Slide Gate Operators Overview

You’ve learned about Swing Gate and Overhead Gate Operators, this blog posts will give you a brief overview of various Slide Gate Operators from Eagle Access Control Systems, which is a Perfect Garage Door & Gates standard.

All Eagle motorized control systems for automatic driveway gates are backed by a generous five year manufacturer’s warranty and are available in a wide variety of models to suit the exact needs of your project. In addition to being reliable and able to stand the test of time, all motorized Slide Gate Operators from Eagle are some of the quietest motorized gate operators available and are Made-in-the-USA!

Here are some of the features and benefits of the various models available:

Eagle I Cover & Motor

Eagle-I (Residential): Manufactured with the same quality and engineering as Eagle’s larger commercial and industrial models, the Eagle-I slide gate operator is designed for residential applications including 20-feet of nickel plated chain and a no weld chain kit. The Fail Safe model allows you to simply push the gate open during a power outage, while the Fail Secure model allows you to open the gate via use of a crank.

  • Gate Capacity of up to 18-feet and 300 lbs.
  • Continuous duty ½ horsepower AC motor
  • Heavy duty, size 40 gear reducer for efficiency
  • Idler Wheels for quiet and smooth operation
  • Built-in state-of-the-art lightning & surge protection
  • Fail safe or fail secure options so you open the gate when power is not available
  • Residential Application: this operator is perfect for a home or smaller private residence
  • AC Mini Board: user friendly capabilities so you can have it open to the right or left including auto close timer and motor brake
    LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS MODEL IN THIS BRIEF VIDEO!
Eagle 1000 Cover Motor

Eagle-1000 (Residential / Light Commercial: Rated for continuous duty, the Eagle-1000 series delivers reliable power and is designed or both residential and light commercial applications up to 27-feet and 600 lbs. All models come standard with a ½ horsepower continuous duty AC motor with 20-feet of nickel plated chain with no weld chain kit.

  • Gate Capacity of up to 27-feet and 600 lbs.
  • UL325 / UL991 Compliant
  • Continuous duty ½ horsepower AC motor
  • Heavy duty, size 50 gear reducer for efficiency
  • Idler Wheels for quiet and smooth operation
  • Built-in state-of-the-art lightning and surge protection
  • Fail safe or fail secure options so you can open the gate when power is not available
  • Residential / Light Commercial Application: larger gates on a private residence with large driveway or business that utilizes a smaller gate
  • Diamond Control Board: user friendly capabilities and feature selector come standard with features like open/close delay, motor brake, anit-tailgating, partial open, stop-reverse and auto close timer, plug-in loop detectors (shadow / reverse / exit) for easy connection, global inputs, mag lock input
    LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS MODEL IN THIS BRIEF VIDEO!
Eagle 1000 DC Cover & Motor

Eagle-1000 DC (Battery Back-up): This slide gate operator comes equipped with a built-in battery back up system, which will allow the gate to operate up to 100 cycles when power is lost. It features a state-of-the-art DC diamond control board, with its auto power save mode which puts the operator in “sleep” mode when not in use. This provides maximum cycles during battery only operation. It comes equipped with a heavy duty 24 volt DC motor that can be powered with 120 or 220 volt AC power. In residential use, the Eagle-1000 DC can be powered by a solar panel when power is not available.

  • Gate Capacity of up to 27-feet and 700 lbs.
  • 24V ½ horsepower DC motor
  • Built-in battery back up allows gate to continue operating during power outage for up to 100 cycles
  • Upgradeable: 15 or 20 watt solar panel ready for continuous operation during power outage
  • Lightning and surge suppression
  • Residential / Light Commercial Application larger gates on a private residence with large driveways or a business that utilizes a smaller gate
    LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS MOTOR IN THIS BRIEF VIDEO!
Eagle 1000 FR Cover & Motor

Eagle-1000 FR (“Foot Release”): For easy access, the Foot Release model allows you to push the gate open during a power outage in case of an emergency with the use of a foot pedal that disengages the operator from the gate. The foot pedal can be secured with a pad lock in the closed or open position and can be used for gates up to 27-feet or 600 pounds. Like all operators in the Eagle-1000 series, the Foot Release model utilizes the Diamond Control Board – the most feature packed control board available.

  • Gate Capacity of up to 27-feet and 600 lbs.
  • UL325 / UL991 Compliant
  • Continuous duty ½ horsepower AC motor
  • Heavy duty, size 50 gear reducer for efficiency
  • Release mechanism to disengage the operator from the chain
  • Idler Wheels for quiet and smooth operation
  • Foot Pedal to open: simply step on the foot release pedal and push the gate open when power is not available
  • Lightning and surge suppression
  • Residential / Light Commercial Application
    LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS MOTOR IN THIS BRIEF VIDEO!
Eagle 2000 Cover & Motor

Eagle-2000 (Commercial / Industrial): The Eagle-2000 is built to meet the needs of all commercial and industrial applications. The Fail Safe model allows you to simply push the gate open during a power outage, while the Fail Secure model allows you to open the gate via use of a crank. 1 horsepower models are available for heavier gates up to 2000 lbs. All models feature Eagle’s state-of-the-art Diamond Control Board, the most feature packed control board in the industry. In addition to Eagle’s standard 5-year warranty, this model is guaranteed up to 7-years when used in residential installation projects.

