Electric Gates UK

For the motorisation of sliding gates, swing gates and barriers in accordance with Machinery Directive 98/37/EEC and the appliance parts of standards EN 13241-1, EN 12453, EN 12445

It is essential for motorised gates & barriers to be force tested to check for pressures; all new gate & barrier installations and any retro- fit installations require undergoing a full force test and risk assessment.

Please find below what each test consists of:

Sliding Gate Force Testing

• A total of 27 tests must be carried out on each motorised gate system/
  
• Vertical measurements are taken from 50mm from the bottom, 300mm from the top & halfway up the gate (up to a height of 2.5m)/
  
• Distances from the closing position of the gate are measure at 50mm, 300mm & 500mm
  
• Each measurement is taken 3 times and the average is recorded.
  
• If the average test result for the closing position exceeds 400N in force, the motorised gate fails and an appropriate safety device should be fitted to the gate- the test must be repeated.
  
• The test is repeated for the opening phase of the gate if an obstruction or opening pillar is in situ.
  
• If the average test result for the opening phase exceeds 400N in force, the motorised gate fails and an appropriate safety device should be fitted to the gate- the test must be repeated.
  

Swing Gate Force Testing

• A total of 27 tests must be carried out on each motorised gate system.
  
• Vertical measurements are taken from 50mm from the bottom, 300mm from the top & halfway up the gate (up to a height of 2.5m).
  
• Distances from the closing position of the gate are measure at 50mm, 300mm & 500mm
  
• Each measurement is taken 3 times and the average is recorded.
  
• If the average test result for the closing position exceeds 400N in force, the motorised gate fails and a n appropriate safety device should be fitted to the gate- the test must be repeated.
  
• The test is repeated for the opening phase of the gate if an obstruction (wall, fence) is within 500mm of the gates fully opening position.
  
• If the average test result for the opening phase exceeds 400N in force, the motorised gate fails and an appropriate safety device should be fitted to the gate- the test must be repeated.

Diagram 1

Sliding gate closing position force testing points
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Diagram 2

Sliding gate opening position force testing points
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Diagram 3

Swing gate closing position force testing points
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Diagram 4

Swing gate closing position force testing points
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Barrier Force Testing

• A total of 3 tests must be carried out on each motorised barrier system
  
• The measurement is taken 3 times and an average is recorded
  
• The measurement is taken 200mm from the tip of the beam
  
• If the average test result exceeds 400N in force, the motorised barrier fails and an appropriate safety device should be fitted to the barrier- the test must be repeated.