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Motorized Zip Screens for Pergolas, Patios & Terraces

We make motorized zip screens to your opening, with guided fabric, remote controls and coordinated options for pergolas, patios and terraces.

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Guided fabric — terrace shade
01 / Made to your opening

Coordinate Fabric, Guides and Controls in One Screen Package.

We make motorized zip screens for new structures and existing openings, including pergola sides. Choose polyester fibre + PVC fabric in 0%, 5%, 10% or 30% openness and black, grey or white; add remote operation, optional wind, rain and light sensors, a day-and-night double layer or custom UV-printed patterns, text and logos. We coordinate the headbox, side guides, bottom bar and power-cable exit with your measured opening.

  • Polyester fibre + PVC fabric
  • 0%, 5%, 10% or 30% openness
  • Black, grey and white fabric
  • Motorized opening with remote control
  • Optional wind, rain and light sensors
  • Custom patterns, text and customer logos
  • Top or rear power-cable exit
  • Typical single screens 1–6 m wide, 1–4 m drop, made to the opening
  • Coordinated headbox, guides and bottom bar
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02 / Engineering details

How do we configure a zip screen for your opening?

We bring the fabric, guided movement, motor controls and fitting details together before production.

Exploded view of a motorized zip screen: headbox case, 70 mm roller tube with tubular motor, side rails with inner zip guides, bottom rail, weight bar and seal
Headbox, side rails and bottom bar — component view
01 / Guided fabric

Keep the Zip Edge Engaged Along Both Sides.

The fabric zip edge travels inside an embedded guide strip within each side channel. Spring clips hold the guide inserts in position, while the headbox houses the rolled fabric and the bottom bar carries a weight strip and an anti-collision strip.

  • Zip edge guided within the side channels
  • Embedded guide inserts with spring clips
  • Headbox and bottom-bar parts supplied as a coordinated assembly
Translucent white zip screen partly lowered on the side of an aluminum pergola
Translucent white fabric — pergola side
02 / Fabric and printing

Choose Openness and Colour Around the Space.

We supply polyester fibre + PVC fabric in 0%, 5%, 10% or 30% openness, with black, grey and white choices. Custom UV printing adds patterns, text or customer logos up to 3 m wide (approx. 9.84 ft), with print height made to order.

  • Four fabric openness options
  • Black, grey and white fabric colours
  • UV-printed artwork coordinated before production
Handheld remote control in front of partly lowered grey zip screens on a covered terrace
Remote control — zip screen
03 / Motor and controls

Operate Two Fabric Layers With One Remote.

Motorized operation uses a handheld remote, with optional wind, rain and light sensors for automation. The day-and-night double-layer option uses two electric control systems with one dual-channel remote. Spring and hand-crank operation are unavailable for this double-layer option.

  • Remote control for daily operation
  • Optional wind, rain and light sensors
  • Two electric systems on one dual-channel remote for the double layer
Cutaway of a zip screen headbox corner showing the rolled fabric and its edge entering the side guide
Headbox and side guide — cutaway detail
04 / Opening and power

Make the Screen Fit the Finished Opening.

We supply screens for new structures or existing pergola, patio and terrace openings, with headbox clearance, fixing surfaces and power planned together. Measure width at the top, middle and bottom and height on both sides, using the smallest width and smaller height; coordinate a top or rear power-cable exit.

  • Custom width and height from opening measurements
  • Top or rear cable exit
  • Level headbox with plumb, parallel side guides
03 / Specifications

What sizes and specifications are available for motorized zip screens?

We make each motorized zip screen to the measured opening, with polyester fibre + PVC fabric in 0%, 5%, 10% or 30% openness and black, grey or white colours. Typical single screens run 1–6 m wide and 1–4 m in drop (approx. 3.3–19.7 × 3.3–13.1 ft), with 100, 130 or 150 mm headboxes. Custom UV printing covers widths up to 3 m (approx. 9.84 ft), and we coordinate the guide assembly, motor controls and cable exit with your drawings.

