Gate Motors
Matching a Gate Motor to Gate Weight and Duty
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Weigh the job, not the brochure
Manufacturers rate motors for a maximum leaf weight and a duty cycle. A 600 kg industrial slider on a domestic motor will burn the gearbox. A light aluminium swing gate in a south-easter still needs a motor that can hold against wind.
The gate must move by hand
If two people cannot slide or swing the leaf smoothly, automation will fight the track or the hinges and fail. Service the wheels, stops and hinges first.
Power at the post
A dedicated supply, earth leakage considered, and a battery backup option should be part of the quote. Sharing a random outdoor socket with a pressure pump is a nuisance fault waiting to happen.
CapeCore sizes on site
We measure, move the leaf, and then specify a commercial motor. We do not sell a one-size kit from a photo.
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