In the article you will learn about the mechanisms for opening swing gates. It’s quite possible to make them with your own hands , but for this you will need to study a lot of expert recommendations. And most importantly - you must know all the features of the design that you are going to bring to life. Many motorists will appreciate sliding gates (especially with a remote control function). After all, it will not be necessary to get out of the car in the rain to open the gate, just press the button on the remote control and they will open.
Plus swing gates
It is worth noting that the installation of the Dorkhan swing gate opener is best left to professionals, as they have much more experience. But if this is not the first time you have encountered such work, you can take everything into your own hands. By installing a swing type gate with automation, you will get a number of advantages:
- In bad weather, you don’t have to get out of the car to open the gate. As a result, you don’t get wet, you don’t have to dry clothes and make tea with herbs.
- The gates open quickly enough - the total time does not exceed 15 seconds.
- The drive allows you to securely lock the gate leaves.
- There is an opportunity to make illumination of the territory near the house.
- The device works silently, the design is durable and reliable.
- Due to the fact that the shutters are blocked, safety is enhanced.
- If a power outage occurs, you can use the key. In this case, the gate opens manually without any problems.
At your discretion, you can set the automation for remote control of the drives.
Italian manufacturers of automation
It will not be difficult to purchase a mechanism for opening the swing doors "Dorkhan" in Prokhladny. Here is the official representative of the company in the Republic of Adygea. In the catalogs you can find and order the following types of DoorHan automatic gates and related equipment:
- garage, street, industrial gates;
- automation for gates;
- technical, fireproof steel doors and other structures.
Each automatic gate and equipment has its own product cards, on which their purpose, parameters, and design decisions are described in detail.
But there are other brands that have also earned trust. After all, all consumers have different opportunities - someone is ready to shell out a lot of money for amenities, while someone has a limited budget.
Such manufacturers deserve trust (by the way, they are all Italian):
But the mechanisms of these manufacturers are usually used for gates that experience heavy loads - usually at industrial facilities. For use in gate systems for private houses, it is more reasonable to use such electric drives:
- Wingo.
- PopKCE.
- Hippo.
- Toona.
When you purchase an automation kit for swing gate opening mechanisms, you can quickly mount it and configure it for specific conditions of use. When making all the elements of the mechanism by yourself, it is important to maintain accuracy so that subsequently two wings open simultaneously.
Chinese mechanisms
It is not recommended to take cheap Chinese devices, since their reliability is quite low. It is no secret that not all Asian manufacturers monitor their reputation. After all, the name of the company is written in hieroglyphs, which is difficult to remember. But the mechanisms of Chinese origin have one plus - low cost.
Since the quality of Chinese goods is low, it will be necessary to quickly change or repair the drive. But most of the budget devices cannot be repaired, therefore, to restore the functioning of the swing gate opening mechanism (photo is given in the article), they will need to be completely changed.
Domestic manufacturers
Among domestic, one can distinguish the An-Motors brand. The Russian company Alutech produces under this brand mechanisms for swing gates. As for the quality, it is at the proper level (although somewhat lower than that of Italians). Components are manufactured in China, but product quality control is carried out by Russian specialists. And they give a guarantee that the products will work correctly and for a long time. Moreover, neither temperature nor humidity affects the operation. In winter and summer, the mechanisms work without comment.
Drive types
For swing gates, the following types of drives can be used:
- Lever
- Linear
Most consumers opt for linear drive types. They work by translating. Designs with a lever mechanism are installed if it is difficult to work with linear ones in a specific situation, or there is no sense from them.
You can also find drives installed underground. Designs of this type provide aesthetics. An underground installation is used if it is necessary to preserve the appearance of the architecture of the mansion. In other words, only owners of rich large estates use underground structures. "Mortals" choose linear actuators.
What to consider when buying automation?
Buying automation is the most crucial step, as it depends on how long the mechanism will work. When choosing, you need to focus on the following parameters:
- Type of gate.
- Casement Width
- The total mass of the entire structure.
But these are the most important parameters, so that the device works for a long time and without failures, you need to consider the maximum value of the loads on it. The automatic system works without problems on gates made of corrugated board. It is also necessary to consider with what intensity the gates will be used.
If the gates are rarely used, then 50% of the intensity is enough. And if you plan to use them often, it is better to opt for devices that are designed for 100% intensity. Another parameter is the leaf opening time. It is important and must be taken into account. In the product passport, this characteristic is given in seconds. And the smaller it is, the faster the sashes will open. And do not forget about such parameters as the maximum opening angle and stroke. Depends on them how comfortable it will be to use the gate.
Installation of swing type gates
If you compare with the rolling structures, you can see one feature - no need to make a foundation. No matter which swing gate opener you choose, it will not have wheels, rollers or guide rails.
But for installation you will have to stock up on such materials and tools:
- Electrodes
- Brick.
- Pipes with profile section (40 x 30 mm and 60 x 30 mm).
- Armature 14 mm.
- A solution of cement, gravel and sand.
- Profile pipe 100 x 100 mm or channel.
- As a material for cladding, you can use both profiled sheets and wood.
It is worth noting that the gates can also be sheathed with sheet metal - the mass only in this case will be quite high.
Mounting Features
Before proceeding with the installation of swing gate opening mechanisms, measurements must be taken and the working space prepared. Dig two pits for the pillars, each pit is about 30 cm wide. The bearing part must be embedded in the soil to a depth exceeding the freezing index (by about 1-1.2 m). A layer of sand and gravel is laid at the bottom of the pit. It must be carefully tamped, the carrier pipe is directly installed on top.
A channel or a pipe is used as the supporting part. To achieve maximum stability, they are leveled and concreted. After that, plates should be welded to both posts. Sashes will be mounted on them with the help of canopies. The frame is filled with cladding material (wood or metal). Actuators are installed between the sashes and poles. Therefore, on poles it is necessary to provide a place for mounting the drive mechanism.
DIY automation installation
To carry out the work, you need to get a set of tools:
- Tape measure.
- The hammer.
- A drill.
- With a screwdriver.
- Pliers.
- Insulating tape.
In the event that the inner part of the column and the loop are less than 15 cm away, it is recommended to install linear actuators. If the distance is more than 15 cm, then the lever will show itself better. When installing the mechanism on brick or concrete, it will be necessary to further strengthen the base. To extend the life of the linear actuator, it is necessary to increase the stroke of the stem by about 1 cm. After that, be sure to check how smoothly the mechanism moves. Make sure that the stops do not interfere with operation.
When working with electronics, you need to be careful, follow all the instructions strictly according to the instructions. In the event that you use the stops, adjust the closing time of the wings and the limit switches on the board itself.
Outward opening
Before installing the gate, you need to make embedded elements. In the center of a pillar of brick, you need to install a channel or pipe (at least 100 x 100 mm). Weld the fittings to it. After that, take out three mortgages and weld the sash loops to them.
When the whole structure is ready, you can proceed with the installation of automation. The frame of the frame and the mortgage are welded using brackets. After that, lay the solid insulated wires and check the operability of the device. If everything is set correctly, the flaps will begin to move in the necessary direction. In the event that the doors begin to go in the wrong direction, it will be necessary to change the motor connection.