Gate Operators
Gate Operators come in a Variety of Styles for Either Swinging or Sliding Gates. We carry most major brands including Platinum Access Systems, FAAC, Linear, Doorking, Ramset, Eagle, All-O-Matic, Liftmaster, Viking Access, US Automatic, Nice HySecurity, Byan, Nice Apollo, and Linear Pro Access.
Swing Arm Operators Typically Mount on a Concrete Pad and have an gearbox driven output shaft that controls a scissor arm to open and close your gate. These are the strongest style of swinging gate opener and will usually have warrantys from 5 to 10 years long. The control board, transformer, batteries, etc... are mounted on the operator itself. The upside is the durability, the downside is the higher price, harder install, and less aesthetic appearance.
Column Mount Operators Typically are a good choice for an aesthetically pleasing install on a gate that is mounted to pillars/columns, or installed in an alleyway. They uses a small motor and gearbox with an attached scissor arm and a separate box for the control cabinet. This units move slower than the swing arm style and are less durable, but are much nicer aesthetically. This units typically have a 2 to 4 year warranty. The upside is ease of install and low profile appearance, the downside is lower durability and slower speed.
Linear Arm Operators are the Most Commonly Sold Style of gate opener for residential or DIY installs. They use a separate control cabinet which controls to mechanical or hydraulic ram arms to either push the swing gate out or pull it in. The design is easy to install but is slower than the swing arm style and less durable. This style is good for attaching to a steel post but are not suitable for use on gates with larger pillars or columns. Because of the mounting geometry you would need to notch out a portion of the column in order to install the arms. This is NOT an issue if you are pushing the gate outwards. These units typically have 2 to 5 year warranties. The upside is ease of install, lower cost, and a low profile appearance, the downside is lower durability and slower speed and in the trouble with installing on stone columns.
Slide Gate Operators are used on Gates that Ride on a Track or are cantilevered out on pipe track wheels. Most units are chain driven and have the control board housed on board the operator, but a few models use a rack mounted to the gate that rides on a pinion gear on the operator with a separate cabinet for the control board. Slide gate operators are the most durable style of operator, but require a lot more hardware and concrete work in order to install and also have more safety concerns while moving. These units typically have a 5 to 10 year warranty. The upsides are speed of opening and durability, the downsides are the extra install expense, extra hardware costs, and potential pinch and entrapment hazards of this style of install.
Underground Operators are the Most Aesthetically Pleasing and Compact Gate Installations. This type of installation is usually found on very high end homes and custom gates or in alleys or other confined spaces. You may even find them used to control swinging garage doors. The control board is housed in a separate cabinet and the motor and output is mounted in a metal or plastic box at the base of the column or post. With smart placement of the control board the installation can be essentially invisible. Because the operator is mounted below grade it is vitally important that you provide enough drainage to keep the operators from filling with water. This can also make the motor difficult to work on since it is below the gate itself. The only upsides to this install is the low visibility and the compact installation, the downsides are short warranties, difficult install, high installation costs, and high maintenance costs. NOT recommended as a DIY install.
