QUOTE(imoogi99 @ Mar 10 2016, 11:40 AM)
@dblcss, can you elaborate on this...when you say can really last, does it means the Italy brand will last 5yrs and Dnor or DC Moto only 1 or 2 yrs? Have to assume no lightning strike....if lightning strike, everything also get burn...lol!
Normally when u plan to get an autogate system mostly depend on ur budget. If you hv low budget of course you will look for the cheapest but doesn't mean they dun last compare to the expensive one. When you get the genuine Italy brand doesn't mean it won't break down faster then local brand. Any equipment not install properly will break down faster.
So std step to make sure your autogate last long is make sure the gate you have is install properly whether swing,folding or sliding. If it is misaligned get it adjust first b4 install the system. How to know if it is misaligned, just use a alignment ruler to test the horizontal and vertical position of ur gate. If out a bit still ok but more 5% percent u will feel the pressure when pushing the gate. Std more pressure mean your motor push more pressure and ware off faster and break down faster. So actually we can't give u a time prior of how long a motor can last.
If your gate is OK then depend on the autogate installer. Are they profession enough or just part timer making a little extra income for the week end. When they dun hv the proper tool they will minimize and simply install the autogate system. Un profession install will not test ur gate first b4 install the system. Once they are at ur plc straight away install the system and run to show that it can open and close. So after 6 month the system might break down and you can't get service from them also.
So how long a system last depend on a lot of thing.