Secure, reliable sliding gate automation for schools, businesses, industrial premises and controlled-access sites.
When are sliding gates suitable?
Automatic sliding gates can provide an effective solution for entrances where the available site layout allows the gate to travel laterally alongside the boundary. Unlike a swing gate, the gate does not require an opening arc across the entrance, making sliding operation particularly useful where the movement of vehicles, surrounding buildings or the configuration of the entrance needs to be carefully considered.
Before recommending a system, Mere UK can assess factors including the entrance width, available run-back space, gate size and construction, frequency of operation, vehicle movements, access requirements and the surrounding environment.
For some sites an automatic sliding gate will provide the most practical solution; for others, an automatic swing gate may be more appropriate. Our role is to assess the entrance and recommend a gate configuration based on how the site actually operates.
Automatic Siding Gates for Commercial & Secure Sites
Controlled Entrances
Integrate automatic sliding gates with access control and intercom systems for managed site entry.
Sliding Gates with Access Control & Intercom Integration
An automatic sliding gate can form part of a much wider access and security system. Mere UK can integrate sliding gate automation with the access-control infrastructure of your premises, allowing the entrance to operate according to the requirements of staff, visitors, contractors and authorised vehicles.
Systems can incorporate Paxton access control, card and fob readers, keypads and video or audio intercoms, enabling authorised users to enter while allowing visitors to communicate with staff before access is granted. This integrated approach can be particularly valuable for schools, commercial premises and secure sites where controlling the entrance involves more than simply opening and closing a gate.
Your site already has several genuine sliding-gate projects, including projects in Warrington, Winsford and Rainford, so this new page has good supporting case-study material available.
Why Mere UK
Established Since 2010
Over 15 years delivering electrical, security and automation solutions.
Experienced Gate Installers
Proven experience installing automatic sliding gates across a wide range of sites.
Qualified Engineers
Professional electrical, gate automation and security expertise under one roof.
Paxton Platinum Partner
Certified expertise integrating automatic gates with Paxton access control systems.
Integrated Solutions
Gate automation, access control and intercom systems designed to work together.
Ongoing Support
Installation, commissioning, servicing and planned preventative maintenance.
Complete Automatic Sliding Gate Installation
From the initial site survey through to commissioning, Mere UK can manage the electrical, automation and access-control elements of your sliding gate installation. Our experience across electrical installation, gate automation and integrated security allows the individual components to be considered as one complete entrance system rather than separate installations. Depending on the requirements of the site, this can include sliding gate automation equipment, power and control cabling, access control, intercom systems, appropriate safety equipment, commissioning and ongoing servicing.
Established in 2010, Mere UK works across sectors including education, healthcare, logistics, manufacturing, retail and commercial premises throughout the North West.
Sliding Gates or Swing Gates?
The configuration of the entrance is an important consideration when deciding between an automatic sliding gate and an automatic swing gate.
Sliding gates move laterally alongside the entrance and therefore require suitable space beside the opening for the gate to travel.
Swing gates operate around hinges and require sufficient clear space for the gate leaf or leaves to move through their opening arc.
Other considerations can include entrance width, frequency of operation, vehicle and pedestrian movement, existing gate construction and the security requirements of the premises.
Mere UK can assess these factors during the initial site survey and recommend an appropriate automatic gate system for the entrance.
Looking for Automatic Sliding Gate Installers?
If you’re planning a new automatic entrance, replacing an existing gate system or looking to integrate a sliding gate with access control and intercom systems, talk to Mere UK about your requirements. Call 01744 750269 or request a no-obligation quote to arrange an initial discussion about your site.
