When it comes to gate and garage automation, one has to be careful about choosing the correct product according to the total gate or door mass and the number of openings that may be required during the course of the day.
There is a common misconception in the market that the quote comparison is usually done with the price and not with the capability of a particular product.
Our trained technicians will be more than glad to assist you with the calculation of total gate mass and recommend the correct automation product for your application.
We install and service various brands of gate and garage operators but strongly recommend the following manufacturers.
Centurion
D3
The D3 sliding gate operator is designed to operate gates weighing up to 300kg. It is a robust and cost-effective solution to the automation of domestic sliding gates.
Capable of opening an average 4m gate in less than 14 seconds, and this combined with CENTURION’s unique PIRAC (passive infrared auto close) mode that closes the gate the moment a vehicle has driven through the entrance, it offers the highest level of security and convenience for any home. In addition, it comes standard with battery-back up ensuring that you’ll never be left outside in the event of a power failure.
The D3 sliding gate motor is a cost-effective operator for domestic installations, designed to operate gates weighing up to 300kg.
Main features
- Battery backup
- Fast opening time
- Accurate position control
- Safe anti-crushing protection
- Smooth acceleration and deceleration
- Multiple programmable features
- Advanced lightning protection
D5
The tried and tested D5 operator uses a strong DC motor, and oil lubricated gearset, and comfortably handles gates up 500kg. Its supplied standard with a 2Amp charger allowing it to be used in both domestic and light industrial applications, with a maximum daily usage of 150 operations.
It has been legendary in the field of domestic sliding gate automation. Capable of opening an average 4m gate in less than 14 seconds, and this combined with CENTURION’s unique PIRAC (passive infrared auto close) mode that closes the gate the moment a vehicle has driven through the entrance, it offers the highest level of security and convenience for any home and business. Added to it comes standard with battery-back up ensuring that you’ll never be left outside in the event of a power failure.
D5 – Proven workhorse for domestic and light-industrial gates up to 500kg
Main features
- Battery backup
- Fast opening time
- Accurate position control
- Safe anti-crushing protection
- Smooth acceleration and deceleration
- Multiple programmable features
- Advanced lightning protection
D5-Evo
Domestic and light-industrial sliding gate operator.
Main features
- Battery backup
- Potent push force
- Intelligent speed control
- Rapid and smooth opening and closing
- Exceptionally easy system set up via LCD user interface
- Onboard NOVA (KeeloqTM encryption) multichannel receiver with selective delete
- Multiple operating features including Alarm Modes (a world first)
- Integral ChronoGuard timer functionality
Models
D5-Evo – The evolution of the tried and tested D5, 500kg gate operator for domestic and light-industrial applications
D10
Industrial sliding gate operator
Main features
- Battery backup
- Rapid operating speed
- Intelligent speed control
- High duty cycle capability
- Smooth acceleration and deceleration
- Multiple operating features, including Alarm Modes (a world first)
- Exceptionally easy system set up via LCD user interface
- Onboard NOVA multichannel receiver with selective delete
- Integral ChronoGuardTM timer functionality
Models
D10 – Using CENTURION’s proven DC technology, this is the complete solution for commercial and industrial gates up to 1000kg
A10
Capable of handling sliding gates up to 2 tonnes in mass, and in arduous operating conditions, the automatic choice for commercial and industrial applications is the A10.
The A10 uses a 3-phase AC motor and electronic inverter to provide ultra rapid opening and closing of the gate. The speed can be increased from 16 up to 30 metres per minute and is adjustable between opening and closing. The inverter’s added advantage of total speed control, makes for the fastest, smoothest starting and stopping of any sliding gate on the market in addition to extending the long term reliability of the system. Combining the running characteristics of the 3 phase motor and the efficiency of the inverter, the A10 continues to run cool even in high duty applications.
Although the A10 uses a 3 phase motor, thanks to the inverter, it still connects to a standard 220V AC single phase supply making the unit the ideal gate motor for virtually any domestic and industrial application. The clever design of the mechanical aspects makes installation quick and easy.
In addition to the already exceptional benefits of the standard A10, an optional, DC converter module can be added to give battery back-up. Solar power can be used to recharge the batteries enabling even the most remote sites to enjoy the security and convenience provided by the automatic choice in sliding gate motors.
Main features
- High push force
- High duty cycle capability
- Extremely rapid operating speed
- Intelligent and smooth speed control
- Multiple programmable features
- Optional battery back-up
Models
A10 Endurance – A rapid and robust operator for commercial and industrial gates up to 1000kg,
A10 Heavyweight – An all round performer for gates up to 2000kg
DC-Converter
Dc convertor – battery backup module for the a10 sliding gate operator
A simple connection that enables your A10 to stay on guard when the lights go off
Main features
- On-demand battery backup protection
- Brown-out power failure detection
- Battery-protection circuitry
- Thermal overload cut-out
- Integral battery charger
- Power-saving mode
- System diagnostic outputs
R3 – Rotary Swing Gate Operator
The R3 rotary arm swing gate operator remains the logical choice for applications where the gate pillar is very wide and will not accommodate the VECTOR2 linear drive system. It can handle domestic gates up to 3.5m wide per leaf weighing no more than 150kg.
