Enhanced Security and Strength with Insulated Shutter Curtains
The need for insulation on buildings in the UK has increased dramatically with energy costs rising, but in so many applications now we recommend a double skinned, insulated roller shutter door curtain simply for the increased security and strength offered, enabling more to be done with the specification and a better overall package when fitted.
Up front costs will soon pay dividends with a far better door all round as well.
Key Benefits of Insulated Double Skinned Roller Shutter Doors
- Enhanced Security: Double skinned, foam-filled slats offer superior resistance to forced entry compared to single skin doors.
- Superior Strength & Wind Resistance: High structural integrity withstands severe weather, crucial for exposed sites or large openings.
- Thermal Insulation & Energy Savings: Foam core reduces heat loss and stabilises internal temperatures, cutting energy bills.
- Acoustic Insulation: Reduces external noise (e.g. 27dB reduction), creating a better working environment.
- Quiet & Smooth Operation: Eliminates the rattling associated with single skin shutters, ideal for windy locations.
- High Speed Capability: Stronger slat construction allows for powerful, high-speed motors suitable for busy logistics depots.
- Longer Service Life: Robust construction and soft start/stop inverters reduce wear and extend operational lifespan.
- Multipurpose Functionality: Combines security, insulation, and high-speed access in a single door solution.
- Low Maintenance: Advanced balancing and winding mechanisms reduce friction and the need for frequent repairs.
- Versatile Installation: Customisable sizes (up to 49 m²) and finishes to suit specific building requirements.
- Certified Security Options: Available with LPS1175 security ratings for proven break-in resistance and insurance compliance.
Any insulated steel roller shutter door uses a double skinned door slat with a foam filled core centre, which in turn provides a door curtain with far greater strength than a non insulated door which provides many other benefits.
- Greater strength for increased resistance to high winds
- Greater levels of security, particularly for forced entry attempts
- Far quieter with no rattling when closed like a normal steel roller shutter
- The stronger curtain can be fitted with a high speed electric motor drive for faster operation speeds
Buying an insulated roller door gives far more than just the insulation and this always needs to be a major consideration when buying a commercial roller door.
Installation Services
Samson Doors provides specialist supply and installation of industrial, commercial and domestic roller shutters across the UK, ensuring every door is fitted to current safety standards and manufacturer guidelines. Our experienced engineers handle new installations, replacements and upgrades, including electric motor drives and controls, to keep your doors operating safely and efficiently.
We also offer site surveys, estimating and quotations to help you specify the right roller shutter for your opening, usage and compliance requirements. Scheduled servicing and repair options are available to support long term performance, minimise downtime and maintain regulatory compliance for your premises.
Summary: Why Choose Insulated Over Non-Insulated?
| Benefit Category | Insulated Advantage |
|---|---|
| Security | Stronger, harder to breach |
| Durability | Longer lifespan, less damage from impacts |
| Operational Noise | Quieter opening/closing, no rattling |
| Weather Performance | Better wind resistance, silent in storms |
| Energy Savings | Significant reduction in heating/cooling bills |
| High Speed / High Usage | Can handle powerful motors and frequent cycling |
| Acoustic Comfort | Reduces external noise for better working environment |
| Maintenance | Lower servicing costs over time |
| Professional Appearance | Solid, premium finish for customer-facing premises |
Key Takeaway
An insulated industrial roller shutter door is not just about keeping heat in or out, it delivers a complete package of benefits including enhanced security, superior strength, quieter operation, longer service life, and suitability for high-speed, high-usage applications. For any commercial or industrial premises, the insulated option represents better value, performance, and reliability over the lifetime of the door.
Commercial & Industrial Roller Shutter Door Systems
Samson Doors offer the widest range of high quality, made to order, commercial and industrial insulated roller shutter door systems, ensuring any building has the best and most reliable roller door for regular access, but also keeping the inside temperature as constant as possible, whilst saving heating bills and preventing staff from getting cold in the winter.
Samson supply reliable and secure insulated 'high speed' roller type doors with double skinned foam filled curtains, meaning you no longer have to have a high speed fabric door combined with a standard roller door for the security out of hours.
