Swing Gates

Introducing... The G.B.D Continental Model 200 series of swing gate operators.

Unsurpassed in quietness, strength and reliability - the 200 Series has it all.

Operators range in size depending on gate mass. Our standard 290 model pictured here, is the King of all domestic gate operators.

This unit which will push up to a massive 600 kg of gate if needed and yet with the safety and sensitivity to be able to be stopped by hand. All this and still utilising standard household 230 volt ac power.

In addition to that, check these features!

  • Slim line unobtrusive design (80mm x 80mm square)
  • Full anodised aluminium body
  • Inert colouring to blend with any colour gate
  • Easy top mounted manual override in the event of power failure
  • Manual override uses 'cut key' (non allen key type) for added security
  • Fully enclosed and oil immersed motor and pump for unbeatable quietness.
  • Super sensitive pressure adjustment valves (underneath) for continuous safe operation
  • Full 900 mm unit for maximum locking
  • Locks open & closed (will not 'creep' closed with wind behind gates)
  • Fully chromed drive shaft
  • Fully enclosed drive shaft cover for added safety
  • Controlled by fully expandable commercial grade logic electronics

The GBD Model 290 cannot be beaten for reliability in all fields. Why settle for less?

 

Typical layouts...

Double swing gates

Our standard GBD 290 model actuator will lock up to 2m’s of gate leaf length. Typically as the gate length increases, so does the ability to apply increased leverage and for that reason, we would normally recommend enhancing locking via a low voltage centre strike lock for double swing gates - with a lock installed at the end of a larger single swing opening. See Single Swing gates.

The standard Model 290 actuator will open up to an angle of approx. 120 degrees. For opening angles of more than 120 degrees, we would recommend a GBD Model 1000 Underground drive unit. See Underground drive units.  If you are having your gate manufactured by others - be sure to have stops installed for the open & closed positions. Contact us for a geometry layout diagram to ensure the optimum performance of drive units. The way a gate is hinged and hung on a post or pillar is critical! so be sure to contact us prior to commencing if you are building your own gate or having it built by others.

Wooden Gates

The GBD Model 290 - because of its incredible adjustable sensitivity, is the unbeatable choice for automating wooden gates. Wooden gates require both power of operation to overcome wind force on gates and yet sensitivity enough to prevent unnecessary strain on joints and hinges when the stops are reached in the open & closed positions. The Model 290 is the only choice for both.  See Gate Designs for more wooden gate styles. We are also agents for Wooden Gates Waiuku Ltd.

Single swing gates

Generally the more economical way to automate your vehicle entry - once again the GBD Model 290 opens the largest of gates with ease. In most cases we would recommend enhanced locking via the VIRO low voltage strike lock - to take flex out of gate and hinges on larger gates.

Below shows a range of single swing gates (Note: Some feature ‘dummy’ double centre vertical rails to give the impression of two gates), all automated with GBD model 290 operators and low voltage strike locks.

Click here for Underground Operators...