Anatomy of a sliding folding shutter

Hover your mouse over the sliding shutter below for an explanation of its parts.

FlexiGlide sliding folding security shutter.

FlexiGlide locking post
This is a locking post. It locks in place with shootbolts in floor and ceiling. Locking posts are integral to the shutter. When the shutter folds up, the posts fold away with it.
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Stainless steel floor socket
A shootbolt mechanism in the locking post secures into a floor socket. FlexiGlide floor sockets are polished stainless steel and have a slight bevel to prevent people tripping over them.
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Locking handles
Handles to open and close the shutter curtain with.
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Locking mechanism
FlexiGlide sliding shutters have a sophisticated locking system that automatically adjusts to any irregularities. FlexiGlide locking units are very strong and exceptionally durable.
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Top track
It's possible to recess the top track of FlexiGlide sliding folding shutters. A recessed top track is almost invisible and leaves the opening completely clear.
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Shutter panel
FlexiGlide shutter panels vary depending on sliding shutter model. They can be perforated, solid, completely open, or, as in this case, glazed.
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Locking posts

Locking post of a FlexiGlide sliding folding security shutter indicating position of top and bottom locking pins, top-rollers, key, locking handle, shootbolts and ratchet mechanism. FlexiGlide sliding folding shutters lock with a key, shoot bolts, hook bolts or a combination of these. They have a unique ratchet mechanism that ensures the shutter closes securely, even on uneven surfaces. All posts are integral for maximum security.

There are a number of locking posts, offering a variety of locking options. We normally suggest a locking post arrangement based on the characteristics and layout of the opening to be secured.

FlexiGlide sliding shutter type 5 locking post.

Floor sockets

FlexiGlide sliding shutter floor socket diagram.

FlexiGlide floor sockets have a stainless steel dust cap that protects the spring mechanism underneath. Their bevelled surfaces are raised only 2mm from the floor so they provide no trip-hazard and are safe for users of the opening.

Locking handles

FlexiGlide shutters are manual security systems. They close by pulling the curtain shut and open by pushing it open. Each locking post has a locking handle for opening and closing the shutter curtain.

Locking mechanism

FlexiGlide locking posts have a self-adjusting locking mechanism, which auto-adjusts to floor and ceiling height. This system prevents the locking mechanism from jamming so that FlexiGlide shutters lock securely and easily even if there are irregularities in the floor or bulkhead. It is a sophisticated locking system unique to the FlexiGlide shutter range.

FlexiGlide locking posts are larger than those of many other brands of sliding folding shutter. We also make the locking knobs from heavy-duty aluminium instead of plastic so that FlexiGlide sliding shutters are stronger and more durable.

FlexiGlide top track

FlexiGlide sliding shutters hang from an extruded aluminium channel. They don't have a bottom track. We can bend the top track into virtually any shape and so FlexiGlide sliding shutters can follow virtually any curve.

Top track of a FlexiGlide sliding folding shutter.

We make the top track from heavy-duty aluminium. It has a beautifully rounded finish and it is possible to recess the track so the opening stays completely clear.

As standard, the top-track comes in the same finish as the shutter curtain. However, you can choose to have it in a different colour, for example, to match your ceiling.

FlexiGlide sliding shutter panels

There are 6 models of FlexiGlide sliding folding shutters, each with their own type of panel. See our sliding folding shutter products for an overview of FlexiGlide model types.