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How Does Obstacle Detection Work?

admin 22/01/2020 0

Manually operated gates are pushed open and closed by their owner when needed. But automatic gates are driven by powerful motors that normally only stop when the gate is fully open or closed. So, what...

Types of Automatic Gates

admin 20/01/2020 0

Automatic gates can make a fantastic addition to a home. Picking the right gate for a home is important, so this guide will describe the different varieties of automatic gates to help you with your ch...

Do I Need a Gate Lock?

admin 17/01/2020 0

You have a new electric gate and you’re not sure if you need an electric lock. If your electric gate motor already locks, why you would need another one? There are a variety of locking devices that ca...

How to Maintain a Wrought Iron Gate

ducardjoe 14/01/2020 0

Wrought iron is often the chosen material for gate construction as iron has a high tensile strength, making it very strong. And while the material is fairly cheap, how much work that needs to be done ...

Which Safety Features Should You Have on your Automated Gate?

ducardjoe 09/01/2020 0

When purchasing an automated gate, its safety requirements will be established by a risk assessment to make sure the possibility of injury or damage is minimised. Here are some of the safety features ...

How Much Does It Cost to Automate Existing Gates?

admin 19/12/2019 0

People who are looking to install an electric gate often look to procure an entirely new system. However, it may be possible to automate an existing gate. Providing the existing infrastructure is...

How to Choose the Right Access Control for Your Gate

admin 06/12/2019 0

With automated gates, access control systems are used in order to control them either remotely or from nearby. Choosing the correct system can depend on a variety of factors, such as security pre...

How to Choose an Aluminium Gate and the Benefits of Using Aluminium

admin 27/11/2019 0

Aluminium is one of the most widespread metals on Earth. Used in a wide variety of applications from food packaging to aerospace technology, aluminium is a lightweight and abundant metal. It also has ...

How Remote-Control Gates Work

admin 26/11/2019 0

Automated gates are becoming increasingly popular for both businesses and homes because of the reassurance and security they can offer. Meanwhile, automated gate systems can be installed with a large ...

4 Benefits of Bi-Fold Swing Gates

ducardjoe 22/11/2019 0

An automated gate system doesn’t necessarily have to be restricted by space. If there is limited space, however, a bi-fold gate system may be possible to install where standard swing gates or a slidin...

Why Electric Gates are Great for Country Houses

admin 21/11/2019 0

An automated gate system can be a great accessory for a wide variety of homes. If you are the owner of a country house, you may be considering the benefits of investing in an electric gate. Country ho...

Best Extras for Electric Gate Systems

admin 18/10/2019 1

A standard gate automation kit comes with gate motors - one for a sliding gate, two for swing gates (one if it is a single leaf kit) - a control panel and receiver, two remote transmitters and two saf...

Winter Gate Automation Maintenance

admin 15/10/2019 0

Gate motors work hard to open and close large, often heavy gates at the push of a button. But during winter months they often have to work a bit harder still. An understanding of the specific issues i...

Benefits of Ram Motors for Gate Automation

admin 01/10/2019 0

Ram motors are a type of motor used to automate swing gates. They can be chosen as an alternative to articulated arm motors, underground motors or in-post motors. There are several reasons why a ram m...

How to Maintain a Steel Gate

admin 25/09/2019 0

Steel is an alloy of iron and carbon. It is used widely as a significant component in the modern world due to its high tensile strength and low cost. The low cost also relates to the making, forming a...