Ever since businesses have used warehouses that handle perishable goods, roller shutters have been a key part of the set up. The evolution of roller shutter technology has advanced with the implementation of faster and more effective technologies that help save a business time and money.

So what other benefits does choosing a high-speed shutter offer your business?

Energy Saving benefits

The initial reduction in environmental impact and energy saving costs are obvious. The Carbon Trust has backed rapid roller shutters for a number of years, with potential savings of up to 20% on the heating and cooling energy used.

High speed shutters are incredibly popular in warehouses now as they can help save vital energy within refrigeration units that require lots of products to be moved daily. Without high speed shutters, the temperature within is difficult to maintain, and food can perish.

Older shutters remained open for an average 30 hours a week. New high-speed roller shutters are open for an average time of 5 hours a week, rapidly reducing the chance of heat and cooling being lost. That’s a saving of more than 51,000kWh a year – which could equate to over £1,500 in annual savings for your company.

Your building doesn’t necessarily have to have specific temperature controls for high speed roller shutter to have a drastic effect on your energy consumption. They reduce your sites impact on the environment, making your company greener and more economical than ever before.

Security

High speed roller shutters may have benefits to your bills, but their main purpose still remains top priority – security. Old models of roller shutter were easily left open or unlocked when in such constant use – this created easy access to your site.

With high speed doors, that risk is removed completely. With the length of time a door is open hugely reduced, security increases dramatically. Doors are made using durable, reliable, high-grade materials to offer maximum security and peace of mind.

Sheridan lifts provide high speed roller shutters in Manchester. Contact them now and see what savings your company could make.