Why is a Manual Heavy Duty Industrial Swing Gate Superior to an Automatic System?

There are different options available when choosing a swing gate suitable for a warehouse/industrial environment. It is important that all aspects including condition of the location, maintenance and purpose of the swing gate are considered prior to purchasing a swing gate system. Manual Swing Gates are used to limit the access to pedestrians or vehicles in unsafe or unauthorised areas. One of the alternate Swing Gate options to manual, is an automatic system. While there are advantages to an automatic operation, the Manual Swing Gate still remains the superior choice, for the following reasons:

✔ No Power/Electricity is Required

Automatic Swing Gates require electricity, meaning the location where the swing gate is being installed will need to have access to power outlets. If there is no access to power in the desired install location the Automatic system won’t be suitable for use. A Manual Swing Gate does not require power in order to operate which makes this system suitable in all different locations where installation would be required.

✔ Manual Systems can be used in all Conditions

In the event of power failure, you will no longer have access to the restricted/gated area beyond the swing gate as it becomes non-operational due to the lack of power. As Manual Swing Gates do not require power, a power outage will not affect the operation of the swing gate. Access in and out of the restricted area is possible which may be necessary in emergency situations. A Manual Swing Gate only requires one person to open and close the gate as required.

✔ Almost Near to No Maintenance

A Manual Swing Gate is much easier to maintain with next to no maintenance required to ensure it remains in an operational condition. An Automatic Swing Gate requires an electrician to visit the facility to provide ongoing maintenance to ensure it remains operational which could become quite costly and time consuming.

✔ Inexpensive to Replace Broken Parts

If an Automatic Swing Gate was to break down, the individual mechanical parts that require replacement are quite expensive. It is seen more often than not that automatic systems run into mechanical issues, where replacements are required in order for the swing gate to be fixed. As there are zero mechanical fixtures on a Manual Swing Gate, if in the event there were operational issues, the replacement costs are significantly reduced.

Industrial Manual Swing Gates are the superior choice as they are an easier system not only to install and maintain, but also to operate. Where a quick and effective solution is required to limit the access to pedestrians and vehicles in an unsafe or unauthorised area, the Manual Swing Gate is the guaranteed option.