Sliding Gates For Security & Convenience

With the increasing number of items being automated, it should not come as a surprise that gates—such as those found in the driveway—will also receive such treatment. In order for gates to be open and closed automatically, devices called “gate operators” are used.

Automatic and Electric gate operators have two types: the hydraulic (which, as the name implies, makes use of hydraulic fluids in order to operate) and the electromechanical (which draws power from the main electricity line). They are further categorized based on other options, such as: worm or screw driven, arm openers or underground openers. These mechanical devices are designed to function for both as well as swinging gates, and can be automated to lock and unlock, open and close, with a wireless transmitter or a manual device.

To ensure that these automatic gate openers will still function without electricity, manufacturers have outfitted them with solar panels for use without adding to green house gases. Looking forward to a brighter future without carbon emissions.

There are many different types of gates: the swing gates (which open inward or outward), the
which slides on wheels from left to right, or right to left. The barrier gates (seen in parking garages, tall booths, and other traffic control areas and is used to reduce violations and reduce speed in a toll lane), the overhead gates (which are generally used in underground parking garages, or lots, where there is a lot of vertical space.

This particular type of gate weights much more than a garage door and the automation has to be build tougher to handle its weight), and the tiger’s teeth (which helps enforce “one way” flow of traffic. This particular type of gate is mostly used in parking facilities or places where there is a need for single direction vehicle lanes). For these types of gates, there are also different types of electric gate options, like: the articulated gate openers, the underground gate openers, and the sliding gate openers.

Articulated gate openers are typically used for gates with wide posts that allows them to open in small spaces. Though they are easy to install, they do not look aesthetically pleasing to the eye. It is also known by another name, which is the “Crank arm operator”, and are the main type of automation system sold in places where low aluminum gates are used.

Underground—or sometimes called “Under-gate Jack”—operators, on the other hand, control the gate by using the pivot point of each gate to move it directly. Though it is the most cosmetically pleasing option, it is only advisable to those who live in environments with low risk of abuse.

Sliding gate openers, as its name suggests, opens the gate by sliding it. are ideal if space is limited, or if the driveway behind the gates rests on a steep incline are very popular in commercial environments and cantilever gate systems. It is the most perfect solution in space optimization and many companies offer installation of this kind of electric gate opener.