Electric Gate Kits

How to choose an electric gate kit

An automation kit brings together the main equipment used to move and control a gate. Contents vary between packages, so choose the type of automation first and then compare the exact items supplied.

Is your gate swing or sliding?

A gate that opens on hinges needs swing automation. A gate that travels sideways needs sliding automation. Underground operators are another option for swing gates when a concealed drive and the necessary ground work suit the site.

What should I compare in the kit?

Read the contents for the selected package and variant. Look for the number of motors, control equipment, remotes, release equipment and mounting parts supplied. Depending on the system, foundation boxes, drive rack, photocells, intercoms or other accessories may be separate purchases.

How do you want to open the gate?

Think about everyone who will use the entrance. You may want handheld remotes, code entry, phone control or an intercom for visitors. Browse gate keypads, phone access equipment and intercom systems, then check that the chosen access equipment works with the control system in your kit.

Which electric gate kit is best for my gates?

The best choice is the kit designed for your gate movement, dimensions, layout and expected use, with the equipment your project needs. For a pair of hinged gates, begin with a twin swing kit. If you want the operators concealed and the site can accommodate the ground work, compare underground kits. For a gate that rolls sideways, choose from sliding automation kits; the running hardware and automation are separate parts of that project.

Once you are in the right range, compare the gate dimensions, hinge or travel geometry, wind exposure and expected use with the manufacturer's information. Then compare package contents item by item. BFT PHOBOS and KUSTOS twin swing packages illustrate why this matters: they are different actuator families, and KUSTOS uses an enclosed worm-drive design even where the accompanying controls and accessories appear similar. Browse the BFT kit options to compare that motor choice within the brand. There is no single brand or kit that suits every entrance.

What details should I send Metalines?

Tell us whether the gate swings or slides, the width and approximate weight of each moving leaf, how often it will operate and how you want to control access. Photographs of the gate, posts and surrounding space are also useful. Hinge position, slope, available travel space and wind exposure can all affect equipment selection.

We use customer-supplied measurements and site information to help specify equipment. Product documents and an appropriate technical assessment are still needed for the complete installation. Metalines does not carry out site visits or installation.

Looking for hardware or a replacement motor?

For the physical running gear of a sliding gate, see tracked sliding gate hardware or cantilever gate hardware. If you need an operator rather than a complete package, browse gate motors and match the exact reference and control system.

What does an electric gate kit include?

The kit price covers the equipment listed for that package, rather than a finished gate or installed project. Compare the motor quantity, controller, remotes, releases, protective devices and mounting hardware shown. For sliding automation, look for any drive rack; for underground equipment, look for foundation boxes and releases. Access controls, power work, groundwork and installation remain separate unless they are specifically listed.

Can I power gate automation with solar?

Solar power may be worth exploring where a convenient mains supply is unavailable, but it needs to be designed around the gate, automation and pattern of use. Battery backup is different: it supports a compatible mains-powered system during a power cut. Send us the gate details, expected daily use, site exposure and proposed equipment so the power requirements can be considered as part of the specification.

Replacing an existing motor or part?

Use the full reference from the existing equipment when browsing gate motors and operators or gate automation spares. The model and control-system details help separate a replacement enquiry from a new-kit project.