Automatic gates from ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems protecting your family

When purchasing an automatic gate system it is important to remember that it is a piece of machinery with moving parts and should be treated as such. With safety being paramount we have outlined below some of the issues concerned with making your gate installation as safe for you and your family as possible.

ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems endeavor to provide gate systems that are safe, user friendly and reliable. There are three main ways in which your family, friends and visitors are protected with an ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems system;

1. Electronic Obstacle Detection: This function is standard on all ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems systems. This electronic system is designed to reverse the gate the second it comes in contact with a person or object.
2. Photoelectric safety beams: Photoelectric safety beams if obstructed will prevent the gate from closing until the obstruction is cleared. The safety beams also trigger the gate to close automatically. This means that the gate is always left in the closed position even when you're not there to watch other family members.
3. A secure and substantial support system is used to hold the gate upright. This means even if somebody climbs on the gate or the gate is bumped by a car the gate is prevented from falling over.

If you have an existing gate system without these components, we are usually able add