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Counter Shutters & Rolling Shutters

CounterSafe rolling counter shutters are perfect for counter applications where a quick and easily operated security barrier is required. Security rolling shutters can be designed to be installed on the interior of the application to give a sleek look when closed. The counter shutter base slat can be securely locked with a slide bolt or a keylock for maximum protection.

CounterSafe security roller shutters are perfect for pharmacies where state regulations are requiring more security. Counter shutter applications are also perfect for kiosks and pass-throughs. Rolling shutters are available up to 18’ wide without intermediate vertical members, thus security rolling shutters provide a clear and unobstructed access for large openings.

Pharmacies
Fast Food
Counters
Press Boxes
Stadiums
Concession Stands

Color Options

Consult actual mfr. product samples for exact color representation.

Curtain Profiles

AL7-E Extruded aluminum single wall

Our AL7-E profile is one of our most versatile profiles. The AL7-E can be punched with one of 5 styles for both security and vision. AL7-E rolling shutters have a patented end retention system so that the slats are restricted from being pushed out of the sidetracks. It also rolls up in a more concentric roll, reducing the head room needed for the coil housing.

AL7 Punch Patterns

CounterSafe Photo Gallery

How the CounterSafe® shutter emerged

In 1989, Qualitas moved into a smaller building in West Chicago, Illinois, and was joined by Jim’s brother Steve Miller. Steve focused on sales, which enabled Jim to develop the structure and administration of the business. While visiting his pharmacist, Steve observed a roll down coiling door used to secure the pharmacy. The QMI security roller shutter was a much better product for the pharmacy application, rather than the ugly rolling overhead garage style door. Steve and Jim packaged a solution to the pharmacy chain which launched CounterSafe® counter shutters, a core business for QMI.

Security rolling shutters by QMI are used by the United States’ four largest pharmacy chains. The largest counter shutter, coming in at 26’ wide and more than 12’ high is used by one national Pharmacy chain in every one of its locations. The counter shutter is mounted to the roof structure and only the curtain is visible dropping through the ceiling. The large shutter accommodates this pharmacy's open design scheme. Several other national pharmacies utilize the counter shutter next to full-length security rolling shutters that may drop to the floor. With a flip of a switch or several turns of a crank, the secured pharmacy is now accessible by customers without any view of the security roller shutters that seconds ago protected valuable narcotics and medicines.

QMI has cycle-tested these security rolling shutters to represent more than 40 years of use. Through continuous improvement processes and engineering, the incidence of warranty work on security rolling shutters is very low.

Counter shutters are often used by OEM manufacturers as they incorporate the QMI rolling shutters into the design of their kiosks, cabinets, and even airplane jetways. The QMI shutter can be found in most every large US airport. If one is stuck with hours to kill late at night in an airport, take a look at the bookshelves, kiosks, and food counters and odds are pretty good you will see security roller shutters with QMI labels. During the day, the shutters disappear into the integrated box housing and no one knows they exist even while reaching into the displays to grab a sandwich, candy, or a book.