Factors To Consider When Selecting The Perfect Electric Gate Automation System

Check out this guide on the main things to consider when purchasing an electric gate automation system.

Automated gate driver systems

One of the main considerations when selecting the ideal automatic gate driver system is how you want the gate leaves to be opened and if you are interested in a driveway or property gate. There are a number of driveway gates available on Gates & Automation Direct. In addition, other factors to consider include:

-The weight and length measurements of the gate

-The weight and type of electric gate or garage door automation system you want

Be on the lookout for the following when choosing the ideal swing gate for your property.

-The length and height of the leaves of the gate

-How much each leaf weighs to avoid overpowering the gate’s automatic driver system by surpassing its maximum load-bearing capacity. The weight of each leave should be quoted in the gate’s product review and may depend on the model of the gate.

If you are unsure how much each leaf weighs, call the installer, reseller, or manufacturer and request for such information. Alternatively, you can call our representative at Gates and Automation Direct and let us help you.

-The nature of the border of the posts where its motor will be fixed. Confirm the length of the distance from the pivot axis and the nearness to the gate’s interior or the distance between the posts and adjacent concrete components like a concrete or brick wall. 

The goal is to maximize the efficiency of the automated gate in accordance with the size and layout of the garden gate. Determining these distances and the available area will enable you to select the ideal electric opener.

For example, depending on the gate’s specific brand, you will require between 40 and 50cm of space to motorize with articulated arms. On the other hand, back-mounted arm motors can be installed in lesser spaces of about 20cm.

Automated Gate Motor with Articulated Arm or Arms

Articulated arms motors are suitable for huge posts and walling and can be integrated seamlessly with all kinds of swinging gates, heavy-weight or light-weight, made of wood, PVS, or metal, or with one or two leaves. You can buy this motor usually with power supplies in 24 and 230V.

It is also the most popular type in the market and works similarly to the human arm – it can open up to 120 degrees, depending on the model. It can be installed straightforwardly on a wall or post. In terms of cost, installing and operating is one of the most affordable.

Automated Gate Motor with Back mounted Arm or Arms

This gate motor with a back-mounted arm is less noticeable compared to articulated arms when used for swinging gates. They are particularly useful for tighter spaces and come in power supplies of 24 and 230V.

Driver System for Your Underground Automated Gate

Installation of the driver system on new underground automatic gates became widely common in the United Kingdom. It is also one of the most attractive and appealing to look at because it can hardly be seen from the outside or inside your property.

In addition, it can be installed on all types of gates; therefore, based on the information discussed in the previous section, making it the ideal choice for a wide selection of gate models. It also has an added advantage as it can be placed underground where smaller spaces are too small for the classic gates.

Nonetheless, there are several factors to think about when choosing the ideal underground driver system. To begin with, you will need a bit of masonry work to create two holes where the gate system will be installed. If you cannot do the work by yourself, then you will have to hire an expert masonry to do the work. Therefore, you will likely incur more costs than you would generally pay for a back-mounted arm motor or articulated arm motor.

How To Automate A Sliding Gate

Usually, there are two kinds of sliding gates, i.e., sliding gates on rails or freestanding (cantilever) sliding gates. For every gate, you will need a specific type of automation. Even when contemplating buying and installing a sliding gate, there are certain factors to remember to select the most suitable option that will not cause issues later.