Industrial Roller Shutter Doors in Barnstaple
Industrial Roller Shutter Doors in Barnstaple: Smart Upgrades
Barnstaple is the largest town in North Devon, and its estates at Whiddon Valley, Pottington and Seven Brethren have been busy for years. Because of that, many units here still run on shutters that went up a long time ago. Some are slow, some are noisy, and some are simply not safe anymore. Before you rip one out, though, it helps to know your choices, because a smart upgrade often beats a brand new door. This guide walks you through the upgrades we offer for industrial roller shutter doors in Barnstaple, from small add-ons to full replacement. Here at Industrial Roller Shutter Doors, we produce new shutters in our workshop, put them up on site, and bring tired ones back to life with repairs. Firms in Bideford, Ilfracombe, Leicester and Hull use exactly the same service.
First, Check What Your Industrial Shutter Needs
To begin with, walk up to your door and answer three quick questions:
- Do you still lift it by hand, even though staff use it all shift long?
- Does cold air, rain or dust get in around the edges?
- Does it stop safely if someone stands underneath?
If even one answer points to a problem, your door is a good candidate for an upgrade. Below, each upgrade starts small and gets bigger.
If you need an industrial roller shutter door installation, repair or maintenance, then give us a call. Our highly experienced and qualified engineers are always ready to assist you.
Upgrade 1: Turn a Manual Shutter Into an Electric One
Hand-winding a big door wastes time and strains backs. Luckily, we can add a motor to many existing shutters.
- Tube motors range from 60Nm up to 500Nm, so even heavy curtains can lift with ease.
- Our torque check tells us which motor your barrel and curtain need.
- Afterwards, a hand-held remote, a wall button or a key does the work for you.
Upgrade 2: Add Safety Parts to Your Industrial Door
Older doors often have no way to stop if something gets in the way. Today, new doors come with far more safety parts. Right away, we can fit:
- Safety edges that halt the curtain the moment they touch anything
- Light-beam sensors across the opening that notice a person or a load
- Anti-fall devices that catch the curtain should a spring or cable snap
Upgrade 3: Seal the Gaps on Your Roller Shutter
Draughts cost money all winter long. Thankfully, the fix is simple.
- A rubber seal along the bottom bar and brush strips down each guide block draughts, rain and grit.
- A hood over the barrel keeps dust and rain off the moving parts.
Upgrade 4: Add a Separate Door for Staff
What’s more, your team should not need the big door just to pop out. A personnel (PA) door fitted next to the shutter solves this neatly.
- Full frame: works either way round, so our fitters pick the hinge side on the day.
- No bottom frame: fits an opening that has a concrete rebate. Here, each side frame drops 10mm lower.
- Door styles: fire exit, glazed, louvre or high-security.
Upgrade 5: Hang PVC Strips Behind the Industrial Shutter
In many cases, a door stays open for hours during loading. At this point, PVC strip curtains help a lot.
- Warm air stays in the unit, and dust stays in the loading zone.
- Because the strips are see-through, drivers spot anyone walking towards them.
- Nobody needs to stop and open anything, since people and trolleys just push through.
Upgrade 6: Replace It With a New Industrial Door
Sometimes, the curtain is bent, the barrel is worn, and the motor has given up. In that situation, a new door makes more sense. Usually, owners pick one of these:
- 95mm insulated chain drive: strong, warmer and quieter for workshops
- 3 phase industrial roller shutter: for wide openings and heavy curtains that cycle from morning till night
- Steel roller shutter: standard heights from 2.5m to 6m and widths from 1m to 12m, with bigger sizes on request
Repair or Replace Industrial Shutter Doors in Barnstaple?
Put simply, use this rough guide:
Problem | Best move |
Slow or noisy, but solid | Service and motor upgrade |
Draughty edges | New seals and brush strips |
No safety edges | Add safety parts |
Badly bent curtain or rusty barrel | Full replacement |
Not sure where your door fits? In that case, our engineers inspect it and tell you straight, even if a cheap repair does the job. Honest advice now keeps your industrial roller shutter doors in Barnstaple working longer.
Keep the Upgraded Industrial Shutter Running
Once we finish the work, a little care goes a long way. We recommend a service every 6 months for doors that open up to 12 times a day, and every 4 months for doors that open up to 30 times a day. Likewise, very busy doors need a monthly check. Should a fault appear between visits, our repair team comes out, day or night.
Give Your Barnstaple Door a Second Life
Ultimately, an old shutter does not always need to go in the skip. With the right upgrade, it can work like new for years to come. Send a photo of your door to info@industrialrollershutterdoors.co.uk or call 07932652649, and Contact Us to find out which upgrade suits it best. In the long run, the right choice now saves money every single day, whether your unit sits in Barnstaple or anywhere else across the UK.
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