Rating of the best manufacturers of gate automation for 2020

The gates, which can automatically open or close, relieve the driver of the need to get out of the car, which is of particular importance in bad weather conditions, as well as in various everyday circumstances. Automated gates create a comfortable and easy entry and exit from a house or garage, significantly save time, especially when it comes to large enterprises and large traffic flows entering or leaving the territory. In addition, the automation provides security by protecting the house, garage or any other room from intruders. Automation control is carried out using a remote control key fob, its range is usually at least fifty meters, but if necessary, it can be increased using a special antenna. Automation is selected in accordance with the type of gate available, therefore, before proceeding directly to the overview of manufacturers, it is worthwhile to dwell in more detail on what types of gates exist on the market.

Types of automatic gates

Sectional doors

It is a versatile type suitable for both enterprise and private use, for home or for installation in garages. They are highly reliable and protected from adverse weather conditions. They can be operated both automatically and manually, and the mechanism is designed for several openings per day and is highly resistant to serious loads, which allows the doors to be used in industrial premises. The functionality of the gate can be expanded due to the possibility of installing additional door and window openings in them. Installation of automation on sectional doors requires matching the door lift type - low, high or standard, inclined or vertical.

Chain and shaft drives are suitable for this type of door. Shaft drives are more powerful, they are necessary when the web is heavy, as well as in the case of high intensity loads. Chain drives are more used in everyday life, they are suitable for gates with a low and standard lift type.

Up-and-over doors

They are equipped with a lift-and-turn mechanism and can be installed in any type of room, as they are characterized by simple operation and an optimal price-quality ratio. Their canvas is a one-piece structure that occupies the entire space of the opening. The principle of opening is simple - moving along special guides, the gate changes its position from vertical to horizontal. Therefore, this type of gate implies the absence of any obstacles in the path of the leaf movement.

In comparison with other types, up-and-over doors do not retain heat so well, and the installation is only suitable for rectangular openings.If a partial breakdown occurs, a complete replacement of the gate will be required. In addition, there are lift-guillotine gates - in this case, the canvas moves according to the guillotine principle from bottom to top along the outer wall of the room.

Sliding or sliding gates

This type of construction is highly reliable, weather resistant, and is best suited for installation in confined spaces. The gate is equipped with a robust mechanism that can withstand heavy loads.

Sliding gate automatics are usually installed on a special drive platform or foundation. When choosing a drive, it is worth considering the weight of the door.

Swing gates

The design is quiet and easy to open and close, but requires free space. Thermal insulation is supported by a plastic profile that covers the gaps in the structure. For swing gates, two types of drives are produced - linear and lever (electromechanical, hydraulic).

Lever are not afraid of frost, equipped with a lever, can be opened both outward and inward. Linear ones require less installation space. When choosing automation, it is necessary to take into account the area of ​​the door leaf. In addition, the automation of swing gates must be kept clean, especially in winter, and free of snow.

Automatic roller shutter or roller shutter

They are a flexible sheet, rolled into a roll. The design is distinguished by increased thermal insulation, elasticity and strength, large dimensions (they are up to 11 meters wide and up to 9 meters high). At the same time, the doors are quite compact due to the ability to roll into a roll. Suitable for private use, on sites, in houses, garages and for large premises, enterprises.

They can be mounted outside and inside the premises, as well as in window openings - so they not only replace shutters, but also provide security, protecting against penetration (relevant for residents of private houses and cottages, or living on the first floor of a building).

The best manufacturers of gate automation

"CAME"

This Italian manufacturer of goods for the arrangement of territories, sites and garages, also carries out automation of room management and is very popular in Russia. The company is known all over the world, the products of "Same" are distinguished by their ease of operation, high quality structures, for the installation of which there are almost no restrictions. Thus, the company manufactures automation for any type of gate - sectional, overhead, swing and sliding gates. The power of the mechanism is sufficient both for private use and on an industrial scale. The products of the Axi Brown series are especially popular with buyers, a distinctive feature of which is their compactness and the absence of protruding parts. The Krono product line is designed for forged gates - the installed mechanism does not violate the aesthetic appearance and is in harmony with the forged details. To install the Same automatic equipment, a stable power supply is required, so it is advisable to additionally install a voltage stabilizer.

The average cost is - 47 975 rubles. (from 16,000 rubles to 79,950 rubles)

• long range of remote control key fob;
• silent work;
• high resistance to moisture, wind, frost;
• neat construction with a nice design;
• available drives for 220V and 24V;
• opening time can be adjusted;
• the automation is suitable for all types of door configurations.

• high cost of products;
• the opening angle is 90 degrees.

