Electric Gates

The Garage Door Centre works in unison with our sister company AGD Systems who provide for both residential and commercial premises. We work to bring you the best in access control systems and manual/automatic electric sliding and swing gates in steel, aluminium and wood/timber. They also supply and instal barriers, bollards and rising kerbs.

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Operating principally in Central England and throughout the Home Counties since 1986, AGD Systems offer a comprehensive design, manufacture and installation service covering all types of residential & commercial electric gate systems, specialist garage doors and access control solutions. Sliding gates and swing gates in steel, aluminium and timber are supplied in almost any size or style required.

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Do you want to a swing or sliding gate?

The layout of your property will pretty well determine your choice of gates to either slide on tracks or swing on side hinges. If your drive slopes upwards towards your house this would prevent the installation of side-hinged gates that swing inwards, therefore a sliding gate would be the practical option. Sliding gates offer the highest level of security – swing gates can be vulnerable to determined ramming. The sliding gate system also takes up less room when operating and gives full driveway access even if approaching at an angle.

Whare are swing gates?

Simply enough, a swing gate is a gate which operates in a swinging motion. These can be both manually or automatically operated using an electric operator. Electric operators can be installed as visible physical units alongside the gate, or they can be installed underground to provide a beautifully natural appearance which complements the gate. Although swing gates do not offer the same high level of security as sliding gates, they are still able to provide a quality level of security. We provide swing gates in Aluminium, Steel and Wood.

What are sliding gates?

A sliding gate slides along a stationary rail on small wheels. Known for their high security qualities due to their strength, sliding gates also provide an imposing visual image to deter burglars. We provide sliding gates for commercial and residential premises in Aluminium, Steel and Wood.

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Which materials are the gates available in? 

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Why have automatic gates instead of manual gates?

Bear in mind that 90% of manual gates are never closed (simply because of the inconvenience of having to open and close them, especially in inclement weather conditions) therefore most of the benefits of having gates at all disappear. Personal security is maximised as the gate can be operated remotely so you do not have to leave the safety of a locked vehicle before accessing and securing your property. Plus – it certainly is nice to stay in the warm when it is raining or snowing! A further point to remember is that automatic gates lock when in the closed position unlike most manual gates.

What will be needed in terms of a power supply?

The standard domestic power supply is more than adequate to operate the vast majority of gate systems. The power supply will be required to be in the vicinity of the gates and installed by a competent person with the latest regulations adhered to.

What style of gate will suit both your property and individual requirements?

Ask yourself what your main priorities are? If privacy is high on your list then you would probably choose a closed face timber gate. If aesthetical appeal majors highly, look at ornate steel gates. For a thoroughly rustic effect consider the multi bar timber range. When choosing between steel and timber, take into account that timber gates will need regular treatment, although modern wood stains are very effective indeed.

What type of operating system will be the most suitable?

There are two types of operating systems - Electro Mechanical or Hydraulic. Whilst hydraulic systems are quieter, offer greater resistance to wind force and generally tend to have a longer life they are more costly. If wind force or the particular need for quiet operation is not a priority then look at the more economical electro mechanical systems available.

What access control systems will be appropriate for you?

Now the fun starts… the choice is so wide! Voice and/or video intercommunications from the gate to your house lets you speak to your visitors and see them at the same time before you decide to allow them in - handy in many ways! Further options include key operated switches; digital pads to tap in your personal code, standard push buttons, and hand held transmitters and even fingerprint recognition! But check out the prices because the different access control options vary considerably in cost.

What contingency will be available in the event of power failure or system failure?

Manual overrides should always be fitted as standard to allow the gates to be easily released in the event of failure. Make sure that you are shown how to use the overrides and how to connect the electric operation back up when power is restored.

Should safety features be installed?

All automatic gates require a safety system – in the simplest form this will be the user visually checking that the entrance is clear before operating the gate. More sophisticated is the use of automatic safety devices. Photo beams detect vehicles and people and will not allow the gates to be operated until the area is clear, alternatively an underground loop detector will just detect vehicles. When the area is clear the gates can be opened and will close automatically. Safety is very important where children are concerned as automatic gates never seem to lose their fascination to most children.

What are commercial access control systems? 

Commercial access control systems are products suitable mainly for use on commercial and industrial premises. These products have been adapted to meet commercial security needs and can be installed in almost any location. AGD Systems supply commercial gates, barriers, rising bollards/kerbs, and Raising Kerbs for all commercial requirements.