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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.

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