Description
The Grifco eDrive 2.0 1.5HP Industrial Roller Shutter Operator is a heavy-duty commercial and industrial door opener designed for automating large spring-balanced roller shutters and roller grilles.
Manufactured by Grifco, the eDrive 2.0 combines a powerful 1.5 horsepower motor, purpose-designed gearbox, intelligent electronic control system and absolute position encoder to provide reliable operation in demanding industrial environments.
With a maximum recommended roller shutter area of 50m², the eDrive 2.0 1.5HP is suitable for warehouses, factories, loading docks, workshops and commercial buildings requiring dependable roller shutter automation.
The operator features a 415V three-phase motor, integrated manual chain operation and flexible control options, making it suitable for both new installations and the automation of existing compatible roller shutters.
💪 Powerful 1.5HP Industrial Motor
The Grifco eDrive 2.0 1.5HP is designed for large commercial and industrial roller shutters requiring greater lifting capacity than smaller industrial operators.
The motor is coupled to a purpose-designed reduction gearbox, providing reliable power transmission for heavy-duty applications.
Key specifications include:
- Motor Power: 1.5HP / 1.10kW
- Power Supply: 415V AC Three Phase
- Maximum Recommended Door Area: 50m²
- Duty Classification: Low Cycle
- Standard Protection Rating: IP44
- Output Shaft Diameter: 31.75mm
The operator is intended for correctly spring-balanced roller shutters and grilles.
🏭 Designed for Large Industrial Roller Shutters
The eDrive 2.0 1.5HP is suitable for commercial and industrial applications where reliable access is essential.
Typical installations include:
- Warehouses and distribution centres
- Industrial factories
- Commercial workshops
- Loading docks
- Storage facilities
- Agricultural buildings
- Manufacturing facilities
- Large commercial roller shutters
- Industrial roller grilles
The operator is designed for spring-balanced roller shutters rather than unbalanced lifting applications.
⚙️ Heavy-Duty Gearbox Construction
The Grifco eDrive 2.0 incorporates a purpose-designed industrial gearbox engineered for durability and reliable operation.
The gearbox transfers motor power to the roller shutter through a compatible chain and sprocket transmission arrangement.
Benefits include:
- Heavy-duty industrial construction
- Reliable mechanical power transmission
- Suitable for large spring-balanced shutters
- Designed for commercial operating conditions
- Durable gearbox assembly
- Serviceable industrial design
The correct sprocket ratio must be selected according to the roller shutter dimensions and mechanical requirements.
🎯 Absolute Position Encoder
The eDrive 2.0 features an Absolute Position Encoder for accurate door positioning.
The encoder allows the electronic control system to monitor the position of the roller shutter throughout its travel.
Benefits include:
- Accurate open and close positioning
- Reliable door position monitoring
- Electronic travel limit control
- Improved operating consistency
- Integration with the intelligent control system
Correct limit configuration is essential during installation and commissioning.
🧠 Intelligent Electronic Control System
The Grifco eDrive 2.0 features an intelligent electronic logic system designed to provide flexible industrial door control.
The control system supports integration with compatible external activation and safety accessories.
Depending on the installed controller and accessories, available functions may include:
- Open, Stop and Close operation
- Electronic limit programming
- Compatible remote control integration
- Safety beam monitoring
- External activation inputs
- Automatic closing functions
- Additional control accessories
- Advanced functions using an optional expansion board
The operator can be configured to suit different commercial access requirements.
🎮 Wall-Mounted Door Control
The eDrive 2.0 uses a compatible Grifco wall control to provide convenient operation of the roller shutter.
The wall control allows users to operate the door from a designated position within the building.
Control functions and available operating modes depend on the installed control equipment and programmed settings.
For installations requiring additional access control, compatible accessories can be integrated into the electronic control system.
🔓 Automatic Chain-Engage Manual Operation
The Grifco eDrive 2.0 features an automatic chain-engage mechanism for manual roller shutter operation when electrical power is unavailable.
The manual hand chain provides a means of operating the door during a power failure or when manual operation is required.
An important safety feature is that the motor is disconnected when the manual hand chain is engaged.
This prevents the electric motor from driving the operator while manual operation is taking place.
Benefits include:
- Manual operation during power failures
- Automatic chain-engage mechanism
- Mechanical motor disengagement
- Convenient emergency access
- Suitable for industrial applications
Manual operation must be performed according to Grifco’s instructions.
🛡️ Safety Device Integration
The eDrive 2.0 supports compatible safety devices through its electronic control system.
Depending on the controller configuration and required operating mode, compatible accessories may include:
- Monitored photoelectric safety beams
- Safety edge systems
- External stop devices
- Additional activation controls
- Compatible access control equipment
Safety devices help protect people, vehicles and equipment during roller shutter operation.
The required safety equipment must be selected according to the installation, operating mode and applicable safety standards.
📡 Remote Control Compatibility
The Grifco eDrive 2.0 can be configured for wireless remote control operation using compatible Grifco accessories.
This allows authorised users to operate the roller shutter without accessing the wall-mounted controller.
Remote operation may be useful for:
- Vehicle entrances
- Loading docks
- Commercial storage facilities
- Industrial access points
- Warehouse entrances
Wireless transmitters and additional safety equipment are not automatically included with every operator configuration.
🔧 Optional Expansion Board
An optional expansion board is available for compatible eDrive 2.0 control systems.
The expansion board provides additional functionality and connectivity for more complex industrial door applications.
