Edutec Fabricators LTD manufactures all kinds of rolling doors and components for roller shutter systems for over 12 years, such as aluminum alloy rolling door, steel rolling door, PC transparent rolling door, pulling door and garage doors, the components roll-formed and extruded rolling shutter profiles end slats, guide rails, shutter boxes, end caps, octagonal tubes, manual drives.
TYPES OF ROLLER SHUTTERS
Types of Rolling Shutter Based on Material
Aluminum Rolling Shutter
Aluminum rolling shutter is designed with
extruded aluminum section & fabricated using superior grade aluminum, which
are available in both double wall and single wall with insulation.
These roller shutters are light in weight, corrosion-free,
and give a good aesthetic appearance. It has better corrosion resistance,
highly durable, good strength, noise-free operation, less maintenance, and
increased privacy.
Polycarbonate or
Transparent Rolling Shutter
A transparent rolling shutter provides an
aesthetic transparency throughout the area wherein visibility and ventilation
can be achieved from both side of the premise when the shutters are lowered.
These types of shutters are transparent, lightweight, and durable. The only
drawback of these types of shutters is their higher cost.
M.S. Rolling Shutter
M.S. rolling shutters are fabricated using
high-quality steel rods, which are easy to install and weather resistant. These
shutters can be integrated with grills or perforated panels to achieve
ventilation or see-through vision. M.S roller shutter is a cost-effective
solution, prevents rusting, and has a long lifespan.
Types of Rolling Shutter
based on Operation of Shutter
Automatic Rolling Shutter
The automatic rolling shutter is generally a
power drive with an electric motor and gearbox. The automatic rolling shutters
are made up of M.S., aluminum, galvanized steel, stainless steel. These types
of shutters are very economical structures and devices for hassle-free opening
and closing of shutters.
The automatic rolling shutters are suitable for
garage doors & industrial uses, which are extremely durable, easy to
maintain, and can be used when the opening's area is more than 10
sqm. They can also be manually released in case of power failure.
Push-Pull Rolling Shutter
Push-Pull rolling shutters are preferred where
the opening area is less than 10 sqm.
Mechanical Gear Type
When the opening area is greater than 10 sqm,
mechanical gear type shutters are used which is operated by reduction gear,
connecting rod, and winding handle or chain of pulley blocks. It is durable and
easy to maintain.
Types of Rolling Shutter
Based on their Application
Grill Rolling Shutter
Grill rolling shutter is built of aluminum
alloy, or steel links of 0.9mm thickness assembled on rods. The grill is made
of 8mm diameter mild steel or aluminum alloy round bars. These rolling shutter
types are used where protection and safety, visibility, and ventilation are
also desired.
Grill Rolling Shutter gives economical option of
providing a secure closure to large or small openings. These types of shutters
are used for shops, commercial places, power generator rooms, and transformer
rooms.
Industrial Rolling
Shutter
The industrial rolling shutter is commonly used
in the harsh environment and has very large sizes. It is made from metal,
aluminum, and steel. The industrial rolling shutter can be mechanically gear
operated push-pull type, etc
HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT ONE
FOR YOUR PROPERTY
Every roller shutter is different,
this because they can be manufactured to suite client's specifications. The
following are some factors that define the type of roller shutters to choose;
1.
Location and size
2.
Operating system
3.
Power availability
4.
Usage (high or low)
5.
Safety controls
6.
Security features
7.
Material and finish
So, you must consider what you want to get out
of your roller shutters and what you are willing to compromise to achieve that.
You can combine different types of roller shutters to make the best roller shutter
for your property. If you are set on minimizing costs, you might
want to consider choosing manual and/or built-in roller shutters. If security
is your top priority, you should consider aluminum and/or exterior roller
shutters. The various options available to you make it easy to find a roller
shutter that can meet your needs within your budget.
