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How To Choose A Great Gate Automation Installer

Steve Jones 09/11/2018 0

If you’re thinking about new automatic gates or you want existing gates automated, one of your biggest decisions concerns the choice of gate engineer. Do you go for the cheapest option? Do you pi...

What Are The Different Types of Gate?

Steve Jones 17/09/2018 1

Driveway gates can be made from a variety of materials in a wide range of designs. They can be swing gates, sliding gates or specialised gates where space is limited. So, here’s a rundown of the ...

What Are The Different Types Of Communication Technology Used For Access Control Systems?

Steve Jones 17/08/2018 0

There are a few different technologies that access control equipment at your gates and the handsets and gate releases inside the property use to communicate with each other. Before we describ...

What Are Your Automatic Gate Choices If You Have Limited Space?

Steve Jones 19/07/2018 0

Automatic gates are like any other gates in that they need space to move through as they open and close. Sliding gates slide to one side into space that is longer than their length. Swing g...

Vehicle Detection

Steve Jones 19/06/2018 0

In gate automation and access control, there are two applications for vehicle detection – egress control to open and close gates, shutters and barriers as a vehicle approaches; and safety to prev...

Gate Automation Safety Edge Guide

Steve Jones 31/05/2018 0

Safety edges are used as the last line of defence in gate automation safety. If all other methods have failed and a moving gate hits a person or object, a safety edge at the point of contact should...

Design Your Own Gates Using Our Aluminium Gate Infill Panels

Steve Jones 24/05/2018 0

Aluminium gates supplied from Linkcare through our Stargate sister company are renowned for how closely they mimic wooden gates but how strongly they resist corrosion. Consequently, Stargate's alumini...

The Real Reason Why A Gate Lock Should Be Included With Most Gate Automation Systems

Steve Jones 30/04/2018 0

Gate motors are used to push and pull swing gates and sliding gates open and closed. The motors used with swing gates are often fixed to the gate close to the hinge, and the arms of underground m...

What Are Gate Automation Photocells And What’s Their Function?

Steve Jones 09/04/2018 0

Automatic gates open and close when instructed by a variety of methods. Remote transmitters are carried by gate owners to operate their gates at the push of a button on the remote. Access control syst...

Linkcare's Gate Automation Chamber Of Horrors

Steve Jones 13/03/2018 0

When it comes to installing gate automation, there are many things it is advisable not to do. Safety issues have to be considered, and the installation needs to be capable of dealing with the speci...

Can I Install And Automate My Own Gates?

Steve Jones 22/02/2018 0

Automatic electric gates are becoming more and more popular every day. They are a status symbol, they add some security to your home and they help protect children and pets by preventing them runnin...

How Does Gate Automation Work?

Steve Jones 18/01/2018 2

Gate automation is made up of a group of individual components that combine to make a new piece of machinery. Typically, this includes motors to move gates, safety devices to stop moving gat...

Gate Automation Guide

Steve Jones 08/01/2018 3

Gate Automation Adding gates to your home gives a degree of prestige and style. When closed they are highly visible from outside and inside the property. They can be made from a variety of ma...

Winter Gate Automation Maintenance

Steve Jones 12/12/2017 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 iss...

What Are Some Of Our Most Popular Gate Automation Motors?

Steve Jones 02/11/2017 0

Every day, we provide a wide range of gate automation and access control kits, motors, spare parts and accessories to the UK’s installers. We sell swing gate kits, sliding gate kits, underground ...