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Automated Sliding Gates in Rayleigh
Automated sliding gates are space‑saving driveway systems that run parallel to a boundary. They suit narrow forecourts, short driveways, terraced plots and sites where swing arcs are impractical, and cover new sliding gates or retrofit automation to existing rails.
Two installation types are common: track‑mounted systems with galvanised steel rails and an IP55‑rated sliding gate motor, or cantilever systems that avoid a ground track where debris or frost is an issue. Installations include stainless fixings, debris guards, a concrete track bed sized to soil conditions, and safety edges to meet BS EN 12453.
The outcome is smooth, one‑click entry from a keypad, fob or smartphone and a smaller driveway footprint. Expect routine track clearing, periodic lubrication and a site survey to specify motor torque, limit switches and BS 7671‑compliant wiring before work begins.