Why Choose a Sliding Gate?

Sliding gates offer a great alternative to swing gates, and is the best soluton of you have limited driveway/ parking space, or if your driveway is on a steep incline preventing you from having a swing gate.

Maksons have exceptional knowledge on all sliding gate systems, with special know- how on automation gate entry systems.Our staff are trained for every situation and can install and commission your gate motor in swift timing.

Choose Maksons for your Sliding Gate solutions and you'll discover why we're the Number 1 choice for customers in London & the surrounding areas.

How it works...

A tracked gate will consist of two main elements. Firstly embedded in the ground is a length of metal rail spanning the entrance. The gate is then is guided along the track using wheels mounted along its base.

The tracking on the gate needs to be kept clear from debris which could impair the smooth operation of your gate, but with a quick regular sweep there is no reason that your sliding tracked gate will give you any problems during its lifetime.

Components of an Electric Sliding Gate...

See our Gate Automaion section on this website.

Below is a diagram showing the components that may be needed for your sliding gate. Maksons follow all safety regulations and always ensure that your gate is fully compliant with a healthy and safety laws. Depending on property and uasge not all safety components may be necessary but this can only be considered once a full site risk assessment has been carried out.

Standards components that all sliding gates include are:

Safety Photocells - Stops the gate at any point when the laser beam is broken

Gate Safety Edges - Stops the gate at any point when the safety edge enounters an obstruction

Manual Release override - In case of a power failure, the gate can be opened manually

Power Isolator switch - Shuts off the main power to the gate in case of any emergency

All Maksons Gates undertake a 'Force Test' to comply with EN Safety Regulations. Read more about it here.

- The operator of the gate must have a clear and unobstructed view of the gate, which extends to all of its operation. 

- Pedestrians should have an alternative access for entry/ exit from the premises and wherever possible should avoid using a vehicular gate.

- Clear visible signs should be placed stating that a gate is automated.

- Trained operatives regularly maintain the gate and keep full record of their services.

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