FIBRE OPTIC

Cloth, materials and construction

Any cloth can be bespoke to the client’s requirement in any shape or size.

The standard format consists of a face cloth manufactured in width multiples of 1.5m (5ft) and varying lengths, normally 1.5m (5ft) increments.

The cloth widths indicated are multiples of the fabric roll width.

Normally the face cloth is ‘Black’ Wool Serge – DFR BS.5867 certified or DIN 4102 B1 for applications within Germany.

The wool serge has a deep black pigment and has a personality, which enhances the effect of any light point as the cloth has very little sheen.

This face cloth is fitted with ‘velcro’ to the leading and trailing edges so that adjoining cloths can be fastened together for neatness.
In addition ‘velcro’ is fitted to the perimeter of the cloth so that a backing material can be attached.
Whilst this method is more expensive than a permanent backing, it allows for instant removal for potential servicing and in addition quick replacement if any damage is incurred.

Backing materials can be either black ‘Bolton Twill’ (DFR) or lightweight CS Trevira (IFR)

Each cloth shell can be fitted with tie tapes or eyelets and loose tapes to the top webbing for hanging of the cloths. The latter format allows for client replacement of damaged tie tapes without the need of sewing.

Equipment

The total amount of points is based on an approximation of 10 per sq.m

High quality polymer strands fitted to a common end and highly polished for maximum light output.

Optics are usually configured to provide a ‘near and far field effect’ and this is achieved by supplying the looms with varying diameters from 0.75mm to 1.5mm.

All points are fitted to the wool serge through the warp and weft of the cloth and by means of a low temperature adhesive. This method does not damage the cloth in any way and allows for reconfiguration or refitting should any strand become detached.

Light sources can be supplied to the client’s request and can vary according to budget or specific requirements.

The standard light source is as follows

Steel box enclosure – black or white powder coated.
Removable lid
Weight …………………2.8kg
Cooling fan…………….Cross flow
Effects wheel motor…..in excess of 2rpm
Optional effects wheel...blue/white (std) …..multi colour …….custom colour
Wheel contruction…….Glass
Heat condenser……….Glass
Optional mountings……2” Ali-Scaff half coupler ………Hook clamp
Voltage…………………..240v
Secondary……………….20v
Lamp……………………...150w GE – Quartzline tungsten halogen
Lamp life…………………normally 2000hrs

Light source options

Virtually any form of source can be supplied to suit the specific requirement.

They Include:

Metal halide – similar specification to the above
Sequenced remote control with dimmer and colour wheel
DMX remote with dimmer and colour wheel
DMX – MSD – full colour mixing and effects

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