What’s The Best Gate Automation System?
HOW TO PICK THE BEST GATE AUTOMATION SYSTEM FOR YOUR UNIQUE NEEDS?
If you want to understand how to select the best gate automation system for you, this article covers everything you need to know. It explains how the automation of gates works, how electric motors for gates operate, and what the differences between the main gate automation systems are.
WHAT IS GATE AUTOMATION?
How do automatic gates work and why are they better than manual gates?
Well, the automation of gates allows manual gates, that have to be pushed open and closed, to operate automatically. This means that you can have your gates closed for security and privacy and you don’t have to get out of your car to open and close them.
Instead, electric gate openers operate your gates for you, but how do you know what’s right for your unique needs?
At Royal Gate, we provide customers with reliable and up-to-date information and advice.
Knowing what could be the best electric motors for gates can be very valuable when you talk to a gate installer.
WHAT DO DIFFERENT TYPES OF GATE AUTOMATION INCLUDE?
All types of gate automation systems comprise these basic elements:
1- An electric gate motor that contains an electric motor or hydraulic pump to move each gate leaf
2- Control system
3- Safety photocells
4- Remote controls for opening and closing the gates
Possible extras include:
1- A system for manually opening your driveway gates in the event of an electric gate motor breakdown or power failure.
2- Flashing lights when the electric gate is in operation.
3- Safety edges to detect contact with objects when the gates are moving.
4- Safety notices explaining gate operation.
5- A loop cable system is embedded in driveways to detect vehicles passing over them.
6- Access control systems with intercoms and or keypads.
7- 180-degree gate opener system.
Each electric gate opener is mounted on the gate pillar, pier, or post and is connected to the gate in different ways depending on the type of electric gate motor chosen.
There are essentially three types of swing gate motors for automatic gates:
These are articulated arm gate motors, ram or linear screw gate motors, and underground gate motors.
Each of these types of gate automation motors has advantages and disadvantages, and if you would like to know What’s The Best Gate Automation System? you can contact us to get help from our experienced technicians to choose the most suitable driveway gate operator for your installed driveway gate.
–> To have in-site technical services:
If you have an account with us please send your request directly from your customer panel.
If this is your first service request, please click here to send your information and request directly to our customer hub and let us know your preferred dates to schedule a visit.
On the service request form, please upload some pictures OR text to 778-561-4530 OR email to “retcc.ca@gmail.com”.
Pictures will go to your account automatically and also we could share them with our team to check out your project and make the best possible decision. (Some pictures of your driveway, driveway gate, posts, electrical wiring, gate opener, control panel, remote, and other subjects regarding your request.)
We will make contact with you, within a maximum of one business day.
–> To get an online fast estimate for your required driveway gate, you can click on “Fast Estimate”.
After you submit the form, your request will directly come to our customer hub and we will make contact with you, within a maximum of one business day.
To create a custom quote, need more information like design, dimensions, your address, name, and email.
You can click here to send your information and request directly to our customer hub and let us know your preferred dates to schedule a visit (If necessary).
On the service request form, please upload some pictures OR text to 778-561-4530 OR email to “retcc.ca@gmail.com”.
We will make contact with you, within a maximum of one business day.
If your location is out of the BC, you can send some pictures from your driveway gate, and the operator by text message or email and call us to get our technician’s suggestions to resolve the issue on your driveway gate opener.
Royal Electronics Technology Center Co (Royal Gates) using the best gate automation technicians can repair the driveway gate operators.
Our main service area is in Vancouver BC Canada.
Victoria Island, Duncan, Gibsons, Nanaimo, Sechelt, Tofino, Port Alberni, Qualicum Beach, Parksville, Vancouver, West Vancouver, North Vancouver, Richmond, Burnaby, New Westminster, Surrey, Delta, White Rock, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Anmore, Langley, Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Abbotsford, and Chilliwack in British Columbia are our services areas.
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“How to Choose a Gate Automation System” please visit our YouTube channel.
