The UK's Sliding Folding Shutter Specialist
Published: Monday 15 November 2021
Flexiglide is a leading supplier of sliding shutters across the UK. You will find our curved shutters in airports, shopping centres, Schools, Colleges and Universities from Plymouth, Devon to Dundee, Scotland.



The photos above show the installation of two of the FlexiGlide sliding folding shutters in London at the O2 Arena (tap the photos for a larger version).
FlexiGlide Sliding Folding Shutter Types
Below is an overview of the six main types of FlexiGlide sliding folding security shutters. Each type has its advantages and applications that it's most suitable for.
Classic Chainlink sliding folding shutter
Vertical aluminium rods connected by horizontal aluminium spacers. Cost-effective, minimum support required, lightweight, very open, excellent airflow.
Barrier sliding folding shutter
Vertical aluminium rods connected by aluminium plates. Variety of patterns available, good balance between security, openness and weight.
Vision Guard sliding folding shutter
Open aluminium panels with vertical aluminium rods and horizontal aluminium spacer plates. Higher level of security, open structure with good visibility and airflow.
Vision Air sliding folding shutter
Aluminium framed curtain with aluminium infill panels punched with round or oblong holes. Excellent security, good visibility when lit from behind, good airflow.
Vision Glass sliding folding shutter
Aluminium framed curtain with polycarbonate or tempered glass infill panels. Excellent security and visibility.
Protector sliding folding shutter
Curtain made from opaque solid aluminium panels. Providing a maximum security protection with great privacy.
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