The coming months are shaping up to be an exciting period for Ellard, with key industry events providing valuable opportunities to connect, collaborate and share insight. Trade shows and networking events play an important role in strengthening relationships, understanding evolving customer needs and staying at the forefront of industry innovation. We’re looking forward to meeting customers face-to-face, building new partnerships and showcasing what we’ve been working on.  We

The Simple control panel has become the go-to solution for many garage door installers, and for good reason. As the name suggests, it focuses on what matters most: simple installation, simple setup, and simple operation .  Affordable, reliable, and easy to configure, it’s an ideal choice for residential roller garage doors and straightforward automation projects.  But while the panel itself is simple, building the ideal kit around it ensures every installation is perfectly

Choosing the Right Motor for Residential and Commercial Installations  Automating blinds is no longer a luxury feature; it’s now an expected part of modern homes, offices, schools, and retail spaces. The key to a successful installation isn’t just choosing a motorised blind, but selecting the correct motor type, power source, torque rating, and control system for the environment.  This guide explains the different types of blind motors available and, most importantly, which

High-speed doors are built for demanding environments, logistics hubs, warehouses, manufacturing sites and high-traffic industrial entrances. But many motor failures don’t come from poor equipment. They come from an incorrect setup.  One of the most common causes of premature motor failure is over-speeding the motor through inverter settings .  Here’s what installers and maintenance teams need to know.  The Most Common Failure for High-Speed Motors: Increasing Motor Hz Too Mu