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Here’s the SEO-ready version, including the metadata and suggested internal links.Client: Stagecoach
Location: Chichester, West Sussex
Project: Industrial Roller Shutter Installation
Solution: Three 8.5-metre-wide heavy-duty roller shutter doors
Three 8.5-Metre Industrial Roller Shutters in Chichester
When Stagecoach required three new industrial roller shutters for its Chichester depot, the exceptional size of the openings meant this was far from a standard installation.
Arkas was appointed to design, supply and install three heavy-duty roller shutter doors, each spanning an impressive 8,500mm.
At this scale, careful specification and precision installation are essential. From managing the increased weight and structural requirements of the shutters to achieving smooth, reliable operation across an 8.5-metre opening, every aspect of the project required detailed planning and experienced engineering.
The project demonstrates Arkas’ capability to deliver specialist commercial and industrial roller shutter installations across West Sussex and the South East.
The Challenge: Extra-Wide Industrial Roller Shutter Doors
Extra-wide industrial roller shutters present challenges that aren’t encountered with more conventional door sizes.
Structural Integrity
The increased span requires appropriately specified barrels, heavy-duty guides and robust curtain materials to minimise deflection and provide long-term stability.
Weight and Handling
With significantly larger and heavier components, safe lifting, positioning and installation required careful planning, appropriate equipment and experienced engineers.
Smooth and Reliable Operation
Achieving consistent movement across an 8.5-metre opening requires accurate alignment together with motors and components capable of meeting the demands of frequent operation.
For a busy transport depot, reliability is particularly important. The doors needed to provide efficient access for large vehicles while being capable of handling regular daily use.
Working Within a Live Stagecoach Depot
Stagecoach Chichester remained an operational environment throughout the project.
The installation therefore needed to be carefully coordinated with the site team to maintain safe access for vehicles and staff while keeping disruption to depot operations to a minimum.
Planning the Roller Shutter Installation
Before installation began, Arkas carried out detailed site surveys to assess the structural openings, available headroom and sideroom, fixing requirements and operational demands of the depot.
Each roller shutter was then specified for a busy commercial environment where durability, safety and reliability are essential.
Installation was carefully phased and coordinated with the Stagecoach site team to maintain access wherever possible.
With roller shutter openings of this scale, accuracy is critical. Each shutter required precise levelling and alignment to achieve smooth operation across the full 8.5-metre span.
Following installation, all three industrial roller shutters were thoroughly tested and commissioned before being handed over.
The Result
The completed installation provides Stagecoach Chichester with three heavy-duty, high-performance industrial roller shutter doors, delivering secure and efficient access for large vehicles while being designed to withstand the demands of frequent daily operation.
At 8.5 metres wide per door, the project is an excellent example of Arkas’ ability to deliver specialist industrial door solutions where standard approaches simply aren’t enough.
From initial survey and specification through to installation, testing and commissioning, Arkas provides industrial and commercial roller shutter solutions throughout Sussex, Kent, Surrey, London and across the South East.
Industrial Roller Shutters Across Kent & the South East
Arkas provides a complete service for businesses requiring industrial and commercial roller shutters, including:
- New roller shutter installation
- Replacement roller shutter doors
- Electric and automated roller shutters
- Industrial roller shutter servicing
- Roller shutter maintenance
- Roller shutter repairs
- 24-hour emergency repairs
Our experienced engineers work with commercial and industrial customers across West Sussex, East Sussex, Kent, Surrey, London and the wider South East.
Need Industrial Roller Shutters?
Whether you’re replacing existing doors, planning a new development or need a roller shutter solution for an unusually large opening, Arkas can help specify the right system for your site.
Talk to Arkas about your next industrial roller shutter project and arrange a site survey.
