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Gate Openers Direct sells many sliding gate openers. We even sell openers that are MADE IN America. That is very important to our company and has been a major priority of our sales decisions since we opened our door in 1999. Sliding gate openers are ..

Electric gates are a popular choice for many homeowners as they provide a convenient and secure way to control access to their property. But what happens if there is a power outage or if the electric gate malfunction? Can electric gates be opened man..

Automatic gate openers are a convenient and secure way to control access to your property. However, like any mechanical device, they require regular maintenance to ensure they are operating at their best. Here are some basic maintenance tips to help ..

"In 1965, Giuseppe Manini, a building contractor, noticed that the gates were always left open in residential communities. You needed to get out of the car to open them, but no one ever went back to close them afterwards." Does this sound familiar? I..

GATE OPENERS/OPERATORS ARE NOT DESIGNED TO WITHSTAND THE SEVERE WIND LOADS (ESPECIALLY SWING GATE OPENERS) THAT HURRICANES WILL EXERT ON THEM. FURTHERMORE, 100 MPH HORIZONTAL DRIVING RAIN WILL FORCE ITS WAY INTO THE HOUSINGS AND COVERS OF YOUR ELECTR..

There has been a recent surge in solar-powered gate opener sales in the United States. My guess is there are lots of reasons for this. Green energy concerns, politics, and loss of confidence in the power grid all could be plausible reasons for people..

Regardless of whether you are operating a large-scale or a small-level business, security is key when you want to ensure profitability and success in the long term. Comprehensive business security is essential when you want to ensure less liability a..

Why Do Some Gate Openers Cost More Than Others?If you are currently searching for an automatic gate opener, otherwise known as a remote gate opener, you may discover an interesting fact about pricing. You'll notice that some gate openers are very sim..

Basics Of Gate OperatorsFor our first blog on gate openers, let's start with the basics. This is by no means intended to be a complete synopsis of all gate openers but this is a broad overview of opener types and some of the peripheral accessories ou..

Types of Automatic Gate OpenersMuch like garage door openers, automatic gate openers have become a necessity. They can provide ease of access to your property, as well as provide security. There are several different types of gate openers that work w..

Water and Gate OpenersHouston is no stranger to heavy rains and flooding. In this industry is not uncommon at all for people to forget about their gate opener as long as it is still working but doing a couple of preventative things after huge rains w..