DescriptionTeckentrup Thermoteck Insulated Industrial Roller Shutter Door
The Teckentrup Thermoteck represents the pinnacle of insulated roller shutter technology, engineered specifically for large-scale commercial and industrial openings where thermal performance, structural integrity and operational reliability are paramount. This premium German-manufactured door system combines a robust double-walled 96 mm steel profile curtain with advanced direct drive motor technology to deliver exceptional performance in the most demanding UK industrial environments.
Unlike conventional single-skin roller shutters, the Thermoteck features a sophisticated double-walled lath construction with high-density insulation infill, creating a genuine thermal barrier that dramatically reduces energy loss while simultaneously enhancing acoustic performance, security and weather resistance. The result is a door that performs multiple critical functions – thermal separation, noise reduction, physical security and weather protection – all within a single, elegantly engineered system.
Exceptional Size Capability
The Thermoteck is designed for scale. With the capability to span openings up to an impressive 18 metres wide and 12 metres high, this door is the solution of choice for large industrial and commercial applications that would overwhelm standard roller shutter systems. Aircraft hangars, industrial production halls, logistics distribution centres, waste processing facilities and large-scale warehousing operations all benefit from the Thermoteck's ability to close vast openings efficiently and reliably.
Despite its large-scale capability, the curtain winds to a remarkably tight, compact roll when open, minimising required headroom and maximising the clear opening height available for vehicle and equipment access. This space-efficient design is the result of precision engineering and the use of high-quality materials throughout the door construction.
Advanced Direct Drive Motor Technology
At the heart of the Thermoteck's performance is the TAR direct-mount electric motor drive, a three-phase 400V industrial-grade operator designed for intensive daily use and long-term reliability. The direct drive configuration eliminates chains, gearboxes and other intermediate transmission components, resulting in fewer moving parts, reduced maintenance requirements, quieter operation and enhanced efficiency.
Integrated Anti-Drop Failsafe Device
Safety is paramount in the Thermoteck design. The integrated anti-drop failsafe device is a critical safety feature that prevents the door curtain from falling in an extreme emergency, such as motor failure, power loss or mechanical fault. This position-independent safety mechanism continuously monitors the curtain position and mechanically prevents uncontrolled descent, protecting personnel, vehicles and equipment beneath the door opening.
Emergency Manual Override
In the event of power failure, the door can be operated manually using the emergency crank override system. This ensures building access can be maintained during power outages or electrical faults, providing operational continuity and emergency egress capability when required.
Superior Thermal and Acoustic Performance
The 96 mm double-walled steel profile represents one of the thickest and most thermally efficient roller shutter lath designs available in the UK market. The substantial profile depth, combined with high-quality insulation infill and precision-engineered lath geometry, delivers tested thermal performance that significantly reduces heat transfer through the door opening.
This thermal efficiency translates directly into reduced heating costs in winter, improved temperature stability in climate-controlled environments, and enhanced comfort for personnel working near the door opening. For cold storage facilities, food processing plants and temperature-sensitive manufacturing operations, the Thermoteck's thermal performance can deliver substantial energy savings and improved process control.
Acoustic Performance
The double-walled construction also provides excellent sound insulation, with a tested decibel rating that makes the Thermoteck ideal for applications where noise reduction is important. Manufacturing facilities in residential areas, waste processing plants, recycling centres and other noise-generating operations benefit from the door's ability to contain sound within the building, helping to meet planning conditions and maintain good neighbour relations.
Robust Construction and Wind Resistance
A double-skinned roller door curtain offers substantially greater protection and security than single-skin alternatives. The heavier, more substantial slats provide enhanced impact resistance, improved physical security against forced entry, and superior structural stability in high winds.
Wind Load Performance
Wind hooks are fitted as standard to ensure the safety and stability of the door even under high wind loads. These specialised retention devices prevent the curtain from being pushed out of the guide rails during extreme weather events, making the Thermoteck suitable for exposed coastal locations, high-rise buildings and other challenging installation environments.
Reduced Rattle and Deflection
The heavier slats sit more securely on top of each other with minimal deflection, eliminating the annoying rattle and curtain movement that plague many cheap single-skin steel roller shutters. This stable, quiet operation is particularly valued in noise-sensitive environments and reflects the premium quality of the Thermoteck design.
