Aluminum Gate Automation

🚫 Please Note: All gates are custom made per order, per customer and will work with most 3rd party gate automation products. Our Commercial and Industrial gates can be customized online for automation in our online store when you add the Double Channel Premium Rail, an extra heavy duty horizontal rail which is factory welded and spans the entire width of your chosen gate. Gate widths are not actual. All gate widths include the spacing for the hinges and lock.

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Screenshot Example — Not Clickable. Please visit the product page to customize your aluminum gate.

Automation That Doesn’t Cost the Earth — Our automation-ready gates are built from recycled aluminum and finished with a durable, eco-conscious powder coating. From custom gates to smart access, we’re committed to sustainability at every level.

Where do I purchase my automation equipment?

You’ll want to find a local outlet of a national brand? Why? Because you’re probably going to need some type of maintenance agreement whereby they come out every 5 – 7 years to recalibrate your automation products. We recommend classic gate automation brands like MightyMule, LiftMaster, Viking, Apollo and Ghost Controls. However, other brands will work too!

How much do your Aluminum Driveway Gates weigh?

Exclusive to GreatFence®

Aluminum Driveway Gate Weight Calculator

Pick your Grade → Opening Width → Height. We’ll show the typical total weight for the full double-drive gate (both leaves combined) and the per-leaf value. Note: 3rd party gate automation is only available for GreatFence.com Commercial and Industrial gates. It's o.k. to mix and match residential aluminum fencing and posts with commercial and/or industrial aluminum driveway gates and posts. This is common for homeowners with: a) large driveways or b) driveways where automation is needed.

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Opening width

Height

Total Weight (pair)

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Per-leaf

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U-Frame

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This shows the typical combined weight of both leaves for your selection.

Weights are typical and exclude hardware, posts, hinges, locks, and packaging. “Width” refers to the opening between posts and includes hinge/lock spacing; factory deductions are applied for hardware. Industrial gates 16′ wide and wider are available up to 7′ high only. Always confirm weight and duty rating with your gate operator manufacturer.

What's a U-FRAME?

All greatfence.com gates are framed and welded. However, on wider commercial and industrial gates we enclose the frame around the bottom of the gate (it resembles the letter “u”) for additional strength and support. Commercial U-Frames are 2″ x 2″ x .080″ (thick); Industrial U-Frames are 2.5″ x 2.5″ x .125″ (thick). The U-FRAME does not change the height of the gate.

Example: STYLE 1 without the U-FRAME

Example: STYLE 1 with the U-FRAME added

Heavy Duty Gate Hinges are required for automation.

Exploded view of adjustable Heavy Duty Gate Hinge with multiple components

📢 Download Our Heavy Duty Gate Hinges Guide!

Discover why our adjustable Heavy Duty Gate Hinges are the #1 choice for strength and reliability. Perfect for Aluminum Single Gates (7–15 ft. wide) and Double Swing Driveway Gates (14–30 ft. wide). This exclusive 5-page illustrated PDF breaks down every component and adjustment option — making it easy to see why they’re simply the best!

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