Collection: Retractable Security Grilles

Retractable security grilles are available in several configurations depending on the required security level, fire escape function, and floor finish constraints. Below is a structured overview of the main types within your range.

Fully Tracked Retractable Security Grilles

These systems run within a top and bottom track, providing maximum stability and security.

Key features:

• Steel scissor lattice design
• Bottom guide track for enhanced rigidity
• Available up to LPS 1175 Level 3 and Secured by Design
• Suitable for wider spans

Best for:Retail shopfronts, commercial premises, higher risk environments, and locations requiring certified security performance.

Benefit:Offers the highest level of resistance to forced entry within the retractable grille category.

Fire Exit Retractable Grilles

Designed to secure openings while maintaining compliant emergency egress.

Key features:

• Internal release mechanism
• Compatible with escape route requirements
• Can operate alongside compliant exit doors

Best for:Schools, offices, community buildings, and any environment where the opening forms part of a fire escape route.

Benefit:Provides security without compromising life safety.

Trackless Retractable Security Grilles

These systems operate without a bottom track, instead using guided side channels.

Key features:

• No floor track (reduces trip hazards)
• Cleaner floor finish
• Suitable for polished or finished flooring
• Easier cleaning and maintenance

Best for:Internal openings, reception areas, heritage buildings, and areas where floor penetration is not desirable.

Benefit:Improved safety and aesthetics while still providing effective physical security.

Single or Bi Parting Grilles

Available as:

• Single stack (one way retracting)
• Bi parting (meeting in the centre)

Best for:Large shopfronts or wide commercial openings.

Security Rated Retractable Grilles (LPS 1175)

Fully tracked systems can be specified up to:

• LPS 1175 Level 1–3
• Secured by Design

These are independently tested to resist forced entry using defined attack methods.

Best for:Higher risk retail, infrastructure, and commercial buildings.

Retractable security grilles can therefore be tailored to provide basic physical deterrence, certified high security protection, compliant fire escape functionality, or trackless barrier solutions, depending on the operational and safety requirements of the building.

Retractable security grilles can be tailored to suit the opening size, security level, operational requirements, and interior finish of the building. Because these systems are visible security barriers, both performance and appearance are important.

Security Level Options

Available as:

• Standard security retractable grilles
• LPS 1175 rated systems (Levels 1–3) for higher risk environments

The required security level influences lattice thickness, reinforcement, locking systems, and tracking design.

Configuration & Operation

• Single direction (one-way stack)
• Bi-parting (meet in the centre)
• Multi-section systems for wide spans
• Single or double locking points
• Cylinder locks or multi point locking (where specified)

Allows adaptation to narrow corridors or wide shopfront openings.

Tracked vs Trackless Systems

• Fully tracked systems (top and bottom track) for maximum rigidity
• Trackless systems (no bottom track) to reduce trip hazards and preserve finished flooring

Track selection depends on security level and floor constraints.

Finish & Appearance

• Polyester powder coated finishes
• Wide RAL colour range
• Matching to corporate or interior design schemes

Suitable for retail, education, and commercial interiors.

Made to Measure Sizing

• Custom built to fit structural openings
• Suitable for straight runs or returns
• Designed for internal installation
• Allows flexibility for irregular or non standard openings.

Fire Exit Configuration

Where the grille protects an escape route:

• Internal emergency release
• Compliant escape hardware
• Designed not to obstruct safe egress

Must align with building fire safety requirements.

Stacking Design

• Compact stacking to minimise loss of usable opening width
• Side stacking pockets or recess integration
• Improves aesthetics and functionality when the grille is open.

Retractable security grilles can therefore be customised to deliver certified security performance, compliant escape functionality, and architectural integration, while remaining practical and easy to operate in daily use.

Retractable security grilles are used where physical security is required without blocking light, airflow, or visibility. They are particularly suited to environments where the opening needs to remain open during trading hours but secured when unattended.

Retail Shopfronts

Installed behind:

• Glazed shopfronts
• Display windows
• Shopping centre units

Provides overnight security while maintaining product visibility.

Offices & Commercial Buildings

Used to secure:

• Reception areas
• Internal corridors
• Server rooms
• Stock rooms

Allows controlled access without constructing permanent walls.

Schools & Educational Buildings

Commonly fitted to:

• Classrooms
• IT suites
• Libraries
• Sports halls
• Toilets

Provides secure compartmentation outside operational hours.

