Electric gates usually consist of a motor and a gate. There are typically two types of gates, either a sliding gate or a swing gate. A sliding gate makes use of a motor which operates on a gear system while a swing gate motor operates on a crank or piston system which moves the two piece gate forward or backwards. These types of gates are ideal for home or small office use, however, for larger gates one would require an electric gate which operates with an hydraulic motor, as these motors are very powerful.
Automated gates provide you with safety when entering your driveway as you don’t have to exit your car, thus preventing any would-be criminals from hijacking you. An electric gate also makes entering your property far smoother and easier as just the press of a button will open your gate. There are various features which an electric gate can offer.
These include a battery back-up, in cases where you have experienced a power failure. Some gates automatically close themselves so as to ensure that your gate is secure at all times. Other electric gates include a sensor which prevents it from closing when there is an obstacle in the way. This is excellent in preventing your gate from closing onto your car.
It must be kept in mind that an electric gate, like any other piece of equipment, will eventually need repairs. Imagine wanting to leave your house for work but your gate won’t open. Nobody wants to be in this situation, so it’s important to maintain your electric gates parts for optimum performance. Luckily, gate repairs in South Africa are provided by various companies and they can solve various issues you may have in a fairly short space of time. Usually the gate repair company will come straight to your premises in order to accurately assess the status of your gate system. A good repair company will have spare equipment on hand so that your gate can be fixed or maintained in a very short space of time.
An electric gate that is not maintained can become a security risk or fail when you need it most. We can check your gate motor, tracks, and sensors to ensure everything is working as it should, preventing future issues. Call us for a free written quote on gate automation maintenance.