F30 Sidewinder Insect Screen
A retractable mesh screen with chain operation, an aluminium cassette and side guides.
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Insect screens
F32 Spring Insect Screen
Product reference F32
A retractable insect screen with a slow-rise spring and decelerator inside a compact cassette.
At a glance
- Spring operation without a chain
- Controlled return with a decelerator
- Compact aluminium cassette and side guides
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Product overview
About this system
F32 gives a suitable window a mesh screen that can retract when not in use. The spring mechanism and decelerator control its return into the cassette, while side guides retain the PVC-coated fibreglass mesh assembly.
It is useful where the screen can be reached directly and a hanging operating chain is not wanted. We check the available fixing space and the window’s opening movement so the cassette and guides do not obstruct normal ventilation.
Check reach and access
The user must be able to operate the screen comfortably. A deep sill or high window may make a chain-operated F30 more practical. The best choice depends on the way the opening is used, not only its size.
Protect the mesh in use
Keep the guide path clear and use the intended operating method. Screens should be assessed against pets, furniture and frequent traffic; the mesh is designed for insect exclusion rather than resisting impact.
The technical details
Specification
| Operation | Slow-rise spring with decelerator |
|---|---|
| Width range | 600–1,800 mm |
| Drop range | 400–2,500 mm |
| Maximum area | 3.5 m² |
| Cassette | 56 × 43 mm (height × depth) |
| Side channels | 40 × 22 mm (width × depth) |
Limits depend on the selected configuration. Use the relevant product documents and the agreed written specification for your order.
Options to discuss
- F30 chain-operated alternative
- F40 or F40D horizontal door arrangements
Check before ordering
- The screen must remain within a practical operating reach.
- It is not a fall-protection or security barrier.
Product resources
Technical documents
Defiant product brochurePDF · 1.6 MB · Opens in a new tabF32 technical datasheetPDF · 129 KB · Opens in a new tabF32 Insect Screen With Spring — fitting instructionsPDF · 265 KB · Opens in a new tab
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A double horizontally retracting mesh arrangement for suitable wider doorways.
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