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With more than twenty years of experience selling, supporting, and troubleshooting gate operators, I’m often asked whether the DoorKing 9200 Series is a worthwhile investment. My straightforward answer is yes—but DoorKing 9000 Series openers are desi..

I've been installing and programming gate access systems since before most property managers had a cell phone in their pocket. With more than 30 years of experience DoorKing and in the industry the question I get more than any other from apartment ow..

I get a version of this call every few months. A warehouse manager or storage facility owner calls me, frustrated. They bought a gate opener — usually something they had been told was the “world's best equipment” by a fence or gate company. Maybe the..

When you are shopping for an access control system — whether for a gated community, a commercial property, or a multi-tenant apartment building — the brand behind the hardware matters as much as the hardware itself. You want a company that engineers ..

I've been in the gate and access control business for over 30 years. In that time, I've seen a lot of operators come and go, many products that looked good on a spec sheet but fell apart in the field, and a handful of brands that actually earned long..

At Gate Openers Direct in Houston, Texas, we will help each customer customize a complete setup for their particular gate and location. Before any customer pulls the trigger on a solar gate opener, I walk them through the basics and ask about the fut..

How to Choose a Solar Gate Opener: What I Look for Every Time Hello! My name is Jay Leatherwood and for almost 30 years I have been specializing in and distributing solar and powered gate openers to the entire USA. Today lets go over some basics on S..

People hear “Italian engineering” and they think sports cars.In gate automation, it shows up differently: tight mechanical tolerances, smart hydraulic design, and equipment that’s built to run for years without drama—if it’s installed and maintained ..

I've been around the gate opener industry long enough to tell you this: most end users don't know much about gate openers before they buy one. As a result, they are relegated to relying on a person with a financial conflict in the decision. Sadly, ma..

Key Takeaways·      Automating your gates saves time, provides convenience and allows you to stay in the comfort of your vehicle until you reach your ultimate destination.·      Gate Openers Direct offers systems purpose-built for agricultural use, f..

Key TakeawaysMost electric gates from brands like Doorking, Nice, and Viking Access Systems include a manual release so you can open them during a power outage or motor failureYou must first identify your gate type (sliding, swing, or underground) an..

In most cases, blowing any fuse in a gate opener is often a result of excessive electrical draw or a short circuit. The "overload" or "sentivity setting" in a quality opener brand such as HySecurity, Viking, FAAC, USAutomatic etc will limit the amoun..

When a project calls for Class III or Class IV maximum-security access control, most gate operators on the market simply aren't in the conversation. Gate Openers Direct in Houston, Texas has worked with the “special operations” department of DoorKing..

Before anything else is said, I would like to start with this. I am a Houston native, and in my six decades on this planet, I have lived through several hurricanes and the aftermath. I am genuinely sorry for what just happened. If you need to read th..

OverviewWe are here to provide a comprehensive overview of barrier gate access control systems—solutions designed to enhance security and control access to parking lots, garages, commercial properties, and public facilities. Whether you are a propert..