When you invest in an electronic gate opener, you want to make sure that it is worth the money you are spending. The brand and country of manufacture normally determine the price. Of course you also want to engage a company whose team is experienced and with a proven track record.

Any automatic gate opener can open a gate. But not all gate motors are made equal. For a sliding gate motor, the brand counts. Italian brands like FAAC are very well known and widely used. The fact that they have been in the market for so long says something about its quality. Aesthetics, ease of operation, types of function, ease of maintenance, noise level, ease of manual operation, reliability of the control panel, etc. All these are factors which make Italian gate motors stand out from others. It is just as important to size up the correct weight of gate and intensity of usage for the right motor.

It is also important to consider the type of auto gate operator used in opening a swing gate. A swing gate operator can be in a form of a mechanical swing arm motor or hydraulic operator. There is space constraint and angular width to consider. Not all swing gates are suitable for linear swing operator. But fret not. Underground swing gate motors are generally suited to most swing gates. An underground operator (or concealed system) have its motor hidden and is neat. Many owners don’t even know where it is! It is a good idea to check how each automatic gate system works to pick the one that best meets your needs. You may also consider the aesthetic appeal of the gate opener.

Most operator packages for sale come with load ratings to help determine the motor size you need to open or shut the gate without over working the motor. Landed property can normally use the lower ratings model. Commercial and industrial gate usually require motors with high load ratings. It is better to be oversized than under sized in terms of load ratings.

The last thing to consider when purchasing an automatic gate opener is the mounting system. Slide-system packages may require you to install tracks on the gates while digging and hacking are required by underground systems. Swing arm system would need to be wall mounted.

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