The Silent Gliss 2960 is the electrically operated vertical blind system in the Silent Gliss range — specified when the scale of the glazing, the frequency of use or the requirement for smart home integration makes a hand-operated vertical blind an insufficient solution. Where a hand-operated vertical blind requires the occupant to approach the window to adjust the louvre angle or draw the blind open, the SG 2960 provides independent motorised control of both functions from a wall switch, remote handset or smart home app — without leaving the room or touching the blind.
The system offers independent control of louvre tilt and blind draw. Louvre tilt — the angle at which each vertical louvre sits — can be programmed to any position between fully open and fully closed, providing precise control over glare, privacy and the amount of diffused light entering the room at any given time. Draw — the lateral movement that stacks the louvres to one side or both sides of the opening — can be operated simultaneously with tilt adjustment or independently. This separation of tilt and draw functions is particularly valuable on large sliding door systems and full-height glazing where the blind is frequently used in a partially drawn, partially tilted configuration for access and light management simultaneously.
The SG 2960 is available in a wide range of vertical blind fabric types and louvre widths, including solar screen, translucent and blackout louvres, and is compatible with smart home and building management systems for scene-based control and automated scheduling. As an authorised Silent Gliss dealer, we supply and install the SG 2960 across Poole, Dorset and the South Coast — including fabric selection advice, on-site survey, motor wiring co-ordination, installation and commissioning. We advise on the appropriate louvre fabric and width for the specific glazing application at the survey stage.
For manual vertical blind installations, the Silent Gliss SG 2800 is the corresponding hand-operated system. Contact our team for a free site survey and specification advice.
Key Features
System: Silent Gliss SG 2960 electrically operated vertical blind.
Operation: independent motorised louvre tilt and blind draw — separate motor drives for each function. Louvre tilt: programmable to any angle between fully open and fully closed. Louvre widths: 89mm and 127mm — confirm availability and suitability at specification stage. Louvre fabric types: solar screen; translucent; blackout — openness factor and light transmission to specification. Control: wall switch; remote handset; smart home and BMS integration — confirm compatible control interface at specification stage. Automated scheduling: yes — sunrise/sunset and time-based programmes available. Wiring: mains power to headrail motor position — confirmed during pre-installation survey. Suitable applications: large glazed surfaces; full-height glazing; sliding door systems; commercial and contract environments. Manual equivalent: Silent Gliss SG 2800. Supply and installation available across Poole, Bournemouth, Canford Cliffs, Sandbanks, Christchurch and the wider Dorset and South Coast area. Fabric samples, louvre swatches, product data sheets and NBS specification text available on request from our specification team.
FAQ
What is the Silent Gliss 2960 vertical blind?
The Silent Gliss 2960 is an electrically operated vertical blind system with independent motorised control of both louvre tilt and blind draw. Louvre tilt controls the angle of each vertical louvre — from fully open to fully closed — for precise light and privacy management. Draw controls the lateral stacking movement that opens or closes the blind across the width of the window. Both functions operate independently and can be programmed into scenes, scheduled automatically or controlled via a wall switch, remote handset or smart home app. We supply and install the Silent Gliss 2960 across Poole, Dorset and the South Coast as an authorised Silent Gliss dealer.
What is the difference between louvre tilt and blind draw on the SG 2960?
Louvre tilt is the rotation of each individual vertical louvre around its vertical axis — adjusting the angle controls how much light enters the room and how much privacy the blind provides while remaining in position across the window. Draw is the lateral movement that stacks all the louvres to one side or both sides of the window opening, fully opening or closing the blind horizontally. On the SG 2960, both tilt and draw are independently motorised. This means the louvres can be tilted to any angle while the blind remains in its drawn position, and the blind can be drawn open or closed at any louvre tilt angle — a combination of adjustments that is not practically achievable with a hand-operated vertical blind on a large glazed surface.
What louvre fabrics and widths are available for the Silent Gliss 2960?
The SG 2960 is available with solar screen, translucent and blackout louvre fabrics in 89mm and 127mm louvre widths. Solar screen louvres are most commonly specified for south and west-facing commercial glazing and large residential windows where glare control and heat management are required without fully closing the blind. Translucent louvres provide privacy and diffused light in offices, meeting rooms and residential living areas. Blackout louvres achieve full light exclusion and are specified for bedrooms, media rooms and hospitality rooms. We hold louvre swatches and advise on the appropriate fabric and width for the specific glazing application during a free site visit.
Can the Silent Gliss 2960 be integrated with a smart home or BMS system?
Yes. The SG 2960 is compatible with smart home and building management systems for scene-based control, group operation and automated scheduling. Specific integration depends on the control interface specified — we advise on the appropriate motor variant and control module for your specific smart home or BMS platform at the specification stage. Sunrise and sunset scheduling is available, allowing louvre tilt and blind draw to adjust automatically throughout the day based on the solar calendar. We work directly with AV integrators and BMS engineers from the design stage to confirm wiring requirements, control interface and commissioning sequence.
Do you install the Silent Gliss 2960 in Poole and across Dorset?
Yes. We are an authorised Silent Gliss dealer supplying and installing the full Silent Gliss motorised blind range — including the SG 2960 electric vertical blind — across Poole, Bournemouth, Canford Cliffs, Sandbanks, Christchurch and the wider Dorset and South Coast area. Every installation begins with a free on-site survey to confirm glazing dimensions, louvre fabric and width selection, motor wiring requirements and smart home or BMS compatibility. Contact our team to discuss your project.
FACT SHEET -Silent Gliss 2950 Motorised Vertical Blind System
