Install sliding driveway gates that run on a track

Covers why use a sliding gate as opposed to a swing gate, why use a sliding gate that runs on a track rather than cantilevered and how to install a sliding gate that runs on a track including guide and stops for sliding gates.
Link to website: www.grantsautomation.com.au/in...
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[@waveymadeit8949]

Literally the GOAT of all gate videos. This let me figure out the components I need to make my own! Thank you!

[@automaticGatesExplained]

Glad I could help!

[@ishmaelwilliams304]

This was the most informative video about slide gates I’ve found! Thanks!

[@patmat.]

Fantastically well explained. This video is going to help millions of people over a very long time.

[@yeryangchang5000]

So simply explained, easy to understand. Best vdo ever. Tyvm

[@tensoorebruno3358]

This is a very impressive practical lesson.

[@mskmsk7174]

Excellent video...many thanks!

[@marekcieszewski7781]

I just love this guy's voice. He's so funny, pure joy to listen plus knowledgeable! Thanks for sharing!

[@automaticGatesExplained]

Our pleasure!

[@blastfromthepastism]

What an amazing and super informative video 👌👌👌 Thanks for sharing 👍

[@gyulaherczeg9943]

It's full of useful information, thanks! It would be even better without (loud) music.

[@taygensage8738]

Fantastic video

[@ewillyp]

Grant, love the videos, very to the point & no fluff. I have a question about motor placement. I want to place the motor where the gate ends rather than up close to the driveway opening. ( i need to try & have that space clear if possible) could i do this? if i shouldn't, could you please let me know why? thanks, just about to dig my posts & lay my foundation thanks to you!

[@UTOPIAMFG]

Great vid

[@leoawag8515]

Thank you Sir.

[@automaticGatesExplained]

You are most welcome

[@yaohoukpati1172]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I have some questions. Can I use more than one pair of guard rollers? My gate will be little bit more than 6m and I am thing of using couple pairs of guard rollers for added security. Can you recommend some gate motors? Thanks

[@faizanfarrukh9592]

Great video! If there is a solid gate for privacy, is there anyway to make it more windproof?

[@Salvochito]

Its a very well explained process. Thanks a lot for the help. I just have a question. What is the distance you recommend between the post that has the roller on the upper part and the gate itself? Thanks again

[@automaticGatesExplained]

These details are on our video about installing footings for sliding gates.

[@garethmcguinness9858]

Good video , but do you have any videos or suggestions on how to make a slider burglar proof.how to stop gate being lifted etc off the track etc

[@hooks4nooks]

Nicely done video. Do you prefer the track on the ground vs the rail about half way up where the gate has wheels half way up that ride on the rail? I was going to do the rail system but I can see where a track on the ground seems more economical. Any other pluses to your system vs the other?

[@darrentaeger1122]

Unklk k😊mm

[@zviadoragvelidze9985]

Explained very well! Just one question, does the track on the ground create a puddle of water after rain?

[@automaticGatesExplained]

Not that I know of, rain does get under the track as it isn't water tight.

[@lTSR0BBY]

I want to install a sliding gate and my driveway is flat except for one side, it's slopes down maybe 5-6cm or so, would a small slope at the end of the gates travel effect it much? It slopes down in the direction the gate will travel, and the slope will be on the end of the gate not the motor side. Any help is appreciated thank you, your videos have helped allot

[@satanking35]

Thanks

[@daphnerulf6359]

Do you have any advice for snowing climates?

[@FamilyYoung-OneLifeLiveITxx]

very good

[@alafiawhiskey4462]

Do you have any videos explaining how to install a sliding gate with a pedestrian gate that slides outside instead of inside the wall?

[@ramachandrans.pillai2039]

Hi thank you for the information as it is very helpful. By the way, I am curious, what software did you use for this presentation? Do you require vast knowledge to prepare such presentation??

[@automaticGatesExplained]

I'm pleased you liked it. I use 3DS Max for the 3D animation, After Effects for 2D Animation, Illustrator for Vector graphics (arrows etc...), Audition for sound effects creation and Premiere Pro for video editing. It does require vast knowledge of the topic the video is about, film making technique and creation of the artwork.