The R3 also offers battery back-up. The electronic controller and power supply are mounted in the MASTER motor giving the option to wall mount the operators, resulting in an installation that is greatly simplified. As with all CENTURION gate controllers, the R3 offer a wide range of useful features.
As with the sliding gate range of operators, this battery driven swing gate operator can also be adapted to operate off a solar power supply.
The smooth operator for swing gates
Main features
- Battery backup
- Full position control
- Safe and quiet functioning
- Fast and smooth operation
- Multiple programmable features
- Master motor with integrated controller and PSU
Models
R3 – The logical choice for domestic gates with large pillars
R5 – Rotary Swing Gate Operator
The smooth operator for swing gates
The R5 is well suited for higher volume sites such as entrances to housing estates and business parks. It can handle gates up to 3.5m wide per leaf weighing no more than 250kg.
The R5 also offers battery back-up and with the electronic controller and power supply mounted in the Master motor and with the option to wall mount the operator, installation is greatly simplified.
As with the sliding gate range of operators, these battery driven swing gate units can also be adapted to operate off a solar power supply
Main features
- Battery backup
- Full position control
- Safe and quiet functioning
- Fast and smooth operation
- Multiple programmable features
- Master motor with integrated controller and PSU
Models
R5 – This unit is well suited for large domestic and light-industrial swing gates
VECTOR2 – Linear Swing Gate Operator
For domestic and light industrial swing gate applications the VECTOR2 linear swing gate system with battery back-up offers a quick and easy (not to mention good looking) installation. It is an exceptionally strong set of operators for gates up to 4m wide, per leaf, weighing no more than 350kg.
The low profile shape of the VECTOR2 operator enhances its aesthetic appeal and allows it to blend in as unobtrusively as possible with the design of the gate. With full position control the system provides pin point stopping of the gate in the open and closed positions without the need for mechanical end stops. Added to this its sophisticated speed control circuit smoothly operates the gate with reduced shock, loading, and extended reliability.
Set-up of the system using the VECTOR2 controller with an intuitive, easy-to-use LCD interface, is absolute child’s play and choosing from a wide range of features, the VECTOR2 system can be adapted to suit almost any application.
In 2009 the VECTOR2 became a winner of the prestigious SABS Design Institutes Design Excellence Awards. This was a befitting follow up of the VECTOR prototype winning an SABS Design Institute Prototype in 2004
Swings gates precisely!
- Click here to see a video of the VECTOR swing gate operator
- Click here to see the VECTOR installation video
Main features
- Battery backup
- High push force
- Full position control
- Fast operating speed
- Quick and easy installation
- Safe anti-crushing protection
- Smooth acceleration and deceleration
- Multiple operating features including alarm modes
- Exceptionally easy system set up via LCD user interface
- nboard NOVA multichannel receiver with selective delete
Models
VECTOR2 400 – Reliable operator for majority of domestic swing gate applications
VECTOR2 500 – Extended stroke for large domestic and light-industrial swing gates
IT24N – Underground Swing Gate Operator
Main features
- Battery backup
- Safe, quiet and reliable operation
- Hidden from view, unaffecting aesthetic appeal of gates
- Automate gates with limited to no side wall space
- Extremely potent and reliable motor reduction unit
- Multiple operating features
Models
IT24N – Powerful underground swing gate operator for domestic and light-industrial application.
XTrac
Main features
- Battery backup (dual power)
- Easy access to setup buttons and replacement of light bulb
- Door service monitor
- Effortless door operation
- Smooth ramp up and ramp down
- Adjustable speed control
- Whisper quiet movement
- Quick and easy installation
- Adaptive anti-crushing protection
- Wireless wall pendant with dual buttons
Models
XTrac – Quiet, Safe and reliable garage door operator for majority of sectional and tip-up doors.
RDO
Main features
- Battery backup
- Strong lifting capability
- Whisper quiet movement
- Anti-crushing protection
- Quick and easy installation
- Wall mounted controller with courtesy light
- Wireless wall pendant
Models
RDO – A compact and reliable operator for domestic roll-up doors.
