Linear Gate Operator Overview

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Residential and Light Commercial Gate Operators

Linear® AC Residential / Light Commercial Gate Operators are offered for single and double gate applications. Operators available for gates as heavy as 1000 lbs. All operators are AC powered, some have battery backup systems. Systems with battery backup can operate even in power outages. These operators utilize control boards with pluggable accessories for easy installation and setup. We offer operators for swing gates and slide gates. Operators can be paired for double gate systems. See the chart below the an operator to meet your needs.

Commercial and Industrial Gate Operators

Linear AC Commercial and Industrial Gate Operators are offered for single and double gate applications. Operators available for swing gates as heavy as 1575 lbs. and slide gates as heavy as 4000 lbs! All operators are AC powered, most with choice of voltage and phase. Operators can be paired for double gate systems. These are high-end operators to handle a heavy work load. Operators are protected by weather-resistant galvanized steel cabinets with a powder coated finish for durability. Check the specifications for the operators below to find one that works for your application.

Barrier Gate / Parking Gate AC Operators

Linear® AC Barrier Gate Operators are available in four models designed for vehicular traffic parking and revenue control. The speed and length of the arms vary with each model as well as the horse power of the motor used. The BGU-D model has a battery backup system which will operate during power outages. Operators accept most entry control devices such as radio controls, single and three-button control stations, digital keypads, coded cards, sensing loops, telephone entry systems, and revenue control equipment. Check each operators limitations for the system that works for you.

Common Features (Most Operators):

Emergency Disconnect
Electrical Power Disconnect
Three-button compatible
Master-Slave built in
Polyethylene covers on residential/light commercial swing and slide gate operators
Durable powder coat finish on commercial/industrial metal enclosure models
Right hand - Left hand convertible
24 VDC control circuit
Accepts all accessories
Battery backup models will work during electrical power outage
Optional solar panels can be used on models with battery backups
Can be operated by remote transmitter, digital keypad, push button or combination
Programmable control boxes
Advanced APeX controller on residential/light commercial operators
Manufacturer's warranty applies to replacing parts from Linear/OSCO, Inc. and 30 day return policy from Hoover Fence. Control board purchases are non-returnable.
Operators available to work on most styles of gates

Model Choices:

RESIDENTIAL/LIGHT COMMERCIAL OPERATORS

MODEL	GATE TYPE	MAX. GATE WEIGHT*	MAX.GATE LENGTH*
SWR	Swing - Residential	500 lb.	15'
SWD	Swing - Residential (battery backup)	700 lb.	18'
SWC	Swing - Residential/Light Commercial	600-1000 lb.	17-19'
SLR	Slide - Residential	500 lb.	25'
SLD	Slide - Residential (battery backup)	700 lb.	25'
SLC	Slide - Light Commercial	800-2000 lb.	30-45'

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL OPERATORS

MODEL	GATE TYPE	MAX. GATE WEIGHT*	MAX.GATE LENGTH*
SWG	Swing - Commercial/Industrial	700-1000 lb.	18-26'
VS-GSWG	Swing - Industrial	1000-1500 lb.	28-36'
HSLG	Slide - Commercial/Industrial	1000-1700 lb.	35-55'
GSLG-A	Slide - Commercial/Industrial	1100-2200 lb.	45-78'
VS-GSLG	Slide - Industrial	1100-4000 lb.	45-78'

BARRIER/PARKING GATE OPERATORS

MODEL	HP	VOLTAGE	ARM LENGTH	SECONDS TO OPEN
BGU	1/3 hp	115VAC	10',12', or 14'	2 to 2.5
BGU-D	1/2 hp	115VAC/24VDC	10',12', or 14'	2.8
BGUS	1/2 hp	115VAC	16' to 25'	11
SG	1/2 hp	115VAC	16'	11

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