Gear Shutters
A hand chain turns a reduction gearbox, so a heavy shutter opens with light, steady effort.
- No electricity needed
- For wide or tall openings
- Low maintenance
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From our own workshop.
Best for
- Godowns, warehouses and workshop entrances
- Openings too wide or tall to lift by hand
- Sites where the power supply is unreliable
Gear or motor?
| Gear | Motor | |
|---|---|---|
| Effort | Light, but sustained pulling | Press a button |
| Speed | Slower | Fast |
| Power cut | Unaffected | Needs manual override |
| Cost | Lower | Higher |
| Best for | Twice-a-day use | Frequent daily use |
Opened many times a day, a motor pays for itself. Otherwise a gear shutter does the same job for less money, with less to go wrong.
Specification
| Operation | Hand chain through a worm reduction gearbox |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | Side mounted on the shaft |
| Laths | MS or GI, heavier gauge than standard manual |
| Shaft | MS pipe sized to the span, springs assisting the gear |
| Guides | Deep MS channels for wide-span stability |
| Power supply | None required |
Gear Shutters — questions
Is it slow to open?
Slower than a motor, because the gearbox trades speed for reduced effort. For premises opened in the morning and closed at night, most owners find that a fair trade.
Does it need electricity?
No. It works exactly the same during a power cut, which is why godowns often prefer it.
Can a motor be added later?
Yes. In most cases a motor fits alongside the existing gear, keeping the chain as a manual override.
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