Types of Automated Gates

A reliable gate installation is dependent on a quality installation, the following factors must be taken into consideration:

Concrete Tracks:

All concrete tracks should be laid using a 5mm thick angle iron with 16mm round bar on top to ensure minimal friction. This track must be level.

Cabling:

All cabling must be laid in conduit. No underground joins can be tolerated.

Wheels:

All wheels must be manufactured from bright steel Teflon.Wheels are available for  and have sealed bearings.

Safety:

Safety support posts must be used to prevent the gate from falling over and injuring a loved one.

End Stops:

Sturdy end stops must be used front and back.
Dove Tail Brackets to capture gate in the closed position.

Anti-Lift Brackets:

To prevent a criminal from lifting and removing your gate to gain entry.

Gate Motors:

Gate motors are available in 220 volt and 12-volt battery back up for:

• Sliding Gates
• Single Swing Gates
• Double Swing Gates
• Anti-Theft Brackets are available & essential for all motors

The Centurion range of products is recommended for residential and Complex use.

Some features are:

• Auto-close facility
• Anti-crushing
• Advanced lightning protection
• 12 volt battery back-up
• High speed operation
• SABS Built in Lightning Protection

For Heavy Duty Installations such as Road Closures, Large Complexes and Heavy Gates (Residential or Commercial) we recommend the Centurion D-10 gate motor be fitted with a cooling fan and 24volt battery backup.

Many optional accessories are available:

• Infrared safety beams – to prevent a closing gate from damaging your vehicle
• Courtesy gate lights – Controlled by a day/night sensor, manual switch or a timer switch
• Remote controls – long range, from 1 to 6 buttons; – Operating on 403 MHZ or 433 MHZ. with code hopping for high security –  Very Important
• LED gate status indicators
• Pedestrian key switches
• Anti-theft brackets – Essential
• Underground loop detector. Used for Booms & Gate Motors – can be safety devices on opening / closing triggers.

All gate motors can be connected to your household intercom system.