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Click here to learn about the new ANSI/WCMA 100.1-2022 child safety standard.

Clutch-Operated FlexShade

Institutional Grade Manual Window Shade

The Clutch-Operated FlexShade offers an institutional-grade window shade with smooth, quiet operation, plus independent control. These shades provide ease of use, longevity, and low maintenance for commercial, healthcare, and educational facilities. Choose from hundreds of fabrics in a wide variety of colors, textures, and opacities to customize any room décor.

Hardware Options

Fabric Options

Large Format Printing

Warranty Ready to purchase

Product Specs

CHILD SAFETY NOTICE: To comply with ANSI/WCMA A100.1-2022, this product ships with a tensioning device attached to the bead chain. Incorrect installation partially disables the product.

Available in sizes up to 12' wide x 12' high (366 cm x 366 cm), depending on fabric selection. Optional dual rollers available upon request.

Universal mounting brackets and spring-loaded idler end provide ease of installation.

Optional white or black universal mounting brackets to match clutch color available.

Optional Spring Lift Assist is available for ease-of-operation.

Bead chain clutch operator mounted right- (standard) or left-hand operation.

Clutch available in white (standard) or black.

Stainless steel bead chain (standard). Polyester chain available in white, black, brown, grey, or ivory at no extra charge.

Hardware finish choices: clear anodized (standard), black, white, ivory, or charcoal bronze. Custom powder coat colors available.

Hardware choices include universal brackets, endcaps with fascia, ceiling/wall or pocket style headbox.

Small or large hardware options available.

Dual roller hardware components include: Dual Roller Endcaps, Dual Roller Fascia, and Dual Roller Pocket Headbox. Options may vary by product type. See technical documents for details.

Dual Roller Fascia finish choices: clear anodized (standard), black, white, ivory, or charcoal bronze. Custom powder coat colors available.

Dual Roller Pocket Headbox finish choices: gray inside/white outside or white inside/gray outside with a white wall clip.

Product designed for interior use.

ANSI/WCMA A100.1-2022 Child Safety Standard

Effective June 1, 2024, in compliance with the updated ANSI/WCMA A100.1-2022 child safety standard, all Draper window shades operated by a bead chain will be furnished with a tensioned hold-down device that is permanently attached and partially disables the product if not installed correctly. This hold-down should be installed with tension on the chain.

All bead chain operated window shades will include:

Permanently installed spring-loaded tensioned hold-down device
Approved permanent warning label attached
Approved mechanical fasteners for the tension device included. Screws provided are not suitable for all mounting surfaces. The installer is responsible for secure mounting using appropriate hardware for the site conditions. Consult with contractors and builders as needed.

If the tension device is not installed with appropriate tension on the bead chain, the shade will be rendered partially inoperable. If installed properly, the tension device will prevent the creation of a hazardous loop and will maintain tension on the bead chain.

Learn more about the new child safety standard

At the link below, you can see more information about the new child safety standard, mounting methods for the tensioned hold-down device, alternatives to bead chain products, and more.

Click here for more information

Supporting Documents

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Clutch-Operated FlexShade

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Videos

Podcast: Window shades improve workplace comfort and productivity

Jeff Miller, our Solar Control Product Manager, discusses how solar shading can improve the comfort and productivity of workers, and improve your company's bottom line.

How Draper Makes a Shade

Go behind the scenes to see how Draper custom creates each new window shade. Our integrated process means you get a higher quality product faster.

Manual FlexShades - Bead Chain Clutch Installation Demo Video

Case Studies

2010 SOLA - Austin, TX

Motorized and Manual FlexShade with IntelliFlex I/O controls featuring Phifer SheerWeave Basic 3% White fabric installed at 2010 South Lamar (a.k.a. 2010 SOLA) in Austin, TX

Budd Dairy Food Hall - Columbus, OH

Motorized FlexShade, Clutch-Operated FlexShade, and FlexShade ZIP featuring Mermet E Screen 3% open fabric in Charcoal Grey color at Budd Dairy Food Hall in Columbus, OH.

Cover My Meds - Columbus, OH

FlexShade 2, Motorized FlexShade, and Clutch-Operated FlexShade window shades featuring Mermet E Screen 5% open fabric in Charcoal Grey color installed at Cover My Meds in Columbus, OH.

Earlham College Science Building - Richmond, IN

Access V screens and Clutch-Operated FlexShade window shades installed in the Earlham College Science Building in Richmond, IN.

Lake Anna YMCA - Barberton, OH

Artisan V screen and Clutch-Operated FlexShade window shades installed at the Lake Anna YMCA in Barberton, OH.

Morrisson Reeves Library - Richmond, IN

Clutch-Operated FlexShade window shades featuring Mermet E Screen 3% open fabric in Hazelnut color installed at Morrisson Reeves Library in Richmond, IN.

Private residence - St. Petersburg, FL

Flexshade Recharge and Clutch-Operated FlexShade window shades along with an Access V projection screen and a TecVision premium viewing surface in a private residence in St. Petersburg, FL.

Valley First Credit Union - Modesto, CA

Access V screens with Matt White XT1000VB viewing surfaces and Manual FlexShade roller shades featuring Phifer SheerWeave PW4800 fabric installed at Valley First Credit Union in Modesto, CA.

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