Gates and automated gates are a quality and affordable addition to your home
We bring the same standards of manufacture and installation to the gates we provide to our domestic customers as we provide in our Commercial Division and as standard all gates come in our Maintenance-free Plasgalv® finish, with a choice of colours. We have standard designs or can follow the ideas of you or your architect . We have provided gates and gate automation to many of Irelands largest industrial clients including IBM, Intel, ESB, CIE, Cork and Dun Laoghaire Harbour Commissioners, as well as he British, U.S, Russian, Italian, French and Egyptian Embassies and Residences.
All the safety features required for commercial installations are used on our domestic gates to protect your children,vehicles and people visiting your premises. We can provide CE certification of our Gates and hold both ISO 9001 and EN 1090 accreditation and our installers are certified by The PSA the regulatory body.
From February 2021, Irish Fencing Services have entered a commercial relationship with Ireland’s leading Automation and Electrical integration specialists Electro Automation. Who will deal with the electrical and commissioning aspects of a gate installation with Irish Fencing Services, providing Fabrication, Finishing and Installation of your gate.
This relationship will enable our clients to avail of a maintenance agreement. Offering 24 hour call out, and an annual inspection of the gates operation, safety, and other compliance, which is increasingly becoming an insurance requirement.
Sliding or Cantilever Gates. Minimal moving parts, simple operation, maximises the parking space available.
Automated Sliding Gates
Sliding, This is the simplest type of motor a cogged wheel on the motor engages with a toothed rack the gate,it runs on a track set in the ground. In order to use this type of system the gate needs sufficient space to run back the width of the opening plus between 500mm and 1000mm if this is possible it offers a convenient operation with few faults and minimal maintenance it maximises the space within the parking area.
Automated Cantilever Gates
Using a similar motor system as a sliding gate but no track is required. Irfen® Cantilever gates are an innovative solution to a number of problems It can operate across a sloped entrance.
Access restrictions during installation are diminished as only limited building work is required and no track needs to be laid.
The choice of design for your gate can be from our standard range, we can match a gate you like or we can work from your designer, architects or your own ideas.
- An automated gate can add comfort safety and security to your property.
- No more forgetting to close the gate and finding your neighbours dog or an undesirable visitor on your property.
- No more stopping your car and walking in the rain to open or shut your gate.
Swing gates can be automated in three ways
Below Ground Operators for Swing Gates
Below gate operators are the neatest option for operating a gate or gates. The gate pivots on the motors which are buried and set in concrete. The motor box needs to be correctly positioned at the required pivot point.
Below ground motors are our most popular swing gate operators but are more costly than the above ground options.
This product requires expert installation to ensure correct operation and the avoidance of issues such as water penetration. Using our skilled fitters will ensure years of top quality operation of your gate.
Above Ground – Articulated Arm Swing Gates
A very simple form of operator it has much greater tolerance for positioning of posts or it can be fitted to your existing gate posts or pillars.
- Able to open the gate at a faster rate than linear actuators.
- They do not place any extra load on the gate brackets and hinges
- Are able to handle much larger leaf gates with excellent duty cycles
- They are not as stylish as linear operators.
Above Ground - Linear or Rigid Arm for Swing Gates
Linear or rigid arms can be Electromechanical or Hydraulic, they are mounted from the gatepost or pier and fixed to the gate frame, they are generally used in pairs to provide a double leaf gate system.
The size of unit required is dependent on the weight and width of gate and the available angle of opening required.
Above ground motors are the best option for automating an existing gate. See below for the options to control your Automatic Gate together with the safety features that will protect your users, animals and vehicles from accidents.
How do you operate the gates?
We will talk you through the options and our engineers will assist you in making the right choice for your needs usage and property. Initially do not worry to much about whether you want the gate to close automatically when you exit, how long you want it to remain open, or what actual control unit you need.
The equipment is infinitely flexible and can be adjusted by our engineers or yourself at any stage. At present most people use some sort of remote control on their key ring or in their car, however the use of GSM mobile phone technology is becoming more common. You may need an intercom for visitors or deliveries and you need to think through how you will deal with them if away from the house again mobile technology can be used.
Remote Gate Operation
Operation of Your Gate can be by various means they have advantages and disadvantages. Push Button – Suitable where an operator has visual sight of the gate. Intercom or Video viewer; enables monitoring of visitors, prone to vandalism and tailgating. Key Pad – Always carries the risk of the code being passed on but very cost effective. Remote Control – Very convenient and popular method. Risk of user opening from long distance and allowing intruder to enter unseen. Card or Fob Reader – Inexpensive to replace if lost, but difficult to ensure cards or fobs are not passed to undesirable people. Remotely using your mobile phone – The latest technology, very secure, enables control of large numbers of users.
Our Staff can assist you in making the right choice for your requirements.
Safety is foremost at Irish Fencing
Our motors come with obstacle detection technology which reverse on contact and a visual movement signal generally a flashing light will be fitted to ensure your compliance with Health and Safety requirements. Ultimately you will be the responsible party for any machinery operating on your property so we recommend an annual service contract to ensure compliance with current standards. All our installers are PSA registered and fully trained. (see notice below).
Quality Equipment is Key
We can supply automation equipment from a wide range of manufacturers and can help you select the correct operating system to suit your project.
