Automatic gates: selection criteria

Independently installing on the site automatically opening gates is not an easy task, which requires the master to possess both knowledge and skills. For one day to finish such a large-scale business will not work. However, it is quite real. It is only necessary to carefully consider all the details and act according to plan.

Automatic gates in accordance with the design features are divided into swing and sliding (sliding). Depending on which of them the owner chooses, the type of automation that is provided for this type is set.

So, at installation of oar type such types of electric drives can be used:

• linear;
• leverage;
• hydraulic.

The main condition for selection is the usable area occupied by the door leaf. Also, the following criteria are taken into consideration:

• how often they will be used;
• wind load on them;
• with opening in or out they are arranged;
• weight and length of the valves.

Drive advantages for swing construction:

• remote control;
• fixing the door leaf in the closed position is so reliable that there is no need to install additional locking devices;
• the unlocking system will easily open the device if the power is cut off;
• the design works stably, even if the power grid is not;
• can be used both at low temperatures and at high temperatures.

For the sliding-type gate there is a chain drive. It is good for the following reasons:

• availability of remote control;
• if there is no electricity, unlocking system is easy to open the gate;
• for the gate, the doors of which open in different directions, it is enough to install a single drive;
• The board and the control unit are built in the drive. The board does not fail in case of voltage drops. The unit does not lose its useful properties in conditions of unstable network operation.

Under the gate should be understood as a mechanical structure, which is mounted in a wall or fence in order to limit and regulate free access to the territory under control.

According to their device, they are conventionally divided into:

• automation - it controls the operation of the drive system (its main parts);
• drive - performs opening and closing of the valves and fixes their position;
• mechanical protective part - attached to the elements of the fence or the building, making with it a stationary or movable structure.

There are two ways to control the doors of automatic gates:

• manually;
• automatically using electricity.

The second method is basic, and the first is backup. It is used when there is a power outage on the network.Each type of gate has its own type of drive, which will ensure the movement of the mechanism to the desired distance. Drives are installed on surface-mounted construction elements.

This condition is mandatory in order to ensure the quality work of the whole structure. Before you begin installation and adjustment of automation, you should carry out this work. Otherwise, the spring will need repair.

Automation works:

• from the control panel fixed permanently;
• from the remote control (key fob) using radio commands;
• with a combination of methods 1 and 2.

Remote control is subject to the same principles as control based on a stationary console. The door leaves are moved or moved apart by the door drive when power is applied to the motor. When the engine shuts down, the action is terminated. The automation unit works on the basis of this principle.

Automatic devices of swing gates can be divided into:

• linear;
• leverage.

Linear also called "worm", as they work on the basis of the worm gear with the help of a motor-reducer. The principle of lever devices is similar to the principle of the human hand. Two parts connected by a hinge form a working lever. Linear drive suitable for swing gates. They are inexpensive and easy to use. Lever drive will allow you to open the gate, hanging in 20-40 cm from the edge of the pillar.

To make the most sliding gate under the force of anyone who knows how to handle a grinder and a welding machine. The number of open / close cycles for which the system of operation of such gates is designed, averages 50 thousand.

Of course, automatic gates - a thing very convenient, in demand in the market. And demand, as you know, creates supply, so their range on the market is large. But all the variety of gates can be divided into three types:

• swing;
• retractable (sliding);
• garage.

If we talk about swinging gates, then this is the standard, the most common gate. They are double-leaf, each flap is a supporting frame, which is filled with a canvas and attached by turning loops to a vertical base. Foldables at the request of the owner can be made both opening outward and inward.

This type of gate is popular in private homes, but is also used for commercial properties. Well look swing automatic gates as entry, providing additional security cottages and gardens.

Advantages of this type of gate:

• They are inexpensive (cost depends on the size of the valves);
• They are easy to make;
• High degree of protection against hacking;
• Cloths have a low level of thermal conductivity;
• You can embed the gate with an additional locking device.

They also have disadvantages. Chief among them is the need for sufficient space to open such gates. If there is no space, the structure cannot be installed.Also, a strong wind can damage the doors, deforming them.

Retractable gate is a roller design, most often single-door. There is no difficulty in its technical device, so you can do it yourself. In this case, the operation of such devices is quite complicated. The main advantage of this type of gate is that they save spacebesides, there is no need to clean the area in front of them. The canvas for such gates can be made of any material suitable for the manufacture of fences - wood, metal, decking and others. Sliding gates are designed in such a way that they can work smoothly during snowfall and strong winds. Ice is not a hindrance either. In addition, they are very compact.

