The Hidden Role of Security Shutters in Workplace Safety

Are you taking all the right steps to secure your premises and protect them from security threats? Measures like fencing, CCTV, alarm systems and regular security audits are all essential, but reliable security shutters will always be the first line of defence for commercial and industrial premises.

So, find out what role our safety shutters play in protecting British businesses and what protections they offer your premises (including ones that you might not have even considered).

Controlled Access

Our security roller shutters are suitable for all commercial, industrial and retail applications, from small openings to large entryways. They are manufactured from robust steel or aluminium lath, depending upon your preferences, and installed to provide your premises with the best protection against unwanted access.

Our shutters create a strong barrier that stops any security threats in their tracks and since all our products are made to order we are able to offer you a range of optional design features. Whether you need a custom-sized shutter, a particular visual lath type, or even a coloured powder coating or galvanised finish, our customisable shutters are here to safeguard your premises, team and goods.

Secure Operation

Aside from functioning as a strong deterrent against unauthorised access and a resilient physical barrier against any break-in attempts, our resilient shutters are also compatible with a range of access systems.

We offer internal and external access systems to limit access to authorised personnel only and keep you in complete control of who enters your premises. We also offer a remote operation option, so your shutters can be opened and closed from anywhere on site to speed up loading processes and quickly secure an area in the event of a security issue.

Fire Safety

As the owner of the premises, it is your responsibility to ensure compliance with all safety standards and regulations, including those for fire safety. For most places of business this requires the installation and maintenance of fire rated shutters to contain fires, reduce damage and protect lives.

At UK Rapid Doors, we offer three types of fire shutter doors to compartmentalise the different sections of a building and protect evacuation routes in an emergency. Whichever option you choose, all of our fire shutters are certified to provide 240 minutes of integrity to give your team plenty of time to evacuate and maximise the chances of the fire being extinguished before it reaches the other areas of the building.

Retail Security

Whilst your retail premises might be equipped with security cameras and intruder alarms, it is shop security shutters that will physically protect your store and see off any threats to its security.

Our retail shutters, like our other security shutters, are available with manual or electric operation to offer fast access for your team and an impenetrable barrier for unauthorised parties. Yet it’s not all just about security – for premises that require ventilation and illumination, we can manufacture perforated shutters with a vision curtain to provide the visibility you need without compromising on the shutters’ integral strength.

Weather Protection

Our security roller shutters don’t just keep out unwanted visitors, they also keep out external weather conditions and prevent the damage that they cause. Prolonged exposure to strong storms, high winds and heavy snowfall can damage industrial equipment and create issues for your daily operations, so don’t allow opportunistic intruders to take advantage of weather-damaged security systems to gain access to your property.

Instead, stop them in their tracks and maintain a secure working environment in even the worst weather conditions with our shutters. Every shutter we offer is manufactured with a galvanised finish to prevent rust and comes with a 1 year warranty to give your premises the lasting protection that your business deserves.

Our Security Shutters Range

Here at UK Rapid Door Systems we manufacture and install a range of security shutters for all industrial, retail and commercial environments.

All of our shutters are custom built in the West Midlands, so whether your premises require additional security for your stock or improved fire shutters to protect your team, contact us today to discuss your requirements.

Turning up the heat on our Rapid Action Doors and Shutters

As the UK weather continues to astound us with periods of prolonged sunshine and hot balmy days, most people are turning their attention to their summer holidays – but not us!  Here at UK Rapid Doors, we continue to deliver a fast, competitive service, manufacturing and installing our rapid action doors quickly and efficiently no matter what the time of year.

Whilst our European competitors generally have a shutdown period from the end of July until early September, we keep our doors open, offering a super speedy two-week lead time as standard from when we have confirmation of drawings.

Not only can our customers benefit from our quick lead times, but they also have the added satisfaction of buying British as all of our doors are manufactured here in the UK.

To give you just an idea of what you can expect when ordering your industrial doors from UK Rapid Doors, here are a just a few examples of some of the trade projects we have completed in recent weeks.

Zip Fast Action Doors

This innovative door system provides the perfect solution to heat loss in busy industrial premises, as the doors open and close rapidly, helping you to maintain a constant temperature even with a lot of comings and goings.  Find out more about our Zip Speed Doors.

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Turbo Fold Fast Action Doors

With our turbo fold doors, you don’t have to waste time waiting for doors to open or lose valuable heat in the process.  Suitable for all industrial applications and in particular areas with high traffic flow, our turbo fold doors come in a range of RAL colours as you can see from the recent installations below:

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Retail Security Shutters

When it comes to retail, you can’t take any risks with the security of your premises and that’s why our security shutters are so great – because they offer durability and safety whilst still looking tidy and stylish.  Available in a number of powder coated RAL colours, these shutters remain a popular product and are amongst our recent trade installations:

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Industrial Shutters

Shutters are a great way to secure your industrial and commercial premises, as well as protect it against the spread of fire, and remain a popular product with our customers as you can see from the recent installations below:

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If it’s business as usual for you this summer, and you want to get new rapid action doors up and running quickly, call us now on 0121 565 6165 or email us with your requirements.

Roller Shutter installations: Video highlights!

UK Rapid Door Systems install high-quality rolling door solutions every day across the West Midlands and beyond. Because we are very proud of the work we perform, we’ve put together a few short video clips of our latest roller shutter installations in action – enjoy!

Roller Shutter installation in Walsall

This successful project took place at the Saddlers Centre, one of the largest shopping areas in Walsall, West Midlands. This automated roller shutter replaces an antiquated manual version that was no longer fit for purpose.

This new installation will provide ease of access to staff at the centre and provide additional security to the complex, forming part of a main entry way connected to Marks & Spencer’s.

Turbo Fold Door Shutters

We manufacture and install quick-access equipment in all shapes and sizes, including this recent long-length Turbo Fold Door installation at a warehouse property in the Midlands. These highly efficient systems are constructed with a PVC curtain and are fully customisable, with a range of colours available.

This installation was fitted to the exact requirements of the client and will provide ease and speed of access for their on-site operations.

Industrial Shutter installation in Kidderminster

This double door installation project was undertaken at the warehouse premises at Music Tribe, a business based in Kidderminster, Worcestershire.

With a remote-controlled rapid closing mechanism this system will allow hugely improved access to the company’s storage and processing facility, and also offers the additional benefits of security reinforcement and added fire safety.

Get in touch!

UK Rapid Door Systems are based in the West Midlands and cater for customers throughout the UK as well as in the international market. We pride ourselves on manufacturing our products within the UK and strongly believe in supporting manufacturing in Britain.

If you would like to find out more about the range of roller shutter installations offered by the skilled team at UK Rapid Door Systems, please call us today on 0121 6566165.