Secure storage, closed with a single movement.

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TambourGuard™ is DewCrest’s shelving and storage-shutter line: rolling closures engineered to mount directly to storage and shelving units- new or existing- so valuable items, sensitive materials, and day-to-day equipment can be secured quickly, without replacing the furniture or reworking the room.

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It is a quiet, practical measure for environments that need order and control: open access during working hours, and a clean, lockable front when the space is unattended.

 

Where TambourGuard is used

TambourGuard is designed for a wide range of storage formats, including static storage, high-density mobile storage, and bi-lateral high-density configurations.

It is commonly specified for:

• Offices and private workrooms
  To secure files, devices, and sensitive materials without introducing industrial cages or visible security fixtures.

• Retail back-of-house and stock areas
  For controlled access to high-value inventory, keyed or controlled opening, and tidy closure at the end of day.

• Clinics, pharmacies, and professional practices
  For rooms and shelving containing regulated or sensitive items, where a defined “closed” state is required.

• Libraries, archives, and collections
  For orderly, repeatable closure of shelving runs and collection storage, reducing casual access and disturbance.

• Facilities and shared environments
  For tenant storage, staff storage, equipment rooms, and multi-user spaces where accountability matters.

 

What it achieves

TambourGuard is not a substitute for a building’s primary perimeter. It is the inner layer: the difference between a room being entered and contents being accessible.

In practice, it delivers:

• Rapid closure of shelving bays, storage runs, and storage rooms

• Reduced casual access in shared environments

• Cleaner visual order—open when in use, closed when not

• Lower risk of opportunistic loss from unsecured shelving and cabinets

• A defined “secure state” for rooms that otherwise remain in circulation

 

Curtain styles and visibility

TambourGuard can be specified with different curtain types, including solid and perforated options where controlled visibility and airflow are desired. 

This makes it suitable for spaces that require:

• Full concealment of contents

• A secure barrier while retaining some visibility for identification or ventilation

 

Fit and retrofit

TambourGuard shutters are designed to mount to storage and shelving units and can be applied to both new units and retrofits, depending on the furniture and the site conditions. 

Where shelves include obstructions- drawers, pull-outs, or projecting hardware- TambourGuard can be built out to clear them, preserving function without compromise. 

 

Operation and control

TambourGuard can be operated in a way that matches the environment:

• Simple daily open/close behaviour for staff

• Controlled access for restricted rooms

• Grouped closure across multiple bays for end-of-day routines

It is most effective when treated as part of a wider arrangement: closures for the assets inside the building, coordinated with the building’s perimeter measures.

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A discreet standard

TambourGuard is chosen when security must be present, but not theatrical. It closes cleanly, reads as furniture rather than fortification, and keeps sensitive spaces composed.

If you are planning a new storage installation- or want to retrofit secure closures onto existing shelving- DewCrest can advise on the correct configuration and implement it with minimal disruption.