Preparing a sliding gate for installing a motor

This is the first video in a series covering the installation of sliding gate motors that use rack not chain as a drive mechanism. This video covers what is needed to prepare a sliding gate that uses track before a sliding gate motor can be fitted including tips on choosing a suitable motor, what to avoid and details about the pad for the motor to be mounted to.
For more detail about motors and where to buy (in Australia) see: www.grantsautomation.com.au/in...
For detail on installing footings for sliding gates see:
www.grantsautomation.com.au/in...
For detail on installing a sliding gate that uses rack see:
www.grantsautomation.com.au/in...

[@dank213]

Wonderful explanation and illustration.Thank you from Los Angeles.

[@petehubbell6747]

Dang!! You have thought of everything! You really know how to explain! I'm sure you've seen it all, but you have the patience and ability to do a perfect job! Thank you for helping me construct my project!! It is most appreciated!!👍

[@mrxmry3264]

one thing that wasn't mentioned (at least i think it wasn't) is a counterweight. it would help with pulling (or pushing) a gate across a tilted or sloped driveway so that a smaller motor can be used.

[@ishmaelwilliams304]

Thanks for the clear explanation!! Now I will design and plan for project and not jump into it unprepared!!

[@davidmilson4338]

Great video mate👍🏻.
I’m trying to work out how to work out the height of my concrete pad.
I have a sloping drive way

[@theindielabeluk]

Perfectly clear and precise as per usual 🙌👍✌

[@automaticGatesExplained]

Glad to hear that!

[@davidmilson4338]

Great work mate 👍🏻
This one is great I’m trying to work
Out what height do I make my concrete pad I have a sloping driveway

[@fairladyz74]

Great videos!! Subscribed

[@becksilverback9133]

480 Great, great!!! Work with the explanation.

[@leoawag8515]

Thank you for the Demo.

[@automaticGatesExplained]

Our pleasure

[@dimiretail1546]

very informative

[@ashwingarde]

Thank you for the nice explainer video. My question is, can the sliding gate be operated manually without any special settings to the motor? For example, in case I don't carry the remote controller to open/close the gate, can I operate it like a regular (non-motorised) sliding gate?

[@automaticGatesExplained]

No you can't otherwise anyone could so wouldn't be very secure. You can fit a digital keypad for opening the gate if you have forgotten your key or make it work with your phone, I will be making a video about this in the installing gate motors series.

[@ashwingarde]

@@automaticGatesExplained Thanks for your reply. I am looking for convenience, not security as such.

[@sd_rcfanatic157]

How many watts motor for 6meter gate? Thanks.

[@satanking35]

Thanks

[@robertmercer6187]

Can you put it in sliding gate going to use the v track I need 16 ft Can only find 6 foot sections do they go together well should I keep looking for a better piece what do you think

[@automaticGatesExplained]

Use what you can get so long as you can find suitable wheels. Lengths of track can be joined but normally make a small click noise as the wheels roll over unless you line them up really well

[@robertmercer6187]

@@automaticGatesExplained found a 16 ft v track

[@automaticGatesExplained]

@@robertmercer6187 well done

[@monexchannel9827]

❤

[@FranciscoJoseR]

I need someone to design me the plans a slide gate any one\?

[@rakeshvasudeva8778]

Price in inr pls..