2 doors into one door! With the extra security gained from a double skinned insulated roller door it is arguable you actually have 3 doors in one!
Standard Insulated Roller Doors
Samson offer steel or aluminium insulated roller doors for use as a multi purpose door system in any building requiring good levels of insulation as well as security. The doors can be manually operated up to a certain size, with operation by either a spring assisted simple push up and pull down or a chain operated and geared system if the door is too high or over a certain maximum size.
The majority of insulated roller doors are electrically operated and these days with the advances in technology most of the time single phase electric motors are perfectly suitable even for relatively high usage. The use of inverters has meant the roller door also will have a much longer life span and need less servicing as less stress is put on the door components with a soft start and soft stop feature.
In our Seceurodoor roller door range we have the Seceurodoor 77 with a 77mm double skinned insulated slat, being a perfect door for medium size applications with a wide range of standard colours and manual or electric operation.
For bigger sizes and the ability to upgrade to high speed or high usage we offer the Seceurodoor 95 and Seceurodoor 100. Both double skinned insulated door models with sizes up to 7000mm wide and 7000mm high, electric operation with single or three phase chain driven or direct drive electric motor options, depending on site conditions and requirements.
- Heat transmission performance for 77 mm single slat profile 4.01 W/(m2 K)
- Max area 20 m2
- Can be powder coated any colour
- Choice of 4 guide arrangement options
- Price from £POA
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- Heat transmission performance for an operational door unit 3.9 W/(m2K)
- Acoustic reduction rating of 27dB
- Max area 49 m2
- Choice of guide arrangement options
- Vision options available
- Wind class rating: Class 3
- Price from £POA
Click here to view Seceurodoor 95 - Chain Drive & the Seceurodoor 95 - Direct Drive
- Heat transmission performance for the 100mm twinwall slat profile TBC
- Max area 49 m2
- Can be powder coated any colour
- Choice of 4 guide arrangement options
- Wind class rating: Class 2
- Price from £POA
Click here to view Seceurodoor 100 - Chain Drive & the Seceurodoor 100 - Direct Drive
Security Rated
We also offer a security rated, tested and approved to LPS1175 standard, insulated roller door, the Seceurodoor 9501. This product has some basic requirements to comply with the tested standard but is a great product to have insulation and tested security in one product with the additional option of a High speed electric motor drive.
PREMIUM HIGH SPEED OPTION
The Spiral Roller Door System
For those seeking the absolute highest standards in speed, insulation, durability, and digital control, the spiral roller door system, such as the Hormann HS 7030 PU represents a flagship solution at the very top of the market.
This ultra high-performance door is designed specifically for demanding environments where cycle speed, energy efficiency, and minimal maintenance are critical. Please note: this is a specialist product with a significantly higher price point than standard insulated roller shutter doors, and will be most appropriate for customers with premium budgets and specific, mission-critical performance requirements.
Hormann HS 7030 PU Spiral Door Overview:
- Section Construction: 42 mm thick, double-skinned steel sandwich sections with a polyurethane foam core and full thermal break, offering a U-value down to 1.04 W/m²K (optionally improving to 0.64 W/m²K with ThermoFrame add-on). These sturdy, insulated sections are available in standard White aluminium (RAL 9006) Micrograin finish for the external surface and Stucco for the interior.
- Maximum Dimensions: Up to 6,500 mm wide and 6,500 mm high, with variable track applications (Spiral, High-Lift H, Vertical V, and space-saving N) to suit nearly any industrial fitment—including limited headroom locations and high-traffic exterior openings.
- High Speed Operation: Opening speeds up to 2.5 m/s (adjustable; closing approx. 0.5 m/s), driven by a frequency-converter (FU) smart control, ensuring smooth, extremely quiet, and nearly wear-free travel.
- Long Service Life & Reliability: The spiral's "no-contact" guiding system eliminates rubbing or contact of the sections, dramatically reducing wear, maintenance requirements, and noise. Chain mechanism with spring compensation for the spiral track further enhances longevity and smooth operation.
