Triple E Chain Driven Track Systems
The Triple E chain driven track systems are an innovative method of automating the movement of curtains and scenery. They provide precise location control. There are three different Triple E chain driven systems, each of which offers different advantages. If you have a general idea of your system needs, a Rose Brand expert can help you determine which system is right for your application.
ChainRail
Combines the benefits of a chain driven track with a traditional curtain stacking area. Low profile and curves to a minium of 24" radius.
ChainTrack
Designed for continuous operation and tight spaces where curtains need to stack in a compact area. Has consistent carrier spacing and curtains stack flat. Allows for unique stacking spaces such as spiral or custom stack.
ChainBeam
Similar to Unibeam in terms of its heavyweight load capacity, but uses a chain drive for precision control and durability. Great for video walls, and scenery.
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ChainRail Curtain Track
ChainRail pairs a low profile (1.5” high) I-beam style aluminum track extrusion with a motorized chain drive system. It uses a roller chain guided through a continuous low-friction UHMW plastic channel to propel the master carrier. This continuous chain guide system eliminates the ropes, pulleys and other rope guides that are found on cord operated systems. ChainRail systems are much more reliable, technically elegant, visually clean and have higher weight capacities than cord operated systems.
Each ChainRail project can be configured as one-way draw or bi-parting. The system can be adapted to fit almost any possible track layout and mounting scenario, with the only real constraint being a minimum of a 24” radius curve. Rearfold guides are available. They are used on traditional cord operated straight traveler tracks to prevent the curtain from stacking until the curtain reaches the storage (stack) area. The curtains will not fold, or stack, while on stage. This is sometimes called a "sliding door" effect, since the curtain appears to be moving as a fixed panel rather than gathering as it moves. Up until now, this effect has been impossible to achieve with curved tracks. Rose Brand has developed an exclusive approach to creating this effect with the ChainRail track system. This allows several new possibilities. For example, a flat curtain with a digitally printed image can now remain flat while in view of the audience as it travels on and off stage.
ChainRail systems have been installed worldwide in theatres, houses of worship, casinos, museums, cruise ships, and for serpentine security curtains in retail stores. The possibilities are endless.
100’ Long x 30‘ High, Serpentine ChainRail Track Installed at The Heights Church, Richardson TX.
Due to limited support options, this track used a 12" aluminum entertainment truss as a backbone and was supported by suspension points as far apart as 15’.
Videos of This ChainRail System:
See the video at the top of this page for the view of the curtain opening, as well as the close-up videos of the track below.
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Section Showing Typical ChainRail Track Components Suspended Version
Section Showing Typical ChainRail Track Components Low Profile Ceiling Mount Version
ChainTrack Curtain Track
No wing space? No stacking space? No problem!
ChainTrack is a unique curtain track system great for turning non-traditional venues into working theater spaces. Because the curtain is carried by the chain, it can turn up to 180 degrees in as little as a 2" radius, allowing the curtains to be reefed or spiraled into odd shaped stacking spaces. The track doubles back on itself, so the curtain is stored flat, rather than bunched.
Using a standard duplex roller chain, ChainTrack opens up enormous possibilities for designers such as showing both sides of a curtain, continuously moving flat backgrounds, and rounding curves and tight corners. ChainTrack is ideal for cruise ships, restaurants, clubs, retail, and exhibit booths.
ChainBeam Curtain Track
ChainBeam is similar in design and concept to ChainRail, but it is a more robust design that allows for much heavier point loads and for the movement of heavy rigid panels as well as curtains. Individual carriers can safely support up to 848 lbs., and the system has been used to automate video walls and scenery weighing thousands of pounds.
ChainBeam is an extruded aluminum black anodized track, with external dimensions identical to Unibeam. ChainBeam curtain tracks are ideal for permanent or semi-permanent installations such as themed environments and Broadway productions. A duplex chain is integrated into a UHMW plastic guide channel in the bottom of the track. This provides precise control for heavy scenic elements.
Ordering a track system for drapery or scenery may seem daunting, but we are here to help. Get great advice and pricing by submitting a request for a Custom Track System Quote online. Once your quote request is submitted, a Rose Brand expert will contact you to guide you through the selection process. You can also contact us at 800-223-1624 or email.