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CommercialOctober 1, 2024

Chain Link Gate Automation: Commercial and Industrial

Chain link gates are workhorses of commercial security. Here's how to automate them for convenience and better access control.

Chain link gates are common at warehouses, industrial facilities, storage yards, and commercial properties. Automation adds convenience and enables modern access control.

Types of Chain Link Gates

Cantilever Gates

  • No track in driveway
  • Ideal for rough surfaces
  • Handles wide openings
  • Requires side space for gate storage

V-Track Slide Gates

  • Track in driveway
  • Very stable operation
  • Works with narrower spaces
  • Track requires maintenance

Swing Gates

  • Single or double
  • Requires swing clearance
  • Simpler operation
  • Good for smaller openings

Operator Selection

Commercial Slide Operators

  • Designed for frequent use
  • Heavy-duty motors
  • Chain or gear-driven
  • 1/2 to 2 HP common

Key Specifications

  • Gate weight capacity
  • Cycle rating (times per hour)
  • Opening speed
  • Emergency release

Access Control Options

  • Keypad entry
  • Card readers
  • Remote controls
  • Loop detectors
  • Telephone entry

Security Enhancements

  • Barbed wire/razor ribbon
  • Privacy slats
  • Wind screens
  • Bottom rails

Commercial Gate Experts

Standard Gate Co automates chain link gates for commercial and industrial clients. Call (323) 488-GATE for a site evaluation.

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