- Excellent Safety: Equipped as standard with an integrated safety light grille, monitoring the door closing zone (to 2,500 mm high), ensuring optimum personnel and vehicle safety according to EN 13241-1. Emergency opening is available either by hand chain or, for doors with surface areas up to approx. 9 m², automatic UPS power supply.
- Smart Digital Monitoring: Hormann's SmartControl system enables remote monitoring and diagnosis of door operations and error codes via an online portal, cutting downtime and streamlining planned maintenance.
- Energy Efficiency: The PU-foamed sections and comprehensive perimeter sealing, optionally enhanced by ThermoFrame side elements, deliver maximum heat loss prevention ideal for temperature-sensitive or cold store environments.
- Wind & Acoustic Performance: Wind load up to Class 5 (for doors up to 5 m), Class 4 above, and acoustic insulation of 26 dB as tested (without glazing, per EN 717-1).
- Aesthetic & Adaptable: Over 200 custom colour options, several vision/safety glazing choices, and both internal and external mounting possibilities, making the HS 7030 PU highly configurable for appearance and situation.
- Additional Models: Spiral track options include narrow side elements (down to 215 mm for tight spaces) and models with extra acoustic or cold storage insulation (up to 100 mm section thickness for extreme conditions).
Key Message:
If maximum cycle speed, advanced smart controls, long-term reliability and the best possible insulation are mission-critical for your business, the spiral roller door is a strategic investment. For standard security, insulation and daily commercial use, our range of insulated roller shutters offers a much more cost-effective solution.
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Optimised Operations |
Non-contact Roll-up Technologoy |
Safety as Standard |
Advantages of a Spiral Roller Door
- Safety - Integrated safety devices are standard with such a door and massively reduce the risks of accident and damage in daily use
- Spiral Winding - With no central shaft there is less contact and therefore very low wear and tear takes place. The individual curtain panels do not make contact when rolling up either for a quiet and low friction operation
- No Ceiling Fixings - All vertical fixings and no tracking internally
- Counterweight Balancing - No internal spring system, a system which needs maintenance and repairs too often
- High Speed - Slow start and slow stop but super high speed inbetween gives a smooth operation cycle. The high speed operation for this door provides greater productivity in the workplace and reduced energy costs
- High Insulation - Thermally efficient but also Acoustically efficient too providing a comfortable working environment inside. Reduction in energy costs and consumption leads to greater savings as well
- Four Doors in One - Insulated, Security, High Speed and High Usage, all in one door
FAQS
Frequently Asked Questions — Insulated Industrial Roller Shutter Doors
1. What are the main benefits of choosing an insulated roller shutter door for my business?
Insulated roller shutter doors provide multiple advantages, including enhanced thermal insulation (helping to reduce energy costs), increased security from the double-skinned construction, greater durability against weather and impacts, reduced operational noise, and the option for fast, frequent use in busy environments.
2. How effective are insulated roller shutter doors at reducing heat loss and saving on energy bills?
These doors feature a foam-filled core between two steel skins, offering excellent thermal separation. This helps to stabilise internal temperatures, reduce drafts, and significantly lower heating (or cooling) costs, particularly important for temperature controlled industrial environments.
3. What U-values and thermal performance ratings can I expect from insulated roller shutter doors?
Insulated roller shutter doors typically feature double-skinned steel or aluminium slats with a foam-filled core, delivering U-values (thermal transmittance) in the range of 3.9 to 4.01 W/m²K for standard 77mm to 100mm profile doors. Higher specification spiral doors with thicker 42mm to 100mm PU-foamed sandwich sections can achieve U-values as low as 1.04 W/m²K, or even 0.64 W/m²K with additional thermal break options. Acoustic insulation ratings of around 26–27 dB and wind load resistance up to Class 3–5 (depending on size and model) are also available for demanding environments.
4. Are insulated roller shutter doors suitable for high-traffic or high-usage applications?
Absolutely. Many insulated roller shutter doors can be fitted with high speed electric motors and frequency-converter controls for rapid, smooth, and frequent cycling, perfect for logistics centres, distribution warehouses, or any application requiring frequent opening and closing. 100% duty cycle rated electric motors.
