Introduction
Roller shutters are a type of door or windows consisting of horizontal hinges installed together which provide security or aesthetic value to the warehouse or home respectively depending upon its function. It works based on a crank handle if it is operated manually. It has a gear chain mechanism that raises the shutter and then lowers it according to the need. Automatic roller shutters are popular now which require the least amount of human interference and work with just the push of a button. These shutters help store the product inside the warehouse and protect it from excess sunlight, moisture, and theft. They are made up of different materials. The most popular ones are however made up of stainless steel and aluminium.
Why prefer aluminium roller shutters over others?
· Aluminium roller shutters can combine more strength with less weight.
· The texture is consistent throughout.
· They are insulators.
· They minimize the energy loss and provide an ambient atmosphere inside the warehouse.
· Help in protecting sensitive equipment from excessive sunlight and rain.
· Can be easily customized according to the dimensions provided.
· Can be easily customized to get a single layer or double layer according to the amount of insulation required.
· Can be easily customized to be fitted with smart controls
· Come with both the automatic control system and the manual operation system
· Aluminium, as a material is very durable. This helps in the longevity of the roller shutter.
Basic Features
· The opening size dimensions are usually 80mm and 127mm.
· Provide aesthetic value along with strength and rigidity.
· Mostly available in three variants: Natural aluminium finish, anodized finish, powder coating.
· The automatic aluminium roller shutters are self-sufficient and can work with just the push of a single button
· Generally, the drivers provided in the shutters can work with weights as high as 2000 kilograms
· There are smart controls available in some motorized aluminium roller shutters.
· Radio remote controller transmitters are also a part of modern mechanized roller shutters.
· This lets the workers control the shutter from a distance using a remote. No physical touch is required.
· Modern automatic aluminium roller shutters come attached with a crank handle too.
· This helps in raising and lowering the shutters whenever the electricity’s out or the smart controls do not work.
· Modern mechanized aluminium roller shutters come installed with an anti-drop device or an electromagnetic brake.
· This ensures that even in the worst of conditions the shutter does not fall rapidly and does not get out of the control of the workers.
Basic technical specifications
Door Structure:-
Slat material – Insulated aluminium profiled slats
Side Guide Profile – Extruded aluminium profile along with rubber seals attached on both ends
Roller shaft- Mild steel tubular shaft with no springs
Surface finish- Standard colour- off white, special colour on request
Details for automation system:-
Control type- Buttons provided for operation inside casings of super rigid material
Drive type- Direct connecting drive type subject to the space allowed after all the operations are considered
Drive unit- Three-phase electric motor
Emergency operation- Hand crank operated manually
Conclusion
This article provides insights about the aluminium roller shutter, especially the motorized one. The reasons why aluminium is picked over other materials are well justified. The basic features and some technical specifications help a person in quickly identifying the exact product that he wants. Aluminium roller shutters are safe, rigid, durable, and easy to maintain which make for the most ideal type of rolling shutter required by any warehouse/industry.
