The battle between Recharge motors VS Plug in Exterior Shades what is the best choice?
Do I go with plug in shades vs recharge battery? hmmmm
Analysis of Rollease Automate Li-ion 10 Nm Motor for Outdoor Shades What are the pros and cons?
So your fabricator/Dealer offers exterior shading solutions, such as wire-guided system designed for durability and aesthetic appeal?
So let’s look into this.
For the motorized shades Only a few fabricators offer the Rollease Automate Li-ion 10 Nm motor (MT01-1345-069002), purchased from Rollease Acmeda, a renowned supplier of automation components. However, this 10 Nm motor is inadequate for a 100 sq ( basically 10 feet wide x 10 feet in height) shade with 5% openness fabric in 30 mph winds, common in Texas, due to excessive torque demands and battery limitations.
For a 100 sq shade, static torque requirements are modest (~1.4–1.7 Nm), well within the motor’s 10 Nm capacity. The shade’s 5% openness fabric, stabilized by stainless steel wire guides, reduces flapping but still catches significant wind. In 30 mph winds, the fabric faces ~230.4 lbs of force (2.304 lbs/sq ft), demanding ~20.7 Nm of torque—double the motor’s limit. This risks stalling, overheating, or failure, especially with added friction from wire guides. The motor, designed for Interior shades up to 144 sq ft, is better suited for exterior shades of ~50 (5 feet wide x 10 fee in height ) or –70 (7 feet wide x 10 feet in height) a common backyard patio. sq ft, where wind torque (~11.5–16.1 Nm) remains manageable.
The power vs the wimp
The motor’s 2600 mAh lithium-ion battery supports ~280–330 up/down cycles for a 100 sq ft shade, requiring recharging every 4.5–9 months with 1–2 daily cycles. Wind resistance, friction, and Texas’s temperature swings (32°F–110°F) reduce cycle count, and solar panels may falter in cloudy conditions. For 50–70 sq ft shades, recharging extends to 5–10 months (300–350 cycles), easing maintenance.
So the fabricator of exterior shades, with its robust wire-guided design, demands a stronger motor for 100 sq ft applications. Ideally hardwired, not a rechargeable battery in 30 mph winds. The 10 Nm motor’s limitations underscore the need to consider higher-torque. Basically the shade should be a plug in shade tied to 110 volts. Unless you want to be a Pee Wee Herman. Then laugh away..
