{"title":"Roller Shutter Safety Brakes \u0026 Sensors","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe parts that matter when a heavy shutter sits over a doorway people walk through. A mechanical anti-fall brake fits to the barrel shaft and catches the door if the spring or the motor lets go. A photoelectric sensor stops the door the moment something breaks the beam.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStock held in Gauteng and dispatched in 1–2 business days. Flat R150 courier anywhere in South Africa — accessories on the same order ship for one flat R150 however many you add.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitting or reselling?\u003c\/strong\u003e Shutter Drive supplies installers, roller and garage door companies and hardware and security retailers at trade pricing quoted per account. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/trade\"\u003eOpen a trade account\u003c\/a\u003e or call \u003ca href=\"tel:+27724613870\"\u003e072 461 3870\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"retro-reflective-photoelectric-sensor-switch","title":"Shutter Drive Retro-Reflective Safety Sensor — Roller Shutter Doors, with Reflector","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe retro-reflective photoelectric sensor switch is an industrial optical sensor designed to detect objects by bouncing an infrared or visible light beam off a matching reflector plate. Fitted to a roller shutter door, it stops or reverses the door when the beam is broken.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe reflector is included\u003c\/strong\u003e, so one unit and one reflector is the whole installation — there is nothing to buy separately and nothing to wire on the far side of the door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Is Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• 1 Photoelectric sensor\u003cbr\u003e• 1 Reflector plate\u003cbr\u003e• Mounting bracket and fixing screws\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Technical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eOperating voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 to 24V DC, or wide-range 24–240V AC\/DC depending on the sub-model variant\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eSensing range:\u003c\/strong\u003e typically up to 4 metres when used with the supplied reflector\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eOutput configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single Pole Double Throw (SPDT) dry contact internal relay output\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eSwitching capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e built-in mechanical relay rated up to 3A at 250V AC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eControl and Indicators\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eSensitivity dial (SENS):\u003c\/strong\u003e integrated adjustment potentiometer used to increase or decrease the optical detection distance threshold\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eLED status indicator:\u003c\/strong\u003e on-board light that illuminates to give a visual cue when an object enters the detection beam or breaks the alignment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWire Colour Functions (Standard Pinout)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sensor uses a 5-wire layout split into dedicated power supply lines and dry relay contacts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower lines:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eRed (RE) \/ Brown:\u003c\/strong\u003e V+ power input\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eBlack (BK) \/ Blue:\u003c\/strong\u003e V− power input \/ neutral\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich safety sensor do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eThis one — retro-reflective, up to 4 m.\u003c\/strong\u003e R299. One sensor and a reflector. Everything mounts on one side of the opening, so there is no cable run across the door. Best for narrower openings and the quicker fit.\u003cbr\u003e• \u003ca href=\"\/products\/shutter-drive-infrared-safety-beam-sensor\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfrared through-beam pair, up to 15 m\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. R199. A transmitter one side and a receiver the other, so it needs power or a cable run to both sides — but it covers a much wider opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure which suits your door? Call us with the opening width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlat R150 courier fee anywhere in South Africa, shown at checkout. Orders are processed within 1–2 business days and delivered door-to-door with tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrade and wholesale supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit or resell roller shutter motors?\u003c\/strong\u003e Shutter Drive is our own brand, distributed direct to installers, roller and garage door companies, and hardware and security retailers — at trade pricing quoted per account, with availability and lead time confirmed on every quote. Safety sensors are a fast-moving accessory line with a good attach rate alongside every motor. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/trade\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOpen a trade account\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or call \u003ca href=\"tel:+27724613870\"\u003e072 461 3870\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne year against defects in materials and workmanship, from the invoice date. It must be installed by a qualified installer, and written proof of professional installation is required for a claim. This is in addition to your rights under the Consumer Protection Act, not instead of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuestions before you buy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCall \u003ca href=\"tel:+27724613870\"\u003e072 461 3870\u003c\/a\u003e or email \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@shutterdrive.co.za\"\u003einfo@shutterdrive.co.za\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SHUTTER DRIVE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52974390214937,"sku":"SD-SEN-RR01","price":299.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0970\/3378\/1529\/files\/ChatGPTImageAug11_2026_11_18_14AM.png?v=1786441896"},{"product_id":"roller-shutter-door-safety-brake-30mm-keyed-shaft","title":"Roller Shutter Door Safety Brake — 30mm Keyed Shaft, with Microswitch","description":"\u003cp\u003eA mechanical safety brake — also called an anti-fall or anti-drop device — fitted to the barrel shaft of a roller shutter door. In normal operation it turns freely with the door and does nothing at all. If the spring, chain, coupling or gearbox fails and the curtain starts to run away, the brake senses the overspeed and locks the shaft, holding the door where it is instead of letting it fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a heavy roller shutter, a curtain in free-fall is the single most dangerous failure the door can have. This is the part that stops it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated microswitch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unit carries a microswitch wired out on a two-core flying lead. When the brake trips, the switch breaks the motor control circuit so the operator cannot keep driving the door against a locked shaft. Your installer wires it into the motor's safety circuit — it is not optional, and the brake should never be fitted with the switch left unconnected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eShaft:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30mm keyed bore — fits a 30mm barrel shaft with a standard key\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eMounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e zinc-plated steel L-bracket with two bolt holes, fixes to the door's end plate or side