5. What kind of maintenance do insulated roller shutter doors require, and how long do they typically last?
Thanks to their robust construction and fewer moving parts (especially when equipped with advanced drive systems), insulated roller shutter doors are low-maintenance. Regular servicing - typically annually, is recommended to check safety devices, lubrication, and overall function. With proper care, these doors can deliver reliable operation for many years.
Insulated vs Non-Insulated Industrial Roller Shutter Door Comparison
| Feature | Insulated (Double-Skinned) | Non-Insulated (Single-Skin) |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | Double-skinned steel/aluminium slats with foam-filled core | Single layer of steel or aluminium |
| Thermal Insulation | ✅ Excellent – U-values from 3.9 to 1.04 W/m²K | ❌ Poor – minimal thermal barrier |
| Energy Efficiency | ✅ Reduces heating/cooling costs significantly | ❌ High heat loss in winter, heat gain in summer |
| Security | ✅ Superior – foam core adds rigidity, harder to force open | ⚠️ Basic – easier to bend, prise or force |
| Strength & Rigidity | ✅ Very high – double skin provides structural strength | ⚠️ Lower – prone to denting and bending |
| Wind Resistance | ✅ High – rated up to Wind Class 3–5 | ⚠️ Lower – may flex or rattle in high winds |
| Operating Noise | ✅ Quiet and smooth – foam dampens vibration | ❌ Noisy – rattles and clangs during operation |
| Acoustic Insulation | ✅ Good – up to 27 dB reduction | ❌ Poor – little sound dampening |
| Closed Noise (Wind) | ✅ Silent – no rattling in wind | ❌ Rattles and vibrates in exposed locations |
| High Speed Motor | ✅ Yes – stronger curtain handles higher forces | ❌ Limited – curtain may not withstand stress |
| High Usage | ✅ Suitable for intensive use (100% duty cycle available) | ⚠️ Limited – better suited for low-frequency use |
| Lifespan | ✅ Longer – robust construction, less wear | ⚠️ Shorter – more prone to damage and fatigue |
| Maintenance | ✅ Lower – fewer repairs, less servicing | ⚠️ Higher – more frequent adjustments needed |
| Forced Entry | ✅ High – foam core resists cutting and bending | ❌ Lower – easier to breach |
| Appearance | ✅ Premium finish – solid, professional look | ⚠️ Basic – visible corrugations, industrial look |
| Colour Options | ✅ Wide range – powder coating in any RAL colour | ✅ Available but limited on some models |
| Condensation | ✅ Better – thermal break reduces cold bridging | ❌ Prone to condensation on inner face |
| Temp Control | ✅ Ideal – cold stores, food processing, pharmaceuticals | ❌ Not suitable |
| Max Sizes | ✅ Up to 49 m² (7000mm x 7000mm) | ⚠️ Typically smaller maximum sizes |
| Smart Control | ✅ Yes – soft start/stop extends life further | ⚠️ Possible but less benefit |
| Overall Value | ✅ Higher upfront cost but better long-term ROI | ⚠️ Lower initial cost but higher lifetime costs |
Summary: Why Choose Insulated Over Non-Insulated?
| Benefits | |
|---|---|
| Security | Stronger, harder to breach |
| Durability | Longer lifespan, less damage from impacts |
| Operational Noise | Quieter opening/closing, no rattling |
| Weather Performance | Better wind resistance, silent in storms |
| Energy Savings | Significant reduction in heating/cooling bills |
| High Speed / High Usage | Can handle powerful motors and frequent cycling |
| Acoustic Comfort | Reduces external noise for better working environment |
| Maintenance | Lower servicing costs over time |
| Professional Appearance | Solid, premium finish for customer-facing premises |
Key Point
An insulated industrial roller shutter door is not just about keeping heat in or out, it delivers a complete package of benefits including enhanced security, superior strength, quieter operation, longer service life, and suitability for high-speed, high-usage applications. For any commercial or industrial premises, the insulated option represents better value, performance, and reliability over the lifetime of the door.