[@bmm760036]

What a great video for anyone to understand what might at first seem complex. We have a sliding gate which was comes off its track regularly. The installer say it’s because the steel frame on one side is exposed to sun and expands more than the other side creating warping in the 8 meter wide frame. Any suggestions on how to resolve this?

[@petermatovolwa6446]

Are using an angle iron bar as rails? If yes try to replace it with a round bar welded on a channel iron bar. For this case the wheel too should be with U-shaped groove instead of V-shaped groove.

[@kimberleywhite6177]

My name is kim I need a number so that I can get to call you ok

[@googleuser2795]

I’m trying to run electric wires to my gate for a motor installation. About 400lft . Any recommendations for the best type of wire? I have 20’ sliding gate

[@AquaLew]

Thanks. I'm interested in those automatic sliding gates I've been seeing here on KZbin that turn 90 degrees to fit smaller spaces. Did a search for "automatic sliding gate" and these type of gates seem to be done in India. Wish I could find this in America (Southern California, to be exact). The hunt continues...

[@automaticGatesExplained]

We do them in Australia too but they are expensive, there is a lot of work in making them.

[@billyjenkins3015]

Do you have any advice for fasteners in asphalt? I am installing the v-track and have tried mentioned fasteners, screws, and wedge anchors. Nothing holds. I have found Bolthold with grout but they are cost prohibitive. Thank you for your helpful videos!

[@slutsandshit121]

Nothing holding onto asphalt. You'll need to concrete a strip

[@calvinnguyen7059]

I can feel it when i drive over it

[@redalertbd]

I always wanted a gate fir my Hime ,it would be nice to gate a quote !!

[@automaticGatesExplained]

I'm sure there are companies in you local area that could help you with that.

[@bootmenow]

How well do they function in snow country?

[@ivanuremovic2966]

Great vid, just starting on mine, just one question, 4:45 not more than 2 wheels, ok so no matter the size of the gate (ex:6m) should still go with 2 wheels whit heavier load capacity I guess. But the placement of the wheel that bothers me a bit...any advice? Thanks in advance.. keep up the good work!!

[@automaticGatesExplained]

Yes two wheels is best with heavier load capacity and better bracing of the gate when they are larger. If they are really large ie.>10m then more than two can be used because if the gate can flex with the track. For details on placement of the wheels see www.grantsautomation.com.au/index.php?page=38

[@ivanuremovic2966]

@@automaticGatesExplained Thank you so much for the reply and for the link.Hope you have a great day,cheers ;)

[@briancavanagh8852]

Hi Grant great video, starting to plan installing a 5m sliding gate. at the moment to get our caravan out i remove a fence panel and a removable gate pos with its gate. doing this clears enough space to get the van out. as the van moves it travels over lawn with one wheel and the other is on the driveway. but to my question .... the sliding gate itself looks to need a deep bottom rail so that the rack etc can attach. are these available in styles commonly used in these 19mm rod type gate panels ( sorry having trouble describing the type of thing)

[@briancavanagh8852]

just found what i was looking for on your web site....😬

[@SpudMurphy05]

Awesome timing, just getting ready to install driveway then gates 😎 are you shipping the weedless gate system Aus wide? Couldn't get shipping to work on the website I'm in WA. I would just order the whole kit from you if shipping is good. Will be frame only setup as I am doing face mounted timber.

[@automaticGatesExplained]

Sorry Spud not selling the weldless gate system at the moment, it's still a project in development.

[@andiedumail5616]

$q

[@shabanamubarak9984]

How does a automatic sliding door with this motor will be locked. As in, In an event a sliding gate without a motor can be manually pushed and entered.. So even if the motor is fixed if we are gone will this gate be able to manually open

[@thomsbooth4906]

Any problems with snow and/or ice????

[@JamesFFHarris]

Is it possible to install a rolling fence along the perimeter of a property (60 feet) that turns at least once because I am across the street from a park? I love the open view but my wife wants a close backyard for gardening. I am trying to satisfy both of us. I want as much undisturbed view as possible. Back yard is about 60 feet by 40 feet.

[@automaticGatesExplained]

What you need here is a bi-parting round the corner gate, we will be making a video on round the corner gates as this is a very cool topic for such requirement like this.

[@jimmyclz]

How to increase the gate's height if the roller bearing is welded instead of fastened? I am facing a problem the gate is getting too low to get in contact with the motor. Anyway to overcome this? Layer up the track? Height adjust gear rack?

