Electric Driveway Gate Maintenance
save your gates from damages with our maintenance plans.
A lot can go wrong with electric driveway gates. It’s not just the motor itself that can burn out or fail, but there are other issues – including those that cause your motor to become overloaded. Most electric motors will run for years without failing, as long as they are looked after and not asked to carry out work beyond their capabilities. Here is a brief explanation of why each component of an electric driveway gate must be correctly maintained, and how neglecting electric driveway gate maintenance can be dangerous and costly.
Wheels and Tracking System
If the track becomes clogged with leaves, mud grit, stones or any other contamination, the wheels will not run smoothly and the electric motor can become overloaded. The same is true if the track becomes damaged in any way or if the wheels are damaged or running untrue. Regular electric driveway gate maintenance will ensure that tracks and wheels are clean and in good condition. The tracks themselves will be cleaned out and inspected for damage, and the wheels will be checked for misalignment or any other issue.
Electric Gate Hinges
Irrespective of the type of hinge you have, it is important that it is correctly lubricated and fee of corrosion. It is also essential that hinges are not taking any more load than they are designed for. Proper hinge maintenance will preserve the life of your electric gate hinges and keep them operating smoothly.
Intercom System
The maintenance of such communications systems is just as important as maintaining the electric gates themselves. If the intercom system fails, can you permit a visitor to enter or not?
Automatic Gate Maintenance: The Electric Motor
Many people make sure that all the moving parts are clean, well lubricated and on track, but forget the meat of the system. The electric motor is what drives the entire thing and you may have more than one motor. This is particularly true if you have dual swinging gates. If the motor fails, nothing works!
Safety of Electric Driveway Gates
Safety is of extreme importance, particularly with industrial gates that are not isolated from the general public and pedestrians. There must be systems in place to prevent accidental crushing when gates open and close. Another issue is shear. All shear zones should protected by safety devices designed to prevent members of the public or employees becoming trapped.
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