24V Sliding Gate Automation Kit, Rack Drive, Gates up to 400kg

A 24V rack drive operator for lighter sliding gates up to 400kg. You get the motor with its digital control built in, two remote controls, a pair of photocells, a plug-in receiver card and the manual release key, so the electronics are ready to commission once the gate is hung and the rack is on. It is the right size for a domestic drive or a light commercial or site entrance where a single sliding leaf runs on a level track. The operator slows at each end of travel so the gate starts and stops gently. Gear rack is not part of the kit and is sold separately in 1m lengths. The price shown is for the complete kit.

Why this kit works

Low voltage drive suits frequent use. A 24V kit is the better choice where a sliding gate is opened many times in a day, because it has less chance of overheating on repeated cycles. Obstacle detection stops the gate if it meets a blockage, and the slow start and slow stop take the jolt out of each run.

Everything for the first commissioning is in the box. Two remotes, photocells and a receiver card mean you are not ordering separate parts before you can run the gate. Inputs for mechanical or resistive safety edges are there if a site risk assessment calls for them.

Magnetic limit switches and adjustable height. Magnetic limits set the end of travel without a mechanical switch on the rack, and the adjustable motor height lets you set the pinion to the rack accurately after fixing.

Where it is used

Single leaf sliding gates up to 400kg: domestic drives, small yards, light industrial estates and the side gates of larger commercial sites. It needs a level run with room beside the opening for the gate to park, and a concrete pad for the motor.

Specifications

Choosing the right kit

Weigh or calculate the gate before you choose. If the leaf is close to 400kg, or you plan to add cladding, choose a higher rated kit from our range so the motor is not at its limit. Gate length is not published for this line, so call us with the length and we will advise.

This kit is 24V. For gates over 3m long a 24V kit is the usual recommendation, because a 230V kit has a longer work cycle on a long run and a higher chance of the motor overheating when the gate cycles often.

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Fitting and care

Bolt the operator to a level concrete pad clear of the gate path and fix the gear rack along the gate, setting the motor height so the gate's weight does not rest on the pinion. Set the limits, run the learning cycle and test every safety device. Mains connection should be made by a qualified electrician, and a powered gate must be commissioned by a competent person with a risk assessment for the site.

Check the rack fixings, pinion mesh and safety inputs at each service, and lock the manual release after any use.

Frequently asked questions

Ordering and delivery

Order online, with Express UK Delivery to your site and same-day dispatch on orders before 2pm, Monday to Friday. For a larger job, call 01744 520 110 or email sales@industrialsuppliesco.co.uk and we will confirm availability and delivery before you order.