{"id":16849,"date":"2026-10-26T18:23:06","date_gmt":"2026-10-26T17:23:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ventsystems.de\/rollladenmotor\/"},"modified":"2026-10-27T18:42:32","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T17:42:32","slug":"roller-shutter-motor","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ventsystems.de\/en\/rollladenmotor\/","title":{"rendered":"Retrofitting and replacing roller shutter motors"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A <strong>roller shutter motor<\/strong> is a tubular motor that slides into the roller shutter's winding shaft and rolls the curtain up and down electrically. It replaces a belt winder or a defective old motor \u2013 without replacing the shutter box. Vent Systems supplies A-OK roller shutter motors for retrofit and new builds, with adapters for common shafts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In brief:<\/strong> Three details decide the choice: the shaft type (e.g. 40 or 60 mm octagonal), the required torque in Nm and the control (switch or radio). With this data we send you a quote with the right motor and accessories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which roller shutter motor fits?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mechanical, radio or battery-solar? Differences and prices in the <a href=\"\/en\/roller-shutter-motor-comparison\/\">roller shutter motor comparison<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Your situation<\/th><th>Suitable solution<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Small roller shutter, 40 mm octagonal shaft<\/td><td>AM35 (35 mm), 6 or 10 Nm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Standard roller shutter, 60 mm octagonal shaft<\/td><td>AM45 (45 mm), 6 to 50 Nm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Narrow roller shutter<\/td><td>AM45 short motor, only 370 mm long<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Large roller shutter or roller door<\/td><td>AM60 (60 mm), 60 to 140 Nm, also with emergency crank<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Belt winder to be replaced, power available at the box<\/td><td>Tubular motor with wall switch or radio transmitter<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>No power supply at the window<\/td><td>Solar tubular motor with battery (12 V DC) and solar panel<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Control several shutters centrally or by timer<\/td><td>Radio motors with multi-channel transmitter or timer<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Old branded motor defective<\/td><td>Replacement with a tubular motor and a matching adapter for your shaft<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Order directly in the shop<\/h2>\n<div class=\"woocommerce columns-4\"><ul class=\"products columns-4\">\n<li class=\"has-product-safety-information product type-product post-16884 status-publish first instock product_cat-sonnenschutz-motoren has-post-thumbnail taxable shipping-taxable purchasable product-type-variable\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/ventsystems.de\/en\/produkt\/a-ok-am35-rohrmotor\/\" class=\"woocommerce-LoopProduct-link woocommerce-loop-product__link\"><span class=\"et_shop_image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/ventsystems.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/A-OK-AM35-Rohrmotor-Produktbild-300x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-woocommerce_thumbnail size-woocommerce_thumbnail\" alt=\"A-OK AM35 35 mm tubular motor for roller shutters, roller blinds and screens\" \/><span class=\"et_overlay\"><\/span><\/span><h2 class=\"woocommerce-loop-product__title\">A-OK AM35 tubular motor 6\/10 Nm<\/h2>\n\t<span class=\"price\"><span class=\"vs-price-from\">from<\/span> <span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi>69,00&nbsp;<span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\" dir=\"auto\">\u20ac<\/span><\/bdi><\/span>  <small class=\"woocommerce-price-suffix\">(<span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi>82,11&nbsp;<span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\" dir=\"auto\">\u20ac<\/span><\/bdi><\/span> VAT included.)<\/small><\/span>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"vs2-inc\">net, plus VAT<\/div><\/a>\n\t<p class=\"wc-gzd-additional-info wc-gzd-additional-info-loop tax-info\">excl. VAT<\/p>\n\n\t<p class=\"wc-gzd-additional-info wc-gzd-additional-info-loop shipping-costs-info\">plus <a href=\"https:\/\/ventsystems.de\/en\/versandarten\/\" target=\"_blank\">Shipping costs<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t<p class=\"wc-gzd-additional-info delivery-time-info wc-gzd-additional-info-loop\"><span class=\"delivery-time-inner delivery-time-auf-anfrage\">Delivery time: <span class=\"delivery-time-data\">on request<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"has-product-safety-information product type-product post-16889 status-publish instock product_cat-sonnenschutz-motoren has-post-thumbnail taxable shipping-taxable purchasable product-type-variable\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/ventsystems.de\/en\/produkt\/a-ok-am45-rohrmotor-mechanisch\/\" class=\"woocommerce-LoopProduct-link woocommerce-loop-product__link\"><span class=\"et_shop_image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/ventsystems.