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How to Automate a Manual Swing Gate: What to Know Before You Buy
A practical guide to automating your existing manual swing gate, covering motor types, measurements, power options, safety standards, and access control to help Australian homeowners and trade prof...
BFT launches updated Deimos range of sliding gate motors
BFT has taken its popular Deimos sliding gate motor range to the next level with a series of significant upgrades designed to improve installation, performance and overall reliability.
Automating Manual Swing Gates - A Complete Guide
Upgrade Your Manual Swing Gates to Automatic — A Complete Guide Swing gates are a timeless and elegant way to secure your property. But if you're still manually opening and closing them every day, ...
The Best Sliding & Swing Gate Motors in Australia for 2026
Automatic gate motors make coming and going a breeze, but choosing the right one matters.
Need a real heavy duty industrial sliding gate opener?
The Beninca monster! For sliding gates up to 16,000kg! Introducing our latest industrial sliding gate motor, purpose-built for the most demanding applications. There's big. There’s bigger. And then...
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Sliding Gates on Slopes: How to Handle the Angle
Sliding gates are the right choice for sloped driveways, but the angle changes everything about motor selection, run-back space, and safety. Learn the 4–5x space rule, how to size a radial damper, ...
Front Fence & Automatic Gate Cost Guide 2026: The Honest Breakdown
A complete front fence and automatic gate package in Australia costs $8,000–$15,000 depending on materials, site conditions, and features. This guide breaks down every cost component, from fencing ...
Melbourne Crime Stats 2026: Why Now Is the Time to Protect Your Home
Melbourne recorded over 30,000 residential burglaries in the past year, with more than three-quarters going unsolved. Learn how layered security, starting with an automated gate at the perimeter, c...