What questions should I ask a gate manufacturer regarding safety measures?
Firstly, all automated gates MUST comply with The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 which means that the gate should […]
Beware of children playing on automated gates this summer
The long summer holiday is beckoning and with so many parents opting for a staycation due to the challenging Covid […]
Safety edges explained
What is a safety edge? Also known as a pressure edge They are used to guard against possible crushing, impact, […]
Defining Gate Safety Devices
We often hear people talk about gate safety devices and ground loops in the same breath. However, it is important […]
Focus on risks, not standards
We often get asked what standards should be considered when installing an automatic gate or barrier, should it be standard […]
Don’t forget the basics
When thinking about a new automated gate for the entrance to a property, professional installers need to make sure they […]
The Seven Deadly Sins Associated with Automated Gates
Lack of hinge protection on swing gates, this is a major concern and can lead to serious injury or worse. […]
Has lockdown inspired you to do some home renovation?
When the pandemic started the vast majority found themselves limited to staying at home – with so much more time […]
Schools must mitigate the risks they can control….
The current pandemic has forced the majority of schools to revisit how pupils, staff, and suppliers enter and exit the […]
Changes to CE Marking
Now that the UK has officially left the EU the CE mark fitted to gates as per the requirements of […]