Architrac™ 101
Architrac™ 101
What is Architrac™?
• Drapery hardware track and component
“systems” developed to meet just about every
commercial and residential need.
• Kirsch pioneered and developed both the
hardware systems and headings.
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Applications
• Architrac can be used in any application both
residential and commercial.
• Commercial applications within the hospitality
industry are the most common and well known
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Hospitality
Meeting Rooms
Guestrooms
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Healthcare
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Residential
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Heading Systems
• Pinch Pleats
– Most familiar of the
heading systems
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Heading Systems
• Ripplefold
– Soft ripple like folds flow
smoothly from one end of the
track to another.
– Panels can be removed and
pressed flat, yet fall into folds.
– No hooks or pins, draperies
easily snap on and off carriers
– Spaced carriers control fullness
– Recommended where draperies
require frequent launderings or
where a uniform appearance is
desired both inside and out.
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Heading Systems
• Accordia-Fold
– Precise accordian like pleats offer a
tailored look on both sides of the
window.
– Snap tape sewn to heading
controls drapery fullness and pleat
depth.
– No hooks or pins, draperies easily
snap on and off carriers
– Stack back is less than any other
drapery system.
– Recommended for “tight” areas
where minimum stackback space is
required and a precise tailored look
is desired.
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• Cubicle Curtains
– Also known as
privacy curtains
– Grommeted panels
of both mesh and
fabric typically used
in healthcare
settings.
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Where Do You Begin
• 5 Questions You Need To Address Before
Selecting a Track System
– Drapery Heading
– Mount Location
– Control Type
– Straight or Curved
– Fabric Weight
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Drapery Heading
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Pinch Pleats
Ripplefold
Accordia Fold
Cubicle Curtains
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Mount Location
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Ceiling Mount
Wall Mount
Recessed Mount
Suspended Mount
• Does the track need to be curved or be straight?
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Control Type
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Cord Draw
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Baton Draw (aka Hand Draw)
– One Way or Two Way Draw available
– Double Channel Headrail
– One Way or Two Way Draw available
– Designed for hard use installations
where misuse may damage
draperies.
– Keeps hands off of the draperies
– No hidden cords to find
– Can be offered without Baton for
“true” hand draw
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Cord Draw Systems
94001
•Heaviest duty track in our collection
•Closest to stage or auditorium track
system.
•Smaller % of usage
93001
•Low profile track system designed for
headings that mount under track, i.e.,
Ripplefold, Accordiafold
•Front loading carrier system for easy
installation
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Baton Draw Systems
94003: More popular (works for either ceiling or wall mount), designed to
accept all heading and master carriers
94004: Rear flange, can not use “over the top master”, can not be curved
94005: Designed to accept all heading and master carriers
94008: Rolled Steel (like Superfine), not Kirlon coated
9046: Cubicle System
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Ordering Options
• Assembled Sets/CTM
– Requires no additional assembly
– Contains appropriate brackets, master carriers, carriers and
controls
– Priced as first 3 feet charge + charge for each additional foot
• Track Build
– Each track, component and brackets specified on order
– Assembly and order completeness dealer’s responsibility
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