R Value: Elite Commercial Pool Cover Fabrics out perform all others Elite's 5mm Thermal Shield Blankets have the highest R value on the market, giving you the best return on investment by saving the maximum energy, in turn saving you thousands of dollars over it's lifetime.
Elite’s 4mm and 5mm thermal blankets use exclusive Airlon closed cell foam cores, which prevent up to 3 times less water from being absorbed into the blanket. Water absorption has the potential to significantly impact the quality and performance of blankets. When blankets absorb water, they become burdensome to handle, more prone to tearing, and less efficient at retaining heat. This ultimately leads to a diminished experience and a reduced return on your investment over time. Airlon foam may come with a higher price tag compared to standard foam, but the long-term benefits are undeniable. Investing in Airlon foam will ultimately provide a ten-fold return, making it a wise choice for those looking for superior value for their money.
Note: Elite’s Thermal Shield fabric has been tested to Australian and New Zealand Stands AS/NZ 4859.1 to obtain a true R value. Some companies have simply “calculated” the possible R value using formula best suited to the outcome they wish to produce. For your own peace of mind, insist on documented proof of testing AS/NZ 4859.1 to protect your investment dollars. The thermal insulating blanket has been designed specifically for heat retention and is best used when the ambient air temperature has dropped below the pool water temperature, e.g. overnight, as this material is opaque, thus producing no solar gain.
Options for storing Commercial blankets: Bench Seating
Why take up valuable pool deck space with pool rollers, when you can store your water and energy saving pool blankets in an Elite blanket storage bench seat. Choose from our large range of easy to use benches or we can customize a bench seat solution just for your centre. Elite blanket storage benches can be operated manually, remote control motorized or via Elites “Blanket Buddy” and “Easy off” blanket winding equipment. Elite Benches can be mobile or stationary plus can be clad with your choice of coverings, automatic, hydraulic, blanket buddy or manual.
Elite Roller Systems Super Strong, Highly efficient & Easy to use
Elite has computer designed and developed the strongest, longest lasting and most compact roller system on the market.
The construction is from 10mm thick 316 marine grade stainless steel that is CNC bent, then TIG welded. The frame is electro-polished to the highest oil rig corrosion resistant standards.
The rollers can be driven via Elite’s exclusive detachable steering wheel system or Blanket Buddy® (motorised), which gives the Elite roller the lowest profile available, with the added benefit the patrons cannot tamper or rotate the rollers. These rollers also take far less storage space, making them less noticeable to patrons.
All Elite rollers have a 30mm square drive, machined into the axles, to enable positive drive by the Elite Blanket Buddy® or detachable steering wheel manual drive.
The drive axles are solid 38mm heat treated 316 stainless steel with cast on end plugs. You will never bend an Elite axle as they are almost twice as strong as any other roller on the market and will give you years of trouble free operation. Rollers can be stationary or mobile. The mobile rollers run on large non-marking wheels within 316 stainless steel 360° rotating brake casters that do not seize. These rollers are very easy to handle and will provide years of trouble free operation.
Blanket Buddy, The Best buddy you’ll ever have 25-50m
Experience the convenience and efficiency of Elite's motorized Blanket Buddy®. With its effortless one-person operation, this innovative product not only saves you valuable time and money but also pays for itself through the labor savings it provides.
Blanket Buddy® is highly versatile & easily powers most new & existing rollers. It’s Occupational Health & Safety friendly & performs above its weight.
Blanket Buddy® covers & uncovers in no time: Foot control, hands free operation. 25m pools, reduces time significantly. 50m pools, reduces time significantly & is a must.
Get Elite Blanket Buddy® working for you!
Elite Blanket Buddy Hydraulic Power - Why have it?
- OH&S friendly
- Reduces injuries
- No more sore hands
- No more sore Backs
- No untidy knotted ropes
- More than 2 times the pulling power, than hand pulling
- Save money on labor costs with this product - it practically pays for itself!
- One-person operation
- Covers and uncovers a: 25m pool in less than 2 min
- Fully Mobile
- All Anodised Aluminium and Stainless Steel construction for long life.
Elite "Easy Buddy" Up to 33m - Why have it?
- Reduces potential heath and safety issues.
- No more sore hands
- No more sore Backs
- No untidy knotted ropes
- More than 2 times the pulling power, than hand pulling
- Save money on labor costs with this product - it practically pays for itself!
- One-person operation
- Covers and uncovers a: 25m pool in less than 2 min
- Fully Mobile
- Anodised Aluminium and Stainless Steel construction
Call Elite today on 08 9240 2262
Elite Commercial Hideaway in-ground blanket storage solutions
The Elite Hideaway in ground storage system is the best way to save storage space at any aquatic centre by utilising the space below ground at the end or side of your pool. At the push of the foot switch, the pool blankets wind up out of sight into a below ground storage box that is hidden by Elites extruded anodised aluminium easy open non-slip lid. The Elite Blanket Buddy takes care of pulling the blankets back onto your pool. “Finally, a more efficient method to cover and exuncover your swimming pool has emerged.”