Motorized ZIP Screen
A motorized ZIP Screen brings the same side-guided, wind-stable shading as the rest of the range, driven by a tubular motor you operate from a remote, a wall switch or your building automation. WorldWideTradeX supplies motorized ZIP Screen systems to distributors, dealers and project companies from Türkiye.
Side-guided shading, driven by a motor
A motorized ZIP Screen is an exterior roller screen whose fabric is held in zipped side channels and extended or retracted by a tubular motor rather than by hand.
Inside the top cassette sits a tubular motor that rolls the fabric up and lets it down through the aluminium side channels. The zipped edges keep the fabric flat and tensioned, so the screen shades and seals the opening without billowing.
Because the drive is powered, a motorized ZIP Screen is operated from a remote, a wall switch or an app, and it can be linked to sun and wind sensors or the wider building system. That makes it the default choice for tall façades, groups of screens and terraces that need frequent, effortless control.
The motorized form is the same side-guided principle as every other ZIP Screen. What changes is only how it is driven, not how it is built.
When to choose a motorized ZIP Screen
Motorized control pays off wherever the screen is large, grouped, hard to reach or used often.
Tall façades and multi-storey buildings
Operate screens at height from a remote or app instead of reaching the opening by hand.
Groups of screens
Move several openings together through one control or a building automation schedule.
Hard-to-reach openings
Control screens across a building without visiting each opening individually.
Hospitality terraces
Open and close large dining areas quickly, with sensors that react to sun and wind.
Commercial glazing
Schedule shading for offices, hotels and shopfronts across the day.
Smart-home and building automation
Connect the screens to the existing control system so they respond to conditions or a routine.
How a motorized ZIP Screen is driven
The drive sits inside the cassette and connects to the control you choose.
A quiet tubular motor concealed in the cassette extends and retracts the fabric. Operation is by remote control, wall switch or a smartphone app, depending on the setup specified for the project.
For exposed elevations and busy terraces, the motor can be paired with sun and wind sensors so the screen responds to the conditions: extending in strong sun and retracting when the wind picks up. Where a building management system is in place, the screens connect through the control interface confirmed with the project team.
Manual override is available on many units so the screen can still be moved if power is lost. The exact motor and control options are confirmed per order.
Choosing the drive
Most ZIP Screen projects use a motor, but manual operation remains right for some openings.
Motorized
- One-touch open and close from a remote, wall switch or app
- Integrates with sun and wind sensors and building automation
- Ideal for tall façades, groups of screens and hard-to-reach openings
- Quiet tubular motor concealed in the cassette
Manual
- Crank or spring operation, no power required at the opening
- Lower installed cost for smaller windows and balconies
- Simple, serviceable mechanism with no wiring
- Same guided fabric and wind stability as the motorized version
For most commercial and residential terrace projects the motorized ZIP Screen is the default, with manual operation reserved for smaller or power-free openings. Both share the same side-guided fabric and aluminium structure.
One motorized family across the range
The same side-guided construction is offered in motorized form across openings large and small.
A motorized ZIP Screen uses a tubular motor inside the cassette to extend and retract the guided fabric. The range spans small balcony screens to wide terrace and façade openings, all built on the same aluminium structure and zipped side channels.
We keep the full configuration detail on the product pages so this page stays focused on the motorized form. Use the links to explore the range and the related applications.
Information that helps us quote
Share as much as you can. Points that depend on the project are confirmed per order.
- Opening type and location Where the screen sits: window, balcony, façade or pergola.
- Width and drop Approximate dimensions per opening; final sizes are confirmed from drawings or survey.
- Fabric and openness The mesh choice for shade, glare control and outward view.
- Control preference Remote, wall switch, app or sensor automation.
- Power and wiring On-site power availability for the motorized unit.
- Environment Exposure, wind and sun so the right system is specified.
- Destination market The market and site address for export documentation and delivery.
What arrives and how it is fitted
Motorized units are supplied with the motor, controls and guided fabric specified for the project.
Each motorized ZIP Screen is supplied as a complete assembly: the cassette with its tubular motor, the aluminium side channels, the bottom rail and the specified fabric. Controls and any sensors are included as configured for the order.
Installation follows the same side-channel mounting as the rest of the range. We supply the documentation the installing contractor needs, and where building automation is in scope the control interface is confirmed with the project team so the screens connect to the existing system.
The motorized form within the range
Motorized is one way the side-guided ZIP Screen is configured.
The motorized form is one configuration of the ZIP Screen. The same side-guided screen is also offered as a vertical drop, and the full range including components and fabric options is described on the product pillar.
For buyers sourcing in volume or for a specific build, the supply models are covered under For Business.
Frequently asked questions
What is a motorized ZIP Screen?
A motorized ZIP Screen is an exterior side-guided screen driven by a tubular motor inside the cassette, operated by remote, wall switch or app rather than by hand. The fabric stays zipped in its side channels, so it shades and seals the opening without billowing.
How does a motorized ZIP Screen work?
The motor rolls the fabric up into the cassette and lets it down through aluminium side channels. The zipped edges run in those channels, holding the screen flat and tensioned for its full height. Control is by remote, switch, app or an automated schedule.
Can motorized ZIP Screens be automated?
Yes. They can be paired with sun and wind sensors and connected to building automation so they react to conditions or a schedule. The control interface is confirmed with the project team so it connects to the existing system.
Are motorized ZIP Screens suitable for tall façades?
Yes. Because they operate by remote or app, they suit openings that would be awkward or unsafe to reach by hand, and they can be grouped so several screens move together.
What is the difference between motorized and manual ZIP Screens?
Motorized units use a concealed tubular motor for one-touch or automated control; manual units use a crank or spring with no power at the opening. Both share the same guided fabric and wind stability, so the choice is about drive, not construction.
Can motorized ZIP Screens be used for hospitality terraces?
Yes. They let staff open and close large terrace areas quickly, and wind sensors can retract them automatically in exposed locations. The use-case detail for hospitality sits on the hospitality applications page.
Do motorized ZIP Screens need wiring?
A motorized unit needs power at the opening. Where that is impractical, a manual version may be more suitable. The exact motor and control setup is confirmed per order.
Can motorized ZIP Screens be supplied from Türkiye?
Yes. As a ZIP Screen Supplier from Türkiye, WorldWideTradeX supplies motorized systems and components to trade buyers on export terms. Motors, controls, fabric and documentation are specified per order and delivered to the destination market.
Talk to the export team
Write to [email protected] or use the contact form below and we will scope motorized ZIP Screen supply for your project.