How do the retractable awning arms work?
The retractable (lateral) arms transmit tension from the internal springs to the front bar in order to keep the fabric tight. This arm system allows for an awning that requires no poles or upright supports. In a comparison of arms many focus on the system used to connect the spring to the front part of the arm. Many US manufacturers are using exposed single or double cables and or chains. At Eclipse, we have employed Advanced Belt Technology® or ABT®. The ABT® system is made up of nine stainless steel cables totally sealed in a poly carbon UV resistant PVC coating. This state of the art tensioning system creates more stability at the front bar resulting in a high performance awning. The ABT® system also guarantees a long life for your arm. While cables have been tested to 5000 cycles (a cycle is one time in and out) and chains have been tested to 8,000 cycles, the ABT® system has been tested to an amazing 60,000 cycles. What this means to you is simply the best looking and best perform
