Windows
French Doors
Patio Doors
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Roller Shutters
Window Sills
Windows
French Doors
Patio Doors
Front Doors
Roller Shutters
Window Sills
Windows
French Doors
Patio Doors
Front Doors
Roller Shutters
Window Sills
The roller shutter drive plays a key role in ensuring ease of operation, as well as enhancing the security and long-term durability of your roller shutters. That’s why our configurator gives you the option to choose between two manual versions or one of three electric roller shutter motors. If you opt for a solar motor, you can even enjoy complete independence from any external power source.
A manual roller shutter drive refers to any system that must be operated mechanically by hand – meaning you can open and close the roller shutters entirely with muscle power. The key advantage here is that you’re not depending on electricity, and you don’t need to worry about complex electronic components.
Mechanical roller shutter drives include belt winders and cranks, both of which can be configured in our roller shutter shop. Belt-operated systems remain the most widely used. There are two types of these systems: flush-mounted and surface-mounted belt winders. The difference is mainly visual, as the operating principle is the same for both. When closing the shutter, the belt is unrolled from the winder using a spiral spring, and it’s rolled back up again when opened.
With crank systems, the force applied is transmitted via a crank rod to a gear mechanism inside the roller shutter box. This allows you to operate even larger and heavier roller shutters manually. Compared to the belt winder, only a small wall opening is required, which improves thermal insulation.
However, large roller shutters – especially those on double windows or patio doors – can be difficult to operate manually due to their weight. This presents challenges not only for children but also for people with physical limitations. A first step can be to install an electric belt winder, though a more effective long-term solution is a fully electric roller shutter drive, which can also be retrofitted if needed.
Electric roller shutters offer significantly more comfort – just press a button and the shutters move entirely on their own. To enable this, a tubular motor with sufficient pulling power is installed in the roller shaft, allowing the shutter curtain to wind and unwind effortlessly. The shutters are either controlled via a wall switch or a remote control, depending in part on whether the motor is wired or has a built-in radio receiver. You can choose between two roller shutter motors with a traditional power connection:
The Ilmo is a wired roller shutter drive that is ready for use without any complex setup. It features electronic torque monitoring, which automatically detects and adjusts the end positions if they become misaligned.
The Oximo is a wireless roller shutter motor that you can operate using either a wall-mounted transmitter or a remote control. This motor uses the io-homecontrol® protocol, enabling smart home integration – for example, with the TaHome Premium system, which allows automated control of your roller shutters.
If you want to make your new roller shutters especially future-proof, consider choosing our solar-powered roller shutter motor. Clean, renewable energy is now more important than ever – and with a solar-powered drive, the electricity you use is completely free.
Installation is also much simpler, as there’s no need for additional writing or wall sockets, and the exterior of your building remains untouched. Solar-powered tube motors are fundamentally DC motors.
While standard motors operate on 230 volts of alternating current, the batteries in solar motors supply 12 or 14 volts of direct current. This difference also explains the higher cost of solar roller shutter drives: high-quality batteries and solar panels can quickly raise the price. However, it’s important to remember that these are one-time investment costs.
In addition to the battery, which ensures reliable function even on overcast days, the quality of the solar panel is crucial. Our solar-powered motors are equipped with high-sensitivity solar cells that work and store energy even without direct sunlight. Still, it’s best not to install them on windows heavily shaded by trees. Occasional shade or a cloudy sky doesn’t usually pose a problem.
Because the system is fully wireless, solar roller shutter motors can only be operated via radio control – in other words, with a remote.