Track, Channel, and Coping Systems

Dual-Race Track
Most new rectangular concrete or gunite pools accommodate an automatic pool cover by using our Underside track system. The track is concealed underneath the pool’s overhanging coping or housed within track channel. The cover mechanism is typically housed below the surface of the deck. Dual-Race track has been optimized for the Cover-Pools T4™ system. The wider track accommodates a 1-1/2″ pulley, which eases wear on the cable. In addition, it contains an integrated mechanical stop and contains a separate channel for the glider and fabric to reduce debris buildup.

Provisions for this track must be made prior to construction.

Dual-Race Track Channel 
Cover-Pools Dual-Race track channel encases Dual-Race track, which has been optimized for Cover-Pools T4™ system. The wider channel accommodates a 1-1/2″ pulley, which eases wear on the cable. In addition, it contains an integrated mechanical stop and a single shim that doubles as a trim guard. The track contains a separate channel for the glider and fabric to reduce debris buildup.

Raised Dual-Race Track Channel 
Raised Dual-Race Channel is intended for fiberglass pools. A channel can be placed on the top of the fiberglass pool, then the deck built on the raised track channel. Raised Dual-Race channel is a good choice to be used on free-form shaped fiberglass and deck-on-deck pools.

Coping forms interlock inside the channel to secure a proper deck pour. When the pour has set, remove the form and finish the edge with a similar trowel. Cover-Pools provides two coping types.

Track Channel

Cover-Pools standard channel is the most durable channel in the industry. It is composed of extra-thick gauge aluminum, which is primed and painted to withstand corrosion. The extra-long stem and two-shim system ensure that the track will remain secure. In addition, it contains two alignment pin channels to ensure the channel is straight during installation.

Low Profile Track Channel

Our low profile channel is 1″ tall and uses a single shim,which can double as a trim guard to hide the tile line. It is composed of extra-thick gauge aluminum, which is primed and painted to withstand corrosion. The extra-long stem and one-shim system ensure that the track will remain secure.

To accommodate raised walls, the  channel flange can be removed and a screw can fit inside the back of the channel, so you can attach the channel directly to the wall.

Inverted Track Channel

Inverted channel is attached to the top edge of the pool wall or recessed into a notched pool wall. Because the channel sits below the flange, you can achieve the desired coping height even if the cover wasn’t planned perfectly.

Coping forms interlock inside the channel to secure a proper deck pour. When the pour has set, remove the form and finish the edge with a similar trowel.

New and existing pools of virtually any shape or construction can be covered using deck-mounted track. As long as there is room for the tracks to run parallel on opposite sides of the pool, you can cover the pool. Even with an attached spa or steps outside the pool perimeter, the pool can still be completely protected.

SnapTop™ Track

The SnapTop track system uses wheels or gliders to guide the cover smoothly along the length of the pool. This versatile track is a low-profile aluminum guide. This track offers the added feature of concealed screws.

For vinyl pools, Cover-Pools offers three channel options that include a retainer that encapsulates the pool vinyl liner. Each of these channels are available for square (90°), 6″ or 24″ radius.

Track Channel with Vinyl Retainer

Track channel with vinyl retainer is a combination of track channel and vinyl-liner receiver that can be used with coping forms for any of three profiles. The channel provides the same benefits as standard channel and is composed of extra-thick gauge aluminum, which is primed and painted to withstand corrosion. The extra-long stem and two-him system ensure that the track will remain secure.

Vinyl Liner Coping

The standard coping  has a custom coping shape, includes two roll pins that maintain alignment during construction, and contains Cover-Pools standard track channel profile.

Bullnose Coping

Cover-Pools bullnose vinyl liner coping is a one-piece track channel, vinyl liner retainer, and coping form. Bullnose coping has a rounded, bullnose shape, includes a splice cover to maintain alignment and hide splices, and contains a low track channel profile that requires only one shim. With bullnose vinyl liner coping, you can incorporate 90 degree, 6″ or 24″ radius.

Built For Stainless Steel Cable

Dual-Race Channel with Vinyl Retainer
Cover-Pools dual-race channel with vinyl retainer offers the same benefits as standard dual-race channel with the addition of a receiver for vinyl liner. It is optimized for Cover-Pools T4™ system with a wider channel to accommodate a 1-1/2″ pulley, which eases wear on the cable. With dual-race channel with retainer, you can incorporate 90 degree, 6″ or 24″ radius.

Built For Stainless Steel Cable

Dual-Race Bullnose Vinyl Liner Coping
Cover-Pools dual-race bullnose vinyl liner coping is a one-piece dual-race channel, vinyl liner retainer, and coping form. It is optimized for Cover-Pools T4™ system with a wider channel to accommodate a 1-1/2″ pulley, which eases wear on the cable. The bullnose coping has a rounded, bullnose shape, includes a splice cover to maintain alignment and hide splices, and contains a low track channel profile that requires only one shim. With bullnose vinyl liner coping, you can incorporate 90 degree, 6″ or 24″ radius.

Coping forms interlock inside the channel to secure a proper deck pour. When the pour has set, remove the form and finish the edge with a similar trowel. Cover-Pools provides two coping types.