Ceiling Suspended Basketball Backstops-500/600 Clear-Vu & Uni Frame Series

Clear-Vu Series – For Rectangular Backboards
Specify No. 600 & No. 1400 Style Backstop
Clean, unobstructed views are a bonus for players and spectators alike with Porter’s Clear-Vu series rectangular backboards and backstops. The Clear-Vu series is available in three distinct styles to meet most design applications. Attachment height will determine proper style. Each model incorporates our Uni-Frame design features to assure maximum stability, championship performance and architectural appeal. Rigidly built frame incorporates special offset backboard extension assemblies, to position the 5' 9" on-center vertical supports directly behind the vertical perimeter markings on any rectangular glass backboard for a Clear-Vu through the glass. The 600 style backstop is designed with vertical members that are fabricated of 2-3/8" O.D, and the 1400 style backstop with 3-1/2" O.D. pipe. Porter’s Clear-Vu series backstops are designed for use with rectangular glass backboards and may be specified with either a No. 204 glass or No. 228 wood rectangular backboard. Clear-Vu backstops are available with manual, electric or remote-controlled electric operation.

All 600 and 1400 series backstops are available in forward fold, backward fold and stationary style units. Optional Center-Strut® height adjustment systems are available on all backstops.

Uni-Frame Series – For Fan-Shaped Backboards
Specify No. 500 Style Backstop
This backstop has been specifically designed for an application desiring a fan-shaped backboard. This series is available in all popular folding or non-folding designs. Uni-Frame construction employs a clean, fully welded backstop design. Vertical members are fabricated of 2-3/8" O.D. pipe. Horizontal spreaders of 2-3/8" O.D. pipe are positioned on approximately 3' centers for full weld strength and maximum structural rigidity. Uni-Frame backstops are available with manual, electric or remote-controlled electric operation.

All 500 series backstops are available in forward fold, backward fold and stationary style units. Optional Center-Strut® height adjustment systems are available on all backstops.

Center-Strut® height adjuster is available on all of porter’s 500, 600 & 1400 Clear-Vu & Uni-Frame Series
With the addition of Porter’s Center-Strut® height adjuster, goal height is easily adjustable to any height between 8' and 10' to accommodate all age and skill levels. Limited Lifetime Warranty is offered on all Porter backboards when installed on a Center-Strut® height adjuster. Height adjusters are available with manual, electric or remote-controlled electric operation.

500/600/1400 Clear-Vu & Uni-Frame Series – Features Adjustable Hanger
Adjustable support hangers provide for easy installation and precise plumbing of backstop frame assuring proper operation and performance. Accurate adjustability allows the installer to account for even the slightest attachment height difference without compromising attachment integrity.

Saddle Die Cut
Every horizontal pipe end is precision saddle die cut to the exact radius of the vertical member before welding into a unitized welded frame. This process assures full weld strength and maximum structural rigidity of all connections.

Offset Hinge Weight Lock
No. 500 and No. 600 series hinges are offset 2" to the front or rear of the backstop center line. This utilizes the weight of the structure to automatically lock the backstop in its playing position.

Folding Brace Hinge
All folding braced units are furnished with unique dual, formed steel hinges incorporating integral torsion springs to maximize stability.

Specify 600/500 series for all attachment heights below 25'.
No. 600 and No. 500 backstop structures have a unitized welded frame fabricated of 2-3/8" O.D. pipe. Horizontal spreaders are also 2-3/8" O.D. pipe spaced on approximately 4' centers (3' centers for 500 series) for full weld strength and maximum rigidity.

Specify 600W/500W series for all attachment heights between 25' & 28'.
No. 600W and No. 500W frames feature additional 1-7/8" O.D. lateral sway bracing to provide wide stance support for maximum resistance to vibration.

Specify 1400W series for all attachment heights above 28'.
Porter’s 1400W backstop structure is a unitized welded frame fabricated of 3-1/2" O.D. wall pipe for both vertical and horizontal members, with additional 2-3/8" O.D. lateral sway bracing to provide a wide stance support for unequalled stability. The 1400W series eliminates costly and unsightly cradle systems allowing rigid direct attachment to heights up to 40'.

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