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.