DESIGNING THE PERFECT RACEWAY
Incredibly, to hide cords before 2006 there was two main choices only - either blocky strips of white plastic, rectangular/square, with a clip-on lid and sharp edge; or trying to put cords behind the wall or underfloor, often incurring hassle & redecorating.
D-Line was inspired by the want for a cable management solution that could be ‘easy to use & look great!’ With an alternative being long overdue, in 2006 D-Line progressed to challenge every element of traditional raceway in pursuit of a new & modern way to hide cables. Below were some of the design challenges & our answers…
The shapes. In one move, by rounding the design,
our new profiles did not look like ‘unfashionable’ raceways! With no sharp edges, D-Line’s subtle appearance
can uniquely blend with contemporary decor.
our new profiles did not look like ‘unfashionable’ raceways! With no sharp edges, D-Line’s subtle appearance
can uniquely blend with contemporary decor.
One piece. Having a hinge to join the base and lid
means there is only one-piece to handle, saving installation time. Then there is no risk of the lid detaching, saving maintenance time.
means there is only one-piece to handle, saving installation time. Then there is no risk of the lid detaching, saving maintenance time.
Click-lock lid. A raceway‘s lid must lock effectively
& securely, to contain the cables. Still, it should be possible to later add or remove
a cable(s)… the end-section of D-Line’s lid is held
by a special groove; if needed, this can be pushed
up-and-over to access the cable compartment.
& securely, to contain the cables. Still, it should be possible to later add or remove
a cable(s)… the end-section of D-Line’s lid is held
by a special groove; if needed, this can be pushed
up-and-over to access the cable compartment.
Non Metallic. Raceway lengths often need cutting
to specific requirements. That’s why we use quality
uPVC that is rigid but lightweight and easy-to-cut. To protect cables from impact, it is important the
uPVC is at least a particular thickness. And we
include UV-stabilizers so D-Line products will
not discolor in sunlight.
to specific requirements. That’s why we use quality
uPVC that is rigid but lightweight and easy-to-cut. To protect cables from impact, it is important the
uPVC is at least a particular thickness. And we
include UV-stabilizers so D-Line products will
not discolor in sunlight.
Corner Bends. Adding accessories, such as bends
& tees can be awkward. It doesn’t matter however if a D-Line length is cut
oblique, or a gap is visible from an imperfect measure, because D-Line’s clipping over-the-top method of installing corner bends & tees means the cut is never exposed.
& tees can be awkward. It doesn’t matter however if a D-Line length is cut
oblique, or a gap is visible from an imperfect measure, because D-Line’s clipping over-the-top method of installing corner bends & tees means the cut is never exposed.
Easy-to-install. Peel and stick tapes enable quick
& easy installation, but D-Line lengths can be
drilled and screw-fixed also.
& easy installation, but D-Line lengths can be
drilled and screw-fixed also.
Perfect condition. We want your
D-Line to arrive in perfect condition,
no dust or scratches, so we apply removable film cover to protect lengths.
D-Line to arrive in perfect condition,
no dust or scratches, so we apply removable film cover to protect lengths.
Paintable. We offer different colors
which often saves need for paint,
but we appreciate how decor changes.
No worries D-Line can be painted! -
best to firstly key the surface.
which often saves need for paint,
but we appreciate how decor changes.
No worries D-Line can be painted! -
best to firstly key the surface.
Range. With Raceways, one size never fits all! So we’ve many profiles, in a variety of colors, and wide ranges of accessories to enable a perfect finish.
Recyclable. Once D-Line’s tape is removed, the uPVC can be recycled and ground for example in to a micronised form before use in other forms.
