Security Gates and Doors Made Easy

For security and convenience automated gates are stylish and practical. And, for inside your home or business premises, we have a range of automation equipment for both sliding and swing doors. Choose from our range of automation equipment for swing or sliding security gates, doors and barrier arms. Opening options include keypads/intercoms, hand-held remote controls, access control (proximity readers and the like), and automatic vehicle detection.

Over the years our clients have greatly benefited from the long service life and reliability that our quality security gate and door installations have provided. Our extensive range of automated security gates and doors makes it easier for our clients to choose the security solution that best suits their needs.

Being a licensed NZ security company and all our technicians each holding a current Certificate of Approval issued by the Justice Department, we have an intimate knowledge and appreciation of security matters, which our clients like and value.

You Can Trust Our Security Gates and Doors to Provide Long-Lasting Security

The security gate and door automation equipment we supply and install is manufactured in Italy by DiTEC, who are renowned for producing high-quality equipment that you can rely on and which you can expect a long service life from. We use Steel Originals of Cambridge as our preferred gate manufacturer because they produce high-quality gates that our Hamilton and Waikato clients love. Both manufacturers work closely with us so as to provide you with a complete automated gate or door solution.

Our automated security gate and door solutions can be integrated with your existing or future automation and security systems by our friendly team of qualified electricians and security technicians to enhance your security and convenience.

Together we can design a quality Automated Security Gate or Door solution customised to suit the security and convenience needs of your home or business. Why not call us now.

What are the advantages of automating my gate?
It's more convenient and safer. Instead of parking on the road and getting out to open your gate, you activate opening by remote control and your gate opens in a few seconds. It closes and locks automatically after you have passed. If anyone tries to force it open, the motor exerts a counter-force. Smooth operation helps your gate last longer.

What options are available for the opening and closing of my automated gate?
There are a number of options available to control the opening and closing functions of your automated gate including:

• Wireless hand-held remotes
• Wireless transmitters fitted in the owner’s vehicle/s
• Ground loops
• Landline telephone system
• Mobile phone
• Access control at the gate (e.g. keypad, proximity reader, biometric reader, etc. Please refer to our page on Access Control).

What are my options for automating gates that are a long way away from a permanent power supply?
Depending on the distance from your gates to a permanent power supply will usually determine which option is the most practical and economical. Even if the gates are 100 meters or so from a permanent power supply it may still be more economical to run a new underground power cable to the gates. However, if the gates are 200 meters and more then solar power (with battery backup) is likely to be the best option.

Can existing manual gates be automated?
Generally they can be automated but there will be some exceptions. Much will depend on the layout of the overall site and the state of repair of the existing gates, the gate posts, the gate hinges and the gate leaf alignment.
Automating gates is a highly skilled task and requires a range of engineering skills including civil, mechanical and electrical. Some of the critical tasks include ground work preparation, the geometry of the automation, the wiring and programming of the control panel.

What happens in the event of a power failure?
All quality installations will provide home owners with manual release keys and instructions on how to release the automation system in the event of a power failure. Automated gate systems that have DC (direct current) motor/s normally come with a battery backup option. However, all systems come with a manual release facility that can be used in the event of a power failure.

Will the gates close on an obstruction or user?
Each gate kit comes complete with a set of photocells; these are normally mounted on each pillar and project a beam across the entrance. If a car or any object (e.g. child, pet) breaks the beam, the gates will either not move, or, if it has started closing then the gate will stop closing and open out again. Additional photocells may be mounted on posts towards the house for extra safety.

Can I have my automated gate connected to my security system?
Yes. When your gate is closed it is also electrically locked. We can install a detector on the gate which will monitor the electric lock. In this way, if the gate is forcefully opened or the electric lock is breached, the security alarm system will be activated.

What is a loop detector?
A loop detector is a detector that senses the presence of vehicles. Special loop cable is laid in the shape of a diamond or a rectangle under tarmac, concrete or gravel driveway and connected to an electronic detector located in the electric gate system’s control panel. The loop/s detects the presence of a vehicle which then sends a command to the gate system. The most common use of loops is to enable free exit such that when a vehicle leaves the premises and drives over a loop, the gate automatically opens and therefore avoids the need for a transmitter or special involvement from the home owner. Loops are also placed at the gate entrance as a safety mechanism that avoids the gates closing on a vehicle if the presence of one is detected by the system.

How will I know when there is a visitor at the gate when it is closed?
By necessity almost every automated gate system has an intercom, either audio or audio and video, which enables people at the gate to contact the home owner. The intercom will either be hardwired between the gate and the house or will be wireless (please refer to our page on Intercom Systems).