Drop Arm
Drop Arm
The drop-arm cassette awning with gas piston-tensioned arms – the awning that gives you just the amount of shade you need
Design Features
Compact, square and discreet profile made of extruded aluminium is only 95 mm in height when retracted. The cover is protected from the weather by the cassette, which encloses it completely. For long-lasting attractiveness, the awning has been powder coated in the case of manual operation it is supplied with a stainless-steel winding handle – quality to get to grips with.
Technical Specification
The Drop Arm Awning combines strength, functionality, and refined design. Its durable, self-supporting cassette is crafted from high-quality extruded aluminium, providing long-lasting protection and stability. Stainless-steel components are sheathed in plastic and powder-coated for a sleek, weather-resistant finish. Operation is smooth and precise through a reliable gearbox and universal joint, ensuring effortless control. The robust front profile features a spring-assisted closing mechanism for automatic, secure retraction. Optimised stainless-steel gas pistons within the drop arms maintain excellent fabric tension, delivering a clean, taut appearance in any position.
Optional Accessories
The Drop Arm Awning can be operated via a hard-wired motor, with optional automatic weather controls for effortless and reliable performance. For maximum convenience, a radio-controlled motor with remote control is also available. An easy-to-install radio-controlled light and wind sensor enhances comfort and safety, even when unattended. Optional telescopic accro bars allow for secure installation on balconies or locations without suitable wall fixings.
Great solar protection and great visibility
The drop arms are equipped with optimised stainless-steel gas pistons to provide outstanding fabric tension and stability. They can be adjusted to an angle of up to 140°. The front profile features a spring-loaded closing mechanism for smooth and secure operation. Optional telescopic accro bars are available for balcony installations, offering flexibility where wall fixings are limited.
Pleasant shade – but plenty of light nevertheless:
The inclined position of the drop-arm awning ensures that you get just the right amount of light, as there is not only very bright and very dark, but many gradations in between, too. Excellent technology, high-class materials and first-rate workmanship turn your markilux into a highly practical gem on the façade of your home. markilux drop-arm awnings are available both with round (“markilux 8xx”) and also with square (“markilux 7xx”) cassette. What you settle for depends on the structural conditions and your own personal taste.
Design and Technology
The markilux Drop Arm Awning offers flexible light and heat protection, with adjustable arm pivoting angles of up to 140°. Choose between a round or square design to suit your architectural style. Its compact, discreet cassette is made from powder-coated extruded aluminium, providing full protection for the awning fabric when retracted. Precision-engineered gas pistons ensure smooth, low-friction operation and maintain consistent fabric tension. All components are designed for minimal maintenance and are fully protected against corrosion, ensuring long-lasting performance and reliability.
Special Features
Practical wedge-in accro bars are available for balcony installations. These can be securely clamped between the floor of your balcony and the balcony above, providing a stable and convenient mounting solution where wall fixings are not possible.
Fabric Cover
Choose from the full range of fabrics in the current markilux collection, available in sunvas snc or sunsilk snc, including the exclusive visutex designs. Special perfotex and vuscreen fabrics (vuscreen FR / vuscreen Alu) are also available, offering excellent transparency for clear outward views while still providing optimal shading and heat protection.
Dimensions
The Drop Arm Awning is available in single units up to 700 cm wide, featuring a split cover and three drop arms for balanced tension and stability. For larger installations, coupled awnings—comprising two single units—can achieve an overall width of up to 800 cm. A variety of arm and cover length combinations allow for tailored solar protection, perfectly suited to your individual requirements.
Operation
The awning comes equipped as standard with a smooth-operating gearbox. For added convenience, a hard-wired or radio-controlled motor with markilux remote control can be installed as an optional upgrade.