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Brillantly Spectacular

The Albatros is a rare breed of umbrella, offering sizes that are simply unimaginable.

With spans up to almost 33 feet, this striking large-area sunshade offers unrivaled durability matched with classic, clean European lines. Robust and refined, the Albatros' unmistakable charm and eye-catching sizes consistently outshine the competition.

description, sizes, shapes & prices

Strong, stable, and versatile, the Albatros provides a magnificent shade oasis, roomy enough to shelter an entire outdoor patio area up to 829 square feet (79 square meters). These sunshades stand out by virtue of their maintenance-free drive system and particularly robust construction. With breathtaking sizes found only in the May Collection, the Albatros design is practical, spacious and impressive. 

Choose from round, square, or rectangular shapes in 11 standard sizes and 9 tailor-made sizes ranging in size from 13 feet up to almost 33 feet.  Offering 10 to 12 large and strong spokes/arms, a simple to operate and reliable winder mechanism, and several mast and canopy options, the Albatros provides expansive and shady comfort that lasts, year after year.

    4 Round Standard Sizes:
    7m (23’); 8m (26'3"); 9m (26’6"); 10m (32’10”)

    2 Square Standard Sizes:
    6x6m (19’8"); 7x7m (23’)

    8 Rectangular Standard Sizes:
   
3x6m (9' 10" x 19' 8"), 3.5x7m (11' 6" x 23')  4x6m (13’1” x 19’8”);          

    4x8m (13' 1" x 26' 3"); 5x5.85m (16’5" x 19’2"); 5x7.5m (16’5" x 24'7");

    6x7m (19’8” x 23’); 7x8m (23’ x 26’3”)

Tailor-made Albatros sizes also available for an additional charge, see price list for options.

Starting at $6,799 MSRP

All prices include standard protective cover. Prices do not include installation option or Shipping & Handling. See Albatros Specifications and Price List for details. 

Contact us to register for contract/ commercial/specifier discounts or to become a dealer.

advantages

All moving axes (support strut to spoke/arm connection point) are fitted with bolts, ensuring maximum stability and durability as well as easy execution of repairs

Special self-tensioning telescopic spring system on end of spokes/arm allows
canopy to remain perfectly taut, even after years of usage


Canopy can be easily exchanged by means of a practical hooking system


All spokes/arms reinforced as standard with galvanized cores


Easily opened and closed with a smooth-running, removable stainless steel crank or with the help of a cordless drill, reliable drive system with accurate integrated bevel gears guarantees effortless handling, even after years of usage

mast, frame & canopy

Frame made of high-quality alloyed, extruded aluminum profiles

Robust central rod system consists of two discs with support struts and
spokes/arms, to prevent the spokes/arms from twisting, the lower
die-cast is firmly welded to the support pole.


• Support pole diameter: 100mm (3 15/16”) and 5mm (3/16"+) wall thickness

Spoke/Arm dimensions: 50x25x2mm (1 31/32” x 31/32” x 1/64"+)


• Support Strut dimensions : 40x25x2mm (1 3/16” x 31/32” x 1/64"+)

Elegant, graceful, highly practical top plate, can be screwed off, color to match frame

• Highly impact-proof powder-coated finish resists peeling, chipping, rusting and oxidation, remains maintenance free and permanently appealing

• Standard Albatros Frame Color: White power-coated RAL 9010, all other RAL powder-coated colors and anodized aluminum available at an additional cost

29 standard Sattler awning-grade 100% solution-dyed acrylic colors, plus 38 specialty
colors, perfect for private homes, restaurants, hotels, and resorts


• 14 standard, coated polyester AIRTEX® colors are light-weight yet high-grade
and low-maintenance, and offer a distinctive textile character,
suitable for city pools, theme parks, schools, and municipalities

accessories

Choose from an extraordinary array of sophisticated optional accessories including valances, sidesheets, logos, lighting, and even heating to create a unique and practical design to meet your requirements for ambiance and protection from the elements.

Long-lasting, highly professional SCREEN-PRINTING options allow for prominent display of your logo on canopy roof or valances

Add-on RAIN GUTTERS connect several umbrellas into one unit, assuring good water drainage, and directing water flow away from buildings and walkways

Add-on SIDESHEETS turn one large umbrella or a grouping of umbrellas into private enclosures or "WeatherShades", complete with transparent window foils and roll-up door panels, easily attached or removed for flexibility, combine with heating and lighting for the optimal all-weather retreat

Shock-resistant, infrared HEATERS make the outdoors cozy in the evenings and in cool weather, heaters are more efficient than gas or electric heaters and fold up or down for all-weather functionality

Custom LIGHTING FIXTURES attach to the mast to extend your hospitality beyond the twilight hours, wiring for heating and lighting runs inside the mast for aesthetics as well as safety

PLEASE BE ADVISED that the electrical wiring, lighting and heating as full “system” is certified for European norms and standards and has been sold throughout Europe for years, but
has not yet been UL or CSA certified since this product line is just being introduced into the US and Canadian marketplace.  All but a few of the components are UL certified/registered, but the entire system has not yet completed UL certification process. Client’s electrician must take responsibility for meeting local electrical codes. Client is responsible for confirming that thespecs and systems comply with applicable local specifications and codes and for
obtaining necessary approvals.  ShadeScapes and May Sunshades do not vouch for the construction and the erection of the ordered objects corresponding to the public-law directives in the scope of use in question.