Spare Parts for Roller Shutters – Security Springs one of the most crucial parts

Arma Shutter, based in Hallam, Victoria, offers a comprehensive range of spare parts for roller shutters. Their services include upgrades and repairs for all types of aluminium roller shutters, ensuring your home or business remains secure and functional.

Security Springs are on all Roller Shutters and play a crucial role.

Roller shutter security springs are crucial components in the mechanism of a roller shutter, providing tension to ensure smooth operation and contributing to the security of the system. Here’s how they work and why they are important:

• Tension Support: The springs store energy and provide the necessary tension to raise and lower the shutter, making the operation smoother and easier. Without them, the roller shutter would be hard to lift or lower manually or even with a motor.
• Preventing Forced Entry: Security springs are often designed to prevent the shutter from being easily tampered with or forced open. When properly installed, they make it more difficult for an intruder to break into a property through the roller shutter.
• Counterbalance: The spring helps balance the weight of the shutter curtain, reducing the strain on the motor or manual operation, and ensuring the shutter remains in place when raised.

• Torsion Springs: These are the most common type. They are placed around the barrel of the shutter and are wound to create tension. They work by twisting when the shutter is raised or lowered.
• Extension Springs: These springs are typically placed at the sides of the shutter and extend or contract as the shutter moves. They are used in some roller shutter designs but are generally less common than torsion springs.
• Security Tension Springs: These are heavy-duty springs specifically designed for added security. They are often used in commercial or high-security roller shutters to make it more difficult for unauthorized access.

• Durability: High-quality security springs are made to withstand wear and tear, ensuring that the shutter remains secure over time.
• Resistance to Forced Entry: Some security springs are designed to be tamper-proof, making it harder for burglars to bypass the shutter.
• Functionality: They maintain the proper function of the roller shutter, which is crucial for both security and ease of use.

Installing security springs in a roller shutter system requires careful attention to detail and safety, as these springs are under significant tension and can cause injury if not handled properly. Below are the general steps for installing torsion security springs (the most common type). If you’re not familiar with the process, it’s recommended to seek professional assistance, as mistakes can lead to damage or personal injury.

• New security springs (torsion springs)
• Screwdrivers or drill
• Wrenches
• Ratchet and socket set
• Tensioning tool (often recommended for torsion springs)
• Ladder (if installing a high roller shutter)
• Safety goggles and gloves (for protection)

• Power Off: If your roller shutter is motorized, disconnect the power supply to prevent accidental operation during the installation.
• Wear Safety Gear: Always wear gloves and goggles, as the springs are under high tension, and there’s a risk of injury if they snap.
• Remove the Shutter: Depending on the design of your roller shutter, you may need to remove the curtain (the actual shutter door) to access the spring assembly.

• Loosen the Tension: Use a winding bar or a tensioning tool to slowly release the tension from the old springs. It’s crucial to do this gradually to avoid the spring unwinding too quickly and causing damage.
• Detach the Old Springs: Once the tension is released, unscrew or unbolt the old springs from the roller barrel or brackets. Carefully remove the springs from their mounting points.

• Position the New Springs: Place the new torsion spring onto the same mounting points where the old one was located. Make sure the spring is properly aligned with the barrel and is secured into the brackets or supports.
• Check the Orientation: Ensure that the spring is oriented in the correct direction. Most torsion springs have a specific winding direction and orientation that should be followed to ensure proper functionality.

• Use a Tensioning Tool: Insert a winding bar into the winding cone of the torsion spring (this is typically located at the end of the spring). Gradually begin winding the spring in the correct direction.
• Number of Turns: The number of turns needed depends on the size of the shutter and the weight of the curtain. This will typically be specified in the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Even Tension: Ensure the spring is wound evenly and does not appear to be under uneven tension, as this could cause the roller shutter to operate improperly.

• Tighten the Mounting Bolts: Once the spring is properly wound, secure the spring in place by tightening the mounting bolts and any other fasteners that hold it in position.
• Check for Stability: Double-check all screws and bolts to ensure the spring is secure and that there is no wobbling or instability.

• If you removed the shutter curtain earlier, carefully reattach it to the spring assembly and check that it slides smoothly along the tracks.

• Manual Operation: Before reconnecting any power supply (for motorized shutters), manually lift and lower the shutter to check for proper movement and balance. The shutter should move smoothly without resistance or sudden jerks.
• Power Up (if motorized): If the shutter is motorized, reconnect the power and test the automated opening and closing functions. Observe the shutter’s movement to ensure it operates correctly with the new springs.

• If the shutter seems to be too tight or too loose, you can make small adjustments to the spring tension by adding or removing a few turns with the winding tool.

• Professional Help: If you’re unsure about any part of the installation, it’s better to call a professional roller shutter technician to avoid accidents.
• Use the Right Springs: Ensure that the springs you buy match the specifications of your roller shutter system.
• Handle with Care: Springs under tension can be dangerous if not handled properly. Always work slowly and carefully when winding or adjusting.

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For all your spare part needs, please phone 03 9796 9999 or send an email to bookings@armashutter.com.au. Our showroom is open 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday @ 137 Abbott Road Hallam.