Comparing The Benefits: Manual or Electric Roller Shutters?

When installing new roller shutters the option between manual and electronic can be a confusing one.

Businesses can choose between manually operated or electric roller shutters. Over a certain size and weight, however, all shutters need to be electrically powered for the personal safety of the operator.

Electronically operated shutters are much easier to use than a manual. Touch pad keypads let the shutters roll up and down with little energy expended and can be equipped with finger readers and digital code-entry systems to provide even further security.

Electric doors also come with a manual override in case of emergency.

Manual

Manual shutters can provide convenience and security at the most affordable price; perfect for a businesses where only basic security is needed. Most domestic and office environments only require a basic shutter system for required security levels.

Small windows and doors, on small shop fronts that need opening and closing once or twice a day, are the best requirements for a manually operated shutter system.

Manual shutters operate by a system of cranks and winders; these systems become quite dangerous the bigger they get, so for larger business needs such as loading bays, there is a risk to human safety which makes them very impractical.

Electric

Electric shutters add a better ease of use than their manual counterpart. In a domestic environment this can be important; as being able to operate a large number of separate shutters on separate windows and doors can be very time consuming when done manually. An electrical system allows you to operate them all at the same time.

These shutters are powered through small motors which can be connected to the main power supply or they can be battery powered. With new technology meaning that some electric shutters can be powered by solar panels, the economic advantages may make them more beneficial than manual versions.

If you are looking for manual or electric shutters Manchester based company Sheridan Doors have a history of installing the highest quality roller shutters available on the market.