[@koitorob]

Angle grinder...

[@thinktank2379]

Hey just wondering, I'm trying to make a very secure gate, what stops someone from strolling up with a prybar and poping it off the rails??

[@yaohoukpati1172]

A bracket or the gate catcher is installed such that the gate will not be lifted more than 5mm. Another added security by centurion is the gate vibration censor tat comes with the Centurion D5 Smart motor. This motor detects the tampering of the gate or the motor itself and the alarm sounds off.

[@haileycrim2672]

I have some questions about a non-motorized gate for our yard. Who do I contact

[@automaticGatesExplained]

[e-mail]

[@jankub9248]

Hi, what do u think if I gonna put 9m iron gate, should I install only 2 wheels on bottom? Or this will. Be not enough.. Thx for any suggestions

[@automaticGatesExplained]

Never install more than 2 wheels, if the gate is heavy get heavier duty wheels

[@karlhill8266]

Which type of metal do you recommend for the track Aluminum or Galvanized steel? I see both and I trying to choose for a tropical environment.

[@automaticGatesExplained]

We normally use Aluminium track because it looks nicer, has no holes pre-drilled so you can drill holes where you want and doesn't rust. Galvanized steel normally has holes pre-drilled in it that quite often end up right on a crack in a driveway and if you cut or drill it, which you normally need to do it can rust. It also looks more industrial.

[@karlhill8266]

@@automaticGatesExplained thanks

[@justiceonly9105]

What is the typical installation cost?

[@jayscott9564]

Okay our gate was done just like this. But when we have wind coming of the street it twists it and stops it from going into the catcher. Any ideas on how to fix this?

[@koitorob]

Angle the jaws of the catcher to create a bigger space for the gate to enter.

[@robertbutler8004]

You could have mentioned another swing option and that is swing out as I have.

[@automaticGatesExplained]

I will in a future video, thanks for the feedback

[@abhinabhansia24]

Please also make a video on sliding gate which do not run on a driveway or track

[@automaticGatesExplained]

Will do

[@clesiofumo1165]

Morning, how to programming this gate slide? Sorry about my inglês

[@automaticGatesExplained]

that will be coming in a future video

[@nikkib9236]

Do you install this gate

[@5stardave]

How does it work in the snow?

[@automaticGatesExplained]

We don't have snow where I'm from so this is only speculation, I'd say a sliding gate would push through snow much easier than a swing gate would and is likely not to work well if there is a lot of snow but then you wouldn't be able to drive through this anyway.

[@jonapatrona6821]

Guys, do you have any advice on what to do if you're woman got in a car and rammed the damn thing off the rail because she thought she was in revers but actually in drive

[@Tanquen]

What if the track needs to go over a driveway with pavers?

[@johnwesley6929]

Put ckncrete underneath or use screws dirwctly to the pavers. The best way is w/concrete. If you attach it to the pavers or use pins the pavers will become lose over time. The track will not lift in most cases but the pavers will become loose and it will make a clap noise each time you drive over it.

[@najeebebrahim4287]

I just want to clear my doubt 🧐,. If we fixed driving motor and gearbox in gate top bar what will happen... Why I am asking this !.. I need solution 👀 My village flood effects every year

[@automaticGatesExplained]

The motor can work up high but you will need to custom make a frame to mount it on

[@najeebebrahim4287]

@@automaticGatesExplained thank you so much for your guidance 🙂 and quick response.

[@user-xx7dy3mm9z]

Where are these fifms

[@user-xx7dy3mm9z]

Where are these firms

[@adriannuske]

Are you freaking kidding me?? the groove for the track is cleaned by a brush attached to the sliding gate. Maintenance free for life. You gotta think outside of the gate, mate!

[@MikeHenrick1]

Lmao. Is this a child’s video. Why are you talking like someone of Sesame Street. Omg really

[@grantscanlen1032]

That's not very nice, please keep your derogatory thoughts to yourself, no one wants to know them.

[@monrepos1001]

our neighbor got fly-by-night contractors to put a fence and sliding gate and the moron cut a slit in the drive way for the gate to move in and the guide is in the air on the other side, everyone tells her its correct except me they told her cause of the angle he had to cut in the driveway and its total bullshit her driveway is almost level and angles does not matter!