An automatic entrance gate to the property is a great convenience and great convenience. The driver does not have to leave the car to open the driveway, and after leaving - to close the access to his yard again. However, a gate drive requires some space and must be adapted to a given gate to cope with its operation. Such a device may also be emergency. To avoid such problems, it is worth choosing proven solutions. Below are some of our selected gate drives that will effectively relieve you of the burden of manually opening the passage.
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Sliding gate drives
Gates are divided into two main categories: sliding gates and swing gates. First, we will take those opened by moving the gate along the fence. It is not always possible to use this opening method: a pedestrian gate cannot be placed next to the entrance (on the side where the gate will move). Moreover, the fence in this direction must extend straight for at least a few meters. On the other hand, a sliding gate drive it has a simple structure, its installation is easier and its operation is more failure-free. Which models look best?
Urmet Miwi A510 sliding gate drive
Designed for gates weighing no more than 1 ton. It is equipped with a modern EyeOpen WiFi controller. It is turned on and off using one of two remote controls. The operation, control and even identification of the gate can be set using a smartphone. The system can be expanded with a camera and 
wireless bell. A510 set from Urmet Miwi is a very modern solution that will work well in any single-family house.
ONDA800 Urmet Miwi sliding gate kit
Another excellent sliding gate opener from Urmet Miwi. ONDA800 is intended for slightly lighter gates, weighing no more than 800 kg. However, it will still be used in many homes and estates. The set includes only one remote control, but it is possible to purchase and program additional remote controls.
AC700 automation for small sliding gates
AC700 sliding gate drive It has several important advantages that distinguish it from its predecessors:
- This is a slightly smaller device with the power to move a weight of up to 700 kg.
- Its price is a significant plus, although the machine also offers modern solutions.
- The smaller dimensions of the gate allow for higher travel speeds: up to 12 m/s.
- The control is carried out using a solid lever activated by a key or remote control.
The device will work well in homes with slightly smaller gates.
Drives for double-leaf gates
If you don't have space to install a sliding gate, you can choose a swing gate. Due to the load, two wings are most often used, controlled by separate, but coupled by one controller, actuators. This way, the device is smaller and less reliable. The drive for a double-leaf gate requires some space behind the entrance - where the leaves will rotate. This means that the car should not come too close before starting. Which models in this category are worth recommending?
Drive for Techno400 and Techno500 double-leaf gates
The basic sets for swing gates, which are available at the Onninen electrical wholesaler , are the Techno400 double-leaf gate drive and the Techno500 sliding gate operator . The first one can handle a gate up to 2.75 m long, the second one has greater possibilities: up to 3.5 m. Based on the Q116 controller, they are controlled by a radio remote control. The small, solid construction is characterized by great strength and durability.
A modern set for A5L swing gates
The WiFi module and the state-of-the-art controller produced by Urmet Miwi, EyeOpen WiFi, is equipment equipped with the latest technologies that make it easier to control your gate. All settings can be changed using your smartphone, so the A5L double-leaf gate operator can become part of your smart home. This is certainly an excellent choice for any single-family home whose residents value access to the house via telephone.
Set for opening swing gates PW220K
Another set for opening swing gates equipped with a modern EyeOpen WiFi controller. In this case, the structure is much stronger, which translates into slightly larger dimensions, price and, of course, possibilities. The PW220K gate kit will easily move gates that its predecessors couldn't.
Automatic gate opening for everyone
This concludes our list of recommendations. However, we encourage you to visit the Onninen advice zone . A gate drive is an essential piece of equipment for every home, facilitating quick and easy entry and exit from the yard onto the road. Once you try our solutions for sliding and swing gates, you will never want to go back to opening your gate manually.