DescriptionSeceuroShield 38 Vision – Commercial Aluminium Security Shutters
Security. Ventilation. Visibility.
The SeceuroShield 38 Vision is a premier choice for commercial premises requiring a high level of security without sacrificing natural light or airflow. As a dedicated 'built-on' shutter solution, it is designed specifically for retrofitting to existing apertures, making it an excellent choice for modernising shop fronts, office windows, and bar counters.
Based on the highly successful SeceuroShield 38 extruded slat profile, this model integrates punched or perforated sections to create an open feel even when the shutter is fully deployed. The profile is manufactured from strong extruded aluminium, offering superior strength compared to foam-filled alternatives, while the compact box housing ensures the installation remains unobtrusive on the building façade.
Operators can choose between punched slats (providing up to 45% vision) for maximum product visibility, or perforated slats (providing 17% vision) for a diffused look that aids ventilation. For applications requiring weather protection alongside visibility, the punched slats can be backed with polycarbonate glazing to prevent wind and rain ingress while maintaining the view.
Why Choose the SeceuroShield 38 Vision?
- Optimised 'Built-On' Design: Engineered for existing structures, the SeceuroShield 38 features a notably small roll zone. This allows for a much smaller shutter box than traditional steel shutters, ensuring the aesthetic of your building isn't compromised by bulky top boxes.
- Superior Vision and Airflow: Ideal for retail and hospitality, the vision slats allow potential customers to view illuminated window displays after hours. Alternatively, in applications like car parks or kitchens, the slats provide essential ventilation while keeping the opening secure.
- Versatile Slat Configuration: You are not limited to a single style. The curtain can be constructed entirely of vision slats, or you can mix them with solid SeceuroShield 38 slats to create a curtain with specific viewing zones—perfect for hiding floor-level clutter while displaying eye-level merchandise.
- Polycarbonate Glazing Option: To prevent dust, debris, or small tools from passing through the punched slots, high-strength polycarbonate inserts can be added. This offers the 'glass-look' transparency with the resilience of a metal security barrier.
- Customisable Aesthetics: The shutter is available in a standard range of colours or can be powder coated to any specific RAL or BS reference to match corporate branding. The vision slats can be arranged in an 'In-line' or 'Brick Bond' pattern to suit your architectural style.
Ideal For:
- Commercial Shop Fronts: Allowing window shopping while the store is closed.
- Bar and Servery Counters: Securing high-value stock while allowing ventilation for refrigeration equipment.
- Office Windows: Providing security without making the building look like a fortress.
- Kiosks and Reception Desks: Maintaining a visual connection with the public area.
Key Specifications:
- Material: Double-walled extruded aluminium
- Slat Height: 38mm (nominal)
- Vision Options: Punched (approx. 45%) or Perforated (approx. 17%)
- Installation Type: Built-on / Face fix or Reveal fix
- Operation: Spring loaded manual, rod crank, or electric (single phase)
- Maximum Width: 3000mm
- Maximum Height: 5000mm (subject to total curtain weight)
- Finish: White, Brown, or Black as standard; full RAL powder coating available.
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ApplicationApplications & Suitability
The SeceuroShield 38 Vision is engineered for environments where maintaining a visual connection is as important as physical security. Its compact 'built-on' design allows it to be installed unobtrusively on existing apertures, making it the versatile choice for sectors where branding and light flow cannot be compromised.
Ideally suited for commercial and public-facing environments, this shutter adapts to a wide range of applications:
- Retail High Streets & Shopfronts: The punched or perforated slat profile transforms a closed shop into a secure display case, allowing potential customers to view window displays and merchandise even when the premises are closed.
- Hospitality & Bars: Perfect for securing bar counters and serveries within restaurants or hotels. The open slat design secures high-value stock while allowing air circulation for refrigeration units and maintaining an open atmosphere.
- Reception Areas & Kiosks: Provides a physical barrier for reception desks and ticket counters without cutting off the area completely from the main building environment.
- Commercial Offices: secure ground-floor windows and entrances effectively without creating a 'fortress' appearance, ensuring natural light can still penetrate the workspace.
External Weather Protection
For external applications exposed to the elements, the punched slats can be fitted with high-strength polycarbonate inserts. This upgrade makes the shutter ideal for street-facing windows, as it prevents wind, rain, and debris from entering while retaining the benefits of transparency and light transmission.
SpecificationTechnical Specifications
The SeceuroShield 38 Vision is a compact, medium-security aluminium roller shutter designed to provide reliable protection for commercial, retail, and residential properties. Engineered for durability and aesthetic appeal, it is available as 'built-on' or 'built-in' configurations and can be fitted internally or externally.
