Operators for Roller Doors

Manual Operation of Spring-Balanced Roller Doors and Shutters

Manual Hoists

Ideal for basic manual operation of spring-balanced roller shutters and doors, our range of manual hoists are a cost-effective and unobtrusive method of gain access to your facility.

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Light Commercial Roller Door Operator

LR-Drive

The Grifco LR-Drive heralds the latest addition to the Grifco Light Commercial portfolio. It has been specifically designed for large and wind-locked roller doors. It is also ideal for shopfront roller grilles thanks to commercial terminals that allow dedicated open and closing.

  • Faster: LR-Drive opens a 2.4m high door in only 21 seconds. Fastest in its class!
  • Stronger: The powerful motor and gearbox can lift roller doors up to 28m²
  • Thinner: The incredibly thin operator requires only 45mm of sideroom clearance
  • Smarter: LR-Drive is myQ compatible and features dedicated inputs for open / close

With myQ technology, you can see if your door is open  or closed from anywhere in the world as well as control it*. You can also schedule to operate your door at certain times of the day and receive notifications when you desire.

* myQ requires Monitored Entrapment Protection (eg safety beams) to operate

The Industry-Leading Operator for Spring-Balanced Roller Doors and Grilles

eDrive +2.0 RKML

The eDrive +2.0 is the industry-standard for quality, durability, adaptability and intelligence. With numerous models to select from (depending on door size and cycles) as well as multiple expansion options the eDrive +2.0 is the logical choice for automating spring-balanced roller shutters and grilles.

  • Powerful range of motors with purpose designed gearbox for durable, reliable operation with purpose designed gearbox for durable, reliable operation
  • Inteliigent logic system for exceptional adaptability and integration into the building ecosystem. Optional expansion board for advanced functionality
  • Automatic chain-engage mechanism for safe and easy manual operation in the absence of power
  • Absolute Position Encoder for relaible door positioning and improved safety. Motor is disconnected the instant the manual hand chain is engaged

Operators for Roller Shutters

The Industry-Leading Operator for Spring-Balanced Roller Shutters and Grilles

eDrive +2.0

The eDrive +2.0 is the industry-standard for quality, durability, adaptability and intelligence. With numerous models to select from (depending on door size and cycles) as well as multiple expansion options the eDrive +2.0 is the logical choice for automating spring-balanced roller shutters and grilles.

  • Powerful range of motors with purpose designed gearbox for durable, reliable operation.
  • Intelligent logic system for exceptional adaptability and integration into the building ecosystem. Optional expansion board for advanced functionality
  • Automatic chain-engage mechanism for safe and easy manual operation in the absence of power
  • Absolute Position Encoder for reliable door positioning and improved safety. Motor is disconnected the instant the manual hand chain is engaged

 

A Proven Performer for Spring-Balanced Roller Shutters

mDrive

mDrive is the proven workhorse. With mechanical limits and the ability to be operated by numerous Grifco wall control options, it can be tailored to the application. It is also available in various specialised models, such as with a solenoid brake, fan-cooled motor or explosion proof.

  • Powerful range of motors with purpose designed gearbox for durable, reliable operation
  • Automatic chain-engage mechanism for safe and easy manual operation in the absence of power
  • Choice of controls from Reversing Starters to the eDrive +2.0 Logic System for Mechanical Operators (GLMe2)

 

Hard-Working Heavy Duty Operators for Larger Spring-Balanced Roller Shutters

HD Operators

The HD portfolio is design for large spring-balanced roller shutters up to 80m². Fan-cooled motors and efficient gearboxes combine to offer a robust, durable and long serving operator. It is also available in various specialised models, such as with a solenoid brake, water-resistent or explosion proof.

  • Powerful range of motors with purpose designed gearbox for durable, reliable operation
  • Automatic chain-engage mechanism for safe and easy manual operation in the absence of power
  • Choice of controls from Reversing Starters to the eDrive +2.0 Logic System for Mechanical Operators (GLMe2)
Extra Heavy Duty Operators for Very Large Roller Shutters

EHD Operators

The EHD portfolio is design for huge spring-balanced (up to 150m²) or non-spring balanced roller shutters (up to 120m²). They are the largest drive train in the Grifco portfolio and are designed tough to withstand the most extreme of workloads.

  • Powerful range of motors with purpose designed gearbox for durable, reliable operation
  • Choice of controls from Reversing Starters to the eDrive +2.0 Logic System for Mechanical Operators (GLMe2)
The configurable, high-cycle operator system for non spring-balanced roller shutters and grilles.

U-Drive

U-Drive is an extremely powerful operator designed to chain-drive non spring-balanced roller shutters, growing in use within high-cycle applications such as carparks and warehouse docks. It is available in two variations, for very high-cycle shutters up to 18m² (typical carparks) and low-cycle shutters in industrial applications up to 34m². With an extremely robust gearbox and fan-cooled motor with solenoid brake, the operator is designed for heavy lifting and high-cycle counts. The U-Drive range also includes an innovative mounting system for the door drum and operator. Offering many mounting options, it is ideal for tight applications.

Operators for Fire Shutters

Operators for Fire-Rated Spring-Balanced Roller Shutters

Fire Shutter Operators

Grifco’s unique portfolio of Fire Shutters are designed and tested to perform on spring-balanced fire-rated roller shutters. The innovative controlled-descent mechanism ensures a safe and reliable descent when instructed by the fire panel.

  • Holding magnets or fusible links available
  • Models available for high or low cycle shutters
  • Choice of controls from Reversing Starters to the eDrive +2.0 Logic System for Mechanical Operators (GLMe2)
Manual Operation of Fire Rated Spring-Balanced Roller Shutters

Fire Shutter Manual Hoists

Including Grifco’s innovative controlled-descent mechanism, the range of Fire Shutter Manual Hoists are a cost effective alternative to automated operators. They are ideal for fire shutters that are small (up to 16m²) and relatively infrequently used.

  • Holding magnets or fusible links available

Operators for Sectional Doors

The Industry-Leading Operator for High-Cycle Sectional Doors

S-Drive

With constant duty cycle, battery backup onboard and the industry’s best warranty, the new Grifco S-Drive is indeed the Smooth Operator. It is purpose built for high-cycle, highly demanding commercial sectional doors found in carparks, emergency services buildings and commercial tenancies.

  • The quiet, DC motor and purpose-designed gearbox
    deliver extremely smooth and fast door cycles, with soft
    start and soft stop
  • The integral logic boards offer ultimate adaptability to
    meet the demanding needs of carpark applications
  • The extremely durable rail and innovative sliding trolley
    have been engineered to meet the high-cycle demands
    of busy carpark doors
  • The operator has been thoughtfully designed for low
    ceiling carpark applications, with a low profile, lockable
    enclosure
High-Cycle Operator for Light-Commercial Sectional Doors

LS-Drive

The Grifco LS-Drive is the perfect high-cycle operator for sectional doors found in small carparks. Designed for up to 50 cycles per day, it is the ideal automation solution for small multi-tenanted applications. It delivers all the necessary logic configurations without any unnecessary complexity.

  • The quiet, powerful drive train delivers smooth and fast door cycles, with soft start and soft stop
  • Logic options can be easily configured (such as “open only” and “timer-to-close”) using the simple button panel
  • The extremely durable extruded aluminium rail is available in 2 lengths and features a clever mounting method and integrated cable management
  • The rail can be easily surface mounted for low ceiling carparks