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Metal Gates

York Vale Fencing Ltd have many gate installations throughout the UK.

Very often these gate installations along with the satisfied customers that live behind them, can give you ideas when it comes to choosing your particular style of gates and railings.

Wooden Gates

York Vale Fencing Ltd also have many wooden automatic gate installations and here again we have included some examples that may be of interest to you when choosing your required gate style and shape.

Frog Underground Gate Operator

As its name implies this superb, much copied gate machine is designed to operate in damp, below ground level conditions. It is indeed the most popular machine with the discerning customer, who not only wants a long lasting reliable gate machine, but also does not want to see any type of armature attachment on the inside of the gates.

The ‘FROG’ automation system can be fitted to new gateways or most pairs of existing gates that you may have. York Vale Fencing Ltd are able to visit your gateway to professionally ensure that the ‘FROG’ automation system is the best possible solution for your requirement.

The underground gate motors can be operated by all the standard CAME accessories e.g. remote controls, push buttons, keypads etc.

In the eventuality of a power cut the FROG system has a key operated manual release mechanism which is conveniently situated on both the inside and outside of the gateway. The ‘FROG’ system is designed to automate either metallic or wooden gates and in every case the pivot arm becomes the bottom hinge for the gate. Once correctly installed, there is no apparent sign of the mechanism other than the lid of the foundation casing box, and it does not detract from the overall aesthetics of an attractive gateway.

The irreversible geared motor firmly locks the gates, unlike hydraulic machines which generally allow their pistons to “relax” and therefore must have an electric locking system which, with the passage of time, invariably becomes an extra thing to malfunction. The ‘FROG’ underground gate machine is without doubt, the finest underground gate machine available in the world.

Ferni Articulated Arm Gate Operator

The FERNI articulated arm gate operator is designed to automate gates that are hung from large brick or stone pillars. The FERNI can be operated by all the standard CAME accessories e.g. remote controls, push buttons, keypads etc. In the eventuality of a power cut the FERNI has a lever operated manual release mechanism which is situated on the motor casing.

The simplicity of operation of a winding arm machine always ensures the fastest possible operating of the gate. A common application for the ‘FERNI’ motor is a situation, such as a gateway directly on a main road, where the gates’ opening time needs to be as quick as possible. Undoubtedly, the ‘FERNI’ proves to be the fastest and most versatile external electromechanical operator.

Ati Worm Drive Gate Operator

The ‘ATI’ motors are extremely strong and able to cope with heavyweight gates. The strength of the ATI motor is achieved by the irreversibly geared worm drive mechanism. All the models can be operated by all the standard CAME accessories e.g. remote controls, push buttons, keypads etc. In the eventuality of a power cut the ‘ATI’ machine has a key operated manual release mechanism.

A common application for the ‘ATI’ series would be to operate a traditional five bar wooden gate. A situation in which the ‘ATI’ series is very useful, is a pair of closed-in boarded gates in an exposed position, where the force of the wind will pose no problems to the strength of the ‘ATI’.

The ‘ATI’ gate operator is a cost effective and efficient way of automating your gates.

Krono Worm Drive Gate Operator

The ‘KRONO’ kit is a complete system for a pair of wing gates up to 2.5m each leaf and is most commonly used in small hinge geometry situations.

The motors are worm driven and are very strong and provide very smooth operation. The ‘KRONO’ kit is a cost effective method of providing a complete automation system for small hinge geometry gates. The kit also comes with a comprehensive installation guide.

Fast Articulated Arm Operator

The FAST articulated arm gate operator is designed to automate small gates that are hung from any type of pillars or posts. The new FAST kits are the easiest and quickest to install within the entire CAME range. The FAST motor comes complete with an inbuilt control panel which makes the installation as simple as any machine available in the world.

The FAST operator will automate most lightweight gates up to 2.3m each leaf. The FAST can be operated by all the standard CAME accessories e.g. remote controls, push buttons, keypads etc. In the eventuality of a power cut the FAST has a lever operated manual release mechanism which is situated on the motor casing. The simplicity of operation of a winding arm machine always ensures the fastest possible operating of the gate.

There are two FAST kits - a kit for a single leaf gate and a FAST kit for a pair of gates.

Sliding Gate Automation Systems

WHENEVER there is limited space in an entrance, an electric sliding gate which takes up little or no room is the ideal solution.

WHENEVER the driveway entrance turns sharply to the right or the left and a wing type gate would form an obstruction to the turning vehicle, then an electric sliding gate is the ideal solution.

WHENEVER extra security is required and the driveway needs to be securely closed off by the electric gate, then the electric sliding gate forms the ideal solution. The CAME range of electric sliding gate operators has a machine for every size of gate. Residential gates can be opened with the 'BX' or 'BXE' machines and commercial gateways with the 'BK' range or the 'BY 3500' series. The robust and reliable rack and pinion method of operation is very straightforward and can be used on metal or wooden gates.

The sophisticated electronic control panel can be programmed to accommodate timed auto-closure and partial opening to allow just pedestrian access and can accept wired low voltage signalling from the whole range of CAME accessories.

The installation of an electric sliding gate system is a little more involved than any other type of electric gate as it has to have more civil engineering done at the initial stage, but once the correct ground track and/or cantilever roller frames are installed, then the installation follows the same format as with other types of electric gates, continuing with the mechanical engineering stage of gate fabrication and gate mounting, followed by the final stage of electrical fixing and commissioning.

We are qualified and available to survey your gateway to recommend which sliding gate motor and gate will suit best your individual requirement.

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.