Swing Gate Motors

A swing gate operator turns a heavy manual gate into one that opens from the car. Fitted correctly it runs for years; fitted to a gate that is too heavy, hung badly or out of level, it burns out within months. The selection matters more than the brand.

Two measurements decide everything: the weight of each leaf and its width. A wide leaf puts far more strain on the motor than a heavy but narrow one, because leverage works against it.

• Motor pair with control board, matched to leaf weight and width
• Safety photocells, which stop and reverse the gate if anything crosses its path
• Flashing lamp and warning signage so movement is obvious
• Remote controls, with additional handsets on request
• Soft start and soft stop, which extends the life of both gate and motor

Swing operators need space for the gate to open into. If your driveway slopes upward, or vehicles park close to the gate, a sliding gate motor is the better answer. We will tell you this at the survey rather than after installation.

• Houses, farmhouses and private driveways
• Housing society side gates and villa entrances
• Offices, clinics and small commercial premises
• Factory and warehouse gates, with industrial operators

1. Survey — leaf weight and width measured, hinges and level checked, opening direction confirmed.
2. Gate preparation — hinges serviced or replaced; an automated gate must swing freely by hand first.
3. Mounting — brackets welded or bolted at the correct geometry, which determines whether the gate opens fully.
4. Electrical work — supply, earthing and conduit to the control box.
5. Safety devices — photocells aligned, force limits set so the gate stops on obstruction.
6. Programming — limits, speed, remotes and any access devices configured.

• Leaf weight and width, which decide the operator class
• Any repair or rehanging the gate needs before automation
• Distance from the power supply and the amount of civil work
• Access devices: remotes only, or keypad, intercom, RFID or app control