Linear/OSCO
publishes gate weight and length guidelines to help the
consumer choose the appropriate gate operator for their
application.
These
guidelines are general in nature, and the customer must
exercise proper judgment to ensure that a specific installation
meets the rated capacity of the chosen operator, It is
vitally important when planing DC slide gates installation
(Linear/OSCO model SLD that your gate moves freely.
Gate
movement must require no more than 75 lbs. of pull force
through the entire length of gate travel. In the worst
possible weather conditions. This allows 75 lbs. for maximum
current sensing adjustment, for a total of 150 lbs. of
pull force.