Wind problem.....

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Hello

In order for me to recommend a more suited gate kit for your requirement, i would need to know the following, Leaf size, estimated weight, use per day, then i can decide what kit would best suit your requirements, once the gates are installed the force setting can be adjusted to accommodate for the wind factor, but a precaution to take, when increasing the force on the unit you will be increasing a safety risk factor so we may need to look at possible safety edges, which are designed to stop the gate working once activated, to avoid danger to a person or vehicle.

Please contact me if you require more information,

Hi,

We have recently moved to a house with a pair of metal swing gates ('solid') that are having problems when the weather turns windy.
They are fitted with FAAC 422SB motors and a Genius 592 controller, Genius transmitter / receiver / photo cells.
The gates are approx 2.75m wide and are probably around 250-300kg.

When there's no wind, no problem however, when it was blowing a little, the gates used to miss-close.
I fitted an electric centre-lock to hold them closed in the event of it being windy however, they were then pushed against the lock and preventing it from freeing at the next 'open' signal.
I fitted a stainless drop-lock, activated by the final closure movement of the second closing gate and that works well up to moderate wind conditions however, even after multiple programming sessions and adjustment of the relief valves on the motors, I can't seem to get a good compromise between no-wind and relatively strong windy conditions - either closing smoothly or slamming so hard that the system shakes the fillings out of your teeth...!!

On the 592, there are settings for closing sensitivity - are these operational with hydraulic motors? They seem to make little difference to their operation.
I need the first gate to close to keep power on against the stop whilst the second gate closes to operate the drop lock. If I bring in the deceleration on closing, the wind can overcome the motor whilst its waiting for the second gate to close....
I've programmed the system best possible 'I think' and am wondering now if I need to change the motors for something like NICE Wingo screw-driven units to ensure positive closing in all conditions?
Will the 592 control board operate this kind of motor with control of closing sensitivity etc?

Looking forward to hearing ideas!


Thanks


Paul