by Liz Karson | Oct 29, 2019 | Vehicle Gate Maintenance
I do not know about you, but the threat of several inches of snow accumulation for Halloween this Thursday along with plunging temperatures gives me the shivers. Brrrrr! Let’s have some empathy with those trick or treaters in their skimpy costumes. According to...
by Liz Karson | May 17, 2018 | Vertical Pivot Lift Gates
Hydraulically operated vertical lift gates are a perfect fit when sufficient space to accommodate either a slide or a swing gate is not available. Vertical gates do not require extra horizontal space. These gates do require vertical clearance free from obstructions or...
by Liz Karson | May 3, 2018 | Automatic Barrier Gates
I previously wrote two articles about entrapment zones for gate security applications. The most recent focused on double swing gate systems and the first one centered on single swing gates. In this article I want to discuss the single entrapment area that requires...
by Liz Karson | Dec 7, 2017 | Automatic Barrier Gates
Universal power supplies are generally included with gate operators in case of AC power failure. Backup rechargeable DC batteries are used to supply power at those infrequent times of power loss. However, these batteries do not last forever and must be replaced...
by Liz Karson | Nov 30, 2017 | Vehicle Access Control
Is a portion of your automated gate system powered by solar panels? Anything that blocks or impedes access to the sun’s rays may decrease your panel’s efficiency. So there are a few basic maintenance tips to follow to ensure your solar panels continue to...
