Expansive Coverage, Swift Installation.
XL Shutters cover extra wide openings with a small, aesthetically pleasing housing, uniquely designed for a quick and easy installation below ceilings. Ideal for countertop applications, retail spaces, and pharmacies with large indoor openings, it provides security no one else can match.
Features
Benefits
Common Use Cases for XL Commercial Security Shutters
Configurations and Customization Options
Box Housing Designs
QMi offers a limited box housing range for our XL product, focusing on the sleek 45° shape in all cases. For the widest applications (over 26 ft.), QMi removes the housing cover to simplify above-ceiling deployment.
45°
Tailored Control Options
We offer specialized control options to meet your unique installation needs. Tubular motors minimize headroom and size requirements and come in a standard box housing. Jackshaft motors, for extremely large openings, come in custom housing or are installed above ceilings.
- Tubular Motor with Standard Housing: Wall switch for day-to-day reliability
- Jackshaft Motor: High-performance wall switch for heavy-duty activation
Tubular Motor
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Jackshaft Motor
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Slat Styles
Solid aluminum and perforated designs provide robust security and aesthetic appeal. Solid configurations provide a powerful visual deterrent, while perforated maximize store views and attract customers.
Solid
Punched
Punch Patterns
P51
P11*
P21*
*Only available in select widths to ensure strength
colors and finishes
We offer selective colors in our XL line, designed to complement architectural needs of wide openings. Hybrid / multi-color options can be configured — contact your QMi representative for more details.
White
Clear Anodized
Custom
Best-In-Class Warranty*
QMi provides customers with a best-in-class warranty for parts, motors (if applicable), and finish. We stand behind our products, always.
*Applies to commercial applications only; customers that follow Use + Care Guidelines
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FAQs
The maximum width for XL Shutters is 30 ft.
No. The XL Shutter utilizes a tubular motor for operation up to 26 ft. For 26-30 ft., a jackshaft motor is required.
No, XL Shutters are used primarily for interior applications as they have no wind or pressure rating.
If openings are larger than 20 ft. wide, use an XL Shutter. The medium-security XL can be installed to existing jambs (with some structural validation) when architects and designers desire the look of a shutter over a large opening or want to minimize costs in a subdivided space. With spans as wide as 30 ft., an XL solution may fit your needs.
XL Shutters are most commonly used for counter-security applications with wide openings such as pharmacies. They are also frequently used as a secondary security option for retailers who desire an additional barrier for their interior doors. XL12 Shutters provide a unique option for relatively large openings as they have a small and visually appealing, finished box housing.
The XL Shutter was specifically designed to be installed very quickly. Typical installations take under two hours.
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