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01 · Gates
Automatic Sliding Gates
Heavy-duty automated sliding gates engineered for high-cycle commercial and industrial access.
Designed around your operation
Commercial performance without shortcuts.
Every RJL solution is planned around traffic flow, security risk, safety obligations, power availability and the way your people use the site every day.
- Up to 2200kg capacity
- Battery backup available
- CAME & Beninca options
- Access-control integration
RJL project delivery
Assessed. Engineered. Installed. Maintained.
Design & fabrication
Our team engineers the right system and fabricates custom components.
Commissioning
Installation, automation, safety setup and operational handover.
Lifetime support
Planned maintenance, rapid response and nationwide portfolio support.
Detailed capability
Choose the system around the site—not from a catalogue alone.
Best suited to
- Commercial driveways with controlled vehicle entry
- Factories, warehouses and high-cycle yards
- Car parks and owners-corporation entrances
- Sites requiring keypad, RFID, intercom or app access
Available options
- Custom track-mounted steel gates
- Operator options published up to approximately 2200kg
- Battery backup and manual release
- Photocells, safety edges, loops and warning devices
What RJL assesses
- Run-back space and ground-track condition
- Gate weight, wind loading and daily cycle demand
- Vehicle queueing and pedestrian separation
- Power, drainage, communications and emergency access
Buyer's guide
Automatic sliding gates: what you need to know
A sliding gate runs along a steel track set into the driveway. A motor beside the opening drives a toothed rack on the gate, so the gate rolls sideways along the fence line and never swings into the driveway or footpath.
It is the most common commercial gate because it is strong, secure and fits most sites. The main trade-off is the track: it must stay clean and level, and the site needs room beside the opening for the gate to slide into.
Pros
- Very secure: the gate sits in a guide and is hard to lift or force open
- Does not swing into traffic, so it suits driveways on a footpath or road
- Handles wide openings and heavy gates (operators rated to 2000kg and more)
- Lower cost than a cantilever gate for the same opening
- Works with every access option: remotes, keypads, cards, intercom, ANPR and phone apps
- Battery backup keeps it working in a power cut
Cons
- Needs clear run-back space along the fence, about the width of the opening
- The ground track collects gravel, leaves and mud and needs regular cleaning
- Not suited to steep or uneven driveways
- Track wheels and rack wear over time and need servicing
- A damaged track (e.g. hit by a truck) stops the gate until it is repaired
A good fit for your site if
- The driveway is sealed, flat and fairly level
- There is room for the gate to slide along the fence
- You want strong security at a sensible price
- The gate runs anywhere from a few times to a few hundred times a day
Look at something else if
Sliding gate motors we recommend
Ratings are the manufacturer's published maximums for a well-built gate on level ground. RJL picks a motor with headroom after checking gate weight, wind load, slope and how many times a day the gate runs. Ranges change, so we confirm the current model when we quote.
| Gate style or site | Example models | Why it suits |
|---|---|---|
| Light commercial sliding gate, up to about 600kg (townhouses, small offices, body corporate) | Centurion D5-Evo SMART (500kg) · Centurion D6 SMART (600kg) · BFT Deimos BT A600 (600kg) · Roger Technology BH30/604/HS (600kg, brushless high-speed) · DEA Livi X (24V) | Quiet 12V/24V motors with battery backup. Cheaper to buy and run. Fine for tens of cycles a day. |
| Medium commercial sliding gate, about 800–1000kg (factories, offices, car parks) | CAME BXV (up to 1000kg) · Roger Technology BH30/804 (800kg, brushless) · Centurion D10 SMART (1000kg) · DEA Rev (1000kg, 230V) | More torque and duty for busy entries. 24V models keep running on batteries in a blackout. |
| Heavy industrial sliding gate, 1500–2000kg (warehouses, depots, logistics yards) | CAME BKV20 (2000kg, 36V) · BFT Icaro Ultra AC A2000 (2000kg) · Roger Technology BG30/1504/HS (1500kg) · Roger Technology BG30/1804/HS (1800kg) | Built for long, heavy gates and high daily cycles. Encoders give soft start and soft stop, which is easier on the rack, wheels and gate frame. |
| Sloped driveway or off-grid / solar site | Centurion D6 SMART or D10 SMART (24V, battery-driven, solar-compatible) | The motor always runs from its battery, so it handles slopes and solar charging better than 12V units. |
Detection, ANPR and safety add-ons
| Need | Example products | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle detection without cutting the road | Optex OVS-01GT vehicle presence sensor | Mounted above ground. Uses microwave and ultrasonic sensing to detect a stopped vehicle within 5.5m, so it can replace an in-ground loop. Works day and night. |
| Number plate recognition (ANPR) at gates and booms | Hikvision DS-TCG406-E (4MP access ANPR camera) · Dahua ITC413-PW4D series (access ANPR camera) | Reads plates as the car arrives and opens for approved vehicles. No cards or remotes needed. |
| Safety beams, anti-tailgating and gate safety | Optex safety and detection sensors · photocells and safety edges matched to the operator | Stops the gate or boom closing on a person or vehicle and helps catch tailgaters. |
Recent work and examples
Brands we supply, install and service
- Roger Technology
- CAME
- BFT
- Centurion (CENTSYS)
- SEA
- DEA System
- Optex
- Hikvision
- Dahua
More questions
How heavy is my sliding gate?
Commercial sliding gates commonly weigh anywhere from 300kg to well over 1000kg. We work it out from the frame, infill and size, then pick a motor rated well above it so it is not working at its limit.
Which motor brand is best?
There is no single best brand. CAME, BFT and Roger Technology are strong for heavy, busy commercial gates. Centurion is popular for solar and battery-driven sites. DEA and SEA offer good value. We choose on gate weight, duty, power and parts support.
Can you automate my existing sliding gate?
Usually yes, if the gate rolls freely, the track is sound and the frame is straight. We check it first. Sometimes new wheels, a rack or a guide is needed before a motor goes on.
40+Years of industry experience
10 yrEligible custom structural warranty
24/7Emergency make-safe and repair support
VICMelbourne and regional project coverage
Frequently asked questions
Useful answers before you contact the team.
Do you maintain commercial sliding gates?
Yes. RJL services sliding gates on preventative maintenance plans with a written photo report, and repairs them 24/7 if they fail.
What happens if our sliding gate gets stuck open overnight?
Call the 24/7 Rapid Response line on 0400 101 132. The line is answered day and night and two team members are on standby.
Which areas do you cover?
RJL is based in Thomastown and services metropolitan Melbourne every day. The team also travels to regional Victoria and flies interstate for clients.
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