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What are automatic sliding gates?
- Suitable for residential, commercial and industrial applications throughout Perth.
- Electric powered (from mains or solar).
- The automatic sliding gates are motorised and slide on 'runners' which are fitted to the driveway.
- The frame is usually made of steel or aluminum, while infill material can be steel, wood, wrought iron, cast iron, tubes, mash or wire mash.
- These can be supported by steel posts or by brackets fitted to the walls
- Activated through a remote control or access-control systems such as keyless pads or mobile phones, gate access control cards.
- All systems are fitted with a manual override release for emergencies.
What is a “runner” track?
The runner is a is the steel rail track that the gate moves over by way of its rollers. The automatic sliding gate’s tracks are fitted through a concrete channel / Plinth that runs across the driveway. When the driveway is made of concrete, then tracks may be fitted without the need for excavation.
Advantages
- Easy to secure
- Reliable
- Requires minimum maintenance
- Affordable
Things to consider
- Is there a need for excavation and new concrete plinth a track? If so, can it be built?
- Is there sufficient space for the gate to slide into when fully opened?
Which automation system do I need?
- Automatic systems are chosen according to the length and weight of the gate in question
- The tables below will give you an idea for what automation system is required according to the gate wing weight.
- Like to know more? Contact our Perth team for more information.
RESIDENTIAL APPLICATION | COMMERCIAL GRADE | INDUSTRAIL GRADE | |||
Gate Leaf Weight | Automation System | Gate Leaf Weight |
Automation System |
Gate Leaf Weight | Automation System |
up to 400kg |
SLM 400 | up to 600kg | SLM 600 | up to 600kg | SLM 600 |
up to 600kg |
SLM 600 | up to 1000kg | SLM 1200 | up to 1000kg | SLM 1200 |
up to 1000kg |
SLM 1200 | up to 2000kg | SLM 2000IND | Up to 5000kg | SLM 5000IND |
up to 1500kg |
SLM 1800 | up to 1800kg | SLM 1800 | Up to 1500kg | SLM 1800 |