Electric Gates Scotland

Ironcraft Steel Fabrications design, install and service electric gates to meet the individual needs of our clients acoss Scotland.

Everything you need to know about electric gates installation in Scotland

Electric gates are proving popular with Scottish customers and no surprise when you consider the range of benefits that they can bring to a property, both domestic and commercial.

Many people, however, retain an air of caution regarding their installation; deaths and serious injury as a result of being caught in a working electric gate are, after all, not that long ago. With this in mind, there were many safety changes and updates regarding the installation of electric gates in Scotland, as in other parts of the UK.

The safety features of electric gates

Before plunging headlong in to a discussion on the safety features needed for electric or automatic gates, you need to be aware that the safe working of such gates relates to both new installations and current ones. It also means that should you fix your own gates to be electric by purchasing a power kit, you will be held responsible for their safe working.

Responsibility – the first key factor to understand when it comes to electric gates in Scotland is to understand that the responsibility of their maintenance and safe operation lies with the property owner. Hence, if you buy a property that has electric gates, YOU are responsible for them operating safely, even if you did not install them. If you are unsure, either do not use them or have the gates serviced by a reputable company.
Maintenance – any property that has electric gates installed must have them maintained to ensure that they are not only operating safely, but are also up to standard. Some people choose to have them maintained or serviced when they are repaired, but other people choose to have their gates serviced on an annual basis.
Safety features – to prevent dragging and crushing, modern electric gates in Scotland must come with a variety of safety features;

Sensors to detect when there is an object in the path of an opening or close gate
Crush free zones are for when someone or something is in the path of the opening and closing gates, and can move to an area of safety; this is normally located behind a fully open gate
Pressure detection is also important; this is when the opening and closing mechanism of a gate detects that there is pressure applied against its mode of travel and stops, allowing the person time to move or the object causing the blockage to be retrieved

Electric gates in Scotland offer all kinds of benefits, more so when they are installed and maintained to a high standard. Find out more by contacting us today.