Book your spot now for a free place on the next online Gate Safety Surgery with FEIG ELECTRONIC, on Friday 21st November 2025, 2pm – 2.45pm. Andrew Molloy, Electronic Account Manager at FEIG will present the company’s latest radar-based sensing solution designed specifically for barrier access systems. The Smart Radar Scanner can replace ground loops… Continue reading Gate Safe Surgery: Smart Radar Scanners
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Gate Safe Christmas Closure: 18th December – 5th January
As we head into the festive season, Gate Safe will be taking a short winter break. Our office and technical helpline will be closed from Thursday 18th December and will reopen on Monday 5th January. While our team takes this time to recharge, our website remains fully accessible 24/7. You can still: Book your Gate… Continue reading Gate Safe Christmas Closure: 18th December – 5th January
Safety Edges Explained: How They Protect People and Property
When an automated gate moves, it should do so safely, ensuring it doesn’t cause harm to anyone who comes into contact with the installation. However, if the right protective measures are not in place, a gate can pose a serious risk. One safety device commonly found on automated gates is the safety edge — a… Continue reading Safety Edges Explained: How They Protect People and Property
Gate Safe Launches Safe School Gates Working Party
Gate Safe has joined forces with other key stakeholder organisations to establish a working party designed to improve the safety of automated and manual gates in schools. As part of the charity’s Safe School Gates initiative, Gate Safe recently held a meeting hosted by Ashford MP Sojan Joseph attended by representatives from the police security… Continue reading Gate Safe Launches Safe School Gates Working Party
Sliding Gate Safety: What Every Installer Needs to Know
By Rob Williams – Technical and Training Manager, Gate Safe Sliding gates can present serious safety risks if not installed or maintained correctly. Whether you’re working on a tracked system or a cantilever design, understanding the potential hazards—and how to mitigate them – is crucial. At Gate Safe, we train installers to spot these risks… Continue reading Sliding Gate Safety: What Every Installer Needs to Know
Gate Tethers: A Simple Fix To a Serious Risk
The Hidden Danger on Swing Gates – and the Simple Way to Protect Against an Accident A gate tether is a simple but effective addition to a gate, designed to prevent it from falling in the event of a hinge breaking and potentially causing serious injury, or worse. In a perfect world, all gates should… Continue reading Gate Tethers: A Simple Fix To a Serious Risk
Understanding Safety Edges: What Installers Need to Know
At Gate Safe, we’re committed to helping installers, specifiers and gate owners better understand the safety features for automated gates, designed to mitigate risks and deliver essential protection. One often misunderstood or overlooked feature – is the safety (also known as pressure) edge. Let’s break down what safety edges are, why they matter, and the… Continue reading Understanding Safety Edges: What Installers Need to Know
Are You Renting a Property/Flat with an Electric Gate?
Electric gates are often used in multi-occupancy housing to enhance safety and control access. However, as machines, they need to be properly installed and maintained to ensure they do not pose a danger to anyone who comes into contact with them. The Importance of Safe Electric Gates While automated gates are designed to protect residents,… Continue reading Are You Renting a Property/Flat with an Electric Gate?
Why Choose a Gate Safe Installer?
Are you thinking of having an electric gate installed and maintained by a Gate Safe installer? Electric gates are machines and need to be properly designed, manufactured, installed and maintained to avoid serious, even fatal, injuries. Only someone who is suitably trained and competent should work on the gate. Trained Installers Gate Safe installers have… Continue reading Why Choose a Gate Safe Installer?
Automatic Gate Safety Requirements
Automated gate safety isn’t just a preference—it’s an absolute necessity. Whether you’re an installer or a homeowner, understanding and adhering to safety requirements is paramount to protecting any person using the gate. This blog, delves into the essential automatic gate safety requirements providing guidance on the steps to be taken to ensure compliance. Automatic Gate… Continue reading Automatic Gate Safety Requirements