ItemStandard / AvailableMade to order
Opening sizeTypical single screens 1–6 m wide × 1–4 m drop (approx. 3.3–19.7 × 3.3–13.1 ft)Example range; every screen is made to the measured opening, and wider openings can be split across screens
Fabric compositionPolyester fibre + PVCFabric selection for the opening
Fabric openness0%, 5%, 10% or 30%Choose openness for shade and visibility
Fabric coloursBlack, grey and whiteColour selection with the order
Headbox and guidesHeadbox with side channels, guide inserts and spring clipsAssembly coordinated with the opening
Headbox size100, 130 or 150 mm headbox (approx. 3.9, 5.1 or 5.9 in)Example sizes; selected for screen drop and mounting space
Side guide sectionAluminum side guide approx. 40 × 55 mm (approx. 1.6 × 2.2 in) with zip insertExample section; guide and fixing arrangement confirmed on the drawing
Fabric weight and thicknessApprox. 400–600 g/m² (approx. 11.8–17.7 oz/yd²), approx. 0.5–0.8 mm thickTypical range; varies with fabric openness
Motor voltage230 V AC 50 Hz or 110–120 V AC 60 Hz tubular motor; 24 V DC on requestVoltage and plug selected for the destination market
Bottom-bar assemblyWeight strip and anti-collision stripMatched to the screen assembly
OperationMotorized with handheld remoteControl arrangement for each opening
Automation sensorsOptional wind, rain and light sensorsSensor package coordinated with controls
Day-and-night optionTwo electric control systems with one dual-channel remoteDouble-layer screen; spring and hand-crank operation unavailable
Power-cable exitTop or rearExit position coordinated before production
Custom fabric printingUV-printed patterns, text and customer logosUp to 3 m wide (approx. 9.84 ft); print height made to order
ApplicationNew structures or existing openings, including pergolasOpening measurements, supporting surfaces and clearances
04 / Installation overview

How is a motorized zip screen installed?

A zip screen is installed as one system: headbox, side guides and bottom bar. Every order includes a detailed installation manual and drawings; the overview below shows what the work involves.

  1. Measure the opening. Check width, height and diagonals, and confirm the mounting position and fixing surface.
  2. Mount the headbox and side guides. Keep the headbox level and both guides plumb and parallel.
  3. Connect the motor. Have the electrical connection made by a qualified electrician, then set the upper and lower limits.
  4. Engage the zip edges. Run the fabric edges into the side guides and fit the guide inserts and covers.
  5. Test operation. Check smooth travel, a level bottom bar and no binding or noise.

If the fabric binds or runs unevenly, stop and check guide alignment, then send photos of the headbox, guides and bottom bar. Our team helps resolve installation questions.

05 / Buyer questions

What should you know before ordering motorized zip screens?

Can a zip screen be added to an existing structure?

Yes. We can supply a screen for an existing opening, including a pergola, patio or terrace. Send opening dimensions and photos of the fixing surfaces so we can coordinate headbox space, side guides, power and controls.

What should I send for a made-to-order quotation?

Send the intended use, opening widths and heights, drawings or photos, mounting surfaces, fabric openness and colour, controls, quantity and destination. Include your preferred cable exit and any printing artwork so we can prepare the screen package.

How should I measure an opening for a motorized zip screen?

Measure the width at the top, middle and bottom, and use the smallest value. Measure height on both sides and use the smaller value. Include the available headbox space, fixing surfaces and power location with your measurements.

What fabric openness options are available for zip screens?

We supply polyester fibre + PVC screen fabric in 0%, 5%, 10% or 30% openness, with black, grey and white choices. Choose openness around the shade, visibility and privacy needed at the opening.

Can outdoor zip screens be printed with a company logo?

Yes. We offer UV-printed patterns, text and customer logos up to 3 m wide (approx. 9.84 ft), with print height made to order. Send the artwork and screen dimensions so we can coordinate the print layout.

Are zip screens windproof and waterproof?

The zip edge is held within side guides to keep the fabric engaged as it moves, and the bottom bar includes a weight strip and an anti-collision strip. Selection depends on the opening, supporting structure and exposure to wind and rain. Share site photos and exposure details so we can coordinate the fabric, fixing arrangement and optional sensors.

What affects the cost of a motorized zip screen?

Opening dimensions, fabric openness and colour, single or double layers, motor controls, sensors, printing and packing affect the quotation. Send measurements, quantities and destination; the initial response comes within 24 hours.

06 / Factory supply

Ready to plan screens for your openings?

Send opening measurements, site photos, fabric choices, quantities and destination. Contact us on WhatsApp; the initial response comes within 24 hours. We provide installation guidance and drawings and coordinate protective packing for the headbox, guides and screen components.

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