Roller Shutter is a type of protection consisting of many horizontal slats hinged together while Roller Door is a similar type of protection consisting of a single piece of curtain.

Roller Shutters are heavy duty doors comprising interlocking aluminium, steel or polycarbonate slats and are generally designed for all types of commercial as well as light and heavy industrial properties.

Roller doors are light weight doors which are usually used for light Industrial properties which do not require very heavy duty protection.

In terms of maintenance and repair, Roller Shutters are usually easier to maintain since individual slats can be removed and replaced whereas for Roller Doors the entire piece of curtain may have to be replaced.

In terms of product choices, Roller shutters come in various designs and are customisable while roller door products are usually quite similar in terms of design.

Customisations such as addition of ventilation holes, perforations, acrylic strips are also available for Roller Shutters.

Roller Shutters can also be manufactured to be fire rated to fulfil fire safety requirements.

Both types whether Roller Shutters or Roller Doors provides businesses with protection for their premises. In regards to which is better, it really depends on your nature of business and its requirements.

What are chain operated roller shutters?

Chain operated roller shutter is a type of manual roller shutter that can be lifted or lowered by using a hand chain.

The chain operated shutters can be controlled manually by a person standing at the bottom of the shutters by pulling the chain continuously until the shutters are fully opened or closed. 

Unlike chain operated roller shutters, regular manual roller shutters do not come with a hand chain and are usually lifted with the help of a pull handle or by using your hands.

Various types of Roller Shutters such as Aluminium Roller Shutters, Aluminium Roller Grilles, Steel Roller Shutters as well as Polycarbonate Multi Vision Panel Shutters can be manufactured to be chain operated.

However, for larger openings, it is usually not advisable to go for chain operated roller shutters as it may take some time for the shutters to be raised or lowered fully.

Chain operated roller shutters can be converted to be motorised upon request.

They can also be powder coated with a selected colour if required.

It is always advisable to get in touch with your trusted roller shutter specialist when in doubt.

Avoid allowing your roller shutters to slam

Employees tend to have a habit of allowing their roller shutters to slam upwards or downwards before the shutters reach its full height. It is not advisable to do so as doing this will affect the lifespan of the shutters negatively or damage the roller shutters in the long run.

Lift your shutters upwards in a controlled manner up to its full height using your hands or a manual pull handle to prevent damage. When lowering your shutters, you should also allow it to descend in a controlled manner without allowing it to slam towards the ground.

Do not raise and lower your roller shutters consecutively

For motorised or sometimes called electric roller shutters, you should avoid opening and closing your shutters repeatedly in a short amount of time as this will result in overheating of the motor.

Frequent usage of the shutters on a daily basis is perfectly fine but you should not do it consecutively in a short period of time.

Ensure your roller shutters locks are unlocked before lifting

Release all locking mechanisms before lifting your manual roller shutters. At times, people tend to forget and try to raise their manual roller shutters before unlocking all the locks.

You should not attempt to repair on your own especially if you are not familiar

Avoid attempting to repair the roller shutters on your own if you are unfamiliar as this may result in your company incurring more unnecessary repair cost when things get worse.

Avoid Taking Measurements on your own

It is advisable to get a roller shutter specialist to take the exact measurements of your shutters before making an order as you may be ordering an incorrect size especially if you are not familiar with how shutters work.

What are Fire Rated Roller Shutters? How do they work?

Fire rated roller shutters are made of steel and are relatively similar to regular steel roller shutters in terms of appearance.

They are usually used as part of an overall fire strategy to prevent fires from spreading too quickly within buildings.

Fire rated shutters are equipped with a thermal fusible link mechanism which causes the shutters to lower on their own once a certain temperature is reached. The descend happens once the brakes of the motor are released.

They are sometimes linked to the building’s security system and can also be activated once the fire alarm goes off.

In the event of a fire, the lowering of the shutters helps to create a compartment within the building to prevent the fire from spreading too quickly so as to enable everyone in the building to escape in time.

They are designed to withstand fires for up to 4 hours depending on the fire rating selected. Types of fire rating available are 1, 2 and 4 hours. 2-hour fire rated shutters are the most popular type of fire rated shutters installed in buildings.

Fire shutters can be customised to fit the size of your premises. They also come with a manual hand chain which may be used to raise or lower the shutters in case of a power failure.

Optional items which can be provided are the Electronic Release System, Direct Current transmission signal as well as backup batteries.

Fire rated shutters are also sometimes made a requirement for certain types of properties such as factories, shopping malls, hotels and train stations due to fire safety reasons.

What are Aluminium Roller Grilles?

Aluminium Roller Grille is a type of Aluminium Roller Shutter installed at entrances and within premises to provide a layer of physical barrier to keep your premises secured. They are sometimes also used for partitioning premises.

Aluminium Roller Grilles are manufactured from aluminium tubes with natural anodised finish and are secured by flat bars.

Manual Roller Grilles are fitted with counter-balance spring to ensure that the roller grilles can be operated with ease. Motorised or sometimes known as Electric Aluminium Roller Grilles are also available.

Aluminium Roller Grilles allow you to display your products on sale within your premises even when the grilles are lowered. Aluminium roller grilles also allow light and ventilation into your premises. Roller Grilles are lightweight, easy to operate and are economical to repair.

Sizes of Roller Grilles can be customised according to the size of your premises and are very suitable for places where air circulation and visibility is required.

Roller Grilles are suitable for premises such as showrooms, show galleries, schools, train stations, car parks, landed properties, shopping malls as well as other types of properties.

Available types are Aluminium Roller Grilles with Brick Bond Design, Aluminium Roller Grilles with In-Line Design as well as Aluminium Roller Grilles with Acrylic Strips.

Powder coating finishes are also available upon request.

Contact your trusted roller shutter specialist for powder coating colour availability.