1” Mini Blinds

In keeping with the quality and advanced design that CACO’s Signature Series Blinds offers, Malibu 8 and 6, 1” mini blinds may be your choice when your project requires an economical application.  Malibu 8 and 6, gives you the identical reliability that’s built into Catalina and with most of the same trusted features. Malibu’s points start with a durable slim profile steel headrail and add our precision clutched tilter, crash-proof safety cord lock and the high quality of ZMC Metal Coating aluminum slats. When efficiency and economy are important, Malibu will meet and exceed most specifications.

Features

•Slim 1” x 1” profile durable steel headrail
•Reliable, superior quality snap-in component system
•Precise clutch tilter that eliminates damage to slats due to over tilt
•Both 8 & 6 gauge “Dust-less” aluminum slats in a wide range of designer colors
•Color coordinated plastic components
•Efficient and economical
•Lifetime warranty

Product Specifications

1. Signature Series/Malibu headrail is a “U” shaped configuration, dimensions are 1”h. x 1”d. with rolled edges at the top. Fabricated steel is 0.024” thick (before paint) and iron phosphate treated. Headrail is acrylic primed with a finish coat of baked polyester enamel.  
a. Headrail incorporates steel end stiffeners with adjustable tabs for reinforcement.
2. Operating hardware is of snap-in design. Tape roll and tape roll supports are made of acetyl, low friction thermoplastic, which are self lubricating and maintenance free for smooth operation and diminished wear on lift cords and braided ladder.
3. Crash-proof cord lock is a snap-in design, thermoplastic bodied unit.  The cord smoothly passes over a curved metal insert, and a floating geared roller, which initiates the safety feature and automatically locks the blind whenever the cord is released. Cord lock is equipped with a built in cord separator that prevents multiple cords from twisting as they enter through the cordlock.
4. Precise clutch tilter holds the slats at any angle without movement.  Fully enclosed housing and worm and gear system is constructed of clear thermoplastic.
5. Tilt rod is square in shape, with a 0.156-inch diameter at its widest point. Tilt rod is composed of solid steel and implements an instant tilting action.
6. Aluminum slats are manufactured of ZMC ALCOA Aeroflex 5086 aluminum alloy. Slats are nominally 1” wide and are available in both .006 and .008 gauge thicknesses.
7. Braided ladder is constructed of polyester yarn with a double crossed inter-braided design for maximum slat support. Ladder spacing between the slats is 22.5mm, with optional 21.5mm spacing available.
8. Lift cords are constructed of a braided polyester jacket with a rayon center core. Diameter of cord is 1.4mm.
9. Bottomrail is made of roll formed steel, which is an open “C” design for maximum strength. Fabricated steel is 0.024” thick (before paint) and iron phosphate treated. Bottomrail is acrylic primed with a finish coat of polyester baked enamel. Thermoplastic end caps and tape retainers are color compatible with bottomrail.
10. Steel installation brackets are designed with a hinged cover. Brackets are inside coated with a wash coat of polyester enamel. Then finish coated with baked polyester enamel to color coordinate with headrail, slats and bottomrail. Intermediate support brackets are furnished with blinds over 60” wide.