The advantages of this type of gate are as follows:

• You can install a viewing window or a built-in wicket door;
• no restrictions on the height of the opening;
• the free space near the gate is saved (both in the front and in the back);
• resistant to wind;
• resistant to cracking.

As for the garage doors, they can be:

• roller shutter type;
• lifting and turning type;
• sectional folding.

The main difference between garage doors and other types is that they are vertical and folding. Rolling construction consists of metal-plastic rails, which are connected by a movable lock. When the gate is opened, the slats “leave” upwards, forming a right angle and overcoming it at the junction of the wall and ceiling. The lifting-swivel mechanism is very difficult to install and operate; when opening the gate, the structure goes up parallel to the ceiling and frees entry to the garage.

In addition to these three types, you can also install the swing gates. Their design is standard and not much different from the classic swing gates.

There is another type of garage door - rolling. Unlike other species, their installation does not need free space. The canvas is flexible and easy to use, the raw material for their manufacture is polyurethane foam. You can install this design on both sides of the opening, both from the outside and from the inside. The dimensions of the rolling gates are significantly increased relative to any other species. Width can be up to 1.2 m, and height - up to 1 m.

Rolled gates have a large compactness, both folded and open. Can be installed (in addition to the garage) in warehouses and in trade pavilions.

Of course, the electric drive is installed at each gate. It is thanks to this works automation. The difference is only in their types, for example, the ceiling type electric drive is installed on the construction in the garage door.

Automatic gates of any kind can be opened and closed both manually and with the help of special devices driving an electric motor.

There are several types of devices for opening them:

• remote;
• magnetic card;
• electronic key;
• combination lock;
• lock switch.

Each of them has an automatic component. The remote control is a kind of remote control known to everyone. This method is the most dangerous in terms of hacking. It is enough to lose the remote so that any other person can open the lock. A magnetic card is carried out according to a special device, only in this case the gate can be opened.

The same with the electronic key, only the key is applied to the device, not the card.In order to get inside with a code lock, you need to dial a certain combination of numbers on the panel with buttons. The lock switch operates according to the principle of a conventional lock on the door, which can be opened by opening the gate. It is also possible combinations of devices for closing, for example, a keypad keyboard and a key. But, of course, to dial a combination of numbers and then open it with a key, you will need to get out of the car.

It is believed that the contactless card is one of the most modern and safe ways of unlocking the gate. But he demands that in the cottage settlement, where the gates are installed, there was a security service with its mandatory computerization. Then, in addition to the card, when opening the automatic gate, the person using the card will also be identified by comparing its image with a photograph in the security database.

There are many manufacturers of automatic gates on the market today. Of course, there are one-day companies, but there are those who have proven themselves to produce good quality products for a long time.

The leader among domestic manufacturers is Doorhan, which implements high-quality automatic gates for both individuals and legal entities. Any product is made to order, it makes it possible for the customer to get exactly what he needs. The main plus of the Doorhan gate is their complete adaptation to work in low temperature conditions. The company's products consist of these types of gates:

• fireproof;
• street;
• garage;

• sectional;
• from PVC;
• non-standard designs.

Alutech is one of the largest companies producing automatic gates in Western Europe.. Their products are popular not only in Russia, but also in neighboring countries - Ukraine, Belarus, and also in Germany. The company was founded in 1996. Now it produces all kinds of automatic gates. The company's products are popular among consumers.

The most expensive automatic gates are made by Hormann. They are durable, reliable, except that they are distinguished by high decorative qualities. If the customer wishes, the gate can be decorated with decorative glass inserts, as well as elements of precious wood. It may be of little interest to enterprises, but for customers - individuals this may be useful.

The main drawback of the company is that it does not have production facilities in Russia. Nevertheless, there are a lot of customers wishing to use the products of the company.

Nice also manufactures automatic gates. Due to the use of high quality materials, their products are resistant to corrosion and retain their properties for a long time. The lowest temperatures do not harm the automation at the Nice gate. Its products are recognized as the most economical and do not require major repairs, as well as they are ergonomic and comfortable to use. Accordingly, there is always a demand for company gates.Consumer feedback about them is extremely positive.

The Italian company Came in the market since 1972. In addition to the production of all sorts of automation for the gate, the company is engaged in security alarms, as well as developing a system of "smart home". Thanks to the constant search for innovative solutions and the development of new areas of activity, the company constantly acquires new brands and incorporates them into its membership. The company has an official representation in Russia. Its products are in demand among customers who want to get the latest developments in the field of the company.

Domestic firm KAV manufactures prefabricated gates. This is a new solution in the production of automatic gates. Such sliding doors are available for assembly independently. The consumer appreciated this original offer, it is in demand. The construction is simple to assemble, the process is easy and quick. Fastenings on bolts exclude welding and save time.