Engineered for Smooth, Reliable Operation
Functional Guide Rail System
The guide rail system features integrated plastic slide profiles that significantly improve door movement characteristics, reduce friction and wear, and ensure smooth, quiet travel of the curtain throughout its operational life. This thoughtful engineering detail demonstrates Teckentrup's commitment to long-term performance and serviceability.
Fixed Inner Circle Design
The fixed inner circle mounting system guarantees low stress on the weld seams of the outer barrel circle, ensuring safe and reliable winding of the roller door curtain through thousands of operational cycles. This robust design approach contributes to the door's exceptional durability and extended service life.
High-Performance Bottom Profile
The bottom profile incorporates a seal manufactured from rot-proof, elastic and non-freeze EPDM rubber, engineered to accommodate floor unevenness while providing effective protection from cold air infiltration, draughts, dust and dirt ingress. This comprehensive sealing system enhances the door's thermal performance and maintains a clean, controlled internal environment.
Enhanced Security Features
The Thermoteck can be equipped with a range of mechanical and electrical locking elements to provide effective anti-burglary protection appropriate to the security risk level of your facility.
Security Options Include:
- Sliding Bolt Mechanical Lock: Manual secure locking from inside
- Lockable Bottom Profile: Profile cylinder locking system for controlled access
- Electrically Activated Locking: Automatic locking integrated with door control system for convenience and enhanced security
- Heavy-Duty Construction: The substantial double-walled slats provide inherent resistance to forced entry attempts
Comprehensive Control Options
One of the Thermoteck's greatest strengths is its flexibility in control configuration. The door can be integrated with an extensive range of control devices and automation systems to suit virtually any application, environment or operational requirement.
Control Solutions Range from:
- Basic Push Button Operation: Simple wall-mounted control stations for straightforward applications
- Key Switch Control: Restricted access operation for security-sensitive areas
- Remote Control Systems: Wireless handsets for convenient operation from vehicles or remote locations
- Radar Detection Systems: Automatic hands-free operation triggered by vehicle or personnel approach
- Induction Loop Activation: Vehicle detection for logistics and loading bay applications
- Photocell Safety Systems: Obstacle detection to prevent contact with vehicles or personnel
- Building Management Integration: Connection to BMS systems for centralised control and monitoring
- Traffic Light Systems: Coordinated entry/exit control for busy operational areas
This comprehensive range of control options ensures the Thermoteck can be configured to work seamlessly in manufacturing facilities, logistics centres, cold stores, waste facilities, vehicle maintenance workshops, aircraft hangars and countless other demanding industrial environments.
Compliance and Safety Standards
The Thermoteck is fully compliant with all current UK and European safety regulations for powered industrial doors, including EN 13241-1. The door incorporates electric forced disconnection systems, integrated safety devices and comprehensive risk mitigation features to ensure safe operation in all circumstances.
Professional installation by qualified engineers ensures the complete system meets the requirements of the Machinery Directive, with full Declaration of Conformity and CE/UKCA marking provided to confirm regulatory compliance.
Key Performance Summary
- Maximum Width: Up to 18000 mm
- Maximum Height: Up to 12000 mm
- Profile Thickness: 96 mm double-walled insulated steel slats
- Motor: TAR direct-mount 3-phase 400V industrial drive with anti-drop device
- Thermal Performance: Tested U-value for energy efficiency
- Acoustic Performance: Tested decibel rating for sound insulation
- Wind Resistance: High wind load capability with wind hooks
- Safety: Anti-drop device, emergency manual override, full EN 13241-1 compliance
- Security: Optional mechanical and electrical locking systems
- Controls: Comprehensive range from basic to fully automated
The Right Choice for Large-Scale Industrial Applications
The Teckentrup Thermoteck is the door of choice when thermal performance, structural capability and operational reliability cannot be compromised. Its combination of exceptional size capability, superior insulation, robust construction and comprehensive control options make it ideal for the UK's most demanding industrial and commercial applications where a standard roller shutter simply cannot deliver the required performance.
