Regular maintenance of electric gates – how to do it correctly?
Electric gates are extremely useful. Thanks to them, foreign vehicles cannot enter buildings and private parking lots without permission. Thanks to them, unauthorized parties do not block the parking lots. This way, you can maintain order, without any malfunctions. And speaking of malfunctions, with the help of regular maintenance of electric gates, you can prevent breakdowns and other troubles. This is how to do it right.
Maintained only with excellent tools
Performing routine maintenance on any electric gate starts with quality tools. It is never a good idea to approach maintenance without having good tools on hand. Professionals always come to perform routine maintenance and maintenance when they are equipped with a set of fine, varied tools. When all the equipment arrives organized, in a box or bag, no time is wasted and every operation is performed to the best of its ability.
Not strengthened by temporary improvisations
Sometimes we come across an electric gate that appears to be working properly, but in reality it is not. You can see such gates where temporary improvisations have been installed, for example if a certain part has bent. Sometimes non-standard connections are made, when behind the scenes there is the need to fix a malfunction from time to time. On the surface, this is a reasonable interim solution.
In fact, temporary improvisations can be dangerous. Especially if the period is prolonged and the quality repair stage is not reached. Conclusion: Any maintenance operation, if you want to fix a certain bend, if a gear becomes loose, if a connection tends to come loose, etc., is repaired well and as quickly as possible. A temporary improvisation that becomes permanent can actually destroy a good electric gate and subsequently require a comprehensive and expensive overhaul.
Moving parts must be lubricated according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Every electric gate has a variety of parts that fit together. Some of them are moving parts that work together. These moving parts must be oiled or greased according to the manufacturer’s instructions. This is a very important routine maintenance operation. If it is not performed and over time, the moving parts rub against each other. Intense heat is generated and the process of wear is accelerated. Using oil, lubricants, or grease not only prevents squeaks and squeaks but also protects the parts from wear and overheating. This way, you can enjoy a good, functioning electric gate over time.
If there are strange noises, call a technician.
Some models of electric gates operate almost completely silently. Other models make various noises, as a natural part of their operation. Not every time a gate makes a little noise, you have to take out a tool and fix it.
The question is what usually happens. If the gate has been operating quietly until now and suddenly all sorts of strange noises have started, this is a sign that there may be a problem. If you perform lubrication or degreasing and the problem is not solved, you should not hesitate. It is important to bring a qualified technician to check. A small maintenance operation may be required, such as some reinforcement or alignment. But it is possible that a renovation that goes beyond that is required. When the problem is caught in time, quick maintenance at an affordable price can be enough, in most cases.
If the gate has become outdated, order a periodic inspection.
High-quality electric gates can work well for a very long time. But there is nothing you can do, over time everything ages. When the gate ages, it becomes necessary to perform periodic inspections.
According to the manufacturer’s or installer’s recommendation, it is worth ordering periodic inspections. This way, you can maintain the electric gate in the best possible way. Sometimes you change the oil. Sometimes you replace a gear wheel or a bearing or a screw. If the paint is peeling, you can paint it. In short, periodic maintenance will extend the life of the gate and maintain its integrity for many years.