  • Gate Capacity of up to 45-feet and 2000 lbs.
  • UL325 / UL991 Compliant
  • Continuous duty ½ and 1 horsepower models
  • Heavy duty, size 60 gear reducer for efficiency
  • Idler Wheels for quiet and smooth operation
  • Built-in state-of-the-art lightning & surge protection
  • Fail safe or fail secure options so you can open the gate when power is not available
  • Commercial / Industrial Application: larger gates on commercial or industrial type properties
  • Diamond Control Board: user friendly capabilities including open/close delay, motor brake, anit-tailgating, partial open, stop-reverse and auto close timer, plug-in loop detectors, global inputs, and mag lock input
    LEARN MORE ABOUT THE EAGLE-2000 SERIES IN THIS BRIEF VIDEO!
Eagle 2000-DC Cover & Motor

Eagle-2000-DC (Battery Back Up): Enjoy heavy duty power and reliability with worry-free operation, even during a complete power failure. With 2 models to choose from (Standard or HD), these solar ready operators come equipped with a built-in battery back up system, which will allow the gate to operate at least 100 cycles when power is lost. Both models use state-of-the-art DC diamond control boards, with auto power save mode, putting the operator in “sleep” mode when not in use, providing maximum cycles during battery only operation. They also feature a heavy duty 24-volt DC motor that can be powered with 120 or 220 volt AC power. In residential use, this can be powered by a solar panel. The Eagle-2000-DC is designed for gates up to 45-feet and up to 1400 lbs., while the Eagle-2000-DC-HD is built for gates up to 55-feet or 2400 lbs.

  • Gate Capacity: Standard – 45-feet / 1,400 lbs.; HD – 55-feet / 2,400 lbs.
  • Available in 24v ½ and ¾ horsepower models
  • Built-in battery back up allows gate to continue operating during power outage for up to 100 cycles
  • Upgradeable: 15 or 20 watt solar panel ready for continuous operation during power outage
  • Lightning and surge suppression
  • Commercial / Industrial Application: ideal for larger gates on commercial or industry type properties
Eagle 2000 FR Cover & Motor

Eagle-2000-FR (“Foot Release”): For easy access, the Foot Release model allows you to push the gate open during a power outage in case of an emergency with use of a foot pedal that disengages the operator from the gate. The foot pedal can be secured with a pad lock in the closed or open position and is used for gates up to 45-feet and 1000 pounds. For heavier applications, ask us about the Eagle-2000-FR-1HP model which features a 1 horsepower motor and built for gates up to 2000 pounds.

  • Gate Capacity: 45-feet & 1000 lbs.
  • UL325 / UL991 Compliant
  • Continuous duty ½ and 1 horsepower models available
  • Heavy duty, size 60 gear reducer for efficiency
  • Release mechanism disengages the operator from the chain
  • Idler Wheels for quiet and smooth operation
  • Foot Pedal can be pad locked in the closed or open position
  • Lightning and surge suppression
  • Commercial / Industrial Application: ideal for large gates on commercial or industrial type properties
Eagle 2000-APT Cover & Motor

Eagle-2000-APT: The Eagle-2000 APT series is designed to deliver rugged durable power for the most demanding applications. Whether it be for apartment buildings, gated communities or industrial sites with heavy traffic, this series offers three models to fit your exact needs. It uses state-of-the-art Diamond control boards, the most feature packed control boards available. It is also equipped with 20-feet of nickel plated chain and a no weld chain kit for easy installation.

  • APT Standard Gate Capacity: 1 horsepower heavy duty AC motor and is used for gates up to 50-feet or 2,500 lbs.
  • APT-1.5HP Gate Capacity: ¾ horsepower heavy duty AC motors for gates up to 50-feet or 3,500 lbs.
  • APT-DM Gate Capacity: 1 horsepower heavy duty AC motors for high-traffic gates up to 50-feet or 2,500 lbs.
  • UL325 / UL991 compliant
  • Continuous duty motors
  • Battery back up optional
  • Travel speed 12” per second
  • Fail-secure manual release crank to open during power failure

We hope this helps you decide which Slide Gate Operator is right for your upcoming automatic gate installation. Our team is of course available Monday – Friday to answer any questions or concerns you may have.

In addition to slide gate operators, depending on the type of gate you are having installed, you may also want to learn about Overhead Gate Operators and Swing Gate Operators.