Centurion Sliding Gate Steel Rack 2m

Description

Sliding Gate Steel Rack Price in Kenya

The current price is KSh 3,800 per 2m length. Confirm the number of rack sections required from the gate’s total travel distance and installation layout before ordering.

What Is a Sliding Gate Motor Rack?

A gate motor rack is a straight toothed bar fixed along the moving gate. The motor’s pinion engages these teeth to move the gate open and closed.

Centurion 2m Steel Gate Rack

This product is a 2m steel rack for compatible Centurion sliding gate motors. Check the motor pinion and the existing rack profile before replacing or extending an installation.

Gate Rack vs Sliding Gate Rail or Track

The rack transfers drive from the motor to the gate. The rail or track is installed on the ground and supports the gate wheels. A sliding gate normally needs both systems, but they perform different jobs.

Steel Rack vs Nylon Gate Rack

Steel rack provides a rigid drive connection and is commonly selected for heavier gates and demanding entrances. Nylon rack can reduce operating noise on suitable lighter installations. Do not mix incompatible tooth profiles or rack types without checking alignment and motor requirements.

How Much Gate Rack Is Required?

The rack must cover the gate’s complete powered travel, including the section that remains engaged with the motor at the open and closed limits. Divide the required length by 2m and round up, allowing for joints and final positioning.

Sliding Gate Rack Installation

Mount each section securely to the gate using suitable brackets or lugs, keeping the teeth parallel to the gate travel. Join sections without changing the tooth spacing and maintain the correct clearance between the rack and motor pinion.

Correct Rack and Pinion Alignment

The rack should not place the gate’s weight on the motor pinion. Poor alignment, excessive pressure or loose mounting points can cause noise, tooth wear, difficult movement and inaccurate gate stopping.

When to Replace a Gate Motor Rack

Replace rack sections with broken or badly worn teeth, severe corrosion, bent mounting points or joints that no longer align. Inspect the gate wheels, track and motor pinion at the same time because faults in these parts can damage a new rack.

Is This Rack Compatible with Every Gate Motor?

No. Confirm the tooth pitch, rack dimensions, pinion type and motor model before purchase. Bring a sample or clear measurements when replacing an existing rack.

Where to Buy Sliding Gate Rack in Nairobi

Buy 2m Centurion steel gate rack from Patsec Security Store at Accra Road, White Angle House, first floor, shop 76, Nairobi. Contact the store with the gate length and motor model to confirm compatibility and quantity.