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Pedestrians, especially children are an unfortunate statistic in the injuries and deaths resulting from inappropriate use, poor maintenance or inadequate safety precautions in the use of electric gates.
In 2010 the deaths of two children—both crushed by electric gates a few days apart from each other prompted the HSE to issue safety advice reminding installers, designers, maintenance firms and manufacturers of electric gates to prevent the trapping...

Electric gates are indeed very convenient to use but incorrect installation and infrequent maintenance service turn them into hazards that can injure or be fatal to people passing through them, particularly in public areas.
Children and adults are at risk for injury—ranging from cuts and bruises to broken bones, hematomas and even amputations—or death if their clothing or any body part gets crushed or entrapped in the gates as they are automatically opened or...

Electric gates are a superb addition to your property and they can make a real difference to not only the look of the house but also giving you a lot more security. However, there are a lot of safety issues to take into account simply because of the...

Although there are many local factors to consider when deciding whether sliding or hinged gates are right for a specific application, there are a number of basic criteria which can be applied:
Sliding Gate is Generally More Secure
Overall, sliding gates are often more secure largely because they are more difficult to force open. The main reason for this is that part of the gates, even when closed, are retained within a rigid structure and are therefore much more difficult to force...