The motor
that disappears.
Two drive concepts for pool covers — from the invisible Tubular Motor to the classic external motor. See the comparison here!
What does a drive do?
The drive opens and closes your pool cover by motor — at the touch of a button or via a key switch. Without a drive, you would have to wind the cover up by hand every day.
What matters is where the motor is located. This determines the installation effort, the appearance of your pool and the price.
Tubular Motor (Recommended)
The motor sits invisibly inside the roller shaft. No pit, no external mechanism required.
External motor
Motor beside the pool, shaft routed through the wall. A proven solution for systems with an existing pit.
Direct comparison
Both drives are reliable. The difference lies in the installation situation — and in how much you value appearance and space savings.
The Tubular Motor
The motor sits entirely within the roller shaft — invisible from the outside. No motor pit, no excavation. No wall feed-through into an equipment room required — increased protection against water leakage. Your pool area stays uncluttered.
An in-house development by Rollo Solar — available exclusively from us, in service for decades.
| Technology | Integrated Tubular Motor |
| Installation position | Inside the roller shaft |
| Operation | Key switch or wall switch |
| Motor pit | Not required |
| Noise emission | Very quiet |
| Origin | In-house development by Rollo Solar |
External motor
The classic solution for systems with an existing or planned equipment pit. The motor sits in a recessed pit beside the pool — not visible, but with greater installation effort: excavation, an equipment pit with floor drain and the connection to the roller shaft are all required. Reliable, robust and more affordable to purchase.
To the external motor →Which drive suits your pool?
In a brief conversation, our specialist consultant will explain which solution fits your system and your wishes — free of charge, with no sales pressure.
Pool Cover Motors and Drives
The drive turns a cover into a fully automatic solution: at the push of a button the pool opens and closes – comfortable, safe and effortless. Rollo Solar offers the right motors for every reel system.
Tube motor and add-on drive
The tube motor sits invisibly inside the winding shaft for a particularly tidy appearance. The add-on drive is mounted at the side and is well suited to retrofitting existing systems. Both are operated comfortably by switch or key.
Comfort and safety
An electric drive increases comfort and safety: the cover is reliably closed completely and protects against falling in. The control can be secured against unauthorised operation.
Matched to your system
The right drive depends on the reel system and the chosen profile. We match motor, reel and cover into one coordinated system.
Frequently asked questions about drives
What is the difference between a tube motor and an add-on drive?
The tube motor sits hidden in the shaft and looks discreet. The add-on drive is mounted externally and is ideal for retrofitting.
How is the cover operated?
By switch or key, and on request secured against unauthorised access.