SLIDE GATE OPERATORS (MOTORS)

Slide gate openers are made for sliding gates and are chain driven. In a nutshell there is a bracket for the chain on the front of the gate and one on the back, the operator simply moves the chain on a sprocket back and forth. Within this category there are the AC motor openers and the DC motor openers. AC motors are considered stronger, they come in 1/2 horse power, 1hp, 2hp an even larger. They are available in different voltages including three phase and yes they have been around the longest. Not to take away from the "future", the newcomers to our industry are the DC motor gate operators which are more flexible, consume less power and can be used with solar panels. If you're not sure which to buy let us know and we'll assist you.