Stainless Steel Tensioning Wires:
- Main tensioning wires are 1 x 19, 316 Marine Grade, 16mm Stainless Steel Wire, European Standards tested with a minimum breaking strain of 20,000kgs.
- Operating ropes are Custom Designed for Shadex and made from 6mm High Density Kevlar Cored Polyester Sheathed Synthetic Rope, again European Standards tested and with a minimum breaking strain of 1,500kgs.
Corrosion Protection:
- The entire steel structure is Hot Dipped Galavanised.
- All bolts and Ancillary Hardware is made from stainless steel where applicable.
Footings:
All footings are site-specifically engineered to soil conditions and load testing. The braced pier style footings are supported by reinforced 20 MpA certified concrete. One-Steel Australia manufactures the reinforcing cages to our Engineers specifications and deliver them direct to the site ready for installation.
Fabric:
After consultation with green-keepers and bowlers, a shade factor of 80% was selected for the depth of shade for the following reasons…
This 80% U.V. factor will provide satisfactory shade and will allow enough light through so as not to have an adverse impact upon the green’s surface, and it will also not darken the playing environment beyond a reasonable level.
We use only the highest quality monofilament knitted Premium Grade fabric that carries a manufacturer’s pro rata warranty of 10 years against U.V. degradation.
The seams are laid flat for strength and double sewn with a U.V. Stabilised PTFE (Teflon) Thread. Although this thread is far more expensive than standard polyester thread, the benefit is that it will not break down and carries a 15 year warranty. Polyester thread will breakdown between 5 & 7 years, which means the canopy will then require attention. Using Tenara thread eliminates the need to re-stich the canopy in mid life.
The U.V. stabilised PTFE thread is not used by the majority of shade manufacturers due to it’s very high cost, typically they will use a 210 or 277 gauge polyester thread in order to allow them to remain competitive. However, we offer this service as standard. The fabric is tested to and complies with the relevant Australian Standards.
Motors and Driveline:
We have designed the Suntamer for ultimate reliability, we use seven x 3 phase, 1HP motors with Italian industrial quality reduction gearboxs to drive the unit mounted on each column to operate each control cable.
We have incorporated a programmable variable speed control in the drive system. This variable speed control eliminates the sudden start up jolt and unwanted inertia being transferred through the shade drive system upon start-up.
Acceleration and top speeds are set exactly to ensure minimal wear on the moving parts.
Also incorporated in the unit is an overload protection unit. Should a problem arise whereby the shade is under strain, the system will shut down so that the cause of the problem may be determined without any damage being sustained.
Electrical Components:
Our components are high quality CMG, TECO or MOELLER, with I.P. 56 rated motors and cabinets.
The electrical components and drive system is designed and engineered in conjunction with Integrated Motor Systems, Electrical Engineers.
Based locally on the gold coast, this company also provides motorised drive solutions through out Australia for oil and mining companies and in other places such as the United Arab Emirates and Dubai
This team was selected for their vast knowledge of motor control systems and industrial switching controls. They are leaders in the field of switchboard and motor control design. The switchboard is contained in an I.P. 66 rated cabinet.
Summary:
Our Suntamer has been engineered to a very high standard using only the best of materials and components in order to provide long term value for money for our clients. We have designed and manufactured the Suntamer to ensure it reliably meets your requirements. It is built to last and provide a cooler environment for players.
We believe that with the Suntamer we offer a valuable and dependable asset to the Club. The Suntamer will undoubtedly increase summer attendance levels and make the entire playing environment far more comfortable for members and visiting bowlers to enjoy.
The Suntamer addresses health concerns and increases Club attendance, the Suntamer has also proven to be a great tool for Green maintenance and annual renovations. The Suntamer saves on water usage and chemical cost and by shading the Green at critical times the Suntamer increases moisture retention and nutrient uptake, thereby promoting faster results and healthier turf.