SpecificationTeckentrup Thermoteck Insulated Roller Shutter Specification
Product Overview
The Teckentrup Thermoteck is a premium double-skinned insulated industrial roller shutter manufactured from galvanized steel profiles. Designed for large-scale commercial and industrial applications, this door combines exceptional thermal performance with robust construction and advanced safety features. All components are engineered and tested to meet rigorous European standards for powered industrial doors.
Curtain Construction
Profile Specification
- Material: Double-skinned galvanized steel profiles with insulation infill
- Profile Width: 93.7 mm (nominal)
- Sheet Thickness: 0.4 mm
- Connection: Hinge-like interconnected profiles for flexible, reliable operation
- End Caps: Robust, wear and corrosion-free plastic parts for fixing the profiles
Surface Finish Options
- Standard: Galvanized steel (hot-dipped zinc coating for corrosion protection)
- Optional: Coil-coated steel in a range of colours for aesthetic integration
Technical Performance Data
Thermal Insulation
- U-value (Complete Door): 3.5 W/(m²·K)
- Test Standard: EN ISO 12567-1 (tested for 4000 x 4000 mm door)
- Benefit: Excellent thermal performance significantly reduces energy loss and heating costs
Acoustic Performance
- Sound Insulation Rating: Rw = 20 dB (tested)
- Benefit: Effective noise reduction for manufacturing and industrial applications
- Optional: Consoles available with enhanced sound insulation in accordance with DIN 4109
Wind Load Resistance
- Standard Classification: Class 2 (EN 12424)
- Wind Hooks: Fitted as standard for high wind loads and large widths with reinforced bottom seal
- Application: Suitable for exposed locations and coastal environments
Water Penetration Resistance
- Classification: Class 0 (EN 12425)
- Test Standard: EN 12489
- Header Seal: Fitted as standard (except doors with ventilation grilles or louvers)
Air Permeability
- Classification: Class 0 (EN 12426)
- Benefit: Minimal air leakage maintains internal environment control
Maximum Door Sizes
Standard Ordering Dimensions
- Width: 1000 mm to 11,500 mm
- Height: 1000 mm to 12,000 mm
Extended Sizes (Available on Request)
- Up to 15,000 mm width: Wind load class 2
- Up to 18,000 mm width: Wind load class 1
Note: Exact dimensions for lateral buffers and header buffer requirements can be found in Teckentrup's installation data and assembly drawings. Please contact us for exceptional sizes or special requirements.
Space Requirements and Installation
Headroom
Required headroom varies depending on door height and curtain roll diameter. Exact dimensions (dimension 'S' from finished floor level) are provided in Teckentrup's technical drawings for each specific door size.
Sideroom
Lateral buffer dimensions depend on door width and guide rail configuration. Full installation data including side clearances are provided with each door specification.
Suitable Wall Construction Types
- Masonry: Minimum 120 mm thickness
- Concrete: Minimum 150 mm thickness
- Steel: Suitable with appropriate fixings
- Autoclaved Aerated Concrete: Minimum 200 mm thickness (only with steel frame)
- Wood: Minimum 240 mm thickness
Installation Position
- Standard: Behind the opening (internal face fit)
- Alternative: Outside installation with optional curtain box cover
- Special: Side or roof installation with sloping bottom profile aligned to floor
Component Specifications
Bottom Seal
Double-skinned box profile made of aluminium with permanently elastic and frost-proof EPDM profile hose seal for a completely sealed bottom door edge. Accommodates floor unevenness and provides effective protection from cold air infiltration, draughts, dust and dirt ingress.
Guide Rails
Robust steel profiles equipped with wear-proof, easy-to-change plastic guides for smooth door travel and extended service life. The plastic slide elements reduce friction, minimise noise and can be quickly replaced during routine maintenance.
Winding Shaft
Prime coated steel tube with welded-in shafts on both sides for drive mounting, anti-drop device and bearing seats. Robust construction ensures reliable winding performance throughout the door's operational life.
Consoles (Support Brackets)
Manufactured from galvanized steel for corrosion resistance and long-term durability. Optional sound insulation available in accordance with DIN 4109 for noise-sensitive installations.
Optional Glazing
ThermoTeck synthetic glazing panels available, crystal clear, approximately 150 mm x 55 mm dimensions. Provides natural light and visibility while maintaining the door's thermal and security performance.
