SupportGlossary of Terms

Curtains 9′ and under should be pulled above the halfway point so as not to angle the curtain and cause stress. Higher curtains have attached pull straps, as do all counter height curtains. To close, stand at pocket entrance and slowly feed curtain into pocket. Always pull or push as high as you can.

Used for between jamb mounting of guides to provide clearances from obstructions and space for tension shaft and drive shaft.

See “Stand Out”.

Aluminum “panic” paddle 4 3/4″ x 3″ (120mm x 80mm) used as an alternative to the keyed cylinder, thumb turn or latch (lever) handle to secure or unlock lead post or emergency egress door.

Generally describes the width and height of material used to make one section that folds. Multiple panels make up the curtain of the grille, closure, door or partition.

See “Emergency Release”.

See “Barrel Assembly”.

A “rubber bumper” with an air system mounted to a bottom bar that will, upon hitting an obstruction, signal the electric operator to stop and reverse.

Area inside a wall structure, usually provided by the general contractor, to store a closure or grille so it cannot be seen during business hours.
Or: EZ Closure pockets constructed of steel tubing making a 6-inch wide frame and depths of 15-1/2 inch to 60 inch. Pocket has adjustable height and includes a polymer pocket door with magnetic catch.

An option used to cover EZ pockets in lieu of sheetrock. Double-sided tape is adhered to the pockets in the factory. The covering is cut to size and shipped with the EZ Closure. The installer applies the covering to the pocket in the field after completing the installation.

Impact resistant and flame-retardant thermoplastic, far stronger than acrylic and Plexiglas, used for vision panels.

Attached to the back of a travelling end post, the protection plate is a maximum 10′ (3000mm) in height. This is designed to prevent anyone from reaching around the post. May also be applied to the top and bottom post.

Refers to the side of the curtain that is on the Public side.

Three button control device including open, close and stop, provided with electric operators.

Used in lieu of a lock channel, captures hook bolt of bottom bar of tambour shutter.

Allows for easy full width access when barrel assembly is mounted above the ceiling.

Electric wire in a retractable take up reel from the sensing edge at the bottom bar to a junction box located at mid-door height that is wired to the electric operator.

The process to install a new grille or closure in place of an existing one.

A Roll and Fold steel bottom hinge that secures to two panels and has one two-inch non-marring roller. The hinge provides the partition the ability to move across the floor and to fold open and close.

See “Trolley”.

Refers to width of opening including curtain stack/pocket area.

See “Counter Grille / Counter Shutter”.

Space on either side of opening for support tubes, angles, guides and bracket plates.

A group of security grille and door products that move horizontally from the side of an opening or storefront by means of a track mounted to a supporting header.

A Mini Roll-Up term. Refers to the track the curtain of the shutter glides through upward and down.

An extruded or cold roll-formed continuous profile designed to interlock, fabricating a curtain.

Separate hasp type locking units mounted to each side (left/right) of the bottom bar.

An extended bottom bar tapered to match a sloped floor.

Custom curves are bent and hardened in our factory. Note: limitation of no less than 24-inch radius and 90 degrees.

See “Counterbalance Spring Assembly”.