Rolling Grilles

Practical Design Benefits Available Options

Applications + Cornell can manufacture and ship most + Hoods and fascias
standard grilles in one to two weeks. + Cylinder locks with or without
+ Mall Storefronts + Size Flexibility - each unit is built to exact an interior thumbturn
+ Behind Storefront Glass opening size requirements. + Bottom bar sensing edge for
+ School Corridors + Compact Storage - curtain stores in an motorized units
+ Service Window Openings overhead coil that is totally supported by + Operator covers for exterior
+ Healthcare extensions of the side guides. mounted units or exposed
+ Airports / Transportation + Durability - commercial duty design. operators below 8-0 high
+ Hospitality / Public Space + Maintenance - little to none. + Emergency manual release system
+ Parking Garage Vehicular + Repairs - job records are retained and + Motor mounted interlock device
Access Control parts are readily available.

VisionAire VisionAire VistaGard

Model ESG10 Model ESG12 Model ESG11
Open air design allows free Alternative open air design Grilles glazed with G.E.
circulation of air and full in a Brick Pattern Lexan (or equal) panels in
visual access of the area configuration that provides the curtain design. Panel
being protected. Curtain superior durability in high modules are clear 12 x 3,
constructed of 5/16 diameter solid cycle applications. Curtain constructed of 1/8 thick flame-retardant polycarbonate
aluminum rods of alloy 5056 H32 horizontal 5/16 diameter solid aluminum material that provides additional
(stainless or galvanized optional) at 2 on rods of alloy 5056 H32 at 2 centers. protection from theft of small articles
center supported by vertical chains formed Rods supported by heavy duty aluminum through the curtain and creates a barrier
of eyeletted aluminum (stainless optional) links, held in a staggered position by tube against refuse, odors and smoke. Panels
spaced at 9 apart. For added security, the spacers throughout the entire curtain are secured by bronze color molded nylon
chains may be specified to be spaced at 6 assembly. Can also be used in any opening links attached to 5/16 diameter solid
or 3 apart. if a brick pattern configuration is desired. aluminum horizontal rods of alloy 5056 H32.
Rolling Grille Components Special Feature Options
+ Manual Release System for
use with motorized grilles to
Brackets Counter-
Minimum 3/16 steel plates bolt
meet building code exit
balance Shaft
to guide supporting member requirements. Wall mounted
4-1/2 minimum diameter outer
and support counter balance shaft and 1-1/4 minimum inner shaft. pull handle disengages the
shaft and curtain. This assembly supports the curtain and motor allowing grille to
Standard Material & Finish: contains counter-balance torsion springs for partially open for egress.
steel, with SpectraShield assisting operation. + Motor Mounted Interlock -
powder coating 30-7192 gray Standard Material: steel an overload sensing device that
prevents damage if motor operation is
attempted when the grille is locked.
Optional Hood Field wired guide mounted interlocks are
& Fascia no longer necessary.
(not normally provided when + EZ Lift Package - extends manual push-
unit is concealed above a ceiling) up operation by about 33%. Push-up
Protective sheet metal enclosure VisionAire aluminum grilles are available
for the curtain.
up to 22 wide by 10 high.
Standard Material & Finishes: ASTM A 653
GalvaNex coating system, light gray enamel top coat or
aluminumin mill, clear and color anodized or 300 series
Special Applications
stainless steel with a #4 finish + High Cycle Construction - for grilles that
Guides will cycle more than 5 times per day,
Extruded aluminum such as parking garages and sally port
sections equipped
with polypropylene
openings, Cornell recommends Model
pile runners and ESG12 brick pattern configuration. An
mounting member. alternative construction is Cornells
Support the entire SentryGate grille.

Bottom Bar weight of the unit.

2 x 3 1/2 heavy duty
+ High Cycle Springs - heavy duty springs
Standard Material
extruded aluminum & Finish: mill finish manufactured to withstand cycles of
tubular section that aluminum 50,000 or 100,000.
houses optional locking Optional Finishes: + Combination Doors - combines two
mechanisms. For widths clear and color
greater than 27-4, the bottom
different curtains on the same opening.
anodized aluminum
bar is reinforced with 3 x 2 x 3/16 Typically an insulated door is used in
aluminum angle(s). Curtain conjunction with either an open design
A series of: straight pattern horizontal rods and
Standard Material & Finish: mill finish
chains OR horizontal rods and tube spacers with rolling grille or a ScreenGard door.
aluminum + Fixed Panels - grille curtain can be
vertical links in a brick pattern OR rods with
Optional Material: stainless steel angles glazed polycarbonate panels between molded mounted in a fixed frame assembly to
nylon links. See complete curtain description on be installed near a rolling grille curtain
front page.
or separately.
Standard Material & Finish: mill finish aluminum
Optional Materials: stainless or galvanized steel + Sloping or Irregular Sills - special
(VisionAire ESG10 and VistaGard only) bottom bar designs meet odd floor
conditions including slopes, curbs or rails.
Operation Self-Supporting Installation Option
Push-up operation shown. Hand crank, chain and Many grille installations utilize structural steel tubes for support,
+ Removable Guide Mullions - used for
motors are available. Grilles operate by rotating which allows for installation prior to the walls and ceiling being extra wide openings that require full
the shaft gear end. The opposite end of shaft built. The tubes are factory prepared for the attachment of all access on a limited basis.
applies spring tension and is equipped with a grille components. Tubes are attached to the floor slab below
spring adjusting wheel. and the joists above, thereby becoming self-supporting. Optional Finishes
+ Aluminum in clear or color anodized
Mounting & Clearances + Stainless steel, 300 series #4 finish
(VisionAire ESG10 and VistaGard only)
+ Hot-dip galvanized steel rods (VisionAire
ESG10 and VistaGard only)
+ Powder coat finish on perimeter
components in selected color (not
available on curtains)

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Between Jambs Between Jambs Face of Wall
Self-Supporting Conventional Maintains clearance of full Crestwood Industrial Park
Mounts to structural tubes Mounts within the opening, opening, minimal exposed Mountaintop, PA 18707
that are attached to the floor fascia (front hood closure components. TEL 800.233.8366 FAX 800.526.0841
slab and braced to the piece) required. Architect and Design Support: Ext. 551
structure above. Website: www.cornelliron.com
Email: [email protected]
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