X 6 1/2"")
DIMENSIONS (INTERNAL) W128 X 113MM (5 X 4 7/16") W128 X 158MM (5 X 6 1/4") W225 X 128MM (8 7/8 X 5 1/16")
FUNCTIONALITY SINGLE SHADE TWIN STACKED SHADES DUAL SIDE-BY-SIDE SHADES
INCLUDED SUPPLIED WITH PLASTER IN ALUMINIUM TRIMS AND ALUMINIUM END PLATES SUPPLIED WITH PLASTER IN ALUMINIUM TRIMS AND ALUMINIUM END PLATES SUPPLIED WITH PLASTER IN ALUMINIUM TRIMS AND ALUMINIUM END PLATES
MAX SHADE ROLLUP DIAMETER 85MM (3 3/8") 65MM (2 9/16") 85MM (3 3/8")
SHADE MOUNTING 'TWIST IN' BRACKET MOUNTING PROFILE 'TWIST IN' BRACKET MOUNTING PROFILE 'TWIST IN' BRACKET MOUNTING PROFILE
DOWNLOADS / SUPPORT
TECHNICAL SHEET PDF DocumentUCH-158X151 TECH
PDF DocumentUCH-158X196 TECH
PDF DocumentUCH-255X166 TECH
CAD CAD FileUCH-SINGLE-100 CAD
CAD FileUCH-DUAL-100 CAD
CAD FileUCH-TWIN-65 CAD
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
COVER UCH-158X151 HOOK ON COVER FLAP - CAN BE HAND PAINTED ON SITE OR HAVE 12MM MDF (OR SIMILAR) PANEL ATTACHED TO MATCH CEILING FINISH
UCH-158X196 HOOK ON COVER FLAP - CAN BE HAND PAINTED ON SITE OR HAVE 12MM MDF (OR SIMILAR) PANEL ATTACHED TO MATCH CEILING FINISH
UCH-255x166 HOOK ON COVER FLAP - CAN BE HAND PAINTED ON SITE OR HAVE 12MM MDF (OR SIMILAR) PANEL ATTACHED TO MATCH CEILING FINISH
DIMENSIONS (EXTERNAL) UCH-158X151 W158 x 151mm (6 3/16 x 5 15/16")
UCH-158X196 W158 x 196mm (6 3/16 x 7 11/16")
UCH-255x166 W255 x 166mm (10 1/16 x 6 1/2"")
DIMENSIONS (INTERNAL) UCH-158X151 W128 x 113mm (5 x 4 7/16")
UCH-158X196 W128 x 158mm (5 x 6 1/4")
UCH-255x166 W225 x 128mm (8 7/8 x 5 1/16")
FUNCTIONALITY UCH-158X151 SINGLE SHADE
UCH-158X196 TWIN STACKED SHADES
UCH-255x166 DUAL SIDE-BY-SIDE SHADES
INCLUDED UCH-158X151 SUPPLIED WITH PLASTER IN ALUMINIUM TRIMS AND ALUMINIUM END PLATES
UCH-158X196 SUPPLIED WITH PLASTER IN ALUMINIUM TRIMS AND ALUMINIUM END PLATES
UCH-255x166 SUPPLIED WITH PLASTER IN ALUMINIUM TRIMS AND ALUMINIUM END PLATES
MAX SHADE ROLLUP DIAMETER UCH-158X151 85MM (3 3/8")
UCH-158X196 65MM (2 9/16")
UCH-255x166 85MM (3 3/8")
SHADE MOUNTING UCH-158X151 'TWIST IN' BRACKET MOUNTING PROFILE
UCH-158X196 'TWIST IN' BRACKET MOUNTING PROFILE
UCH-255x166 'TWIST IN' BRACKET MOUNTING PROFILE
Downloads / Support
TECHNICAL SHEET PDF DocumentUCH-158X151 Tech PDF DocumentUCH-158X196 Tech PDF DocumentUCH-255x166 Tech
CAD CAD FileUCH-SINGLE-100 CAD CAD FileUCH-DUAL-100 CAD CAD FileUCH-TWIN-65 CAD