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System anatomy
Louvres, perimeter beam, posts, drive zone, gutter and drainage work as one coordinated structure.
Adjustable louvre fieldPerimeter beam + gutterStructural postsInternal water route
ORELANArchitectural Louvre Systems
ORELAN Technical Centre
Current reference data, without pretending the file is finished.
ORELAN is Apollo NZ Global's premium architectural louvre platform. This technical centre records the manufacturing-platform data we can use now and keeps disputed or incomplete claims out of project promises until the supporting documents arrive. Upstream production and procurement records remain inside Apollo's controlled project layer.
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Understand the system before choosing the configuration.
These diagrams explain system logic rather than represent a final shop drawing. Dimensions, sections, drainage outlets, motors, fixings and enclosure interfaces are confirmed against the selected project platform.
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Rotate + retract
The flagship open-sky pathway changes both blade angle and roof coverage.
Closed shelterControlled sun + airflowSubstantially open sky
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Rainwater route
Closed louvres direct roof water to the perimeter system, then down nominated drainage posts.
Louvre channelsPerimeter gutterNominated drainage postSite discharge by local project team
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Configuration logic
Freestanding, attached, inset and linked multi-bay layouts solve different structural interfaces.
Independent frameBuilding-supported edgeExisting-frame integrationLinked engineered bays
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Glass + screen integration
Tracks, glass, drainage and screen zones should be coordinated before manufacture.
Beam / track zoneSliding glass panelsCompatible guided-screen zoneThreshold + drainage interface
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Reference bay planning
Published sizes are useful planning references, not final structural drawings.
Reduced-column referenceDual-bay referenceHeavy-duty rain pathwayProject engineering controls final geometry
System selection matrix
Choose the engineering pathway from the project requirement.
Variable project platform
Use when the roof needs controlled shade, ventilation and closed-roof rain management without full roof retraction.
4 × 6 m single · 4 × 10 m dual / 6 posts
Use when wider views and fewer posts are a priority. Current pathways include manual, motorised and smartphone operation.
4.5 × 7 m / 4 posts · 9 × 6.5 m / 6 posts
Use when larger bays and stronger rain-management geometry are key project drivers.
4 × 6 m / 4-post published reference
Use when blade rotation alone is not enough and the project needs a substantially open roof condition.
Panels up to W1000 × H2600 mm
Use when greater side-weather separation is required while retaining daylight and views.
Published reference data
Useful figures currently supported by the manufacturer material.
Current open-sky manufacturing-platform reference; custom project configurations remain subject to engineering.
Current R600/open-sky platform reference.
Current published reference.
Current published reference.
Motorised roof pathway.
Current published platform rating; final motor model and destination voltage remain quote-confirmed.
Current open-sky manufacturing-platform pathway.
Exact coating build-up, pretreatment and coastal warranty remain project-confirmed.
Current P6 platform publication.
Current manufacturer-published operation pathways.
Current manufacturer material positions these for improved rain control and reduced wind vibration.
Current P8 platform publication.
Current heavy-duty platform is specifically positioned for increased drainage capacity in rainy climates.
Current manufacturer reference.
Current manufacturer reference; final destination safety requirements control.
Current frame-colour references; project-specific finish confirmation still applies.
Options we can plan now
Useful choices already supported without over-specifying the project.
Available on selected rotating pathways; retractable open-sky uses motorised operation.
Exact layout, driver and controls remain configuration-specific.
Existing-frame projects require interface review before release.
Glass and blinds are treated as separate systems coordinated with the roof.
Exact RAL palette, pretreatment, film thickness and coastal warranty remain project-confirmed.
Final post count, beam size and structural layout depend on the selected engineering pathway.
Project brief checklist
Information that lets Apollo select the right ORELAN pathway faster.
Include this where known; early-stage projects can proceed with partial information.
Include this where known; early-stage projects can proceed with partial information.
Include this where known; early-stage projects can proceed with partial information.
Include this where known; early-stage projects can proceed with partial information.
Include this where known; early-stage projects can proceed with partial information.
Include this where known; early-stage projects can proceed with partial information.
Include this where known; early-stage projects can proceed with partial information.
Include this where known; early-stage projects can proceed with partial information.
Include this where known; early-stage projects can proceed with partial information.
Include this where known; early-stage projects can proceed with partial information.
Evidence still required
Items Apollo is deliberately not over-claiming.
Obtain model-specific pressure / structural test reports and test conditions before publishing a performance promise.
Obtain model-specific loading reports in engineering units rather than relying on marketing depth figures alone.
Current source references conflict between T5 and T6; the final controlled technical sheet must resolve the active production specification.
Current manufacturer pages publish conflicting single-bay figures; final engineering table must resolve the active platform limit.
Obtain litres/minute or rainfall-intensity capacity for P8 / relevant heavy-rain pathways.
Confirm coating system, pretreatment, film thickness, warranty and maintenance requirements by exposure category.
Confirm manufacturer, IP rating, voltage/frequency, app ecosystem and integration protocols for every active ORELAN pathway.
Collect the actual model/component certificates and standards behind CE / SGS / UL / KC / TÜV claims before using them as compliance evidence.
Technical project review
Need a specification for an active project?
Send the project brief and Apollo will request the model-specific drawing, structure, controls, finish and supporting documents required for that configuration.
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