Commercial Electric Gates

The most important feature of any industrial gate is that it is sturdy and dependable. Most industrial gates are fabricated from steel box-section (strong and lightweight), then galvanised for minimal maintenance, and powder-coated in almost any colour to suit your company’s requirement. All our gates are bespokely built (meaning we will work with any design ideas that you might have), however we do have a number of standard designs that can suit most entrances.

There are two main types of electric gate: swing and sliding. Swing gates can be automated using hydraulic arms, which are fixed to the back of the gate, or underground operators that are hidden from view. Sliding gates are driven open and closed by a floor-mounted motor. To decide which is most appropriate for your industrial premises, you should consider whether the ground is sloped (sliding gates cannot work on a gradient) and what space is available for the gate to open into. Our surveyors are always available to talk if you wish to discuss what options are available to you.

Ansador Ltd prides itself in being able to automate almost any existing gate. We have a wide range of automatic gate operators that can be retro fitted to existing gates to allow for automation. Our automation engineers are skilled welders so are able to manipulate existing metalwork to ensure the gate is made suitable for automation.

The most common method of activating an electric gate to open is via the use of a remote transmitter from inside your vehicle. Alternatively, keypads, card/fob access, induction loops or number-plate recognition systems can be used as the method of activation for your gates. To screen and allow visitor access, we offer a wide-range of intercom systems to integrate with the electric gate. These can be audio-only, audio-visual, hard-wired or telephone-based. There are also many other gate accessories also available.

It is of paramount importance that electric gates are safe – at Ansador all our installations comply with the latest British Standards (BS EN 12635 & 12453). This is achieved by installing a variety of safety beams, safety edges and induction loops that detect the presence of pedestrians and vehicles. Completed installations are subject to a number of force tests to ensure the gate is safe for all. Our maintenance contracts also ensure systems and safety circuits are tested bi-annually.

Our trained surveyors will carry out free-of-charge surveys before providing a detailed quotation for the works. To arrange this, please call 0207 228 7777and speak to one of our friendly staff. During these visits, they will assess following in order to specify the appropriate equipment:

• The number of likely cycles per day to ensure the duty cycle of the motors is suitable for the application.
• The type, size, weight of the gates to ensure the motors are appropriate for the application.
• The safety circuits required taking into account the environment the gates are working in e.g. public or private access etc.
• The slope of the roadway if any.
• The necessity for planning regulations or not.
• The type of control required such as remote transmitters, coded entry, intercoms, proximity cards, key-fobs or automatic entry/exit loops.
• Security requirements for the site generally such as pedestrian access etc.
• Compliance issues for particular organisations.

Electric gates provide a huge deterrent to attempted theft and provide the user with an increased level of security, privacy and safety, particularly on busy roads. Using Ansador as your installer guarantees you a top quality installation, and attentive customer service throughout and after the installation.