Healthcare & Community Buildings

Installed to protect:

• Pharmacies
• Controlled storage areas
• Reception counters
• Equipment rooms

Maintains visibility while restricting access.

Residential & Communal Areas

Used in:

• Apartment block entrances
• Bin stores
• Plant rooms
• Underground parking areas

Can be specified with fire exit functionality where required.

Industrial & Warehouse Areas

Installed to secure:

• Internal bays
• Equipment enclosures
• Loading areas
• Restricted zones

LPS 1175 Level 1–3 options suitable for higher-risk applications.

Heritage & Listed Buildings

Trackless systems are particularly suitable where:

• Floor penetration is not permitted
• A discreet security solution is required

Retractable security grilles are ideal wherever a balance between security, visibility, and operational flexibility is required, from retail environments to infrastructure and communal buildings.

Retractable security grilles provide a practical balance between physical security, visibility, and operational flexibility, making them suitable for retail, commercial, education, and communal environments.

Physical Security Protection

Constructed from steel lattice (scissor-style) sections with reinforced vertical uprights.

Benefit:Creates a strong physical barrier against unauthorised access and opportunist intrusion.

LPS 1175 Rated Options (Levels 1–3)

Fully tracked systems available with independent security certification.

Benefit:Provides graded, third party (LPS1175) verified protection for higher risk environments.

Visibility & Airflow

Open lattice design allows light and sightlines to remain visible.

Benefit:Maintains product visibility in retail settings and preserves natural light in internal applications.

Retractable & Space Saving

Grilles slide neatly to one or both sides when open.

Benefit: Maximises usable opening width during trading or operational hours.

Fire Exit Compatible Options

Available with compliant emergency egress functionality.

Benefit:Allows security without compromising life safety or escape route compliance.

Tracked or Trackless Systems

• Fully tracked (top and bottom track) for maximum rigidity
• Trackless barrier systems to eliminate floor tracks

Benefit:Flexibility to suit security level, floor finish, and trip hazard concerns.

Wide Range of Finishes

Available in powder-coated finishes across a wide RAL colour range.

Benefit:Can match interior or exterior design schemes while maintaining security performance.

Made to Measure Construction

Custom built to suit specific openings and configurations.

Benefit:Suitable for standard doors, wide shopfronts, corridors, and irregular openings.

Durable & Low Maintenance

Heavy duty steel construction with simple sliding mechanism.

Benefit:Long service life with minimal maintenance requirements.

Retractable security grilles offer a versatile solution for buildings that require visible deterrence, certified security performance, and operational flexibility without installing permanent solid barriers.

Retractable security grilles must comply with relevant security standards, escape regulations, product safety requirements, and building regulations, depending on where and how they are installed.

Security Certification (If Specified)

Where enhanced security is required:

• LPS 1175 (Levels 1–3)
• Independently tested to resist forced entry
• Certification applies to the complete grille system
• Installation must follow certified fixing detail
• No unauthorised modifications permitted

Required for higher-risk commercial or infrastructure environments.

Fire Escape & Life Safety

If installed on or across an escape route:

• Must not obstruct compliant egress
• Fire exit grilles must allow immediate internal release

Must work alongside doors fitted with hardware compliant to:

• BS EN 1125 (panic hardware)
• BS EN 179 (emergency exit devices)

Security must never compromise safe escape.

Building Regulations

• Approved Document B – Fire Safety
• Openings forming part of escape routes must remain safe and operable
• Grilles must not reduce required escape widths
• Approved Document M – Access to and Use of Buildings
• Trackless systems may be required to avoid trip hazards
• Thresholds must not create accessibility barriers

Product Safety & Installation

• Must be securely fixed to structural substrate
• Top and bottom tracks (if fitted) must be safely installed
• Moving parts must operate smoothly and safely
• No sharp edges or protrusions
• Where installed externally, corrosion protection and weather resistance must be appropriate.

Workplace & Operational Safety

Under general workplace safety principles:

• Staff must be trained in safe operation
• Locking procedures should be controlled
• Emergency release procedures must be understood

Installation Compliance

To maintain certification and safety:

• Installation must follow manufacturer guidance
• Fixings must be correctly spaced and anchored
• Structural suitability of the opening must be confirmed

When correctly specified and installed, retractable security grilles can meet security certification standards while maintaining compliance with fire safety, accessibility, and escape regulations.

