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Sliding gate operator limit stopper bracket

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Sliding gate operator limit stopper bracket

The gate operator system with a damaged limit stopper bracket can not work properly, and it will soon stop working.
Most of the time, the main control board and the motor will be damaged because of this issue and have to be replaced.
Sometimes errors come from the limit stopper bracket not working because they are damaged and needs only to be cleaned or readjustment.

A sliding gate operator limit stopper bracket is a component that works with limit switches to prevent a sliding gate from over-extending its travel, ensuring it stops at the desired open and closed positions.

These limit stopper brackets typically hold magnets or other sensor components that interact with the limit switches on the gate operator’s control board. They help maintain the gate’s smooth and safe operation by preventing it from hitting obstructions or going off its track.

Here’s a more detailed explanation:
Purpose:

The primary function of the limit stopper bracket is to define the boundaries of the gate’s movement. It ensures the gate stops at the fully open and fully closed positions, preventing it from over-traveling.

How it works:

The bracket holds a magnetic or other type of sensor that is triggered when the gate reaches its limit. This trigger sends a signal to the gate operator’s control board, which then stops the motor.

Components:
Bracket: The physical structure that holds the sensor.

Sensor: A device (often a magnet) that interacts with the limit switch.

Limit Switch: A switch on the gate operator’s control board that is activated by the sensor.

Importance:
Safety: Prevents the gate from hitting objects or going off track, reducing the risk of damage or injury.

Reliability: Ensures consistent and reliable gate operation by defining the travel limits.

Protection: Protects the gate, operator, and surrounding objects from damage due to over-travel.

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Sliding gate operator limit stopper bracket

The most important thing that sliding gate opener users have to pay attention to is taking care of the limit sensors installed on the sliding gates.
They are usually damaged by a kid’s ball, pets, a car accident, or during cleaning time around the driveway gate area.

If the limit stopper bracket is broken or damaged, the gate opener system will continue to work even when it is at the end of its limited opening or closing position.
It can be a really dangerous situation.

The gate operator system with a damaged limit sensor switch can not work properly, and it will soon stop working.
Most of the time, the main control board and the motor will be damaged because of this issue and have to be replaced.
Sometimes errors come from the limit sensors not working because they are damaged and they need only to be cleaned or readjustment.

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Weight 0.4 kg
Dimensions 28 × 10 × 8 cm
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