Drive System
Direct Mount Drive (Standard)
- Type: TAR direct mount drive with integrated anti-drop device
- Power Supply: 400V three-phase voltage, 50Hz
- Duty Rating: 60% ED (Einschaltdauer - intermittent duty cycle)
- Protection Class: IP54 (dust and splash water protected)
- Emergency Operation: Emergency crank handle for manual operation during power failure
- Safety: Integrated anti-drop device, TÜV tested
- Maintenance: Maintenance-free motor design
Alternative Chain Drive Option
- Configuration: Chain drive with separate anti-drop device
- Safety: Electric forced disconnection system
- Power Supply: 400V three-phase, 50Hz, 60% ED
- Protection Class: IP54
- Emergency Operation: Emergency crank handle included
Note: Other special voltages, degrees of protection, or types of emergency operation available on request.
Control Systems
Basic Version (Standard)
- Control Voltage: 24V safety low voltage
- Protection Class: IP65 (dust-tight and water jet protected)
- Operation: Deadman control (close door in permanent pressure mode)
- Push Buttons: Open - Stop - Close
- Supply: Fully wired, ready for use, with CEE plug
- Lockable: Control can be locked to prevent unauthorised use
- Upgrade: Can be easily retrofitted with self-locking CLOSE in conjunction with safety edge device
With Safety Edge Mechanism
- Safety Device: Self-monitoring electro-mechanical safety edge mechanism
- Control Voltage: 24V safety low voltage
- Protection Class: IP65
- Operation: Close door and open door in self-locking mode
- Push Buttons: Open - Stop - Close
- Compliance: Meets EN 13241-1 safety requirements for powered doors
Optional Control Accessories
- Radio Control: Wireless remote operation via handheld transmitters
- Automatic Closing with Traffic Lights: Timed automatic closure with visual warning
- Traffic Light Control: Digital traffic light system for coordinated entry/exit control
- Induction Loop: Automatic vehicle detection and door activation
- Photocells: Additional light barriers recommended in the door travel area for enhanced safety
Locking Options
Important: All locks are connected to the door control unit via safety switches to ensure safe operation.
Standard Locking Options
- Bottom Profile Lockable from Inside: Via two locking rods with profile cylinder (internal access only)
- Bottom Profile Lockable from Inside and Outside: Via two locking rods with profile cylinder (dual access)
- Sliding Bolt: Manual bolt on the inside for secure night locking
- Other Types: Alternative locking mechanisms available on request
Special Equipment Options
Side Doors and Panels
- Permanent Side Part: Fixed panel with integrated personnel door
- Pivoted Side Part: Hinged panel with integrated door for flexible access
Curtain Box Covers
- Material: Galvanized sheet steel or natural aluminium
- Purpose: Protection from weather, dirt and visual screening of rolled curtain
Other Options
- Sloping Bottom Profile: Aligned to sloping floor for side or roof installation
- Custom Configurations: Other versions available on request
Compliance and Safety
- European Standards: Fully compliant with EN 13241-1 for powered industrial doors
- TÜV Tested: Drive and anti-drop device independently tested and certified
- CE Marked: Conforms to European Machinery Directive
- Safety Features: Integrated anti-drop device, electric forced disconnection, safety edge options
- Professional Installation Required: Must be installed by competent persons to ensure compliance and safe operation
Quality and Manufacturing
- Manufacturer: Teckentrup, Germany
- Quality: German-engineered precision manufacturing
- Materials: Galvanized steel components for long-term corrosion resistance
- Made to Measure: Each door custom-manufactured to exact specifications
- Warranty: Comprehensive manufacturer's warranty (terms available on request)
Summary of Key Features
✓ Double-skinned insulated 96mm steel profiles
✓ Exceptional U-value of 3.5 W/(m²·K)
✓ Sound insulation Rw = 20 dB
✓ Wind load class 2 as standard
✓ Doors up to 18m wide x 12m high
✓ TAR direct mount drive with integrated anti-drop device
✓ 400V three-phase industrial motor
✓ Comprehensive control options from basic to fully automated
✓ Multiple locking configurations available
✓ German quality, TÜV tested, CE marked
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