Installing electric gates at your residence or place of business is an excellent way to improve both its safety and security. A variety of styles and materials are available to match your building. These range from sturdy wood slats to aluminium and stainless-steel construction. Additionally, they may be opened in a variety of ways, allowing for quick and safe entry and exit. Swinging, sliding, vertical lift, and bi-folding gates are the four most popular varieties of automatic gates. A common addition in business settings including parking lots, airports, and the main entrances to industrial places are barrier arm gates.
Your budget, accessibility requirements, and property layout will determine which automatic gate is best for you. Installing certain automatic gates costs more than others. Your choice may also be influenced by other variables like area and unlevel ground, such as hills or slopes. Thankfully, there are several choices available.
Here is a rundown on how each type of automatic gate operates, as well as a comparison of the various advantages offered by each option, to assist you in making the best possible choice.
Automatic Swing Gates
Residential properties frequently go for automatic swing gates due to the fact that they are simple to install and manage once they are working. They usually have two doors on either side. Both of the doors will swing in the same direction to allow entrance to the building when a user asks to open or close the gate. In a manner that is quite similar to that of a standard hinge door.
When installing automatic swing gates, there are a few things to take into mind. You are responsible for making sure that the ground on either side of the gate is level. If each side of the gate has an uneven surface, there might not be enough space for it to swing open all the way. In addition to this, there needs to be sufficient room all around for the gates to be able to open and close completely.
In addition, an automatic swing gate is a very strong and practical entrance.
Automatic Sliding Gates
For both residential and commercial premises, automatic sliding gates offer a high level of protection and security. The sliding gate itself glides back and forth horizontally to open and close. It is mounted parallel to the inside of the railing. The sliding gate has rollers attached to the bottom that allow it to move smoothly across the track.
The durability of automatic sliding gates is another benefit. In general, they are more difficult to force open and have fewer weak spots than an automatic swing gate.
With these gates, space is also less of an issue. Even a narrow driveway may fit one with reasonable ease because the gates slide in and out rather than bulge in and out.
Automatic Vertical Lift Gates
These automatic gates are a very modern design. In essence, entry is granted by raising and lowering the gates. A vertical support tower holds the gates together. As a result, vehicles and people can enter and exit the property by going below the gates.
If the terrain is uneven and there is limited space, automatic vertical gates are the best option. They are also incredibly dependable and easy to use. The clever use of counterweights in combination with a chain drive mechanism assures smooth and precise performance while reducing the load on the motor to extend motor life.
Automatic Bi-Folding Gates
Bi-folding gates serve a similar purpose to swinging gates but take up less room, making them perfect for small spaces. Two gate panels that are hinged together make up the gates. The gate panels fold in on themselves when they are activated, creating space for a car or person to enter or exit.
Bi-folding gates open fairly quickly because of their folding design. However, there are more “entrapment sites” therefore more precautions must be taken to guarantee the home is secure.
Make Your Dream Automatic Gate Your Choice
You can select an electric gate that meets your specific requirements among the many available designs.
For expert advice and help, look no further than for our company. Having designed, supplied, and installed household and commercial automatic gates for more than decades, we can assess the layout of your property and suggest a special solution that works for you.
One of our completely licensed and insured specialists will expertly install your automatic gate of choice once you’re delighted with it. Therefore, you may unwind knowing that your gate will be reliable and appropriate from the start.