frame\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eOrientation:\u003c\/strong\u003e the housing is marked \u003cem\u003eClosing direction\u003c\/em\u003e with an arrow — the brake is direction-sensitive and must be fitted with the arrow matching the way your door closes\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e cast alloy housing on a yellow-passivated zinc-plated steel bracket\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eElectrical:\u003c\/strong\u003e microswitch pre-wired to a two-core lead for connection into the motor circuit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere it's used\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndustrial and commercial roller shutter doors, warehouse and workshop doors, loading bays, storage units — anywhere a heavy curtain is over a doorway people walk through. Many insurers and workplace safety assessments expect an anti-fall device on doors of this type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlat R150 courier fee anywhere in South Africa, shown at checkout. Orders are processed within 1–2 business days and delivered door-to-door with tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrade and wholesale supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit or resell roller shutter motors?\u003c\/strong\u003e Shutter Drive is our own brand, distributed direct to installers, roller and garage door companies, and hardware and security retailers — at trade pricing quoted per account, with availability and lead time confirmed on every quote. Safety brakes are a required-fit line on industrial doors and carry a strong attach rate alongside every motor. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/trade\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOpen a trade account\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or call \u003ca href=\"tel:+27724613870\"\u003e072 461 3870\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne year against defects in materials and workmanship, from the invoice date. This is in addition to your rights under the Consumer Protection Act, not instead of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot sure if this is the right one?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasure your barrel shaft before ordering, and check which way your door closes. If you're unsure, call \u003ca href=\"tel:+27724613870\"\u003e072 461 3870\u003c\/a\u003e or email \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@shutterdrive.co.za\"\u003einfo@shutterdrive.co.za\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll help you match it to your door.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SHUTTER DRIVE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53124250140953,"sku":"SD-SB-30","price":2199.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0970\/3378\/1529\/files\/sd-sb-30-catalogue-main.jpg?v=1789634113"},{"product_id":"shutter-drive-infrared-safety-beam-sensor","title":"Shutter Drive Infrared Safety Beam Sensor — Single Beam Transmitter \u0026 Receiver Pair","description":"\u003cp\u003eA single-beam infrared sensor pair — one transmitter, one receiver — that throws an invisible beam across an opening up to \u003cstrong\u003e15 metres\u003c\/strong\u003e wide. Break the beam and the built-in relay switches. It is the standard, inexpensive way to stop a powered door closing on a vehicle, a person or a pallet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you can use it for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoller shutter and roll-up doors\u003c\/strong\u003e — wire the relay into your controller's safety or stop input so the door halts or reverses when something is in the opening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSliding and swing gates\u003c\/strong\u003e — the same job, across the driveway.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutomatic door triggering\u003c\/strong\u003e — use the normally-open contact to call a door open as someone approaches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerimeter and driveway beams\u003c\/strong\u003e — feed the normally-closed contact into an alarm zone to cover a gateway, passage or yard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe transmitter sends a modulated 940 nm infrared beam at 1.92 kHz to the receiver mounted opposite it. Modulating the beam is what stops sunlight, headlights and other light sources from setting it off. While the receiver can see the beam the relay holds; the moment something interrupts it, the relay switches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eN.C. or N.O. — your choice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe relay output is selectable, so one pair suits either kind of controller: \u003cstrong\u003enormally closed\u003c\/strong\u003e for a panel that watches a closed circuit and reacts when it opens, or \u003cstrong\u003enormally open\u003c\/strong\u003e for one that wants a contact to close. Set it to whatever your door controller or alarm panel calls for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 – 24 V DC or AC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetecting range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 15 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfrared frequency\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.92 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWavelength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e940 nm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e−25 °C to +55 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelay output\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN.C. \/ N.O. selectable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (each unit)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e49.2 × 75.3 × 29.6 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngress protection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP55\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprovals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCE, FCC, RoHS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich safety sensor do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eThis one — infrared through-beam pair, up to 15 m.\u003c\/strong\u003e R199. A transmitter one side and a receiver the other, so it needs power or a cable run to both sides — but it covers a much wider opening.\u003cbr\u003e• \u003ca href=\"\/products\/retro-reflective-photoelectric-sensor-switch\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetro-reflective sensor with reflector, up to 4 m\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. R299. One sensor and a reflector, everything on one side of the opening, so there is no cable run across the door. Quicker to fit on a narrower opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure which suits your door? Call us with the opening width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMount the transmitter and receiver facing each other on either side of the opening, at the same height and in line with one another. Both run on 12–24 V, AC or DC, so most door controllers and alarm panels can feed them directly without a separate supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIP55 means dust-protected and able to take low-pressure water spray from any direction — fine for a normal doorway or a sheltered gate post. It is not rated for submersion or for being pressure-washed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHave it wired in by a qualified installer.\u003c\/strong\u003e A beam connected to the wrong input protects nothing, and work on a door controller is not a DIY job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne transmitter and one receiver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne year against defects in materials and workmanship from the invoice date. This is in addition to your rights under the Consumer Protection Act, not instead of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrice includes VAT. 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