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How to Maintain an Automatic Sliding Gate?

 


Automatic Sliding Gate

Here are some basic pointers that you can keep in mind to maintain your automatic sliding gates:

  • Regular Maintenance: It is always advisable to schedule a maintenance routine for your automatic sliding gate. It is a good idea to have an annual check done, but it is better if you get a seasonal check, especially if you are in a region that experiences a lot of rain and snow.

  • Pest Control: Though this may sound unusual, pests like insects and bugs can cause a lot of problems for your automatic sliding gate. This holds true especially for security gates that have a lot of tech installed in them. Spider webs and slime from snails carry enough moisture to damage sensitive parts of your automatic sliding gates. Having them cleaned out occasionally, outside of your regular maintenance routine, is advisable. 

  • Quality of Circuit Board: If your circuit board is of poor quality, then a good amount of dust accumulation will be more than enough to fry it up. A circuit board is the most sensitive part of your automatic sliding gate. It controls the movement of all the other parts of a sliding gate. Keeping it clean is important but having a good-quality board that is durable is even more important. 

  • Automated Equipment: There are many different parts in an automatic sliding gate. Sensors, wheels, rotors, etc should be of top quality or else your gate could face problems regularly. Besides cleaning, it is also important to check whether various parts are working and have not suffered more wear and tear than usual. 

  • Lubrication: The bearings, hinges, wheels, and internal chains, all need to be oiled and greased properly and regularly. Though this does not need to be done on a weekly or monthly basis, it is a good idea to have a look at these parts to see if they need some lubrication. If you feel your sliding gate is squeaking too much or if the chains are vibrating more than usual, then that is a tell-tale sign that the gate is up for lubrication. 


Why Sliding Gate is important? 

  • Convenience: If you’ve often found yourself needing assistance while opening a gate, an automatic sliding gate will eliminate this need. You can use a remote or have a sensor installed for the gate to open as soon as your car approaches it. 

  • Security: Automatic sliding gates come with a host of safety features, like automatic locks, sensors, and electrified rails. Some of them also feature hidden cameras that help you have a better look at what is happening near your gate.

  • Less Space: Unlike a swing gate, a sliding gate takes up much less space. Since the entire unit can be tucked into the boundary wall, it does not use any extra area to open. You can always avoid the outward or inward movement of a swing gate that not only takes up more space but can also become an obstacle at times.

  • Durable: Since an automatic sliding gate comes with a range of tech in it, you can rest assured that the entire unit has been made with a certain level of precision. Given the high functionality of a sliding gate, they are not just made to move better, but also to withstand any type of weather-related conditions.

  • Property Value: A sliding gate can increase the value of your property significantly. It is an impressive piece of equipment to have that will very easily impress a buyer. It also gives a buyer a sense of security. If your sliding gate has been designed well then that too could attract a lot of potential buyers and even drive up the price of your property.

Contact Us

if you are looking for the best sliding gate in Melbourne, get in touch with A-Class Fencing today. They have the best automatic sliding gate and security fences available for purchase in Hoppers Crossing, Werribee, Tarneit, Caroline Springs, and Point Cook. Call now at 0406 200 002 or visit www.aclassfencing.net.au.

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