Should You Install An Automatic Swing Gate Or An Automatic Sliding Gate In Your Business? Ask For A Customization Of Your Project!

 

We know that the electric system Chicago improves comfort, they are safe and cost effective and maintenance is not difficult, but which system is better for an industrial application such as a school, a parking lot, a bank, a facility, etc.? Osceola Fence shares with you this article where by reading it you will be able to know what type of electric gate your project requires.

In general there are two types of mechanisms most commonly used for automatic gates: sliding gate and swing gates.

How does a sliding automatic gate work?

You can see below that access through the gate is again, by way of a remote control. However, you can see that an underground magnetic detector can also be used. So that if any vehicle (as these would be comprised mostly of metal) drives up to the gate from inside the property it will open automatically for them.

Many sliding gates have wheels on the bottom, although some do not. There must be sufficient room to the left or the right of the gate for the entire gate to move out of the way, and for the motor to be off the driveway.

So How Do I Choose a Security Gate?

There are three key considerations when it comes to choosing which gate is right for you?

You can see below that access through the gate is again, by way of a remote control. However, you can see that an underground magnetic detector can also be used. So that if any vehicle (as these would be comprised mostly of metal) drives up to the gate from inside the property it will open automatically for them.

Many sliding gates have wheels on the bottom, although some do not. There must be sufficient room to the left or the right of the gate for the entire gate to move out of the way, and for the motor to be off the driveway.

Cost

Thanks to their more straightforward construction, swing gates generally cost less than sliding gates, though this largely depends on the size, style, and material of the gate in question.

Even though both gate types can be the same shape and size, sliding gates require  a more complex opening mechanism and extra parts installed. For example, a swing gate consists of the motor and a couple of hinges mounted to a post or wall, while a sliding gate needs a motor, slide track, and rollers.

For those on a tighter budget, a single swing gate is usually the most affordable option, because you only need one set of everything. One motor, one set of hinges, bolts, etc. You also may not have to go to the expense of digging up the driveway to lay a concrete footing.

However, you will need a heavier duty post and footing to hang the gate off of since all the weight is on one post

Space

Space is a factor in two directions. If there is limited space along the fenceline you may not have room for a sliding gate. So in this situation a swing gate will be necessary.

However, you may have limited space inside the property as well. A swing gate must be able to open fully following the driveway. This factor is frequently the reason people opt for a sliding gate instead.

Bear in mind that a single swing gate takes up more room than a double swing gate.

a single swing gate require more room than a double

Maintenance

If you don’t want to worry about gate maintenance, then a swing gate is probably the best option. It has very low maintenance compared to a sliding gate, which needs tracks to be constantly cleared, with even the smallest debris causing jamming issues along the track.

Long term maintenance is generally easier on a swing gate too. There are fewer parts in the opening mechanism as it is more basic than those used on sliding gates, meaning less chance of parts breaking down and needed repaired or replaced.

For people who do not have a remote, you can install an Intercom on your gate operator Chicago that can either ring inside your house or call you on your mobile phone. You can then talk to them and open the gate remotely to let them in.

However, there will also be people who you do know that need access. So, rather than giving them a remote control you can install an access control device such as a Digital Keypad and give visitors a pin number, which is also handy for the meter reader, gardeners, cleaners and kids in a school.

if you need to install an automatic gate, we invite you to contact us at 773-4173107 and tell us about your project, we will give you a free estimate, we assure you a 1 year warranty on all our products and services.