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Gard Roadway Barrier Systems

The new G8000 series barrier implements all the recommendations of the new European standards generated by the new Machine Directives, with the objective of meeting the criteria of utmost modularity in terms of application and operations. It is available in the 230V A.C. motor and the 24V D.C. (protection grade IP54) motor versions, the latter being particularly ideal for frequent use.

The G8000 integrates photoelectric cells and command selectors in its design, and incorporates an optional flashing lamp within the overall look. The control panel is placed away from the mechanical parts giving easy intervention whatever the circumstances. The tubular bar is ideal for reducing the sail effect and an illuminated lighting strip can be fed down the entire length. Adjustments include movement and approach speeds, minimum opening time of 4-5 seconds, connections for preopening and pre-closing flashing light and amperometric obstacle detection system in opening and closing. Available in Zinc Plated coated steel and Stainless steel finishes. Also available, the G2500, G4000 and G6000 24V DC / 300W SELF-LOCKING electromechanical gearmotors (protection grade IP54), built in control panel, adjustable balancing system, frame galvanised sheet metal with RAL 2004 polyester enamel finish or brushed stainless steel.

Urbaco Rising Bollards

York Vale Fencing Ltd. specialise in the complete installation of the entire URBACO range - the ideal solution for access control of a public or private street for vehicular traffic. The Automatic Rising Bollard sinks into the ground in less than 3 seconds (adjustable) by means of a remote control device ), thus clearing the way for traffic and rises back once the vehicle has passed through. This system is very easy to use and its applications are varied. It enables not only access control to a private housing estate, company grounds or any street, but also gives an answer to urban needs in terms of remote on-line technical centralised supervision. In case of power outage, the bollard goes down by gravity. As an option, negative security is available, locking the bollard upwards even in a power outage. This is especially useful for high security situations. Limit switch captors detect the bollard status - up, down or in motion - to activate optional peripherals such as traffic lights, control logic etc. An optional internal antifreeze heater is also available enabling the bollards to be operated in areas of extreme cold.

Also available are URBACO's retractable bollards are made of parts cast solidly in one piece with a 10 year warranty: no mechanical welding, no parts assembled together with bolts or screws, no wearing parts with limited life span.

The URBACO structural parts ensure almost no maintenance costs as well as an uncommon resistance: more than 4.5 million operation cycles without any breakdown or need for replacement parts.

In addition to this, structure parts are totally interchangeable. The mechanical properties of the cast metals used to manufacture the bollards validate their extreme sturdiness.

Both Automatic and Retractable Bollards are available as High Security bollards and have an outstanding resistance (three High Security bollards have reached an impact resistance of up to 675,000 joules and can withstand the impact generated by a 7-ton truck at a speed of 50 km/h / 31 mph.) URBACO Automatic Rising Bollards & Retractable Bollards come in a wide range of models, colours, diameters and heights. Please call us for details of the full range.

Ver Garage Door Operator

The 'VER' garage door operator is a comprehensive package of CAME equipment designed to automate new or existing horizontally tracked garage doors, which are the up and over type of door. It can automate doors from 1.8 m wide to 6m wide (6' to 18'). The principle of the 'VER' is a rigid "C" section steel shaft containing a strong carrying chain which is connected by a bent “banana” arm to the centre point at the top of the door. This provides a powerful yet smooth operation to the balanced door.

It has a quiet 24 volt motor with an electronic control panel and limit switches. The limit switches not only cut off the motor at the top and the bottom, but also decelerate the door when it reaches its final few inches of closure. It has power sensitivity with an intelligent method of sensing an obstruction in the path of the door and can also accommodate extra infra-red safety beams if desired.

It has an integral light on a timer providing a small courtesy light within the garage as the door is operated. There is also a manual release mechanism, so that in the event of a power cut the door can be operated manually. As well as operating horizontally tracked and sectional up and over doors, we have a version of the 'VER' that can open and close outward opening, swing type garage doors, called the 'VER-Y'. At an additional cost to the basic 'VER' the 'VER-Y' provides a successful method of opening the traditional type of swing door to 90 degrees, with an efficient metal rod system attached to the higher level of both swing doors.

What Next?

The installation of electric gates is like any other project that involves practical work and must be carried out efficiently. The work involved must be undertaken in the correct stages with the necessary interim gap between, to allow for the natural "hardening-off" period of the concrete. Also in this period the actual "in-factory" fabrication work can take place. As a general rule, the sooner the first stage can take place the better. This then allows for the "hardening-off "period to be longer so ensuring the end result will be stronger. The work can normally all be completed within two days at stage one, then a gap of about ten days and then another consecutive three days at stages two and three. York Vale Fencing Ltd concentrate on the aim of carrying out our work swiftly and efficiently with a minimum of fuss, mess or bother so that the end result will go on to give many, many years of satisfactory service. Special arrangements can be made for urgent "pre-holiday" installations, overnight or bank holiday working, in fact whatever is required to ensure that our customers are served well.

Note: Before any civil engineering is carried out, please contact us for advice.