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FAQs

Automated Swing Gates Questions

Every question we get asked about automated swing gates, answered straight.

Questions

How It Works

  • Do I need one opener or two for a double-leaf entrance?

    A double-leaf entrance needs two actuator arms linked through a single control board so both leaves open and close in sequence. A single-leaf entrance uses one arm and one control board. The installer confirms the configuration during the pre-installation survey.

  • What happens if the power goes off?

    A manual release key is supplied with every installation and demonstrated at handover. It disengages the actuator arm so the leaf can be pushed or pulled open by hand. This means a power cut does not leave you locked in or out.

  • Will the motor cope with a heavy steel or timber leaf?

    Only if the actuator arm is rated for that leaf weight. A standard kit fitted to a heavy leaf will stall, stop mid-swing, or wear out early. Leaf weight is measured before hardware is ordered so the arm rating matches the actual load.

  • What safety features are included as standard?

    Photocell obstruction sensors, a stop-and-reverse function, and a soft-close setting are all included and commissioned on site. Where the swing arc crosses a pedestrian path, a warning light is also fitted. Safety sensing is specified to DHF standards.

  • What happens if I delay getting the automation fitted?

    A heavy or awkward leaf puts repeated strain on hinges and posts each time it is opened manually. Over time, hinges loosen and posts can shift, which makes automation harder and more expensive to retrofit. Addressing it sooner keeps the groundwork and hardware costs lower.

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We’ll schedule a survey of your entrance, advice on the right gate type, and a quote for groundwork and wiring to DHF and Gate Safe standards.

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