Gate automation need to know

To make sure you get the right motor to power your gate it’s essential to know specific information about the gate and the environment it is in. Motors are designed to operate certain gate formats incorporating factors such as pillar/post dimensions, weight, size, opening angle, power output and daily use.

To help you choose the right motor to automate your gate please double check the information below:

• Weight, dimensions and gate features are suitable to the model you have chosen.
• The gate area is fitted with ground stops both in opening and closing.
• The gate is mechanically free of friction and moves freely.
• The automation fixing area is compatible with the dimensions of the brackets and that there is sufficient space to carry out manual operation easily and safely.
• The automation positioning area is not subject to flooding.
• The electric circuit is connected to a state of the art safety grounding.
• The fixing surfaces of the photocells are flat and allow correct alignment between transmitter and receiver.