Featured Products
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Byan 20166 PreWired Enclosure - 110VAC / 20" x 16" x 7"
GD# BYN-20166-110vac MFR# 20166-110VAC• Controller only for Byan actuators
• Includes G2M Board
• Residential and light commercial applications
• Voltage Input: 110v
• Accessory Voltage 24VAC / 1 Amp
See More Details$1,726.00 -
Byan T2M Leaf Delay Card
GD# BYN-t2m MFR# T2M• 1 - 15 second delay
• Will control the opening & closing of the second leaf in a two-leaf gate system
• Also inputs on the card for open & close limit switches for the second leaf if required
See More Details$103.00 -
FAAC 390612 140° Opening Kit
GD# FAC-390612 MFR# 390612$217.00 -
FAAC 455D115F.5 Control Panel - 115V / Fiberglass Enclosure - 14" x 16"
GD# FAC-455d115f.5 MFR# 455D115F.5• 115VAC
• Only one needed for single and bi-parting systems
• All Products Require a 3-5 Day Lead Time
See More Details$924.00 -
FAAC 455D220A.5 Control Panel - 230V / Metal Enclosure - 20" x 16"
GD# FAC-455d220a.5 MFR# 455D220A.5• 230VAC
• Only one needed for single and bi-parting systems
• All Products Require a 3-5 Day Lead Time
See More Details$1,165.00 -
FAAC 490111 Opening Kit - 180°
GD# FAC-490111 MFR# 490111• Use to increase opening capacity to 180°
• All Products Require a 3-5 Day Lead Time
See More Details$471.00 -
LiftMaster G50402 Timer Defeat Hold Open Switch
GD# LFM-g50402 MFR# G50402• Allows for the auto-close timer to be manually disabled
See More Details$74.00 -
Liftmaster GPINLCK Gate Pin Lock
GD# LFM-gpinlck MFR# GPINLCK• Locks gate arm to the gate's mounting bracket
• Compatible with LA400DC & LA412DC Operators
See More Details$104.00 -
FAAC 3351.1 Upgrade Kit
GD# FAC-3351.1 MFR# 3351.1• Upgrade from 425D to E024U
• Includes Backplate, E024U Board, Power Supply, Battery Cable
• All Products Require a 3-5 Day Lead Time
See More Details$698.00 -
Liftmaster HTR Heater Kit - DC / Pad Mount Operators
GD# LFM-htr MFR# HTR• Heater kit for pad mount DC gate operators
• Includes battery bracket
• Protects system to -40°F and installs on operator frame
See More Details$307.00 -
Liftmaster HTR460 Heater Kit - 460V / Pad Mount Operators
GD# LFM-htr460 MFR# HTR460• Heater kit for pad mount 460V AC gate operators
• Includes transformer, battery bracket not included
• Protects system to -40°F and installs on operator frame
See More Details$314.00 -
Liftmaster HTRNB Heater Kit for Pad Mount Gate Operators - 115/208/230VAC
GD# LFM-htrnb MFR# HTRNB• Heater kit for pad mount 115/208/230V AC gate operators
• Battery bracket not included
• Protects system to -40°F and installs on operator frame
See More Details$307.00 -
DoorKing 6100 Swing Gate Operator
GD# DKS-6100-bundle• 14' x 500 Lbs
• 115VAC Power Source / 115VAC Operating Voltage
• Opens 90° ~ 10 - 12 Seconds
• Continuous Duty - 60 Cycles per Hour
• 5-Year Limited Manufacturer Warranty
• Additional Entrapment Prevention Devices REQUIRED
• MADE IN USA
• All Products Require a 3-5 Day Lead Time
See More DetailsFrom $1,584.00 To $3,073.00 -
Viking Access G5 Linear Arm Operator
GD# VKS-g5-bundle• 10' x 2,000 Lbs / 18' x 800 Lbs
• 120/240VAC Power Source / 24VDC Operating Voltage
• Opens 90° ~ 15-18 Seconds / 135° Max
• Continuous Duty
• 24VDC Battery Backup System w/ (2) 7-Ah Batteries
• Up To 400 Full Cycles on Battery Backup Operation
• 3-Year Limited Manufacturer Warranty
• Additional Entrapment Prevention Devices REQUIRED
• All Products Require a 3-5 Day Lead Time
See More DetailsFrom $1,033.00 To $2,436.00 -
