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Gate Operators
How to Choose a Gate Safety Edge: Types, Compatibility & Installation Considerations
Learn how to choose a gate safety edge. Compare wired vs. wireless, monitored safety edges, 10K sensors, and compatibility for swing and slide gates.
Viking Gate Opener Reviews: How Viking Compares with All-O-Matic and Apollo
Viking, All-O-Matic, and Apollo gate openers should be compared by gate movement, length, weight, traffic, and power supply. For buyers considering Viking, the Viking G5 pairs swing-gate operation with LCD diagnostics and adjustable speed; the Viking K2 and Viking L3 serve different slide-gate capacities.
Underground Gate Motor Installation for Swing Gates
Underground gate motor installation involves preparing a foundation box beneath a swing gate, providing drainage, aligning the drive with the hinge, and connecting the controls and safety devices.
Gate Photo Eyes: Through-Beam vs. Reflective Sensors — Which Should You Choose?
Compare through-beam and reflective gate photo eyes. Learn about monitored sensors, compatibility, range, placement and choosing a photo eye for your automatic gate.
How to Choose the Right Gate Hinges: Weight, Material, Mounting & Self-Closing Options
Learn how to choose gate hinges based on gate weight, width, material and mounting. Compare adjustable, self-closing, bolt-on and heavy-duty gate hinges.
How to Choose an Access Control Pedestal: Standard, Dual & In-Ground Options
Compare standard, dual and burial access control pedestals for gate keypads, readers and entry devices. Learn about mounting, placement, wiring and extensions.
Loop vs. Radar vs. Probe Sensors: Which Vehicle Detection System Is Best for Your Gate?
Compare loop detectors, radar sensors and vehicle probes for automatic gates. Learn the differences, installation requirements and best uses for each.
Gate Operator Replacement Parts: When to Repair vs. Replace Your Gate Opener
Does your gate operator need a repair or full replacement? Learn about control boards, motors, batteries, chains, limits and other gate operator replacement parts.
Why Won’t My Automatic Gate Close? 10 Common Causes & How to Fix Them
Automatic gate opens but won’t close? Troubleshoot photo eyes, safety edges, loops, batteries, gate hardware, control boards and other common causes.
Cantilever Gate vs. Sliding Gate: Differences, Hardware & Gate Operator Requirements
Compare cantilever and tracked sliding gates, including how they work, hardware requirements, rollers, tracks, installation space and gate operators.
What Size Gate Opener Do I Need? Gate Weight, Length & Usage Guide
Not sure what size gate opener you need? Learn how gate weight, length, traffic, power and gate type affect operator selection.
Automatic Gate System Checklist: Everything You Need Besides the Gate Opener
Installing an automatic gate? See the equipment you may need, including gate operators, keypads, photo eyes, loops, safety edges, power and access control.