Full assembly will not take more than 2 hours. The kit uses a console system. The maximum weight of the leaf, for which it is designed - 400 kg. The frame together with the beam weighs about 120 kg.It is easy to assume that the support system is durable and resistant to wear. The direction in which the leaf will open, the consumer chooses. This occurs before the installation.

The choice of the type of gate depends on the needs of the consumer. If you need a structure equipped with an automation system that can be easily mounted and configured, it is better to stop at automatic rolling gates or sectional doors. They can be installed in a short time, using specially designed instructions. However, Before buying, you need to ask the seller about the properties of automation and control embedded in the selected design.

Also, the gate must meet a number of requirements:

• the outer surface of the gate should exclude getting abrasions and cuts;
• have a built-in mechanism that would protect fingers from being able to pinch them;
• uncontrolled movement of the canvas is unacceptable;
• to control the structure should be easy, and the fastening of all parts should be reliable;
• gaps in the canvas - a marriage, they are unacceptable;
• web fixing should be tight and reliable.

If you want to make and install a swing-type gate with your own hands for the purpose of operation in the country or at home, you need to act consistently.

Steel pipe is useful for the manufacture of mounting posts. If the pipes do not withstand the gravity of the gate, there is a way out - to make a frame of steel in the shape of a letter P. Then the building will not lead in the future. To secure the sash, you can use loops of metal or polymer. They are usually 4 or 6. The components of the sash are the frame and the filling panel. The skeleton can be made from the metal profile itself, and the sections - from sandwich panels or metal cladding. Metal and steel parts to be painted. Door closers can be installed on the gates.

It is better not to engage in the installation of automatic swing devices, especially if the design is not cheap. It is more correct to invite professionals for this. If it is supposed to manufacture self-made sliding gates, you need to follow a certain sequence of actions. Usually, you first need to decide on what size gate is planned to produce. The final weight of the structure depends on the length, width and height of the valves, and hence the range of fittings - rollers, slats, guides. The size of the structure also dictates the amount of distance needed to shift the sash (or sash). Best of all, if it is 1.5 times the length of the gate.

Digging in support pillars is the first stage. In order to do this, a profile pipe (material - steel), a bar made of oak, a channel, concrete or brick will be suitable, as a last resort. The depth to which they sink is 1 m. Otherwise, displacement is likely to occur, making opening and closing more difficult.

This is followed by the laying of the foundation, which will become the basis for the future construction. There they lay a "bench" - a channel, a sash will ride through it."Bench" after installation is filled with concrete, the following actions are possible only after a week, when the concrete is set. Every day during the week, the concrete needs watering so that it does not crack.

From the so-called profile for the gate, you will get a support frame. The frame is painted, and the leaf is sewn up. Painting should be done immediately after the drying of the soil. The most practical option will be alkyd paint, it is applied in two layers, each of which should dry out. For sewing choose the material that is more like the owner. Assembling is done with screws or rivets.

For installation, the following sequence of actions is provided:

• rollers are mounted on the surface of the "stool".
• There is a guide in the door leaf, rollers are inserted into it.
• Then the gate is checked for compliance with the level.
• welding to the channel attaches the lower rollers on the cart. The same actions are performed with the upper rollers.
• After that catchers are welded to the support posts.
• At the end of all the above activities, installation of automation and testing of the finished structure is performed.

It is most difficult to manufacture roller shutter type, since the lamellas of which they are made are made only by industrial means.

Having installed an automatic gate (on the garage door, on the fence, in an industrial building), it is necessary to ensure that the structure preserves its properties. To do this, they need to be treated with special chemicals. They will protect the structure from the destructive effects of environmental factors such as hail, snow, ice and water.

Not all faults that are detected during use can and should be resolved on your own. For example, problems in the torsion mechanism are extremely difficult to fix without the help of professionals, since the spring can be replaced only by calculating individual system parameters before starting work. If the automation system has failed, the reason for this may be network overload. You may need to reprogram the limit switches.

The appearance of serious breakdowns in the construction most often occurs if for a long time not to fix minor faults or to ignore the scheduled inspection.In the event that a breakdown has been identified, it is better to contact the masters of the company that installed the gate to eliminate it. After the installation is done, you need to study the design of the device (if not installed independently). The area where the system is located must be kept clean.

Periodic routine inspections should be carried out necessarily. Also in time it is necessary to make the replacement of consumables, adjustment mechanisms, lubrication of moving parts, cleaning parts from dust and oil. If the installer company guaranteed the maintenance of the structure, do not neglect it.

In the next video you will find a review of automatic gates from Alutech.