Difficult to Lift or Lower

For larger openings, the roller shutter panels will have to be larger.

Since the panels are larger, the weight of the roller shutters will also be heavier and more difficult to lift or lower whenever required.

More Senior Employees May Feel the Strain

More senior employees may find it difficult to operate and may even feel the strain since the manual operated shutters are too heavy for them.

Employees may even injure themselves if they are not careful.

Greater Tendency to Slam

As the panels are heavier, the tendency to slam will be greater since it is strenuous to lift or lower the panels manually.

Reduced Life Span and Higher Repair Cost

The overall life span of the manual shutters may be reduced due to frequent slamming.

When slamming becomes a habit, the likelihood of the shutters being damaged increases and your company may be incurring more unnecessary repair cost to replace the damaged roller shutters.

 

Also read article on : The main difference between Motorized and Manual Roller Shutters

Steel Roller Shutters are Heavy Duty Roller Shutters that are usually installed at entrances of Commercial and Industrial properties.

Due to the nature of its material and its heavier weight, Steel Roller Shutters are recommended to be Motorised especially for premises with larger openings. For the Motorised version, the type of motor used will depend on weight and size of the Shutters.

They can also be manufactured to be Manual Operated or Chain Operated upon request.

Steel Roller Shutters are suitable for business premises which require a higher level of security. They are usually installed at entrances of Factories, Warehouses, Train Stations, Hotels, Shopping Malls as well as other types of properties.

Galvanised Steel are the most commonly used type of Steel Roller Shutters. Colorbond Steel and Steel Fire Rated Shutters with 1, 2 or 4 hours fire rating are also available.

All Types of Steel Roller Shutters can be customised to suit the dimensions of your premises.

Additional Customisations such as Perforations for Ventilation and Powder Coating for a better outlook are also available upon request.

Aluminium Roller Shutter is one of the more popular type of Roller Shutters.

They are lightweight, durable and versatile.

Due to its lightweight, Aluminium Roller Shutters are easier to operate especially if you are opening or closing the shutters manually.

Aluminium Roller Shutters are also easy to maintain and can last a long time without rusting due to its natural anodised finish. They are also customisable to suit the size of your premises and can also be motorized for ease of operation.

For the Motorised version, the type of motor used will depend on weight and size of the Roller Shutters.

Aluminium Roller Shutters come in various types and designs. Besides Aluminium Flat Slats Roller Shutters, you can also choose from Aluminium Flat Slats with Acrylic Strips, Aluminium Flat Slats with Ventilation Holes, Aluminium Round Slats, Aluminium Mini Flat Slats as well as Aluminium Roller Grilles.

Aluminium Shutters also give your business a pleasant corporate image.

They can also be Powder Coated with a selected colour for additional surface protection and a better outlook.

Aluminium Roller Shutter are usually installed at entrances of coffee shops, food courts, shopping malls, factories, warehouses, hawker centre, market stalls, supermarkets, schools, car parks, shophouses, landed properties, retail shops as well as other types of properties.

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

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.