Alpha A2218 Uniglide 38mm Tube Universal Adaptor

The Alpha A2218 Uniglide 38mm Tube Universal Adaptor is an Alpha motor accessory designed for compatible installations using a Uniglide 38mm roller tube.

Alpha lists the product as “Uniglide 38mm Tube Univ Adapt”, identifying both the Uniglide 38mm tube application and its function as an adaptor.

This makes the A2218 different from a conventional crown and drive set. Rather than describing the product as another crown and drive combination, it should be treated as a dedicated tube adaptor within the Alpha accessory range.

Designed for Uniglide 38mm Tube

The key compatibility information Alpha provides for the A2218 is Uniglide 38mm Tube.

Roller blind tubes aren’t necessarily interchangeable simply because their external diameters appear similar. Their internal profiles can vary, which affects the components required when installing a tubular motor.

The A2218 is specifically identified around the Uniglide 38mm tube configuration.

Universal Adaptor

Alpha describes the A2218 as a “Univ Adapt”, or universal adaptor.

The product is therefore intended to provide an adaptor solution for the compatible Uniglide 38mm tube installation.

However, Alpha’s supplied information doesn’t identify the complete range of motors, crown and drive combinations or other components with which the adaptor can be used.

We therefore don’t describe the A2218 as universally compatible with every Alpha motor.

Matching an Existing Blind

The A2218 may be relevant when you’re working with an existing blind that uses a Uniglide 38mm roller tube and need the appropriate Alpha adaptor configuration.

Before ordering, confirm the existing tube rather than relying only on an approximate diameter measurement.

Look directly into the end of the roller tube and check its internal profile.

If you’re removing existing motor components, retain them until the replacement configuration has been confirmed. Existing adaptors, crowns and drives can provide useful clues about the original installation.

Check Before Ordering

If you already know that your blind requires an Alpha A2218, ordering by product code is the simplest approach.

If you don’t know the existing product code, collect as much information as possible before choosing the replacement component.

Useful information includes:

• Inside diameter of the roller tube
• Clear photograph looking directly into the tube
• Photographs of existing crown, drive or adaptor components
• Existing motor model or product code
• Any identifying numbers printed or moulded into the existing components

Our Match Your Existing Blind Tube to the Correct Crown & Drive guide explains how to collect this information.

Why Tube Profile Matters

A nominal measurement such as 38mm is useful, but it isn’t the only factor involved in matching tubular motor components.

The internal shape of the roller tube determines how the relevant components interface with it.

That’s why Frontline Supply recommends matching both the tube dimensions and profile rather than ordering solely according to an approximate diameter.

For the A2218, Alpha specifically identifies the intended tube as Uniglide 38mm.

Key Features

• Genuine Alpha motor accessory
• Product Code: A2218
• Universal adaptor
• Designed for compatible Uniglide 38mm roller tube installations
• Part of Alpha’s tubular motor accessory range
• Suitable for compatible replacement installations
• Suitable for compatible new motor installations

Specifications

Brand: Alpha Motors
Model: A2218
Product Code: A2218
Product Type: Universal Tube Adaptor
Tube System: Uniglide
Tube Size: 38mm
Application: Compatible tubular motor installations
Special Care: N/A
Warranty: N/A

Important Compatibility Information

Alpha identifies the A2218 as a “Uniglide 38mm Tube Univ Adapt.”

The supplied information doesn’t specify every motor or component combination with which the A2218 can be used. Don’t assume that “Universal Adaptor” means universal compatibility with every Alpha motor or every 38mm roller tube.

Confirm the Uniglide 38mm tube profile and motor configuration before ordering.

FAQs

What is the Alpha A2218?

The A2218 is an Alpha universal adaptor for compatible Uniglide 38mm roller tube installations.

What tube is the A2218 designed for?

Alpha specifically identifies the product for a Uniglide 38mm tube.

Is the A2218 a crown and drive?

Alpha describes the A2218 as a Uniglide 38mm Tube Universal Adaptor, rather than simply listing it as a crown and drive set.

Does “Universal Adaptor” mean it fits every Alpha motor?

No. The supplied information doesn’t establish compatibility with every Alpha motor, so the complete installation should be checked before ordering.

Will it fit any 38mm roller tube?

Don’t assume so. Alpha specifically identifies the Uniglide 38mm tube application.

How do I check my existing tube?

Measure its inside diameter and take a clear photograph looking directly into the end of the tube so its internal profile can be compared.

What is the product code?

The Alpha product code is A2218.