Roller shutter parts: make the right choice

More and more homes are equipped with windows featuring roller shutters. While the system has become automated, the manual winder hasn't completely disappeared from the scene. Indeed, strap cranks continue to be highly valued by users and designers due to their maneuverability and the charm they add to the interior decoration of the home.

A roller shutter is typically placed inside a house. As the name suggests, this type of shutter rolls up on itself, replacing traditional shutters and swing shutters. This accessory type allows, among other things, to protect the interior of a home from light infiltration and prying eyes while enhancing security. Moreover, the majority of roller shutters in modern homes are motorized, even automated. However, manual winders for strap shutters are still current. It's important to distinguish:

- the crank with a winch mechanism, ideal for all types of manually operated roller shutters, traditional or technologized;

- the strap winder, which only allows for the winding of strap shutters and keeping them in place.

Both accessories are essential for properly rolling and unrolling any type of manual roller shutters. However, it is important to specify that winders for strap shutters come in the form of kits comprising:

- the straps that make up the roller shutter's automation and are intended to be affixed;

- the strap winder itself;

- the strap guide, which is designed to facilitate maneuvering and helps preserve their condition by reducing friction;

- the pulley (optional on some models).

It should be noted that various accessories are necessary for the proper functioning of roller shutters, regardless of their manufacturing material. Indeed, the most common shutter slats are made of PVC or aluminum. The slats are lightweight and easy to handle, which makes the operation pleasant. It is mainly this ease of use that encourages more and more households to opt for this type of accessory even outdoors. Moreover, the shutters come in several colors, but white is the most popular. Cranks, winders, and other elements also come in different hues.

Other accessories can be purchased separately from the lot, such as the crank disengagement kit or the crank stopper. They make the use of shutters easier.