First Fence Launches Range of Automated Residential Gates
The new series is manufactured by Poland's Wiśniowski. The gates were adapted for the UK market through a close, exclusive partnership. "Homeowners are increasingly looking for steel or aluminium driveway gates," says Project Manager Jonathon Walker. "What they want is a gate with a luxury look, and they often want to integrate it into their smart-home setup. With Wiśniowski's gates, we're responding to that demand."
A Hundred Models
The new range includes around a hundred models, variants and finishes, ranging from classic wrought-iron-style designs to ultra-modern, fully solid sheet-steel panels. The gates are available in both steel and aluminium and fall into two lines: Home Inclusive, with more classic infills, and Modern, with contemporary slat patterns. "In terms of design, this is genuinely a premium programme," says Walker. "We're incredibly excited to be able to bring this to the UK market." Both lines are available as a swing gate or a sliding gate.
Automation
Both the swing gates and the sliding gates come with automation as standard. On the sliding gates, the kits consists of a gear rack, the support systems, a top support roller system, a sliding gate motor built into either the support post or a separate housing, a flashing light, photocells, five safety edges, two remote controls and an external RF aerial. The sliding gates are pre-assembled and pre-wired as far as possible. "On site- exaggerating slightly- you basically just have to bolt the posts to their anchors and plug it in," says Walker. "It really isn't difficult." On the swing gates, the drive is supplied separately. The kit includes two gate leaves, two bolt-on hinges, a drive kit, a flashing light, photocells, optionally four safety edges, two remote controls and an integrated RF receiver. The swing gates can be ordered without posts.
Smart Integration
The swing gates are available in heights from 1 to 2 metres and widths from 2 to 5 metres. The sliding gates come in the same heights, with widths from 3 to 5 metres. On some variants, the dimensions differ due to constraints of the infill. The gates are made from galvanised steel or aluminium and then powder-coated. The gates' controls are compatible with all common access control systems, including GSM module, a keypad and a video intercom with facial recognition. The gates are custom-made to order and adapted to the customer's requirements. All models can be supplied with matching fencing, pedestrian gates or additional access control options. Fencing contractors without an electrician on staff can book a First Fence automation team for commissioning.
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