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/A-OK-AM45-Rohrmotor-mechanisch-Produktbild-300x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-woocommerce_thumbnail size-woocommerce_thumbnail\" alt=\"A-OK AM45 mechanical tubular motor for roller shutters and awnings\" \/><span class=\"et_overlay\"><\/span><\/span><h2 class=\"woocommerce-loop-product__title\">A-OK AM45 tubular motor mechanical 15\u201350 Nm<\/h2>\n\t<span class=\"price\"><span class=\"vs-price-from\">from<\/span> <span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi>65,00&nbsp;<span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\" dir=\"auto\">\u20ac<\/span><\/bdi><\/span>  <small class=\"woocommerce-price-suffix\">(<span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi>77,35&nbsp;<span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\" dir=\"auto\">\u20ac<\/span><\/bdi><\/span> VAT included.)<\/small><\/span>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"vs2-inc\">net, plus VAT<\/div><\/a>\n\t<p class=\"wc-gzd-additional-info wc-gzd-additional-info-loop tax-info\">excl. VAT<\/p>\n\n\t<p class=\"wc-gzd-additional-info wc-gzd-additional-info-loop shipping-costs-info\">plus <a href=\"https:\/\/ventsystems.de\/en\/versandarten\/\" target=\"_blank\">Shipping costs<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t<p class=\"wc-gzd-additional-info delivery-time-info wc-gzd-additional-info-loop\"><span class=\"delivery-time-inner delivery-time-auf-anfrage\">Delivery time: <span class=\"delivery-time-data\">on request<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"has-product-safety-information product type-product post-16895 status-publish instock product_cat-sonnenschutz-motoren has-post-thumbnail taxable shipping-taxable purchasable product-type-variable\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/ventsystems.de\/en\/produkt\/a-ok-am45-funk-rohrmotor\/\" class=\"woocommerce-LoopProduct-link woocommerce-loop-product__link\"><span class=\"et_shop_image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/ventsystems.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/A-OK-AM45-Funk-Rohrmotor-Produktbild-300x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-woocommerce_thumbnail size-woocommerce_thumbnail\" alt=\"A-OK AM45 radio tubular motor with obstacle detection\" \/><span class=\"et_overlay\"><\/span><\/span><h2 class=\"woocommerce-loop-product__title\">A-OK AM45 radio tubular motor, obstacle detection 6\u201330 Nm<\/h2>\n\t<span class=\"price\"><span class=\"vs-price-from\">from<\/span> <span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi>100,00&nbsp;<span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\" dir=\"auto\">\u20ac<\/span><\/bdi><\/span>  <small class=\"woocommerce-price-suffix\">(<span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi>119,00&nbsp;<span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\" dir=\"auto\">\u20ac<\/span><\/bdi><\/span> VAT included.)<\/small><\/span>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"vs2-inc\">net, plus VAT<\/div><\/a>\n\t<p class=\"wc-gzd-additional-info wc-gzd-additional-info-loop tax-info\">excl. VAT<\/p>\n\n\t<p class=\"wc-gzd-additional-info wc-gzd-additional-info-loop shipping-costs-info\">plus <a href=\"https:\/\/ventsystems.de\/en\/versandarten\/\" target=\"_blank\">Shipping costs<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t<p class=\"wc-gzd-additional-info delivery-time-info wc-gzd-additional-info-loop\"><span class=\"delivery-time-inner delivery-time-auf-anfrage\">Delivery time: <span class=\"delivery-time-data\">on request<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"has-product-safety-information product type-product post-16901 status-publish last instock product_cat-sonnenschutz-motoren has-post-thumbnail taxable shipping-taxable purchasable product-type-variable\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/ventsystems.de\/en\/produkt\/a-ok-am45-akku-solar-rohrmotor\/\" class=\"woocommerce-LoopProduct-link woocommerce-loop-product__link\"><span class=\"et_shop_image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/ventsystems.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/A-OK-AM45-Akku-Solar-Rohrmotor-Produktbild-300x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-woocommerce_thumbnail size-woocommerce_thumbnail\" alt=\"A-OK AM45 battery-solar tubular motor with solar panel\" \/><span class=\"et_overlay\"><\/span><\/span><h2 class=\"woocommerce-loop-product__title\">A-OK AM45 battery solar tubular motor 10\/20 Nm<\/h2>\n\t<span class=\"price\"><span class=\"vs-price-from\">from<\/span> <span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi>235,00&nbsp;<span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\" dir=\"auto\">\u20ac<\/span><\/bdi><\/span>  <small class=\"woocommerce-price-suffix\">(<span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi>279,65&nbsp;<span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\" dir=\"auto\">\u20ac<\/span><\/bdi><\/span> VAT included.)