ZIP Screen motorization and automation
Most ZIP Screens are driven by a tubular motor inside the cassette, operated by remote, wall switch or app, and on exposed elevations paired with sun and wind sensors. WorldWideTradeX supplies motorized ZIP Screen systems to trade buyers from Türkiye.
A motor inside the cassette
The motor rolls the fabric up and down through the side channels.
A quiet tubular motor sits inside the top cassette and extends or retracts the fabric. Because the drive is powered, the screen is operated from a remote, a wall switch or an app rather than by hand, which suits tall or grouped openings.
Motorized units keep the same side-guided fabric and wind stability as manual versions. The difference is only the drive.
How a motorized screen is operated
Control is chosen to match the building and the users.
Remote control
- Hand-held remote for one screen or a group
- Simple to operate for terraces and homes
- No app or network required
Wall switch and app
- Fixed switch at the opening
- Smartphone app for remote operation
- Suitable for groups and building systems
The control setup is confirmed per project. Where a building management system is present, the screens connect through the interface agreed with the project team.
Reacting to sun and wind
On exposed elevations, sensors automate the screen.
A motorized ZIP Screen can be paired with a sun sensor that extends the screen in strong light and a wind sensor that retracts it in high wind. Together they protect the fabric and keep the space comfortable without manual input.
Sensor behaviour is set to the site: the light level that triggers extension and the wind speed that triggers retraction are confirmed with the project team so the screen responds appropriately to the location.
Connecting to the wider system
Motorized screens fit into smart-home and building control.
Where a building management or smart-home system is in place, the screens connect through a control interface so they follow a schedule or respond with the rest of the building. The integration path is confirmed with the project team.
The motorized product page covers the form in more detail, including where it is used.
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Motorization within the technical picture
Motorization is one part of the specification.
Motorization information that helps us quote
Share as much as you can. Points that depend on the project are confirmed per order.
- Control type Remote, wall switch, app or a mix.
- Sensors Sun, wind or both, where the elevation is exposed.
- Automation Building management or smart-home integration, if in scope.
- Power at opening On-site power availability for the motor.
- Groups and zones Which screens move together.
- Destination market The market for export documentation and delivery.
Frequently asked questions
How is a ZIP Screen motorized?
A tubular motor inside the cassette extends and retracts the fabric, operated by remote, wall switch or app.
Can ZIP Screens connect to building automation?
Yes. They can connect through a control interface to a building management or smart-home system, confirmed with the project team.
What sensors can a motorized ZIP Screen use?
Sun sensors that extend the screen in strong light and wind sensors that retract it in high wind, set to the site's conditions.
Do motorized ZIP Screens need power?
A motorized unit needs power at the opening. Where that is impractical, a manual version may be suitable.
Can motorized screens be grouped?
Yes. Several screens can be controlled together as a group or zone from one control.
Can motorized systems be supplied from Türkiye?
Yes. As a ZIP Screen Supplier from Türkiye, WorldWideTradeX supplies motorized systems with controls and documentation specified per order.
Talk to the export team
Write to [email protected] or use the contact form below and we will specify motorization and controls for your ZIP Screen project.