Automatic gates
Automatic Gates provide improved security, convenience and safety for any property including domestic and commercial applications. Whether you wish to automate existing gates or for the installation of new we are able to design a system to meet your requirements. All of our gates are bespoke and designed and manufactured for each individual entrance. The width, layout and gradient of your entrance can determine the best solution. Options include swing, sliding, bi-folding and bi-parting gates. Railings can also be manufactured and installed alongside a new installation or made to match the design of your existing gates.
All of our gates are produced from the highest quality materials. Steel gates are crafted from heavy duty steel and can have an optional powder coating and/or galvanizing finish for longevity and durability. Timber gates are manufactured from soft or hard woods with an optional stained or pressure treated finish in a design and material of your choice. Alternatively a combination of steel and timber can be collectively used.
HVC has been a leading supplier and installer of FAAC gate automation equipment in Kent and the South East for over 20 years. FAAC are renowned as the world's leaders in providing the finest gate automation systems with an impeccable reputation for quality and reliability. For more information about FAAC visit their website at www.faac.co.uk. We are able to offer a wide range of automation systems to ensure your system is both reliable and suitable for all gate sizes, weights and duty cycles. Automation options include underground, above ground, hydraulic and electro mechanical available to operate on mains 230v or low voltage 24v electrical supplies having the adding benefit of battery back up. The varied range of control options include underground induction loops, audio or video gate entry systems (for more information please see our comprehensive door entry page), radio transmitter systems and various access control solutions (for more information please visit our comprehensive access control page). Features such as safety sensors/edges, hinge guards and many more can also be implemented to ensure the highest health and safety standards are met and protection is provided to both vehicles and pedestrians. See below our section regarding automation safety.
We are able to supply, install, repair and maintain any system including the following manufacturers of equipment:
- Aprimatic
- Ditec
- FAAC
- Came
- BFT
- Centurion
- Genius
- Gibidi
- Fadini
- Nice
- Powerdoor
- SEA
- Seav
Manual gates and bollards
We are able to supply and install vehicular and pedestrian gates and bollards in a manual form should automation not be required. These can incorporate high security locking and electronic access control solutions. For electronic access control solutions please visit our comprehensive access control page for more information.
Bollards act as a physical barrier to protect pedestrians. By providing clear traffic demarcation they add obvious security to any landscape, act as a ram raid deterrent and regulate motor vehicle access. Options for these can be static, telescopic or collapsible and available in a variety of finishes.
Barrier automation
Traffic control equipment such as automatic barriers can be installed as a standalone system or be integrated to operate in conjunction with an existing. These can provide parking solutions also controlling the flow of traffic in a commercial environment.
HVC has been a leading supplier and installer of FAAC barrier automation equipment in Kent and the South East for over 20 years. FAAC are renowned as the world's leaders in providing the finest barrier automation systems with an impeccable reputation for quality and reliability. For more information about FAAC visit their website at www.faac.co.uk.
HVC have a barrier to suit your needs from a light commercial application to a high usage industrial system with equipment designed to meet 100% duty cycle. The barrier beam can be installed to suit widths of up to 8 meters incorporating body and beam LED lights. For added security lower folding skirts can be installed.
The varied range of control options include underground induction loops, audio or video barrier entry systems (for more information please see our comprehensive door entry page), radio transmitter systems and various access control solutions (for more information please visit our comprehensive access control page). Features such as safety sensors/edges and many more can also be implemented to ensure the highest health and safety standards are met and protection is provided to both vehicles and pedestrians. See below our section regarding automation safety.
Civil engineering
As part of your installation HVC can take care of all aspects of the associated ground works including the installation of posts, foundation boxes, ground tracks or the construction of brick piers. We are a registered waste carrier and will always ensure that all waste is removed from site and left clean and tidy.
Door automation
HVC can install, repair and maintain swing door automation systems to new or existing individual and communal entrance doors in a domestic or commercial environment. This is predominantly installed for disabled users to enable aided access through an entrance. HVC has been a leading supplier and installer of FAAC door automation equipment in Kent and the South East for over 20 years. FAAC are renowned as the world's leaders in providing the finest door automation systems with an impeccable reputation for quality and reliability. For more information about FAAC visit their website at www.faac.co.uk.
Swing door automation can be for single or double leaf doors in a master-slave configuration if required. We can use a wide range of automation equipment to suit your application and door/s dimensions which can include the installation of an operator mounted to the door lintel or the door itself combining push/pull or slide arms. The varied range of control options include push and go, radar detection sensors, keyswitches, audio or video door entry systems (for more information please see our comprehensive door entry page), radio transmitter systems and various access control solutions (for more information please visit our comprehensive access control page). Features such as obstacle detection, safety sensors/edges, finger guards and many more can also be implemented to ensure the highest health and safety standards are met and protection is provided to users. See below our section regarding automation safety.
Automation safety
HVC take safety seriously and is treated with upmost priority in any form of automation. Few people realise that when installing an automation system they are installing a piece of equipment classed as “machinery” and if not installed correctly by a professional the system has the potential to cause serious harm. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have now issued a number of safety guidelines giving details on the risks and the protection methods needed.
The HSE also requires that persons responsible for the management and maintenance of automation systems should be provided with appropriate documentation, instructions for use and training to operate and maintain the system safely, and recommends that regular reviews of assessments should be undertaken to ensure the system is maintained in a safe condition.
We are able to carry out a safety assessment of your system to provide recommendations of any safety works that may be required highlighting potential risk areas such as crushing, shearing and draw in. The safety works may include:
- CE marking
- Force testing
- Infrared photo cells
- Safety edges
- Warning beacons
- Warning signs
- Hinge/finger guards
- Emergency services access switch (drop key)
- Induction loops
- Technical file including details of safe operation and potential risks, project details, components installed (new and existing), warnings for safe operation, potential hazard areas, technical installation and user manuals and installation checklist and certification of conformity for new equipment installed excluding any existing
For more information or to discuss your requirements please call us on 01892 529802 and we will be happy to assist you.