<\/small><\/span>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"vs2-inc\">net, plus VAT<\/div><\/a>\n\t<p class=\"wc-gzd-additional-info wc-gzd-additional-info-loop tax-info\">excl. VAT<\/p>\n\n\t<p class=\"wc-gzd-additional-info wc-gzd-additional-info-loop shipping-costs-info\">plus <a href=\"https:\/\/ventsystems.de\/en\/versandarten\/\" target=\"_blank\">Shipping costs<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t<p class=\"wc-gzd-additional-info delivery-time-info wc-gzd-additional-info-loop\"><span class=\"delivery-time-inner delivery-time-versand-in-24-std\">Delivery time: <span class=\"delivery-time-data\">Ships within 24 h<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2>A-OK roller shutter motors at a glance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Series<\/th><th>Torque<\/th><th>Speed<\/th><th>Suitable shafts<\/th><th>Versions<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>AM35<\/td><td>6 and 10 Nm<\/td><td>17 or 28 rpm<\/td><td>\u00d8 40 to 50 mm<\/td><td>mechanical or electronic limits, radio, Wi-Fi or Zigbee; solar version with 12 V DC<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>AM45<\/td><td>6 to 50 Nm<\/td><td>12, 17 or 30 rpm<\/td><td>\u00d8 54 to 80 mm<\/td><td>mechanical or electronic with obstacle detection and frost protection; 370 mm short motor; battery\/solar version 10 and 20 Nm, IP65<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>AM60<\/td><td>60 to 140 Nm<\/td><td>9 or 12 rpm<\/td><td>\u00d8 70 to 102 mm<\/td><td>for large roller shutters and roller doors, wired or radio, optionally with emergency crank<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The motors run on 230 V (solar versions 12 V DC), radio motors on 433 or 868 MHz. Electronic models detect obstacles, protect against frost and recalibrate their end positions every 100 cycles. Adapters and drive wheels are available for tubes from 40 to 90 mm, including 40 and 60 mm octagonal shafts. All data: <a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/A-OK_Catalogue_2026_Exterior.pdf\">A-OK catalogue 2026 exterior (PDF)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Calculating torque<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The motor must lift the weight of the shutter curtain over the winding radius. As an approximation: <strong>Torque (Nm) = curtain weight (kg) \u00d7 9.81 \u00d7 winding radius (m) \u00d7 1.5<\/strong>. The factor 1.5 is a reserve for friction in the guide rails and for the wound-up curtain, which increases the radius.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Example:<\/strong> Curtain 12 kg, 60 mm octagonal shaft, winding radius about 0.05 m: 12 \u00d7 9.81 \u00d7 0.05 \u00d7 1.5 \u2248 8.8 Nm. Choose the next higher rating, e.g. 10 Nm. The most accurate curtain weight comes from weighing or from the shutter manufacturer's data. These are guide values; the motor data sheets are decisive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Faster:<\/strong> With the <a href=\"\/en\/roller-shutter-motor-calculator\/\">Roller shutter motor calculator<\/a> enter width, height and material and immediately get the torque and the right motor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A new roller shutter motor in 5 steps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Open the shutter box, check the shaft and existing bearing.<\/li><li>Measure shaft type and length, note the curtain width and height.<\/li><li>Estimate the torque as above or send us the dimensions.<\/li><li>Choose the control: switch, radio transmitter or timer.<\/li><li>Insert the motor with adapter and drive wheel, set the end positions, have it connected by an electrician.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Safety and connection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tubular motors for roller shutters usually run on 230 V, so the electrical connection must be made by a qualified electrician. Set the end positions so that the curtain is neither over-wound nor pressed too hard onto the sill. Follow the motor's installation and operating instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I replace a belt winder with a motor?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, if power is available at the shutter box or can be routed there. The tubular motor goes into the existing shaft and the belt winder is removed. Without a power supply, a solar solution is possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Will the motor fit my existing shaft?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Usually yes. Adapters and drive wheels are available for common octagonal shafts. Tell us the shaft type and diameter and we will check the fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I replace a defective branded motor?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, as an alternative to motors from established manufacturers such as Somfy, Becker, Elero or Selve. Note: radio systems from different manufacturers are not compatible with each other, so when replacing a radio motor the transmitter is replaced too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How much does a roller shutter motor cost?