Does the manufacturer actively promote Manual Roller Shutter doors?
Why does this matter? It tells you that it’s part of their range, obviously (!) but it also confirms that that are confident in the product, rather than it being an awkward occasional request. Well balanced springing of manual roller shutter doors, whether push up/ pull down or reduction geared chain haul, requires sound engineering acumen to achieve a well-balanced roller shutter door that will continue to operate well over its lifetime. Better to select a company that promotes and makes significant volumes of manual roller shutter doors. They will be producing significant volumes because their manual roller shutter doors work and are in demand!
Are manual roller shutter doors evidenced and certified as a system?
Often you can find that the safety brake used on a manual roller shutter door is TUV tested but the complete assembly of manual roller shutter door and safety brake is not certified. If the manufacturer can’t provide certification for the complete roller shutter door, then it may not be compliant – beware!
Are the manual roller shutter doors’ safety brakes resettable?
Safety brakes can often trigger or “fire” when roller shutter doors have been in use for a period of time or after misuse. If the brake is not resettable the roller shutter door is locked and requires a maintenance visit to resolve – a big problem if you’re at the end of the day and the roller shutter door is locked part closed. Always choose a roller shutter door that has been tested and certified to achieve multiple drop tests, which allows it to be designated as resettable, not just the standard anti-fall-back test.
Are the roller shutter doors certified for other essential characteristics?
You should also expect evidence of independent testing and certification for out of balance forces and wind load class 5 confirming the manual roller shutter doors suitability for use on external applications.
Are insulated manual roller shutter doors part of the manufacturers range?
If they are, it’s a clear sign of expertise. Insulated roller shutter doors require more demanding engineering knowledge to produce reliable, well balanced roller shutter doors.
Is the size range of manual roller shutter doors workable?
Large roller shutter doors require refined springing and multiple reduction gears. If the size range offered is small, it signposts limited capability. 6500mm x 6500mm is a good size envelope for typical steel scrolled lath manual shutters and 4500mm x 4500mm for insulated lath manual roller shutter doors.
Is pricing for manual roller shutter doors competitive?
It’s tempting to load the price of low volume, “nuisance” products – it’s common for manual roller shutter doors and a clear sign that the manufacturer is not a specialist. Keen pricing comes from refined designs and volume production, so if you see high prices the shutter may not have anything to justify its price, it’s possibly just a way of making you pay for lack of expertise!
With all the above considered you might find there are few manual roller shutter door manufacturers to choose from, potentially only one – Priory!
Does your current supplier conform to all the current roller shutter door regulations? We do – certified product that meets all the current regulations. There’s no price penalty for this, just product you can sell with confidence.
We’re trade-only suppliers of manual roller shutter doors as a core part of our range – we’re expert, highly competent and fully evidenced for compliance with over 70 years of engineering know-how behind our manual shutters. Want a wicket gate in your manual shutter? Priory offers it as an option in both traditional and insulated manual roller shutter door designs.
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