Rolling Shutter Maintenance Tips

Key takeaways

• Dust and grit in the side guides make the shutter noisy and slow.
• Scraping sounds, uneven travel, a slat that sticks out or a motor that strains are early warnings.
• Springs and drives are under load.

Quick checklist before you decide

What to check on site

• Opening size and available headroom
• Slat material and thickness
• Security, ventilation or fire-protection needs
• Wind exposure of the site
• Motorised or manual operation

How installation usually goes

Survey and preparation

The opening is measured and the guide rails, barrel and hood are fixed. The motor and control are fitted, limits are set, a manual override is checked, and the curtain is tested through a full cycle.

How the system works day to day

Interlocked slats roll around a barrel driven by a motor or by a manual chain or spring. Guide rails keep the curtain straight, and limit switches stop it at the open and closed positions.

Frequently asked questions