Hansa
Hansa Speedo 24 volt Sliding Motor
Features:
- Lightning Protection
- Programmable Automatic closing timer (2 to 255 seconds)
- Programmable Pedestrian opening distance and stay open
- ASAP – fast close facility
- Four Minute relay for lights
- Motor speed controller (from crawl to full speed)
- Infra-red Beam jumper override – in the event of problems
Hansa Elite Swing Motors
220 volt swing motors Features:
- 220 volt swing motors
- Installed in the ground
- Installed in the ground
- Standard Duty
- Automatic Closing
- Pedestrian Opening
- Sensor and Mechanical safety clutches
Digi Door
Digidoor II
One of the leading names in garage door automation for the past 21 years, DIGIDOOR has become renowned for its superior design and continued technological development in today’s garage door industry. Having won numerous awards, its state of the art design allows it to transform any garage door (from your sectional overhead, spring tip-up, roll-up or sliding door) into a remote controlled opening, thus increase your home’s value and functionality.
Features:
- Positive locking when the door is closed
- First South African designed and manufactured screw drive, radio controlled door operator
- The door automatically reverses when it encounters an obstacle
- A courtesy light to illuminate garage interior
- Unique back-up safety system
- Flashing light to indicate low battery
- The improved DIGIKEY remotes available in 2 and 4 button, with keeloq® rolling code providing the ultimate safety and security
- Enhanced ergonomic design to prevent unintentional triggering
- Easily identifiable textured Panic button
- Extended operating range
- Extended battery life
- Extremely durable key-pad
- Simple replacement of battery- no screws or tools required
- Use in conjunction with DIGITRONIC receivers to eliminate code ‘grabbing” and ‘scanning”
- The DIGIDOOR wall console provides an elegant means of local control
- Electronic locking facility
- Light toggle-on and off
- “Find me in the dark”
- Positive lock indication
Digidoor III
Technical Features:
- 24 Vdc Motor with integrated gearbox
- Mains/Battery: 230Vac with 24V battery backup.
- Microprocessor- based controller
- Feature Selection: features are link-selected.
- SuperHet digiEkey receiver on-board with KeeLoq security
- Adjustable obstacle sensing
- Status Indicator
- Audible alert
- Adjustable open-position stop
- Wall console with Open/Close, light control and lock switch
- Supports most types of safety beams
- ‘Endless Loop’ chain-drive system
- Courtesy security light, 60-watt
- Auto-close mode
- Self-setting limits
- Optional battery back-up
Benefits
- Straight forward assembly
- Conventional installation
- Simple coding of ekey remotes via the wall console
- Ease of maintenance
- Aluminum drive section
- Quiet operation
- Fast operation (16 seconds to open or close a standard)
- Safety beam socket
- Operates standard sectional, tip-up & roll-up doors
- 700N Operating force (lifting capacity)
DTS
DTS Roll up Garage Opener
Features:
- 24v Dc Motor Designed For Roller Garage Doors
- Automatic Safety Reverse/Automatic Door Stop
- Smooth And Quiet Operation
- Manual Override In Case Of Power Failure
- Works With Most Roller Doors
- Rolling Code On Board Receiver
- Auto Close Facility
- Full Spares And Service Backup
Input Voltage | – | 220v AC 50HZ |
Transformer Spec | Primary Voltage | 220v AC +/-10% |
Working Circumstance | Temperature | -20ºC~70ºC |
Motor Spec | Motor Type | Permanent Magnet DC Motor |
Control Board Spec | PCB Voltage | 24v DC / 5v DC |
Transmitter Spec | Carrier Frequency | 433Mhz Rolling Code |
Accessories for Gate Motors
We have the following accessories available for gate motors. Should you have a question about a particular type or make that may not be listed below, please feel free to contact us for further information.
We carry a large range of receivers for gate motors and alarm systems from basic receivers to code hopping, long range and high security receivers. We recommend the following manufacturers
Centurion (click here to see Centurion Products)
Martin Electronics (click here to see Martin Electronic products)
In addition to the above we stock receivers that operate directly from a user’s cellular phone, i.e. no need to carry a remote, just give your gate motor a call from your phone to open or close! Only the programmed numbers would activate the gate. No security risk.
We also have receivers that where the actual unit gets installed inside your vehicle and opens up the gate by simply flashing your headlights once!
We have anti-theft brackets available for Hansa and Centurion sliding gate motors. However we custom manufacture brackets for other makes as well. Our anti-theft brackets are available with insurance approved disc locks.
I.R. beams are a total necessity for multi-dwellings and complexes where there is a high risk of accidental closure onto a pedestrian or a vehicle.
Pillar lights can be installed on either side of an existing driveway. The pillar lights can either be programmed via gate motor PC board to come on for a specific duration of time while the gate opens or alternatively be linked via a Day/Night sensor to come on at dusk. We recommend Radiant Lighting Products.
Weldtech has designed ‘The Gate Mate’ (Patent pending). A kit that comprises of four adjustable brushes that get installed right next to the gate wheels and keeps the bottom track clean.
No more dirt and obstruction. Less wear on the gate wheels and no strain on your gate motor. No more unnecessary chores or depending on your garden service.
