In-Tube Motor
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In-Tube Motor — Motorized Roll-Up Doors
Motorized roll-up doors with in-tube motor operation provide smooth, controlled opening and closing for vinyl roll-up door and bug screen roll-up door applications. Built for low- to medium-traffic openings, this system improves workflow efficiency while maintaining airflow, visibility, and environmental separation.
Powered by an in-tube motor, the system runs on 120V single-phase power and uses a constant-contact (hold-to-run) control switch for safe, precise operation. With an operating speed of approximately 12 inches per second and a duty rating of up to 25 cycles per day, this motorized solution is a strong fit for warehouses, light manufacturing, food and beverage areas, and service openings where dependable automation is needed without over-engineering.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Maximum Door Size | Up to 16' W × 16' H (application dependent) |
| Motor Type | Somfy in-tube motor |
| Electrical | 120V, single-phase, 4 amps |
| Motor Speed | 52 RPM |
| Operating Speed | ~12 in/sec (varies by door size & weight) |
| Duty Rating | 25 cycles per day limit |
| Controls | Constant-contact wall switch (included) |
| Compatible Door Types | Vinyl roll-up doors, bug screen roll-up doors |
Common Applications
Warehouses • Light manufacturing • Food processing / service openings • Shipping / receiving service doors • Interior environmental separation
Motorized Roll-Up Door FAQs
What is an in-tube motor roll-up door?
It's a roll-up door with the operator built directly into the door's roll tube. The in-tube motor turns the tube to raise and lower the curtain, giving smooth, controlled automation for vinyl and bug screen roll-up doors without a separate side-mounted operator.
What power does the in-tube motor require?
The system runs on standard 120V single-phase power at 4 amps, so most low- to medium-traffic openings can use it without upgrading to three-phase electrical.
How many cycles per day can it handle?
The in-tube motor is rated for up to 25 cycles per day, which suits low- to medium-traffic service openings. For higher-cycle openings, ask us about a heavy-duty High-Cycle operator.
Which doors work with the in-tube motor?
It's designed for vinyl roll-up doors and bug screen roll-up doors up to 16' W × 16' H, application dependent. Send us your opening details and we'll confirm the right fit.
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