Gearbox Straight Drop Blind
- Free delivery over $1,500 (Sydney Metro)
The Gearbox Straight Drop Blind uses a gear and crank mechanism for smooth, controlled operation on wider or heavier installations. The gear system handles larger spans and heavier fabrics with ease — ideal for commercial verandas or large residential openings.
The Gearbox Straight Drop Blind combines the robustness of the gear mechanism with the convenience of motorised operation. Add a wind sensor for fully automatic protection.
Key Features
- Gear and crank operation — precise, smooth control OR
- Remote-controlled motor (Alpha RTS or Somfy RTS)
- Wind sensor and sun sensor compatible
- Handles large widths and heavy fabrics
- Available in Mesh, Acrylic and Canvas fabrics
- Wall switch option available
Specifications
| Operation | Manual or Motorised (Alpha RTS or Somfy RTS) |
|---|---|
| Fabric options | Mesh, Acrylic, Canvas |
| Lead time | 10–15 business days |
| DIY difficulty | ⭐⭐⭐ — Moderate: 2 people, ladder work; the motor needs a powerpoint (hard-wiring is a licensed electrician's job) |
Price shown is the starting price. Enter your exact dimensions to get an instant price.
Wind & weather. External blinds and awnings are shade and weather-reduction products, not storm protection. Raise or retract it in strong wind, hail or storms. Any wind figures quoted are the manufacturer's own test results or EN 13561 classes for the product, not a certification of your installation, and depend on your fixings and substrate. Weather damage is not covered by warranty.
Made to order to the sizes you enter, so it cannot be returned for change of mind or measuring errors — please measure twice. Delivered by road freight to your kerbside; free to Sydney Metro & NSW on orders over $1,500, freight calculated at checkout elsewhere. Lead time is shown in the specifications above and confirmed by email within two business days.
Delivery Pricing
Delivery is charged prior to dispatch. We will be in touch prior to booking it and will confirm the cost. You can calculate the cost using our calculator.
Please check the calculator prior to placing your order. While delivery to your area may be possible, the freight component may make it very expensive especially on fixed awnings.
Delivery to Sydney Metro
For those in Sydney Metro there is Free shipping on orders over $1,500.
Lead Times
All products are made to order. Lead times vary by product family — typically two to five weeks from order confirmation — and the estimate for each product is shown on its page (folding arm awnings and printed marquee tops take longest). We'll confirm your expected dispatch date by email within 2 business days.