A & D Automatic Gate And Access

See the HySecurity SlideDriver in Action

Are you looking for a high-strength gate operator for your commercial or industrial facility? You should consider the HySecurity SlideDriver, which is used throughout the country in high-security and heavy-duty applications.

This video demonstrates how the HySecurity SlideDriver smoothly operates gates weighing up to 20,000 lbs. with speeds ranging from one to three feet per second. This particular gate is placed at the U.S.-Mexico border. If it’s tough enough for the U.S. Border Patrol, it’s certainly tough enough for your business!

To learn more about the HySecurity SlideDriver and other high-quality automatic gate operators, contact A&D Automatic Gate and Access today by calling (888) 436-2984. If your home or business is in the Bay Area, the Central Valley, or Las Vegas, we can create a custom gate system for you.

What Type of Access Control System is Right for You or Your Company?

If you’re on the market for a new access control system for your business’ or facility’s automatic gate system, you have many different options to choose from. Determining which gate is best for your business depends on the size of your facility, the amount of traffic you expect, and your access control requirements. Here’s a look at the three different types of access control systems and how to choose between them.

Personal Recognition Systems

Personal recognition systems are access systems in which an automatic gate or access point is monitored by a live person. In this case, an electronic access control system may not be necessary. However, you’ll still need the appropriate automatic gate operating system to ensure easy access on demand. These systems are helpful for preventing fraud at the access point but depend on low turnover of your security staff to stay effective and current.

Unique Knowledge Systems

If you’re looking for an electronic system to regulate automatic gate access, one option would be a unique knowledge system. These systems require individuals requesting entry to know a password or code to access certain facilities. Examples include a key pad or telephone entry system. Although these systems are typically designed to make access convenient and secure, there is some risk associated with access codes being spread to unauthorized users.

Unique Possession Systems

Unique possessions systems require individuals to have a keycard, key fob, or other item that gives them access to an automatic gate. While the number of functioning keycards or key fobs can be regulated, who has access to them cannot be. Many access systems come available with both unique possession and unique knowledge components. For instance, some access systems will contain both a physical key and require individuals to enter a code.

For more information on which access systems are right for your automatic gate, contact A&D Automatic Gate and Access by calling (888) 436-2984. We offer custom gates for business and homeowners of the Bay Area, the Central Valley, and Las Vegas.

What Are Gate Operators and What Benefits Do They Offer?

If you’re interested in installing an automatic gate at your home or business, an electronic gate operator is essential to making your system work. But what exactly are gate operators and why would you want to use them? Here’s a look at how gate operators work and some of the benefits they can offer your home or business.

Automated Access

A gate operator is the critical component that differentiates between an automatic and manual gate. These machines power your automatic gate when you provide the proper input through a keypad, remote, key card, or other automatic gate access system. Gate operators come in many different styles and sizes and are available for all types of gate configurations, including QuickFold, sliding, and swinging automatic gates.

Regulated Entry

Automatic gate operators provide home and business owners with a number of unique benefits. First and foremost, gate operators make regulating access to your property simple. Your gate won’t have to be monitored or manually operated since authorized visitors will be able to use the gate through electronic access systems. This keeps your property safe without the need for constant surveillance.

Improved Convenience

Gate operators also make gate operation much more convenient. You’ll never have to get out of your car to open a manual gate ever again—simply punch in a code or wave a card using an electronic access system and your gate operators will do all the work for you.

Greater Safety

Gate operators make using larger, more secure gates possible. Manually operated gates have to be smaller since they must be light enough to move by hand. However, automatic gate operators are much stronger than the average person and can move even the biggest gates to regulate access. When it comes to gates, bigger is almost always better.

For more information on the benefits of gate operators and automatic gates, contact A&D Automatic Gate and Access by calling (888) 436-2984. We provide professional automatic gate fabrication and installation services throughout the S.F. Bay Area, Sacramento, the Central Valley, and Las Vegas.

Benefits of Telephone Entry Systems

Automatic gate systems give property owners and managers the convenience and safety of access control, but there are many cases when a key card or simple keypad access control systems are insufficient. Unmonitored gates, or entrances that need to be monitored and operated remotely, require different kinds of access systems. For these automatic gates, telephone entry systems are ideal. Here’s a look at some of the benefits of telephone entry systems:

1. Reliable and Convenient Access - If you’re worried about losing or accidentally deactivating key cards or fobs, a telephone entry system is a great alternative. Visitors will be able to access the automatic gate using a code they memorize, which leaves limited room for technical problems. As long as you remember the code, you will get reliable and easy access.
2. Remote Operation of Gates - Apartment complexes, industrial facilities, and office parks often have a heavy flow of traffic through their properties. However, many of these facilities don’t have monitored gates, which can become a safety problem. Telephone entry systems give people on the property control over who comes in and out. Guests can contact you through the entry system and you can grant them access with a touch of a button from your telephone.
3. Great Range of Products - As a customer of A&D Automatic Gate and Access, you have a great selection of telephone entry systems from DoorKing and Chamberlain Elite. These are trusted brands in the automatic gate and access industry, which means you’re guaranteed high-quality performance, reliable access, and a long working life. Almost any of our custom-made gates can be outfitted with a telephone entry system.

To learn more about having an automatic gate or telephone entry system installed at your home or business, contact A&D Automatic Gate and Access by calling (888) 436-2984. We specialize in automatic gate design and access control system installation for residential, commercial, and multi-family dwellings in the Bay Area, the Central Valley, and Las Vegas.

What Can Homeowners and Businesses Do to Maintain Their Gates?

Automatic gates are great for providing your home or business with extra safety and easy access. However, getting the most out of your gate requires maintenance to ensure it stays strong and stable. Here are a few different ways you can care for the automatic gate at your home or business.

1. Cut Back Plants - Everyone loves the look of vines and greenery growing around a classic wrought iron gate. However, prolonged exposure to plant growth can actually damage your gate. Plants promote water retention wherever they grow, which can lead to corrosion and rusting around your gate. Plant roots can also compromise the stability of your gate if they infiltrate power lines or your gate posts.
2. Address Corrosion Immediately - Deal with corrosion and rusting as soon as possible. Rust and corrosion development can dramatically weaken your gate, making it easy to break through and unattractive. If you notice rust or corrosion, have it removed or treated by a professional automatic gate maintenance service. In extreme cases, replacing your entire gate may be necessary.
3. Paint Your Gate Regularly - To prevent corrosion, discoloration, or rust development, paint your gate using high-quality paint designed for use on metal. These paints will block moisture infiltration, which will help to protect the integrity of your gate. In addition to repainting the entire gate as necessary, “spot” paint your gate every few months to treat small areas.
4. Maintain Your Gate Access System - Make sure your electronic gate access system gets the attention it needs from a professional. Motors and moving components need to be properly lubricated and cleaned regularly to ensure energy efficiency and prevent premature wear.

If you’d like to learn more about automatic gate maintenance, contact A&D Automatic Gate and Access today by calling (888) 436-2984. We serve the entire S.F. Bay Area, Sacramento, the Central Valley, and Las Vegas, NV.