In today's world of advanced technology and with the emergence of smart homes, you'd think there'll be a better and easier way to open your gates. Well, there certainly is.....Sometimes you come home from work to find the gateman unavailable. You hate it. It's the dead heat of the day and you've got to step out of the cozy interior of your car to wrestle with the weight and hotness of your gate. You open, Drive through, get back out, Close the gate and get back in your car. What a hassle. Over are the days where you needed to get out of your car in the pouring rain in order to manually open your gate, Obviously an automatic gate opener could be a great help....
An automatic gate opener or gate operator is an electro-mechanical device that provides a convenient way to access your home's entrance gate with one touch of a button using a remote control, which also adds an additional layer of safety and security. Gate openers or automatic gate controllers are designed for both swinging and sliding gates.
Swing gates use operators that are installed at the hinge of the gates and operates the gate via a link arm, like a regular door does.
Slide gates use ground mounted operators with a rack attached across the gate to slide the gates from right to left or left to right. Sliding gates are often larger and heavier and hazardous to operate than swing gates, but can however be equipped with appropriate safety devices making them some of the safest gate systems available.
In the market today, there are various high quality automatic gate openers for swing and slide gates designed for residential and commercial purposes, which can be installed in various remote places. Most gate openers offers new leading-edge technology that helps the opening system run very quiet, fast and safe
In the past, most gate openers were primarily designed using alternating current (AC) induction motors but this is rapidly changing. In recent years, manufacturers have expanded their range of direct current (DC) motor-driven operators to residential and commercial markets.
You can expect to pay more for a DC gate opener (12V or 24V) which usually comes with a power backup than a comparable AC gate opener (110V or 240V). But a DC gate opener runs better and has a higher duty cycle rating than an AC gate opener. DC gate openers are also usually smaller in size than AC powered gate openers, therefore providing manufacturers the opportunity to design operators that are smaller with different designs.
Things to consider before buying an automatic gate opener/controller
1. What type of gate is it,swing or slide?
2. Do you have a single or dual gate or slide gate?
3. Does your gate swing into or away from your property?
4. What is the length and weight of your gate?
5. Do you want a DC (with a power backup) or AC gate opener?
If you are shopping for a residential/commercial-strength gate opener/controller the Centurion line of product could be a smart selection.
These durable gate openers will not only bring your home more security but will greatly increase its curb side appeal.
Made in South Africa, so you can be assured of high quality.
They were designed to last for a long time, even in harsh weather. They come with a maintenance free gear boxes and motors designed for smooth and quiet operation regardless of age and high cycles.These amazing gate openers have the ability to open gates of up to 1500kg in weight and up to 16 feet in length.
While they can be a good value for your money, they provide an amazing solution and most of them are covered with robust warrantees and good quality technical support should you require it.
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