How to change the shutter discs

With the passage of time, it is very common for a blind to break down and you have to replace some of its partsWe will show you all the steps you need to follow in order to change the shutter discs correctly.

Elements needed to change the roller shutter discs

The passage of time or the poor quality of the materials means that, periodically, some of the elements that make up a roller shutter need to be replaced. The slats are one of the most common products that tend to be damaged, because they are more exposed to the weather. you see it doesn't go up and down completely when you pull the rope it is possible that the discs are damaged and need to be replaced.

Before starting to make any changes to your roller shutter, the first thing you should know is what elements you need to carry out this work in perfect conditions; for this reason, below we show you which are the most important elements to have in place. parts you must have if you want to change the shutter discs:

• Tape substitute.
• New disc.
• Staircase.
• Screwdriver.
• New dustpan.

When acquiring these spare parts, the most advisable is that you do it in a specialised shop, such as Sistemas 24H; in this way, you can guarantee that the materials that make up your roller shutter are of quality and that they will have a long useful life, which can translate into a better quality of life by not having to change these elements every few years.

How to replace discs step by step

Replacing roller shutter discs is a fairly simple task, so here are the best ways to replace them. steps necessary to carry out this replacement:

1. Have a spare tape availableYou should measure the width of this cord in order to purchase a product that fits your disc; in this case, it is best to buy your tape at Sistemas24H. On our website, you can find the tapes that adapt to your needs.
2. Inner shaftYou must measure the space inside the disc, it can be an octagonal shaft of 40 or 60mm.
3. Measure the discYou have to measure from one side to the other, to calculate the space you have to leave for the roller shutter box.
4. Lower the blind completelyOnce done, all you have to do is open the cover of the box and locate the shaft, a metal tube supported by two discs on its sides; in addition, the shaft has straps in the centre that serve to join the roller shutter and facilitate its operation.
5. Loosen the axle tie rodsUnscrew the blind tape and loosen the upper disc completely, until you manage to remove it.
6. Replace the tape: loosen the screw that holds the rope to the disc.
7. Be carefulNormally, this disc is taut so that the tape can be correctly retracted; therefore, you must remove the tape little by little, so that it does not become slack and does not escape and cause you any damage.
8. Change the discTake advantage of this moment to replace this element of the blind, then simply drill a hole in the new tape.
9. Hook the tape to the discThread it through the hole of the pick-up and hook it onto the screw of the disc. Then wind the tape onto the disc little by little.
10. Screw the dustpan to the wallThe next thing you have to do is to attach the ribbon to the upper side disc; to do this, all you have to do is remove all the rope from the pick-up and tie a knot. Then you have to put the axle in place and turn it so that the rope wraps around the side disc.
11. Check that the shutter goes up and down.
12. Fit the drawer cover.

In this simple way, you will have replaced the roller shutter discs and you will never have a problem again when raising and lowering it. As you can see, replacing roller shutter discs is easier than you might think, so if you see that your roller shutter is giving you problems and you have found that the error is in the disc, don't hesitate to get down to work and replace it.