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A gate operator is a mechanical device used to open and close a gate, such as one at the end of a driveway.
ing power from the mains to open a driveway gate. Generally there are four types of electromechanical gate operator: Worm driven (or screw type) swing gates, articulated arm swing gate operators and underground swing gate operators and motors for sliding gates.
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A gate operator is a mechanical device used to open and close a gate, such as one at the end of a driveway.
Operator Types
Mechanical
Drawing power from the mains to open a driveway gate. Generally there are four types of electromechanical gate operator: Worm driven (or screw type) swing gates, articulated arm swing gate operators and underground swing gate operators and motors for sliding gates. Electric and automatic gate openers are designed for both sliding and swinging gates and fences. They can be programmed to open with a manual device or a wireless transmitter. Automatic gate operators can also be fitted with solar panels to ensure function during blackouts or loss of electricity.
Hydraulic
These are used to automatically open an automatic driveway gate. As the name implies they use hydraulic fluids to operate their motion. Typically they have less moving parts.
Gate Types
Swing
Slide
Barrier
Overhead
Tigers Teeth
Safety
It is vital to consider the safety of an electric gate. An improperly installed automatic gate without proper safety devices may result in serious injury or death.
Safety Devices
Photo Beams
In ground loops
Bump Edges
Inherent
Signage
Control Devices
Telephone Entry
Keypad
Transmitters
Timers
Emergency entry
Card Reader
Intercom
Indoor Push buttons
Biometric
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