Roller Blinds

Roller blind spring mechanisms can work in different ways depending on the design. Usually though, the spring is placed inside an aluminum tube. This tube is managed by a cord control. This mechanism allows the blinds to be pulled up or down. This results in more accurate positioning. Below are the other types of roller blinds available.

Wood and Metal Spring Rollers

A center cord is used to pull the blind in a metal spring. This permits you to stop the blind. The wood spring roller functions in much the same way.

Decelerator and Self Acting Springs

The decelerator spring is handled by the braking mechanism. The self acting spring on the other hand, does not employ a locking mechanism. Here, the spring is always used to close the blind.

The Standard Roller Blinds

The roller blind spring mechanisms are used in many standard blinds. Majority of modern blinds are made from wood or metal. The fabrics used can vary greatly. These can range from colorful patterns to plain solid colors. Most of these fabrics have anti-glare properties.

Other features on the fabric may include anti bacterial, fire retardant and solar reflective properties. Some of the fancier ones have pulls, cafe rods or scallops. Regardless of the mechanisms used, most of them are designed to be easy to clean.

What are Cassette Roller Blinds?

These come in a box with optional bottom and side channels. These are often used in insect screening, solar reflective or dim out blinds.

Types of Rollers

In a fiber roller, an action spring is placed in the roller tube. It is comprised of compressed glued wood fibers. These rollers are designed for standard sizes. With a flange end roller, a spool is placed in a steel tube. It is used with a tape or cord.

A sheath end spring is similar to a flange end roller. The difference is it uses a spring. A cord is pulled to raise the blind. By releasing the cord, the blind is lowered. This is one of the most widely used blinds.

Increasing numbers of shops now offer motorized blinds as well. Options vary for motor blinds. Some have direct remote, while others have more intricate features.

The process described as to how roller blind spring mechanisms work is a general one. If you are going to buy one, the actual process may vary. Check the manual so you know exactly how it works.

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