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Automatic Sliding Gates

Automatic Sliding gates are most often seen in business entrances and most  house driveways. The help of the remote control device or fob electric barriers will allow a person to access certain premises easily.

Automatic sliding gates allow people to enter inside their premises securely. This can be done without leaving their car to open the gate and it is considered very safe. 

Many people in the UK prefer this type of electrical system.  Therefore, there are more reasons to install them. They make use of  the most modern technology. It is recommended that many people have to get to ensure their property.

This automatic sliding gates are attached to the chain that is attached to the engine. The engine is what drives the electric fence to move back and forth along the track. It is important that debris and objects are kept far away from the track as it may cause the track to block or break the wheel.

Like any other moving object, Automatic sliding gates are exposed to wear and can easily be damaged over time. It is important for regular service and inspect the sliding gates. You should also inspect the efficiency of the wheels on the track.

Automatic sliding gates require less space for you to open compared to  the swing gate. The swinging version requires enough space in front of and behind the panel to open. This will move the same amount that is long, so you need to check how the assets you need to book for this. 

In areas where there is limited space, swinging gates can be very uncomfortable. Automatic sliding gates with a slide rail is here only requires a few inches of space. This is to allow the distance between the materials of the enclosure and sliding gates.

Swinging gates often become warped and drag across the ground when you are attempting to open them. This is especially true if someone plays on the item and rides it while it is being swung to and fro. Sliding gates have wheels on the bottom touching the ground so they cannot be warped as easily as the swinger. Most people do not want to try and ride on the slider like they do on the swinging version.

Sliding gates offer improved security for the property that is being protected by the fencing. The slider will provide you with a greater amount of security than the traditional version. 

This is in part due to the way that they are attached to the material enclosing the area. The traditional versions of these items are attached by hinges on a post. People can either remove the hinge pins that are securing the panel to the hinge. They can  unscrew the entire hinge and swing the panel open enough to enter. The sliders are not attached in this manner and are more difficult to remove.

If you want to have an automated system for opening the gate then the slider is the correct choice. They are easier to activate remotely and can be connected to security fencing that is electrically charged. They are also easier to slide open a small amount for a person to enter without letting an animal gets out. So enclosures with guard dogs benefit from having these items installed.  

Most high security areas have this version of gate rather than the traditional swinging version. Most home fences around yards, gardens, and pastures, have the traditional style. 

This all has to do with security measures and cost of installation. Installing the sliding gates can be slightly more expensive than installing the traditional style.

Maintenance on both of these items is basically equal in difficulty. Asking our experienced team for advice that will help you to choose the right version for your needs.