Tubular Motor for Roller Shutter in Egypt — 20 to 330 Nm Selection Guide
Tubular Motor for Roller Shutter in Egypt — 20 to 330 Nm Selection Guide
A tubular motor — the most common roller shutter motor — is a cylindrical motor that fits inside the roller shutter’s winding tube and turns the tube itself to raise and lower the shutter. Window shutters in Egypt typically use 20 to 50 Nm, while 100 Nm and above serves shop fronts and steel rolling doors. It comes in two families: standard, and manual-override models with a crank eye for opening the shutter during power cuts. Selection comes down to three numbers: shutter weight, tube diameter, and daily cycles.
🌀 Fits inside the winding tube⚖️ 20 to 330 Nm range🛠️ Manual override models🇮🇹 Italian & Chinese options🔑 Key switch or remote control🚚 Delivery across Egypt
Two blue tubular motors for roller shutters, packed in their boxes with cables and end brackets.
Roller shutter motor torque table — by shutter weight
Torque
Lifting capacity
Typical application
20 Nm
30 kg *
Small windows, light aluminium
30 Nm
50 kg *
Medium windows and balconies
50 Nm
80 kg *
Large openings, heavier slats
100 Nm
per model spec
Shop fronts, steel shutters
140-230 Nm
per model spec
Garage and warehouse doors
330 Nm
per model spec
Heavy industrial shutters
📘 * Source: lifting capacities for 20, 30 and 50 Nm are the figures Gruppo Norton publishes for its TAP ROLL 45 series (45 mm motor tube, 230 Vac, IP 44). The catalogue describes the manufacturer’s own models — it is not a rating of any specific unit we stock, so the exact model is confirmed with the sales team on WhatsApp.
Estimate weight as shutter area × slat material weight per m² (injected aluminium is heavier than hollow; steel heavier still). When the estimate lands near a limit, size up one step.
Standard vs manual override — the power-cut question
Manual-override models add a hexagonal crank eye: insert the supplied crank and you can wind the shutter open by hand when the power is out. For shops where the shutter is the only entrance, this is essential, not optional. For residential windows with alternative access, the standard model saves the price difference. Torque and override are independent choices — an override model is not a stronger motor.
Tube fitting: the detail that decides installation
The motor is sized to the winding tube diameter — 60 mm octagonal tube is the Egyptian standard, with adapters and crowns matching other profiles. Before ordering, confirm your tube diameter and shape (octagonal/round): a photo of the tube end on WhatsApp settles it, and the right adapter set ships with the motor. Limit switches are then set once at installation so the shutter stops exactly at its top and bottom positions.
Choosing the control: key switch, remote, or both
Direct-wired motors pair with a maintained key switch; receiver-equipped setups take remotes and momentary switches. Both can coexist on receiver systems — remote for daily use, wall switch as backup. If you plan to add smart/Wi-Fi control later, say so when ordering so the receiver choice supports it.
How do I know my shutter’s weight without removing it?Estimate from area × material weight per square meter, or send the dimensions and slat type on WhatsApp +201098470908 and we calculate it for you.
Will a tubular motor fit my existing manual shutter?In most cases yes — if the shutter winds on a tube, the motor fits inside it with the right adapter. A photo of the tube end confirms it.
What is the difference between Italian and Chinese tubular motors?The measurable difference is in each model’s published specs rather than the country: torque, lifting capacity and thermal protection. For example, Gruppo Norton lists its TAP ROLL 45 at 20 Nm as lifting up to 30 kg. We supply both Italian and Chinese models and confirm the exact model on WhatsApp.
Can I get a manual override on any torque size?Override versions exist across the common torque range — specify it when ordering and we confirm availability for your size.
Does a bigger motor consume much electricity?Tubular motors run only seconds per cycle; even large sizes have negligible daily consumption.
My old motor burned out — can I replace it with the same size?Yes, or one step up if the old one struggled. Send the old motor’s label photo and we match or upgrade correctly.
What does a tubular motor cost in Egypt?Motor-only prices start from EGP 2,100 for 20 Nm, and rise with torque, brand and override or control options. Send your shutter details on WhatsApp for the final price before payment, with cash on delivery available.
Abu Seif Steel has supplied tubular motors for roller shutters across Egypt for over 12 years — supply only, with genuine WhatsApp technical support from sizing to programming.
