Rollease R16 Chain/Clutch Drive for 1.5" and 2" Roller Shade Tubes

The Rollease R16 clutch is designed for use with shades that are mid to large sized. The Rollease R16 clutch has a 16lb holding capacity in a 1.5" tube and 12lb in a 2" tube. The Rollease RA2 adapter is required for use with 2" tubes.

Rollease R16 Clutch Specifications:
   •  Color: Vanilla or Black
   •  Compatible with 1.5" & 2" Rollease Tubes
   •  Allows for Chain Drive of roller shades
   •  Head Diameter: 2.66"
   •  Insertion Depth: 1.875"
   •  Insertion Diameter: 1.425" (Designed for a press fit)
   •  Protrusion From Tube: 0.54"
   •  Holding Capacity:
         -  16lb on 1.5" Tube
         -  12lb on 2" Tube
   •  Compatible Beaded Chain: Rollease RBC #10 Beaded Chain
   •  Compatible Tube: Rollease RTEA4T 1.5" (38mm) and RTEA5T 2" (50mm) Requires RA2 Adapter
   •  Compatible Brackets: Rollease RB560, RB580, RB590 and RBGAL (Heavy Duty)
   •  Compatible End Plug: Rollease REP53 End Plug
   •  Compatible Adapter: RA2 1.5" to 2" Adapter (2 Required per system)

OPTIONAL ITEMS

   •  Clutch Adapter (Only Required for 2" Tubes)
        -  RA2 Adapter for 2" Rollease Tubes

Rollease Clutch Brochure

Roller Shade Component Dimensions

Rollease Clutch and Chain Shade Fabrication

Chain/Clutch Driven Roller Shade Installation Instructions

Note: We sell the clutch kits without consideration of use. Clutches are rated for capacity to hold a material in place. Clutches with small heads require more pull force to lift a shade than a clutch with a larger head. Larger tubes will require more pull force than smaller tubes. Below are our generic recommendations for clutch use which are conservative. Tube deflection and pull force are considered.
   •  Shades up to 36" width - R8C02 Clutch and 1" Tube
   •  Shades up to 48" width - R8C01 Clutch and 1.125" Tube
   •  Shades up to 60" width - R8C03 Clutch and 1.25" Tube
   •  Shades up to 64" width - R8C14 Clutch and 1.5" Tube
   •  Shades up to 96" width - R16 or R24 Clutch and 1.5" Tube
   •  Shades up to 120" width - R16 or R24 Clutch and 2" Tube
   •  Shades up to 144" width - R24 Clutch and 2.5" Tube

Actual shade size, tube size and material should be used to determine the true limits of a system. The Shade Fabricator Calculator below will predict tube deflection (and more) based on tube size, material weight, width and height. Tube deflection is bending of the tube and causes ripples in the hanging shade material.

Shade Fabricator Calculator - (Excel Spreadsheet) - Calculates Roll Diameter, Shade Weight, Tube Deflection Etc.