Retractable security grilles must be correctly installed to ensure smooth operation, structural integrity, and where specified, compliance with security certification such as LPS 1175 Levels 1–3. Poor alignment or incorrect fixing can affect both performance and safety.

Installation Requirements

Structural Fixing

• Must be securely fixed into structural substrate (masonry, steel, or reinforced framework)
• Fixing centres must follow manufacturer guidance
• Opening must be square, plumb, and level
• Substrate must be suitable for load transfer

For LPS 1175 systems, installation must match the certified fixing detail.

Track Installation

Fully Tracked Systems

• Top track securely fixed to structural head
• Bottom track accurately aligned and fixed
• Tracks must be straight and level to prevent binding
• Trackless Systems
• Side guides must be securely fixed
• Floor finish must allow stable operation

Care taken to avoid misalignment without bottom track guidance

Operation & Alignment

• Grille must slide smoothly without resistance
• Locks must engage correctly
• Stacking area must allow full retraction
• No obstruction to opening width when fully open

Fire Exit Grilles (If Applicable)

• Internal release mechanism must function immediately
• Must not obstruct required escape width
• Escape hardware must comply with BS EN 1125 / BS EN 179 where applicable

Life safety must take priority over security.

Supply Only Considerations

If supplied without installation:

• Installer assumes responsibility for structural suitability
• Installation must follow technical drawings precisely
• Certified LPS 1175 systems must be installed to approved fixing detail

Professional installation is recommended, particularly for security-rated systems.

Maintenance Requirements

Retractable grilles are mechanical systems and require routine inspection to maintain smooth operation and security performance.

Routine Inspection (Recommended 6–12 Monthly)

Check for:

• Smooth sliding operation
• Track alignment
• Secure fixings
• Lock engagement
• Wear on lattice sections
• Damage to guide rails

Higher risk environments may require quarterly checks.

Cleaning & Lubrication

• Keep tracks free from debris
• Lightly lubricate moving pivot points (as recommended)
• Do not over-lubricate, as debris can accumulate

Lock & Security Checks

• Inspect cylinders and locking mechanisms
• Ensure locks fully engage
• Replace worn components promptly

External Maintenance

• Inspect for corrosion
• Maintain powder-coated finish
• Ensure drainage around bottom track remains clear

When correctly installed and routinely maintained, retractable security grilles provide long term, reliable security performance while maintaining smooth and safe operation

(Indicative UK pricing – excludes VAT unless stated)

The cost of retractable security grilles depends on security level, opening width, tracked vs trackless configuration, and installation complexity. Security rated systems and wider openings increase material weight and reinforcement requirements.

Standard Retractable Security Grilles (Non Rated)

Suitable for retail, offices, schools, and internal security.

• Supply only: From £450 – £650 per metre width
• Supplied and installed: From £850 – £1,200 per metre width

Typical single doorway (1m wide):

• Installed from £900 – £1,400

LPS 1175 Level 1 Retractable Grilles

Enhanced security for moderate-risk environments.

• Supply only: From £700 – £950 per metre width
• Supplied and installed: From £1,200 – £1,800 per metre width

LPS 1175 Level 2 Retractable Grilles

Higher resistance to forced entry.

• Supply only: From £1200 – £1,800 per metre width
• Supplied and installed: From £2,000 – £2,800 per metre width

LPS 1175 Level 3 Retractable Grilles

Maximum security within retractable grille systems.

• Supply only: From £3,000 – £4,000 per metre width
• Supplied and installed: From £4,000 – £8,000 per metre width

Fire Exit Retractable Grilles

With compliant internal release mechanisms.

• Additional cost: Typically £150 – £400 depending on hardware specification.

Wide Shopfront or Bi Parting Systems

For openings over 3 metres:

• Installed from £3,000 – £8,000+ depending on security level and configuration.

Trackless Systems

• Typically 5–15% less than fully tracked systems due to reinforced side guides.

What Affects Final Pricing

• Security level (standard vs LPS 1175 Level 1–3)
• Width and height of opening
• Single or bi parting configuration
• Tracked vs trackless system
• Fire exit compliance requirements
• Installation access and substrate type
• Powder-coated finish specification

Getting an Accurate Quote

Retractable grilles are made to measure, and pricing depends on exact opening dimensions and required security level. A site survey is recommended to confirm fixing suitability, structural integrity, and escape compliance before providing a final quotation.