This allows the operator to be integrated into installations requiring advanced control features or additional external equipment.
The expansion board is an optional accessory and must be selected separately where required.
🔩 Left-Hand & Right-Hand Configurations
The Grifco eDrive 2.0 is available in left-hand and right-hand configurations.
The correct handing must be selected to suit the roller shutter installation.
Handing depends on the mounting position and the arrangement of the roller shutter axle and drive components.
Before ordering, confirm:
- Required operator handing
- Available mounting space
- Roller shutter axle arrangement
- Drive sprocket positioning
- Chain alignment
- Existing mounting structure
- Electrical supply location
The operator must be installed in the correct orientation for the selected configuration.
📏 Roller Shutter Capacity & Selection
The Grifco eDrive 2.0 1.5HP has a maximum recommended roller shutter area of 50m².
This rating is based on Grifco’s standard spring-balanced roller shutter configuration.
The manufacturer’s standard application criteria include:
- Correctly spring-balanced roller shutter
- Suitable curtain construction
- Appropriate drum diameter
- Minimum recommended sprocket ratio of 4:1
- No wind-locks in the standard rated configuration
For roller shutters between 36m² and 50m², the standard rating assumes a 200mm drum diameter.
The maximum door area must not be used as the only factor when selecting an operator.
Door weight, curtain construction, drum diameter, sprocket ratio and operating frequency must also be assessed.
🛠️ Installation & Maintenance
The eDrive 2.0 is designed for professional installation on compatible industrial roller shutters.
Installation requires correct mechanical mounting, chain alignment, electrical connection and electronic limit programming.
Important considerations include:
- Correct operator handing
- Suitable structural mounting
- Correct drive sprocket ratio
- Appropriate transmission chain
- Correct roller shutter balance
- Compatible electrical supply
- Proper limit programming
- Suitable safety devices
- Correct control configuration
Regular inspection and maintenance help maintain reliable operation.
⭐ Key Features
- Genuine Grifco eDrive 2.0 industrial operator
- Heavy-duty 1.5HP / 1.10kW motor
- 415V AC three-phase power supply
- Maximum recommended roller shutter area of 50m²
- Designed for spring-balanced roller shutters and grilles
- Purpose-designed industrial gearbox
- Intelligent electronic control system
- Absolute Position Encoder
- Electronic travel limit positioning
- Automatic chain-engage manual operation
- Motor disengagement during manual chain operation
- Compatible remote control integration
- Compatible monitored safety devices
- Optional expansion board
- Left-hand and right-hand configurations
- Standard IP44 protection rating
- Optional upgraded configurations
- Suitable for commercial and industrial applications
- Ideal for warehouses, factories and workshops
🔧 Specifications
- Manufacturer: Grifco
- Product Range: eDrive 2.0
- Model: ML5153
- Product Type: Industrial Roller Shutter Operator
- Motor Power: 1.10kW
- Horsepower: 1.5HP
- Input Voltage: 415V AC
- Electrical Supply: Three Phase
- Rated Current: 2.55A
- Maximum Recommended Door Area: 50m²
- Duty Classification: Low Cycle
- Standard IP Rating: IP44
- Output Shaft Diameter: 31.75mm
- Positioning System: Absolute Position Encoder
- Gearbox: Industrial Reduction Gearbox
- Manual Operation: Automatic Chain-Engage System
- Control System: Electronic Logic Control
- Handing: Left-Hand or Right-Hand
- Recommended Minimum Sprocket Ratio: 4:1
- Application: Spring-Balanced Industrial Roller Shutters and Grilles
🔗 Compatibility
Compatible Door Applications
- Spring-Balanced Industrial Roller Shutters
- Spring-Balanced Commercial Roller Shutters
- Compatible Industrial Roller Grilles
- Large Roller Shutters Up to 50m²
- Suitable New and Existing Industrial Door Installations
Compatible Accessories
- Grifco Wall Control Equipment
- Compatible Grifco Wireless Transmitters
- Compatible Monitored Safety Beams
- Compatible Safety Edge Systems
- Grifco Expansion Board
- Suitable Chain and Sprocket Transmission Equipment
- Compatible Industrial Access Control Devices
Accessory compatibility depends on the specific controller configuration and operator generation.
⚠️ Please Note
This product is the Grifco eDrive 2.0 1.5HP Industrial Roller Shutter Operator.
Model: ML5153
Power Supply: 415V AC Three Phase
Maximum Recommended Roller Shutter Area: 50m²
IMPORTANT: This is a three-phase industrial operator and requires a suitable 415V three-phase electrical supply.
The correct left-hand or right-hand configuration must be selected before ordering.
The 50m² door rating applies to Grifco’s specified standard spring-balanced roller shutter arrangement.
Doors incorporating wind-locks, unusual curtain construction, non-standard drum sizes or other specialised features require individual assessment.
The operator is not intended for unbalanced roller shutters or conventional residential garage doors.
The exact wall control, mounting hardware, transmission components and accessories supplied must be confirmed against the selected package.
Wireless transmitters, safety beams and optional expansion accessories should not be assumed included unless specifically stated.
Installation must be performed by suitably qualified garage door technicians and licensed electrical personnel.
The roller shutter must be correctly spring-balanced, mechanically sound and capable of moving freely throughout its travel.
For assistance selecting the correct Grifco eDrive operator or compatible accessories, contact our Technical Support team on 1300 733 066.
