Solar-control louvres: HeliosHelios sunscreening is a highly effective solar-control system which can reduce the solar-heat gain affecting a building, by up to 95%.
External shading products reduce or can even eliminate the need for air conditioning, leading to important energy savings. Aerofoil fins provide an extremely efficient, energy-saving system that can also enhance the architectural appearance of a building.
The Helios aerofoil range of fins can be utilised in various configurations including vertical, sloped, horizontal and angled installations, providing an effective brise-soleil sunscreening system, to almost any building.
The flexibility of Helios aerofoil fins allows bespoke applications to be tailored and designed to meet the building requirements.
Aerofoil fins with a pivoting mechanism and a walkway system allow easier access and maintenance.
Photovoltaic aerofoil fins are available for enhanced energy-saving solutions.
Composition and manufacture
All Helios aerofoil fins are manufactured from either extruded or fabricated aluminium sections. The framework and supports can be aluminium profiles or steel sections.
Size and weight
Helios elliptical fins come in varying widths, from 100 to 700mm, as standard. Bespoke widths and shapes are also available.
Appearance
Extruded-aluminium blades and aluminium sections may be anodised and polyester powder coated. Aluminium perforated section is also available. Additionally, glass, TECU®-Copper, Rheinzink, timber and stainless-steel blades are offered.
Sitework
A full design, supply and installation service is available direct from Alcover, offering an integrated external-envelope package which includes curtain walls, frameless glazing, windows, doors and partitions.
Operation and control
Helios aerofoil fins are installed at a fixed angle, adjustable with gearbox and handle, motorised with switch control or automated with solar-control devices.