If you are considering automating your gates, and you live in North America, you’ve probably heard of UL325. Maybe a friend told you need it. Maybe you saw a UL325 compliant sticker on some of the equipment, or maybe your contractor talked about it.
If you’re still wondering what UL325 is, read on. Here’s what you need to know.
If you have a gate that needs to be automated but you don’t have a power supply nearby, you might be wondering if you can use solar power.
The question “can gate motors work off solar power” is actually more common than you think, and, as with most things fence and gate-related, the answer is complicated. Here’s what you need to know.
Gate wheels are a great option if you want to give large gates a little more support. They are installed on the swinging edge of the gate and take some of the weight off the gate post and hinges. This helps to ensure that the gate won’t sag, and that it is easier to open and close.
However, gate wheels are not all created equal. If you’re wondering if you need a spring loaded gate wheel, here’s what you need to know.
Depending on where you are in the world, there’s a good chance the gate hardware that is used in your area is not the same as everywhere else. There are also different types of gate hardware for different fence types.
One of the big choices when it comes to gate hardware, though, is whether you want bolt-on gate hardware or something else. Here’s what you need to know.
If you’re investigating installing an electric gate (or automated gate or motorized gate as they are also known), then you’ve probably seen the term “duty cycles.”
If you’re not involved in the fencing and gate world, you might not know what that means, so here’s what you need to know.
Usually, when you’re installing double gates, symmetry is one of the important criteria. However, sometimes, having both gate leaves the same size can be a problem.
Let’s take a closer look at what asymmetrical double leaf gates are, why you might need them, and how you can get them if you do.
If you live in the northern hemisphere, there’s a good chance that winter means snow, and in some cases, lots of it. Snow gates are a great solution that allows pedestrian and vehicle access even when there’s a foot or more of snow on the ground.
In this article, we’re going to look at how the various types of snow gate work, and there’s also a downloadable design drawing for a pedestrian snow gate at the end of this article.
There are many kinds of heavy duty gate hinges on the market. You can choose between bullet hinges, bolt on hinges and more.
However, if you are manufacturing a heavy duty gate that will have an angle iron or square tube frame, these channel iron hinges are a simple, heavy duty option you can create yourself. Here's how they work.
When most people think about getting a sliding gate, they usually think it’s a one size fits all situation. However, there are several different types of sliding gates that use different kinds of hardware and are designed for different applications.
There are also different considerations when it comes to the room needed for the gate to slide and a variety of other things to consider. So, let’s take a closer look at the different kinds of sliding gates out there, how they work, and which one might work for you.
It’s common to see turnstiles in train stations, subways and buildings that need to control access, but they’re also a good addition to a perimeter security fence system.
Let’s take a closer look at what turnstiles are, how they can be part of an integrated perimeter security fence system, and where you should (and shouldn’t) use them.
If you’re not in the fence and perimeter security industry, you might be a little baffled about gate motors. They all seem to do the same thing, but there can be a huge difference in price between entry-level models intended for residential use and commercial and industrial gate motors.
Let’s take a look at some of the important differences between residential and commercial or industrial gate motors.
In the fence world, it's fairly common to be asked what the standard is. The problem is, there's nothing standard about most fence projects. So when you get a question like "what is the standard width of a driveway gate" the answer is usually "it depends."
However, there are a few basic rules that usually apply, so let's take a look at what they are.
If you have an automated gate or are planning to install a gate operator or gate motor, there’s a good chance you’re investigating gate intercoms. They’re a great addition to an automatic gate system and can make using yours a lot easier.
Let’s take a closer look at what gate intercoms are, what your options are, how they work and more.
As the name suggests, self closing hinges are hinges that close automatically when someone releases an open gate.
If you're not sure how they work, or where they should be used, you're in the right place. Read on for a quick overview of what self closing hinges are, how they work, what kind of fences they work on, and where they might be worth using.