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Include face fabric, lining, interlining, fullness, hems, headings and accessories.
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High-load planning
Motorised Tracks for Heavy Curtains
Motorised curtain-track specification for velvet, blackout, lined and interlined heavy curtains.
System overview
What this means for your project.
Heavy curtains require the actual finished moving load to be calculated, not guessed from fabric appearance alone.
Allow for bends
TrackFit adds a preliminary 10% motor-load allowance for every bend.
Select headroom
Avoid specifying a motor directly at its absolute published limit.
Survey the fixing
The ceiling or wall support must carry the complete track and curtain system.
01 · Curtain
Confirm the moving load.
Use the finished curtain weight, not a rough fabric estimate. Include fullness, lining, interlining, heading and accessories.
02 · Track
Plan the complete route.
Track length, bends, opening direction, stack position, brackets and fixing support all affect the installation.
03 · Controls
Choose control early.
Power, app, voice, remote and building automation requirements should be agreed before the system is ordered.
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Connected system guides
Forest Shuttle M Heavy-Duty Motor
Forest Shuttle M motorised curtain track for heavy curtains up to 70 kg without curves.
Open guide →Forest Shuttle Motor Comparison
Compare Forest Shuttle Go, iOn, L, AC and M curtain motors by load, power and control requirements.
Open guide →Motorised Curtain Track Installation
Professional motorised curtain-track installation across the UK for homes, hotels and commercial projects.
Open guide →Frequently asked questions
Can motorised curtains still be operated by hand?
Many Forest Shuttle systems include Touch Control and emergency manual operation. The exact feature set depends on the selected motor and control arrangement.
Can TrackFit install curved motorised tracks?
Yes, subject to survey, bend geometry, curtain load and final manufacturer specification. TrackFit uses a preliminary 10% additional planning allowance per bend when assessing motor load.
Do you supply and install the complete system?
TrackFit can review the opening, curtain load, track profile, fixing, power location and controls before supplying and installing the agreed system.
Preliminary guidance
Confirm the exact motor, track and controls before ordering.
Published limits generally apply to stated configurations. Curves, track length, curtain construction and controls require project-specific confirmation.
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