Gate actuators are mechanical devices used to remotely open gates, mainly for security and convenience. They are electrically powered and can be operated using a remote control key fob or a key card. They are typically driven by electric motors and can be used on various gate types, including vehicular and pedestrian entrances. The actuator mechanism includes a manual override feature and can be powered by AC mains or DC battery power.
A gate actuator is a mechanical device used to remotely open various types of gates. These actuators are mainly used to open access gates to security points, domestic homes and car parks. They are normally electrically powered and provide drive through gear or cam linkages. The electric motors used in these actuators can be rated for alternating current (AC) mains power sources or direct current (DC) battery power sources. Most gate actuator installations are operated remotely using a remote control key fob, a key card, or by an operator at a central control station.
Access gates are often opened and closed remotely or automatically for security and convenience reasons. Automated or remote controlled gates are found in a variety of environments including high security complexes, domestic homes and parking lots. Installing a gate actuator allows homeowners and security departments to control who enters or leaves a premises and provides the convenience and security of not having to leave a vehicle to open and close a gate. Gate actuators are typically used on vehicular access gates, but can also be installed on smaller pedestrian entrances.
Most gate actuator installations are driven directly by electric motors. The motor’s power source can be alternating current (AC) mains power or direct current (DC) power from a battery. In many cases, an AC mains supply is routed to the gate actuator housing, where it charges an integral battery via a control card. When the actuator works, it draws energy from the battery and not from the mains, allowing a certain number of independent work cycles of the gate in the event of a power failure. The actuator mechanism will typically include a manual override feature, which allows the gate to be manually opened and closed in the event of a power or actuator failure.
Most gate types can be opened with a gate operator, including vertical swing and roll-up, one-piece slide and two-piece swing types. They are also used on arm gates, often in the form of hydraulic lifts. In most cases, however, a simple rack and pinion arrangement or eccentric cam is used to transfer the motion of the rotary motor to the linear motion needed to open the gate. Most gate actuators are activated manually from a central control point or using a key fob style remote control. In the case of high-traffic or unmanned stations, a magnetic card or ticketing system can be used to open the gate.
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