Information required about your gate Pillars/Posts before choosing a kit?
The size of gate posts/pillars from which the gates are hung are pivotal when selecting the right kit/motor for your installation.
This is the case for both underground and above ground automations.
Linear Ram Style Motors (straight arm)
Each motor operates within a certain geomtery which requires the mounting of the motor and hinge position to achieve specific measurements.
The example shown below shows a typical swing gate mounting (please note: A & B measurements will vary depending on the motors capabilities and design).
To achieve required leverage and mechanical advantage in all phases of opening and closing, the motor must be installed within the specified A & B measurements.
A & B measurements are detailed in the instruction manual for each motor which can be found in the download section on the product page.
Articulated Arm Style Motors (Hinged Arm)
Articulated arm motors are more versatile than linear rams as there are no set measurements that need to be achieved in order for the motor to operate. Instead there are only maximum measurements and as long as the motor operates within these the automation will function correctly and smoothly.
See example below for standard articulated arm mounting requirements:
Diagram A shows maximum measurements to achieve 90° opening angle and B to achieve 130°. Maximum measurements will vary depending on the specific nature of the motor.
Measurements are detailed in the instruction manual for each motor which can be found in the download section on the product page.
Underground Style Motors
These motors are housed beneath the hinge end of the gate. The motor sits inside a foundation box which is concreted into place with a soakaway to prevent the motor from flooding.
The gate then pivots on a pin which protrudes from the foundation box. Requirements for underground motors to operate correctly rely on a minimum distance between the vertical centre line of the hinge and the inner face of the pillar and distance between the lid of the foundation box and the bottom of the gate.
The example below shows these measurements: vertical centre line of the hinge and the inner face of the pillar being 65mm and the lid of the foundation box and the bottom of the gate being 58mm.
These measurements will vary depending on the specific nature of the motor.
Measurements are detailed in the instruction manual for each motor which can be found in the download section on the product page.
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