230V Underground Swing Gate Automation Kit, Twin Motors, Leaves up to 4m and 400kg

Hidden underground automation for a pair of swing gates. The kit puts each 400W motor in a galvanised foundation box buried under the gate hinge, so the piers stay clear and the gates look untouched. It is rated for leaves up to 4m and 400kg. The irreversible motor locks the gate against mechanical stops, open and closed, and each box has a key release for use in a power cut. The kit includes the NET control board, a set of photocells and two remote controls. The price shown is for one kit.

Why choose it

Invisible. Only a flush cover and lever show at ground level.

Built for wear. Steel worm screw and bronze crown wheel in the drive.

Locks itself. The irreversible motor holds the gate against its stops, so no electric lock is needed.

Sealed. Rated IP67 for use below ground.

Where it is used

Driveway gates on houses and apartment blocks, and entrances where the piers must stay clear or are too narrow for an arm or ram.

Specifications

What is in the kit

• 2 motors, 230V
• 2 galvanised 215 foundation boxes
• 1 NET control board
• 1 set of photocells
• 2 remote controls
• Release key with each box

Drainage matters

Each foundation box must drain freely: connect it to a soakaway or drain before the concrete is poured. Water left standing in the box can damage the motor.

Installation and safety

Powered gates must be installed by a competent installer, with the mains supply wired by a qualified electrician, and the finished gate should be risk assessed and force tested to BS EN 12453. The photocells in the kit are part of that safety system: fit them across the opening so the gate stops if anything is in its path.

Related gate automation

• Replacement 230V underground gate motor
• 180 degree opener for the underground motor box
• 230V twin underground kit
• Weatherproof keypad

See the whole range in Gate Automation.

Fitting

Dig out under each hinge, set the foundation box level in concrete with a drain, and fit the motor and lever; the gate's bottom pivot sits on the lever. Fit the photocells, mount the control board and set the stops and working times. The mains connection must be made by a qualified electrician.

Care

Keep the box drains clear and the covers free of grit. Check the stops every 6 months, test the photocells regularly and have the system serviced yearly.

Frequently asked questions

Ordering and delivery

Order online with Express UK Delivery. Not sure which kit suits your gate? Send us the leaf width, weight, post size and a photo: call 01744 520 110 or email sales@industrialsuppliesco.co.uk and we will recommend the right kit and accessories.