Factory / Manufacturing
Polar Shades boasts the largest manufacturing facility in Nevada and supplies Retractable Shades and Awnings for homes and businesses all over the U.S. Our facility is located in Henderson, NV (just outside of Las Vegas) and covers nearly 10,000 square feet. However, what truly makes us stand out in the world of manufacturing is not only the facility itself, but the technology of our equipment and conscientious and dedicated staff that we employ.
Polar Shades owns the largest Gerber Computerized Cutting Table on the west coast and it is capable of cutting several pieces of fabric for shades at a time making it possible for us to build hundreds of shades a day. It is completely automated and is equipped with a vacuum system that pull the fabric to the table for an accurate square cut every time. The table is calibrated for accuracy in shape and measurement on a daily basis to make sure that every shade that Polar Shades produces is up to the high standards that we feel our products should represent.
In addition to the cutting table there are two (2) fabric carousels that grace the floor of our factory. Each carousel holds 30 rolls of fabric, keeping it in an excellent condition and organized for future orders. The carousels are positioned at each end of the cutting table allowing us to cut and move fabric carefully and quickly for greater efficiency.
Polar Shades uses the most advanced RF welder with a shuttle system that enables the fabric to be welded without handling the fabric thus ensuring a perfect weld every time. The RF Welder is unique and enables Polar Shades to create clean and accurate seams when connecting two pieces of fabric or when creating a pocket for a weight or hem bar with its laser alignment system.
The final stop for each and every shade is the assembly table and testing racks. Each shade must be tested before it is packed for shipment or installation, without exception. The testing rack is used to make sure the fabric tracks properly and straightly, to make sure that the motor is operational, and to double check the aesthetic aspects of the shade. Scratches or dirt on the extrusions or fabric is unacceptable and when found items will either be cleaned or replaced. Once a shade has been deemed perfect it will be wrapped and then packaged for safe transfer to a customer or installation site.
Our packaging process is also very detailed. Each order is double and triple checked. A signature is required for each and every order before it is allowed to leave the building. A shade will be packaged very securely and all accessories (i.e. remotes, switches, brackets, and cable) are located in a box connected to the shade and packed next to the shade it belongs to. Quality is our number one priority and we strive to have each and every aspect of building your shades reflect the drive we have to give you the best product possible.
