Having manual gates over your driveway can be a hassle. Pull up, park, get out, unlock the gates, open the gates, get back in the car, pull up 10 feet, get back out of your car, close the gates, lock the gates, and THEN get to where you are going. You want the security of full perimeter fencing without the inconvenience? Let's look into automatic gate operators.
Whether you are looking for an residential estate gate for your driveway or a commercial property gate, we have the operator to meet your needs. There are so many different types of gates you can have installed to meet your style and functional needs. You can learn more at our blog on gates here. In this edition of "The Fencing Post," we will look at the operator options for each style of gate.
LiftMaster LA500 - Swing Gate Operator
The most popular residential operator is the LA500. It is constructed of an actuator arm (or arms for double gates) that attaches to mounting plates that are welded or bolted on the gate post and the gate frame. The operator itself consists of a box that is mounted to posts or your fence and is installed next to the gate. It is rated for gates that are up to 18' long or up to 1600 lbs.
There are a wide array of access controls for the operator, including remote control, wireless keypad, internet gateway (app access control), and an inground loop detector. The operator has a soft start and stop feature, which extends the operator and hardware life no matter how often it is used. The LA500 comes with a 2-year factory warranty and a 1-year labor warranty.
Each operator has safety eyes installed to protect vehicles and people from harm. The operator is connected to a permanent power source, but also has battery back up for automatic opening and closing even if the power is off. There is also a manual key entrance option that allows the gate to open and close manually without power or battery back up.
Gate options compatible with the LA500 operator include:
Entrance & Estate Gates
Steel Ornamental
Aluminum Ornamental
Wood Privacy
Chain Link
Farm Gates
Commercial Swing Gates
LiftMaster CSW24UL - Swing Gate Operator
Our other option for residential and commercial gate operators is the CSW24UL. It is constructed of a plated or pad mounted operator with an arm that attaches to the gate via a welded plate. The jointed arm is swung by the operator which opens the gate. The CSW24UL is also rated for gates up to 18' long or up to 1600 lbs., and is engineered to function for more than 1 million cycles.
As with all LiftMaster products, there are a wide variety of access controls for the operator, including remote control, wireless keypad, internet gateway (app access control), and an inground loop detector. The operator has a soft start and stop feature, which extends the operator and hardware life no matter how often it is used. The CSW24UL comes with a 5-year factory warranty for commercial applications and a 7-year factory warranty for residential applications. There is also a 1-year labor warranty.
Each operator has safety eyes installed to protect vehicles and people from harm. The operator is connected to a permanent power source, but also has battery back up for automatic opening and closing even if the power is off. The simple flip of a switch allows the operator to enter manual mode, allowing the gate to open and close without power or battery back up.
Gate options compatible with the CSW24UL operator include:
Entrance & Estate Gates
Steel Ornamental
Aluminum Ornamental
Wood Privacy
Chain Link
Farm Gates
Commercial Swing Gates
LiftMaster CSL24UL - Slide Gate Operator
The CSL24UL is a slide gate operator and functions differently than the other two operators we work with. With this one, the gate has a chain that is attached at either end of the gate that is run through a sprocket and pully system inside the operator box. The box is anchored to either a concrete slab or a plated mount. This commercial-grade operator is rated for gates up to 50' long or up to 1500 lbs., and is engineered to open and close over 1 million times.
There are many means of access controls for the operator, including remote control, wireless keypad, internet gateway (app access control), and an inground loop detector. The operator has a soft start and stop feature, which extends the operator and hardware life in high cycle and heavy gate applications. The CSL24UL comes with a 5-year factory warranty for commercial applications and a 7-year factory warranty for residential applications. There is also a 1-year labor warranty.
Each operator has safety eyes and wireless edge sensors installed to protect vehicles and people from harm. There are also additional safety features that can be added on. The operator is connected to a permanent power source, but also has battery back up for automatic opening and closing even if the power is off. The simple flip of a switch allows the operator to enter manual mode, allowing the gate to open and close without power or battery back up.
Gate options compatible with the CSL24UL operator include:
Residential Cantilever Slide Gates
Chain Link
Wood
Aluminum Ornamental
Steel Ornamental
Commercial Cantilever Slide Gates
Having issues with your operator?
Give us a call. We service all operators that we have installed, or any of the three operators listed here. Our team would be happy to help you troubleshoot problems over the phone or come out and provide a service call in person.
770-922-2474