A swinging automatic gates has side hinges and opens up into driveway. A sliding automatic gate runs on a track and slides open to reveal the remaining driveway.

To safely install the automation on your gates, you will need a gate automation kits. You will want to find a kit that includes a pair of motors, gate controls, radio controls with two handsets, a pair of safety photo-cells, and instructions.

If you are not sure that your kit includes all the things you need you can always consult with the company and make sure you have what you need.

Before you purchase all of your components you will also want to make sure you carefully measure the space and size of your automatic gate. You will want to take into consideration the wind exposure, the temperature changes in your area, and any other surrounding things that could impact the motor size or style that you will need for your gate.

In addition to making sure you have the right components for the gate, you will want to make sure that you have safety features in place to make sure the parts work safely and well.  Most companies that sell gate automation kits will also sell safely features that you can apply to your gate.