Updated: 07.11.2026
The Roller shutter curtain is the moving curtain of a roller shutter made of interlocking slats. It is wound onto the shaft in the shutter box.
Material and weight
- Plastic (PVC): light, common in residential buildings
- Aluminium: more stable, heavier
- Wood and security curtains: heaviest
The weight determines the required motor torque. Calculate: Roller shutter motor calculator. Shaft size: Octagonal shaft.
Frequently asked questions
How is the curtain attached to the shaft?
With suspension springs or rigid shaft connectors, see Shaft connector.
Related terms: Octagonal shaft (roller shutter shaft) · Shaft connector
