Shadow Loop Versus Reverse Loop For Gate Openers
When installing loops in your driveway, you may not realize you need more than one loop for a better safety system. You may need four loops, depending on whether you have a swing or slide gate. Two critical loops for a driveway are a shadow loop and a reverse loop for gate openers. These loops each serve a specific purpose in reinforcing any gate's loop system.
Reverse Loops For Gate Openers
Reverse Loops are used to hold or reverse a gate when a vehicle is detected. These loops can prevent accidents.
Imagine exiting your driveway, ready to make your way to work, but you notice your laptop is still in the house. You leave your car in the path of a sliding gate and walk down the driveway to your home. You already know what will happen if you don't have a reverse loop. But if you've thankfully installed a reverse loop, your gate stops as soon as it senses a vehicle. This is why a reverse gate is essential for gate safety and a must for slide and swing gates.
Shadow Loops For Gate Openers
Also known as phantom or center loops, these are necessary for a swing gate. Shadow loops aren't needed on slide gates, but swing gates require an additional loop under the swing path. In many swing gates, a blind spot exists between the inside and outside of a reverse loop. This blind spot prevents cars from being detected when a swing gate is swinging inward or outward. A shadow loop stops a car from being hit in front of the swing gate's path and helps prevent future accidents.
What Do I Need For A Swing Gate Loop System?
- A Shadow Loop Under Swing Path Of Gate
- An Inside Reverse Or Exit Loop
- And An Additional Outside Reverse Loop
What Do I Need For A Slide Gate Loop System?
- An Inside Reverse Or Exit Loop
- And An Outside Reverse Loop
If you need further information about placing safety loops in a driveway or help to choose the right size, please see the pages below for reference.
Loops Sizes For Your Residential Driveway
