Shutter construction

The shutter is constructed of 152 mm wide modules linked together by a continuous aluminium hinge.These hinges hold different shutter designs created by using different infills, e.g., tempered glass, Lexan polycarbonate, solid aluminium or grille panels arranged in a chequer plate design.
(see Model Types)

Overhead track

Manufactured from a strong tempered aluminium alloy class 6351-T6 extrusion, 34 mm wide x 42 mm total height. Standard radius curve is 356 mm (45º and 90º). Special curves manufactured to customer’s individual requirements.

Track sections are spliced together with joining pins and plates.

There are no floor tracks.

Locking

Lock members are integral 50 mm x 32 mm standard extruded aluminium hollow posts. They are located at both ends of each grille, at intervals of 2500 mm maximum and at every curve. Lead posts incorporate Adams Rite mortice locks operated by 5-pin cylinders on each side. Intermediate posts incorporate drop bolts locating into flush floor sockets. Drop bolts can be deadlocked with 5-pin cylinders.

Operation

The top of alternate panels is connected to the overhead track by a suspension rod and pairs of trolley wheels. Simply pull or push along to open or close. Any length of door can be manually operated with ease by a single person.

Finishes

Standard finishes for quick delivery are natural anodised, black, white, medium bronze or light bronze powder-coat paint. Special colours to match standard RAL colours are available on request.

Stacking

Allow approximately 15% of shutter length for stacking when shutter is open.

Weights

Delivery

Normally 21 days from receipt of order with confirmation of final details and sizes.

Installation

Normally completed within one working day. The installation can be carried out by Decorespaço or by the client in which case we provide a supervisor to monitor the installation.

Shop Drawings

provides a technical advisory service and prepares shop drawings for approval, giving relevant information such as dimensions relating to width and height, track configuration, layout of stacking pocket, type of lock members proposed and any other special requirements.

Maintenance

shutters do not need maintenance.
Please contact our after sales service for any assistance needed.

Warranty

All our products carry a minimum 2 year warranty from date of installation.

Applications

aluminium folding shutters are intended for use in indoor retail applications, public buildings or any other indoor applications such as shopping centers, airports, railway stations, kiosks, information counters and bars, where people and space need to be separated. They are not generally recommended for use outdoors.

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