Teleshade 4-inch and 5-inch
Manual single-shade systems available with or without back fascia for a clean architectural finish.
Commercial roller shade systems
Engineering you can feel
Teleshade
A configurable manual shading platform built around permanent counterbalance control. Teleshade and Televent pair smooth operation with clean architectural integration for demanding commercial interiors.
Commercial-gradeConfigurablePermanent counterbalance25-year hardware warranty
Fingertip control
Counterbalance sprocket
3/4-inch light gaps
Symmetrical at both sides
Flexible mounting
Clip, pocket, or window
Screwless Televent
Click-in cassette
Commercial warranty
25 years on hardware
How the system works
Smooth control, built into the hardware.
Solarfective has served commercial interiors for more than 45 years. Teleshade brings that product heritage into a manual cassette system designed for reliable daily use, consistent operation, and precise integration at the window.
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Balanced at every position
A permanent counterbalance sprocket supports smooth fingertip control throughout the shade's travel.
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Specified around the opening
Choose clip, pocket, or window integration, with chain drive on the left, right, or both sides.
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Built for repeatable installation
Factory-configured cassette options and a heavy-duty bracket system help reduce site work and installation errors.
System configurations
Teleshade Dual 6-inch
A dual-shade configuration for pairing light-filtering and room-darkening fabrics in one system.
Televent 4-inch
A screwless vented pocket with an integrated ceiling-tile lip that moves window heat toward the ceiling plenum.
Telepocket 4-inch
A factory-configured pocket extrusion designed to integrate the shade cleanly into the opening.
66%
Faster install than non-cassette shades
3/4”
Symmetrical light gaps
3
Integration approaches
Chain drive can be specified on the left, right, or both sides. The Televent click-in cassette is designed for quick installation, while its vented pocket helps reduce heat buildup at the window by directing air toward the ceiling plenum.
Performance fabrics
Solar and blackout fabrics support UV control, room darkening, and energy performance. Available partners include Phifer, Twitchell, Mermet, and Elite Pro.
Phifer
Twitchell
Mermet
Elite Pro
GreenguardLead-freeFlame retardantCradle to CradlePVC-free100% recyclable
Performance and certification availability depends on the selected fabric.
Finishes and appearance
Cassette finishes
- White
- Gray
- Black
Fascia and hembar finishes
- Ceiling White
- Clear Anodized
- Black
Custom colors are available on request.
Commercial applications
Designed for high-use environments where dependable operation, repeatable detailing, and a refined architectural finish matter.
Education
Durable manual control for classrooms and shared learning spaces.
Healthcare
Reliable operation for patient, clinical, and public-facing environments.
Hospitality & Retail
Solar control and refined integration for guest and customer spaces.
Corporate Offices
Consistent glare and daylight management across commercial floor plates.
Government
Commercial-grade systems for demanding institutional settings.
Multi-Residential
Repeatable configurations for projects with many openings and unit types.
Technical drawings
SF-T1Teleshade 4 manual cassette systemPDF
SF-T1BTeleshade with continuous spring clipPDF
SF-T4ATeleshade 4 manual vented pocket system APDF
SF-T4BTeleshade 4 manual vented pocket system BPDF
SF-T12Teleshade 4 manual cassette with chain retainerPDF
Select a drawing to open the complete official PDF. Drawings are issued at 1:2 scale.
All Teleshade and ES Shade resourcesSpecification resources
Review the focused Teleshade sales sheet or download the broader Solarfective commercial shading brochure for hardware examples and system context.
Teleshade sales sheetProduct overview, system drawings, fabrics, applications, and warranty.Solarfective brochureCommercial shading overview, manual hardware, and adjacent motorized systems.
Request full submittal drawings 25YRLimited hardware warranty
Built for long-term commercial use.
- 25 yr
- Hardware, including brackets and clutches
- 15 yr
- Up to, on select performance fabrics
Bring the opening. We’ll help specify the system.
Contact Solarfective for configuration guidance, fabric selection, full submittal drawings, or information about adjacent motorized shading options.
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