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With us, a roller shutter motor costs from \u20ac65 net (\u20ac77 incl. VAT) for a mechanical 45 mm tubular motor. Radio motors with obstacle detection cost \u20ac100 to \u20ac126 net, battery-solar motors without a power cable \u20ac235 to \u20ac265 net. Torque, limit technology and control are decisive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Motor<\/th><th>Version<\/th><th>net<\/th><th>incl. 19% VAT<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"\/en\/product\/a-ok-am35-tubular-motor\/\">A-OK AM35 tubular motor<\/a><\/td><td>35 mm, 6\/10 Nm, switch or radio<\/td><td>69\u2013112 \u20ac<\/td><td>82\u2013133 \u20ac<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"\/en\/product\/a-ok-am45-tubular-motor-mechanical\/\">A-OK AM45 mechanical tubular motor<\/a><\/td><td>45 mm, 15\u201350 Nm, wall switch<\/td><td>65\u201397 \u20ac<\/td><td>77\u2013115 \u20ac<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"\/en\/product\/a-ok-am45-radio-tubular-motor\/\">A-OK AM45 radio tubular motor<\/a><\/td><td>45 mm, 6\u201330 Nm, radio, obstacle detection<\/td><td>100\u2013126 \u20ac<\/td><td>119\u2013150 \u20ac<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"\/en\/product\/a-ok-am45-battery-solar-tubular-motor\/\">A-OK AM45 battery-solar tubular motor<\/a><\/td><td>10\/20 Nm, battery + solar panel, radio<\/td><td>235\u2013265 \u20ac<\/td><td>280\u2013315 \u20ac<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Prices in the Vent Systems shop as of October 2026, plus shipping. Volume and project prices on request.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Consultation and offer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Send us the shaft type, shutter width and height and the desired control. We will suggest motor, adapter and accessories. Phone <a href=\"tel:+494050694631\">040 50694631<\/a> (Mon\u2013Fri 8 am\u20135 pm) or via the <a href=\"\/en\/contact\/\">Contact form<\/a>. All motors at a glance: <a href=\"\/en\/product\/sun-protection-motors\/\">Sun protection motors<\/a>. Other applications: <a href=\"\/en\/awning-motor\/\">awning motor<\/a>, <a href=\"\/en\/venetian-blind-motor\/\">Venetian blind motor<\/a> and <a href=\"\/en\/roller-blind-motor\/\">Roller blind and curtain motors<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;margin:24px 0\"><a href=\"\/en\/project-enquiry\/\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;max-width:320px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;height:50px;padding:0 20px;border-radius:999px;background:#00738A;color:#fff;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;text-align:center\">Request advice<\/a><a href=\"\/en\/product\/sun-protection-motors\/\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;max-width:320px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;height:50px;padding:0 20px;border-radius:999px;background:#14304A;color:#fff;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;text-align:center\">View sun protection motors<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In the glossary:<\/strong> <a href=\"\/en\/dictionary\/tubular-motor\/\">Tubular motor<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"\/en\/dictionary\/octagonal-shaft\/\">Octagonal shaft<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"\/en\/dictionary\/obstacle-detection\/\">Obstacle detection<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"\/en\/dictionary\/end-position-cut-off\/\">Limit switch-off<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Guides:<\/strong> <a href=\"\/en\/replace-roller-shutter-motor\/\">Replacing a roller shutter motor step by step<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"\/en\/replace-somfy-tubular-motor\/\">Replacing a Somfy tubular motor<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ein Rollladenmotor ist ein Rohrmotor, der in die Wickelwelle des Rollladens geschoben wird und den Panzer elektrisch auf- und abwickelt. So ersetzen Sie Gurtwickler oder einen defekten Altmotor \u2013 ohne den Rollladenkasten auszutauschen. Vent Systems liefert Rollladenmotoren von A-OK f\u00fcr Nachr\u00fcstung und Neubau, mit passenden Adaptern f\u00fcr g\u00e4ngige Wellen. Kurz erkl\u00e4rt: Entscheidend f\u00fcr die Auswahl [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-16849","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ventsystems.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/16849","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ventsystems.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ventsystems.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ventsystems.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ventsystems.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16849"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/ventsystems.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/16849\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":17060,"href":"https:\/\/ventsystems.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/16849\/revisions\/17060"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ventsystems.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16849"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}