Platinum Access CM712 Column Mount Operator
GD# PAS-cm712-bundle• 12' x 700
• 115/230VAC Power Source or 24VDC Solar Compatible
• 24VDC Operational Voltage
• Opens 90° ~ 21-25 Seconds / 120° Max
• Continuous Duty
• 24VDC Battery Backup System w/ (2) 7-Ah Batteries
• Up To 100 Full Cycles on Battery Backup Operation
• 3-Year Residential / 2-Year Commercial Limited Manufacturer Warranty
• Additional Entrapment Prevention Devices REQUIRED
See More DetailsFrom $1,191.00 To $4,100.00 -
DoorKing 9100 Slide Gate Operator
GD# DKS-9100-bundleChoose Poly or Metal Cover
• 30' x 1,000 Lbs
• 115VAC Power Source / 115VAC Operating Voltage
• Opens ~ 10" per Second
• Continuous Duty
• Poly Cover Model includes Receiver & (1) Transmitter
• 5-Year Limited Manufacturer Warranty
• Additional Entrapment Prevention Devices REQUIRED
• MADE IN USA
• All Products Require a 3-5 Day Lead Time
See More DetailsFrom $1,947.00 To $2,757.00 -
LiftMaster CSW24UL Swing Gate Operator
GD# LFM-csw24u-bundle• 8' x 1,600 Lbs / 18' x 600 Lbs
• 120/230VAC Power Source or 24VDC Solar Compatible
• 24VDC Operational Voltage
• Opens 90° ~ 13 - 15 Seconds
• Continuous Duty
• 24VDC Battery Backup System w/ (2) 7-Ah Batteries
• Up To 875 Cycles on Backup Operation w/ 33-Ah Batteries
• Includes Receiver & Photo Eye
• 7 / 5-Year Limited Manufacturer Warranty
See More DetailsFrom $2,535.00 To $3,854.00 -
LiftMaster CSL24UL Slide Gate Operator
GD# LFM-csl24ul-bundle• 50' or 1,500 Lbs
• 120/230VAC Power Source or 24VDC Solar Compatible
• 24VDC Operational Voltage
• Opens ~ 12" per Second
• Continuous Duty
• 24VDC Battery Backup System w/ (2) 7-Ah Batteries
• Up To 1179 Cycles on Backup Operation w/ 33-Ah Batteries
• Includes Receiver, LMRRUL Photo Eye & S505AL Sensing Edge
• 7 / 5-Year Limited Manufacturer Warranty
See More DetailsFrom $2,361.00 To $4,037.00 -
Platinum Access BLSL840 Slide Gate Operator
GD# PAS-blsl840-bundle• 40' x 800 Lbs
• 120/220VAC Power Source or 24VDC Solar Compatible
• 24VDC Operational Voltage
• Opens ~ 12" per Second
• Continuous Duty, Brushless Motor
• 24VDC Battery Backup System w/ (2) 7-Ah Batteries
• Up To 100 Cycles on Battery Backup Operation
• 8-Year Motor / 6-Year Parts Manufacturer Warranty — Excludes Batteries & Idler Wheels
• Additional Entrapment Prevention Devices REQUIRED
See More DetailsFrom $1,109.00 To $2,497.00 -
Platinum Access BLSL2250 Slide Gate Operator
GD# PAS-blsl2250-bundle• 50' x 2,200 Lbs
• 120/220VAC Power Source or 24VDC Solar Compatible
• 24VDC Operational Voltage
• Opens ~ 12" per Second
• Continuous Duty, Brushless Motor
• 24VDC Battery Backup System w/ (2) 7-Ah Batteries
• Up To 100 Cycles on Battery Backup Operation
• 8-Year Motor / 6-Year Parts Manufacturer Warranty — Excludes Batteries & Idler Wheels
• Additional Entrapment Prevention Devices REQUIRED
See More DetailsFrom $1,500.00 To $2,888.00 -
Platinum Access BLSW814 Swing Gate Operator
GD# PAS-blsw814-bundle• 14' x 800 Lbs
• 120/220 VAC Power Source or 24VDC Solar Compatible
• 24VDC Operational Voltage
• Opens ~ 12" per Second / 120° Max
• Continuous Duty, Brushless Motor
• 24VDC Battery Backup System w/ (2) 7-Ah Batteries
• Up To 100 Full Cycles on Battery Backup Operation
• 8-Year Motor / 6-Year Parts Manufacturer Warranty — Excludes Batteries & Idler Wheels
• Additional Entrapment Prevention Devices REQUIRED
See More DetailsFrom $1,164.00 To $2,532.00 -
Platinum Access BLSW1016 Swing Gate Operator
GD# PAS-blsw1016-bundle• 16' x 1,000 Lbs / 12' x 1,400 Lbs
