ປະຕູເລື່ອນ ຫຼື ປະຕູບານສວິງ: ມໍເຕີແບບໃດເໝາະກັບບ້ານຂອງທ່ານประตูเลื่อนหรือประตูบานสวิง: มอเตอร์แบบไหนเหมาะกับบ้านของคุณSliding or swing gate: which motor suits your home?

Before choosing a motor, look at the gate and the space in front of your house. Each gate type uses a different motor and suits a different site.

Sliding gates

The gate slides sideways along a ground track. The motor sits beside the gate and drives a gear rack.

• Needs clear space along the wall, as long as the gate is wide
• Takes no space in front or behind, so it suits short driveways
• Handles heavy gates well, and strong wind has little effect
• The track must be kept clear of stones and soil

Swing gates

The gate opens like a door, with one or two leaves. It uses arm motors mounted on the gate posts, or underground motors.

• Needs room for the leaves to swing without hitting cars or steps
• A driveway that slopes upwards can stop the leaves from opening fully
• Wide, solid leaves catch the wind, so the motor must be strong enough
• Suits homes with no space along the wall

Arm or underground

Check before you choose

• Width and weight of the gate or of each leaf
• Space along the wall, or room for the leaves to swing
• Flat or sloping driveway
• How many times a day it opens and closes
• Whether you want battery backup and safety sensors

Maintenance

Both types should be checked every 6 to 12 months: clean the track or hinges, check the bolts, and test the sensors and backup battery.

Alisa visits your site, measures the gate and recommends the right motor before we quote.