Coimbatore

Sliding Gate Automation: No-Nonsense Buyer Guide

If you own an independent house, villa, or small apartment in Coimbatore, you know the pain of opening a heavy gate in the heat or rain. This guide is for homeowners who want clear numbers, options, and mistakes to avoid.

1. What is Sliding Gate Automation?

A motor, control board, and gear rack that move your existing sliding gate using remotes or a mobile app.

Typical System Includes

Gate motor with gearbox
Gear rack fixed to gate
Control panel & receiver
Remote key fobs
Safety stops & limit switches
○Photocell sensor
○App control module
○Battery backup

○ = Optional add-ons at extra cost

Planning a New Home?

Ask your builder to keep proper pillar space for motor, clean straight track, and electrical point near motor location.

2. Is Your Gate Suitable?

Before brands and models, check your gate first.

Suitability Checklist

Gate slides smoothly with one hand
Track is not broken, bent, or filled with mud
Gate weight matches motor rating
Structure is not rusted at the bottom
No big slope under the gate

If any of these are bad, fix the gate first. A strong motor on a bad gate is a waste of money.

3. Types of Gate Motors

By Usage Pattern

Light Duty
10-20 ops/day
Independent houses, up to 500-600 kg
Medium Duty
30-80 ops/day
Villas, small apartments, offices
Heavy Duty
100+ ops/day
Apartments, commercial, factories

Common Features

Soft start/stop
Smoother motion
Auto close
After set time
Obstruction sensing
Reverse on contact
Manual release
Power cut backup
Magnetic limit
Precision stopping
Mobile app
WiFi integration

4. Safety & Reliability Checklist

Safety Must-Haves

  • Manual release key (easy to use in dark)
  • Obstruction sensing that reverses
  • Photocell option for kids/pets
  • Clear emergency contact for service

Installation Quality

  • Neat, weather-protected control box
  • Proper earthing and correct cables
  • Conduits instead of exposed wires
  • Clean welding without weakening frame

Onwords has completed 6000+ gate automations. Most failures come from poor installation, not hardware.

5. Smart Features That Matter

Nice to have is different from actually useful. These are the ones customers keep using.

Auto close after set time
Gate doesn't stay open by mistake
Partial opening mode
For pedestrian entry only
Mobile app for family
While drivers use remotes
Smart home integration
Gate opens → portico lights turn on

6. Decision Guide

1

Type of property?

Independent houseVilla / small apartmentLarge apartment / commercial
2

Daily operations?

Under 20/day20-80/dayOver 80/day
3

Smart features needed?

Remotes onlyRemotes + auto closeFull app + smart home
4

Set your budget band

Entry (₹38-55K)Mid (₹55-80K)Premium (₹80K+)
5

Compare on

Duty ratingWarrantyLocal spare availability

7. Why Onwords in Coimbatore

Choose a local specialist instead of a random reseller.

  • Local Coimbatore team for site visit, installation, service
  • Design suggestions on track, pillar, wiring — not just motor quote
  • Integration with your future smart home plans
  • 6000+ gate automations, 400+ smart home projects

8. FAQs

Ready to Get Started?

Sliding gate automation is a basic convenience and safety upgrade for any Coimbatore home. Pick the right duty rating, install properly, and it will work quietly for years.