Lets look at all the benefits of an electric gate: staying securely in your car while the gate opens and closes, and protection from South Africa’s torrential downpours and gusty winds. Most of all an electric or automatic gate provides extra security features to your home and more control over access to your property.
Most installers offer fully customizable options on your electric gate. Make sure you get numerous quotes before settling on your installer. Once you have chosen a company or an individual to install your gate then draw up a contract containing the final amount payable, all services rendered, a time frame and insurance details. Guarantees and warranties are also important to lockdown at this point.
The motor of an automatic or electric gate is the fundamental element of this system. The installer will need to take into consideration the size and weight of the gate; whether one is being specifically constructed or the automation is an addition to a pre-existing gate. The flow of traffic in and out also needs to be taken into consideration, as this will affect how heavy duty the construct has to be. The power needed to be generated by the motor is also a factor.
There are two main types of electric or automatic gate motors: underground or mounted. An underground motor is buried and is usually of higher quality. It can withstand harsher conditions and even the constant presence of water although this is not advised for a long-term situation.
There are swing electric gates can be single or double and they are hinged to open and close. For swing electrical gates there needs to be peripheral space with no obstructions for them to move easily inwards (which is the norm). Sliding electric gates are good for restricted space as they can move horizontally with the line of the wall and built through any sloped ground.
Remote controls, keypads, switches and motion sensors of photocells can be used to operate the gate. The benefits of an electric or automatic gate are many-fold and include safety, security and comfort at all times.
