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.

We do not sell automation equipment. However you can automate any of our commercial and industrial gates by adding the Premium Mid Rail when you customize your gate in our online store. This option adds an additional, double channel horizontal rail which is factory-welded across your entire gate. You can then attached any well-known gate operator to the gate for automation. Scroll down this page for more information. . .

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 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. GreatFence.com Residential gates are not available for automation. It's o.k. to mix and match residential fence panels and posts with a commercial or industrial gate and gate posts. This is common for homeowners with large driveways or homeowners who require gate automation.

Grade

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 on each side and welded. On wider gates we wrap the frame across the bottom of the gate (or both leafs for driveway gates) to give the gate additional support. The commercial u-frame is 2″ x 2″ x .080″. the industrial u-frame is 2.5″ x 2.5″ x .100″.