Operadores de puertas
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Gate operators, also called automatic gate openers, for swing, slide and barrier arm gates. Protec Controls carries residential, commercial and industrial models from Nice, Linear, LiftMaster, HySecurity, Viking, FAAC, All-O-Matic and DoorKing, including AC, DC, hydraulic and solar-ready units. You will also find primary and secondary arms for dual gates and complete single gate kits.
How to Choose a Gate Operator
Gate Type Comes First
The way the gate moves decides the operator family. Hinged gates take swing gate operators, either arm actuators, pad or post mount units, or underground drives. Rolling gates on a track or cantilever rollers take slide gate operators. Parking lots and lanes use barrier gate operators that lift an arm.
Gate Size and Usage Class
Weigh and measure the gate. Every operator has a maximum gate length and weight, and solid panels add wind load. Then pick the UL 325 usage class for the site:
- Class I: homes and small residential sites.
- Class II: commercial sites open to the general public, such as apartments, hotels and retail.
- Class III: industrial sites with limited access, not meant for the public.
- Class IV: restricted sites with supervised access, such as prisons and airport security areas.
Power: AC, DC, Battery and Solar
AC operators run directly off line voltage, and many industrial units are offered in three-phase. DC operators use a low-voltage motor that can run from batteries, so the gate keeps working during a power outage. A DC unit with a large enough panel and battery can run on solar at low-traffic sites.
Entrapment Protection
Since 2016, UL 325 requires gate operators to monitor their external entrapment protection devices. The operator will not run in automatic mode until monitored photo eyes or safety edges are connected for each entrapment zone.
Common Questions
Is a gate operator the same as a gate opener?
Yes. Installers say operator, homeowners usually say opener or gate motor. They mean the same machine.
Do I need two operators for a double gate?
Yes, one per leaf. Most brands sell a primary unit with the control board and a secondary unit without one, or a dual gate kit.
How much horsepower do I need?
Size by gate weight, length and daily cycles, not horsepower alone. Check the operator's rating chart against your gate.
Looking for parts instead of a new operator? Find them by model in the EZ Parts Finder.
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