"FAAC"

The renowned Italian company has been developing and manufacturing hydraulic and other types of drives for over fifty years, suitable for any door configuration. Faac has opened 32 branches in different countries, has its own research center, where the creation, testing and improvement of automatic drives and parts for them takes place.Underground drives installed under the gates are popular, such an installation hides the mechanisms from the eyes, does not spoil the appearance, and saves space. In the event of a power outage, the Faac automatics can be powered from the battery, and also allows you to open the gate manually.

In general, Faac products are of high quality and reliability, meet the requirements of safety standards (national and international). The drives are manufactured for private use, industrial, as well as barriers and barriers.

The average cost is 63 130 rubles. (from 16 480 rubles to 109 780 rubles)

• easy to purchase original products, thanks to the large number of branches of the company;
• long service life - from ten years or longer;
• in the presence of hydraulic and electromechanical mechanisms;
• drives are designed for gate wings up to 7 meters wide;
• automation for 24 V and 220 V.

• high prices;
• the inscriptions on the remote control buttons are quickly erased;
• the remote control buttons are made of rubber and are damaged.

"NICE"

An Italian company that has been operating for 30 years and has been operating on the Russian market for more than ten years, and is one of the most popular brands of gate automation and access control devices. The company is engaged in the production of automation for gates of any configuration, barriers, security systems, constantly expanding the range of products. Nice equips its products with modern electronics, expanding the functionality of the drives - the automation has such functions as smooth start and stop, it is possible to connect an uninterruptible power supply, and also to adjust the opening angle.

The automatic drive is easy to program the way the user needs, but at the same time it requires mandatory grounding of the gate to ensure safety - in the event of a malfunction, voltage can be transmitted to the gate leaves. For sliding gates, a powerful drive is provided that can easily manage a leaf weighing up to 1200 kg, while the opening and closing speed is 37 cm / s, which is perfect for use on the territory of enterprises where large vehicles are used.

The average cost is 41,250 rubles. (from 8 350 rubles to 74 150 rubles)

• available drives of various types for any type of gate;
• linear mechanisms have a particularly narrow shape;
• the set includes two remote controls;
• automatic drives are equipped with a self-diagnosis system;
• in the event of a power failure, the drives are equipped with a manual release mechanism.

• high cost of products;
• some mechanisms are not designed for active use;
• products are not suitable for use in northern regions, since the minimum operating temperature is -20 degrees.

"Marantec"

German company engaged in the production of automation for household and industrial use. The products are full of electronics, and the connectors are only suitable for original control devices. The company has been known on the Russian market for more than 15 years; the most popular are operators for lifting gates. The products of the Marantec company are produced under the name Comfort and are divided into groups depending on the capacity. In addition, the products are economical due to the fact that most of the products are equipped with a special technology "Blueline" designed to reduce energy consumption. The drives from this manufacturer allow you to save not only energy consumption, but also space - there are unusual vertical drives-columns (height is 1.3 m and 1.6 m).

Also, there are automatic drives that do not depend on the mains and work only on their own battery. The battery level is displayed on the control panel of the device, if necessary, a solar panel can be connected to it, so that the device is self-powered by solar energy.This unusual power supply is very convenient when using the device in large or remote areas.

The average cost is 64,028 rubles. (from RUB 14,060 to RUB 46,968)

• the company's products have been tested and fully certified;
• drives are suitable for private use and for industrial scale;
• drive motors are quiet;
• the start is quite smooth, soft, there is a slowdown before the gate closes;
• profitability, energy saving.

• high prices;
• the powerful automatic operators of the 800 and 880 series (for sliding gates) are too large.

"Roger"

Roger Technology is an Italian company that has been on the market since 1981 and manufactures premium products: high-end high-tech electronics, actuators and accessories. The company has developed a digital Brushless motor that can operate at just 24 V.

All products are fully adapted to Russian operating conditions and are intended exclusively for private use. Automation radio channels from Roger Technology are distinguished by a high level of security and reliably protect the premises from unauthorized entry - only their owner can open the gates. As for the operating range of the remote control, it can be extended up to 150 meters by installing an additional antenna

Powerful sliding gate drives are also available, weighing at least 2 tons. In addition, the company manufactures drives for roller gates installed in openings up to 16 square meters. The drive housings are attractively designed in black or gray to suit any application.

The average cost is - 47 598 rubles. (from 15 872 rubles to 79 325 rubles)

• high quality products;
• long service life;
• engines run as quietly as possible;
• the automation is protected against magnetic interference;
• cases in black and gray for different designs.

• the remote control buttons are very sensitive, accidental pressing is possible;
• fragility of the plastic case of the control unit;
• high cost of production.