• 120/220 VAC Power Source or 24VDC Solar Compatible
• 24VDC Operational Voltage
• Opens ~ 12" per Second / 120° Max
• Continuous Duty, Brushless Motor
• 24VDC Battery Backup System w/ (2) 7-Ah Batteries
• Up To 100 Full Cycles on Battery Backup Operation
• 8-Year Motor / 6-Year Parts Manufacturer Warranty — Excludes Batteries & Idler Wheels
• Additional Entrapment Prevention Devices REQUIRED
See More DetailsFrom $1,442.00 To $2,810.00 -
Platinum Access ACTP715 Linear Arm Operator
GD# PAS-actp715-bundle• 15' x 700 Lbs
• 120/220VAC Power Source or 24VDC Solar Compatible
• 24VDC Operational Voltage
• Opens 90° ~ 21 - 25 Seconds / 120° Max
• Continuous Duty, Instant Reversing 24VDC Motor
• 24VDC Battery Backup System w/ (2) 7-Ah Batteries
• Up To 100 Full Cycles on Battery Backup Operation
• 3-1/2 Year Limited Manufacturer Warranty
• Additional Entrapment Prevention Devices REQUIRED
See More DetailsFrom $969.00 To $2,936.00 -
Viking Access G5 Solar Linear Arm Operator
GD# VKS-g5-solar-bundle• 1,000 Lbs x 16'
• Continuous Duty
• 12VDC Solar Power Source
• 24VDC Operational Voltage
• Opens 90° in 15-18 Seconds 135° Max
• 3-Year Limited Manufacturer Warranty
• All Products Require a 3-5 Day Lead Time
• Additional Entrapment Prevention Devices REQUIRED
See More DetailsFrom $1,033.00 To $3,069.00 -
Platinum Access ACTP-PS ACTP715 Switching Power Supply
GD# PAS-actp-ps MFR# ACTP-PS• ACTP715 Switching Power Supply
See More Details$158.00 -
Platinum Access ACTP-KEY Actuator Arm Key
GD# PAS-actp-key MFR# ACTP-KEY• Actuator Arm Key
See More Details$19.00 -
Viking Access F1NX Swing Gate Operator
GD# VKS-f1-bundle MFR# F1NXFor Single or Bi-Parting Gates
• 12' x 1500 Lbs / 16' x 1000 Lbs
• 120/240VAC Power Source / 24VDC Operating Voltage
• Opens 90° ~ 13 - 16 Seconds
• Continuous Duty
• 24VDC Battery Backup System w/ (2) 7-Ah Batteries
• Up To 400 Full Cycles on Battery Backup Operation
• Built-in Heater
• 5-Year Limited Manufacturer Warranty
• Additional Entrapment Prevention Devices REQUIRED
• All Products Require a 3-5 Day Lead Time
See More DetailsFrom $2,250.00 To $3,085.00 -
Viking Access R6 Swing Gate Operator
GD# VKS-r6-bundleFor Single or Bi-Parting Gates
• 14' x 700 Lbs
• 120/240VAC Power Source / 24VDC Operating Voltage
• Opens 90° ~ 13 - 16 Seconds
• Continuous Duty
• 24VDC Battery Backup System w/ (2) 7-Ah Batteries
• Up To 400 Full Cycles on Battery Backup Operation
• Built-in Heater
• 5-Year Limited Manufacturer Warranty
• Additional Entrapment Prevention Devices REQUIRED
See More DetailsFrom $1,750.00 To $2,585.00 -
Viking Access R6S Swing Gate Operator - Solar
GD# VKS-r6-solar-bundleFor Single or Bi-Parting Gates
• 14' x 700 Lbs
• 12VDC Solar Power / 12VDC Operating Voltage
• Opens 90° ~ 13 - 16 Seconds
• Continuous Duty
• 12VDC Battery Backup System
• 5-Year Limited Manufacturer Warranty
• One 12V Battery REQUIRED for Operation - NOT Included
• Additional Entrapment Prevention Devices REQUIRED
• All Products Require a 3-5 Day Lead Time
See More DetailsFrom $1,571.00 To $2,641.00 -
Liftmaster K76-38057 Heater
GD# LFM-k76-38057 MFR# K76-38057$412.00 -
Viking Access E4 Linear Arm Operator
GD# VKS-e4-bundle• 10' x 850 Lbs / 16' x 550 Lbs
• 120/220VAC Power Source or 24VDC Solar Compatible
• 24VDC Operational Voltage
• Opens 90° in 12-16 Seconds 135° Max
• 24VDC Battery Backup System w/ Batteries
• 3-Year Limited Manufacturer Warranty
• All Products Require a 3-5 Day Lead Time
• Additional Entrapment Prevention Devices REQUIRED
See More DetailsFrom $573.00 To $1,934.00