Determining what type of custom gate and automatic gate opener is right for your project depends on several things like: budget, available clearances, site grade or slope, estimated number of daily cycles, availability of power, size of opening, gate weight, safety considerations, exit devices, and visitor access. There are two basic

types of gates, swing gates and slide gates. Slide gate equipment and installations are generally more expensive than swing gates. Access by key pad and/or remote is typically in most installs. If a keypad is used for visitor access, an exit device will be necessary to allow the visitor to exit, or all residents and visitors can use remotes.