"Hormann"

The German company "Hormann" is one of the largest manufacturers of both automation and gates of various types, which can be ordered in accordance with the required dimensions. The company's products (sets of automatic drives) have recently appeared on the Russian market. The devices are equipped with BiSecur radio technology, which recognizes the state of the gate leaves, in addition, the automation is able to recognize any obstacle on the way of opening or closing, and if there is an obstacle in the path of the leaves, it automatically stops the movement of the leaf. Some actuators are sold with a ten-year warranty, which testifies to the reliability of the device. Another feature of the products manufactured by Hormann is the design of accessories - for example, the remote controls have a varnished surface, which helps to preserve the aesthetic appearance of the remote control for longer.

The average cost is 38,800 rubles. (from 16 400 rubles to 61 200 rubles)

• automation is completed with two control panels;
• long warranty period for products;
• silent opening and closing;
• lever drives are compact;
• fast work progress.

• high cost of products;
• in some cases the program settings are reset.

"Doorhan"

Russian manufacturer operating since 1994. Initially, the company was engaged in the manufacture of gates of various types, this was the main specialization, but then the company "Doorhan" expanded its product range, starting the production of automatic systems for gates. The company's products include drives for sliding, swing, rolling gates, as well as automated equipment for hangar gates with a span of 10 to 20 meters.

Remote controls display the current status of the gate - the indicator informs whether it is closed or closed, which allows you to control the gate status without going outside. This function is especially useful in case of adverse weather conditions. In addition, the remote controls have a sleek design thanks to their slim body and top-mounted control buttons.

It should also be noted that the automatic drives from the "Doorhan" company are adapted for operation in severe weather conditions - in severe frosts (up to -40 degrees), the drives continue to function without problems and breakdowns.

The average cost is - 23 947 rubles. (from 7 107 rubles to 40 788 rubles)

• quiet operation of automation;
• the ability to remotely control the state of the gate;
• convenient form of the remote control;
• wide temperature range, where the minimum is -40 degrees, and the maximum is +50 degrees.

• the appearance of rust on galvanized structural parts;
• products for external fixing are made exclusively in black.

"BFT"

This company is part of the large SOMFY company, which occupies a leading position in the production and sale of automatic systems. BFT actuators are suitable for both private, domestic use and industrial scale and placement in large enterprises and facilities.

On the Russian market, the brand is represented by a wide range of automatic systems suitable for all types of gates, as well as systems for complex automation, control and security of control facilities. Automation makes it possible to adjust the speed of opening and closing, has such functions as acceleration, deceleration, power supply from a single-phase network and a backup power source. Photocells are highly sensitive, allowing the shutters to stop in front of an obstacle, and not in a direct collision with it.

The "EELink" function (proprietary development of the company) allows you to program the system and save the settings on your smartphone, so that in case of a program failure, the user can easily return the data and restore the settings completely.

The average cost is 71,450 rubles. (from 13,500 rubles to 129,400 rubles)

• the kit includes detailed and accurate installation instructions for the drive;
• availability of Fast-net technology for quick installation of the device on the gate;
• automation works with 220V and 24V;
• operation from a backup power source.

• remote controls are too bulky;
• no automation for roller gates.

Selection of automation systems

When buying automatic systems, you should be guided by the following main criteria:

Gate characteristics. This is the mass, the type of gate, and the degree of their load. The motor power of the acquired automation, the speed of the opening and closing process and the way of controlling the drive depend on these data. On a private territory (house, plot, garage), the gates open several times a day, so you should select the appropriate power of the automatic system intended for domestic use. If the gates are located at an enterprise or industrial facility (industrial premises, warehouse, hangar, etc.), it is necessary to install a more powerful system designed for intensive use.

Completing the drive with additional devices. For example, such as control panels. It is good when several remote controls are included in the package, but the ability to control different gates from one remote control is equally important. Automatic systems for sliding and swing gates come complete with special beacons and sensors designed to warn with a signal about the presence of an obstacle on the move of the leaves, as well as warn about the beginning of opening or closing the gate.

Cost. If you make an order for a gate in one set with automatic equipment for them, the final price will be lower than when purchasing them separately. This is due to the reduction of costs for delivery and installation of the structure.

Manufacturing firm. The most popular are European manufacturers, in particular German and Italian firms.They are characterized by an abundance of electronics, unique connectors for control devices, and high quality designs. German products have a high cost, Italian - more reasonable prices, while not inferior either in quality or reliability to their German competitors.

Automated gate systems make it possible to ensure the safety of the territory, make control over it more comfortable, improve the operation of the gate, as well as save energy and time, which is important not only in industrial use, but also in domestic and private use.