Manufactured from strong extruded aluminium slats, the SeceuroShield 38 Vision combines robustness with a neat, tight coil design that minimises visual impact—ideal where security must blend with architectural style.
| Curtain Slat Profile |
38mm extruded aluminium slat (punched or perforated) |
| Slat Material |
Aluminium alloy 6063 T6 |
| Curtain Weight |
Approx. 5.5 kg/m² (depending on slat mix with standard 38 slats) |
| Maximum Width |
3000mm |
| Maximum Height |
5000mm (at a width of 2400mm) |
| Maximum Area |
12 m² (dependent on application) |
| Box Sizes (Coiling Diameter) |
165mm to 250mm (depending on total shutter height) |
| Operation |
Manual (spring & lock) or Electric (Somfy tubular motor) |
| Motor Type |
Somfy tubular motor – single-phase, 240V, with limit switches |
| Control Options |
Key switch, rocker switch, remote control, group control options available |
| Locking (Manual Models) |
Bottom rail key lock or bullet locks through side guides |
| Locking (Electric Models) |
Automatic locking through motor retention |
| Installation Options |
Built-on or built-in, internal or external mounting |
| Finish |
High-quality powder-coated finish in 4 standard colours; optional RAL/BS colours available |
| End Plates |
Aluminium or steel, dependent on size and configuration |
| Guides |
Extruded aluminium channels with brush inserts for quiet operation |
| Bottom Rail |
Extruded aluminium with weather seal option |
| Wind Resistance |
Up to Class 3 (per EN 12424) – varies by size and configuration |
InstallationInstallation & Fitting Guidelines
The SeceuroShield 38 Vision is designed for straightforward installation, making it suitable for competent tradespeople and experienced DIY enthusiasts. Each shutter is custom-manufactured to your specific dimensions and supplied with comprehensive fitting instructions tailored to your chosen operation method.
Installation Configurations
This 'built-on' shutter system is versatile and can be installed in two primary configurations:
- Face Fix: The shutter box and guides are installed onto the surface of the opening (either internally or externally). This optimises the clear opening width and height.
- Reveal Fix: The shutter is installed within the opening itself. When surveying for this method, always measure the width at the top, middle, and bottom, and work to the smallest dimension to ensure a correct fit.
Fixing Recommendations
For a secure installation, we recommend the following minimum fixing standards (as detailed in our technical documentation):
- Masonry or Wood: End plates and guide rails should be secured using at least 2 1/2" x 12s countersunk hardened screws with penny washers.
- Steel: Use at least 1" x 12s self-drilling/tapping screws.
- Shutter Box: To prevent deflection, the box housing must be secured at intervals of no more than 1 metre.
Electrical Requirements (Electric Models)
For electrically operated shutters, the motor is typically supplied with a 2.5m cable. Installation requires a connection to a 13 amp switched fused spur. Please note that while mounting the shutter can be done by a tradesperson, all permanent electrical connections must be carried out by a qualified electrician in compliance with current IEE wiring regulations.
Professional Installation Service
If you prefer a complete "turnkey" solution, Samson Doors offers a professional survey and installation service across the majority of the UK. Our expert engineers will ensure your SeceuroShield 38 Vision is specified correctly and installed to the highest safety standards.
Full technical installation guides and wiring diagrams are available to view in our PDF Downloads section.
WarrantySeceuroShield 38 Glazed Warranty Details
SeceuroShield products are backed by a parts-only warranty from Samson Doors and SWS UK:
- 2 years for general product components.
- 5 years for motors and controls.
- 12 months for replacement electrical parts, or the remainder of the original warranty—whichever is longer.
This warranty applies only when the product is installed, maintained, and operated according to SWS UK guidelines.
What the Warranty Covers: SWS UK will repair or replace any part found to have a manufacturing defect during the warranty period. Labour costs and other associated expenses are not included.
What the Warranty Does Not Cover:
- Labour, call-out fees, transport, or other consequential costs.
- Cosmetic marks or blemishes not visible from 3 metres in natural light.
- Damage or faults caused by:
- Incorrect installation or failure to follow instructions.
- Poor or improper maintenance.
- Incorrect use or unauthorized modifications.
- Normal wear and tear, accidental or malicious damage.
- Impact damage, scratches, dents, or abrasions.
- Use of non-SWS UK parts or unauthorized repairs.
- Structural issues with mounting surfaces.
- Attempts to reduce operating clearances.
- External factors like extreme weather, fire, water, chemicals, or bird droppings.
- Electrical faults or surges in the customer’s power supply.
- Rust or corrosion for products installed within 500 metres of the sea or saltwater.
- Consumables such as fuses, light bulbs, or batteries.
- Any indirect, special, or consequential loss or damage.
Measure Ordering dimensions are the Overall Width including the guides chosen and Overall Height including the hood size.
Please ensure when ordering for a face fix that you have included the guides and appropriate size shutter box depending on the shutter height (Click on the diagram below):
