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Centurion gate motor service in Johannesburg

Posted by Bridget on Friday, April 29, 2022,

Centurion Gate Motors not only install new Centurion gate motors, we also offer Centurion gate motor service to your existing gate motor. These could be older Centurion models such as the D5 EVO or D10 Industrial sliding gate operator. We also do offer upgrades to the new generation Centurion SMART gate motor range.

 

Fortunately, with these well manufactured gate motors they do not need too much maintenance. but it’s still important to periodically give your gate automation some TLC to ens...


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Why is my Centurion gate motor beeping

Posted by Bridget on Friday, March 11, 2022,

Why is my centurion gate motor beeping

A customer recently logged a call as her Centurion sliding gate motor was not working. The symptom she gave was when the power was off caused  the centurion gate motor beeping two times every couple of seconds. When the power was turned on, the gate motor was no longer beeping but would not respond to being opened or closed via the remote control.Ssecurity was a serious concern for this customer, and leaving the gate on manual override over night would...


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Avoid a driveway robbery - trust your instinct

Posted by bridget on Wednesday, December 15, 2021,

Did you know that 80% hijackings in Johannesburg take place in the driveway? These may be an opportunistic driveway robbery or pre-planned attack. This may include the theft of your phone, purse, jewellery and/car. The worst case scenario is criminals using this modus operandi to gain access to your house and steal electronic devices inside.

Here are some tips to stay safe over the holiday period:

1)    Remove the opportunity! When out and about in shopping centres or restaurants, do not wea...


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SMART garage door motor - Just launched by Centurion!

Posted by Bridget on Tuesday, November 2, 2021,

Centsys – or better known as Centurion has done it again! They have just launched their SMART garage automation range for doors up to 6.5 metres wide or 12 Square meters.  Centurion Gate Motors is a proud installer of this new generation tip-up and sectional garage door motor range. Centsys has been pioneering gate, garage automation and access control since 1986.  Centurion motors make your life easier than ever before.

 

Who does not enjoy the sheer spoil of pressing a remote control as...


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How a fast gate motor can prevent a driveway robbery

Posted by Bridget on Thursday, September 30, 2021,

Be one step ahead with a fast gate motor to avoid a Driveway robbery. 

Unfortunately driveway hold ups are a reality in Johannesburg. There are two modus operandi that criminals use.  The first is opportunistic – whilst a gang cruise the streets identifying a soft target for their car or belongings such as cell phones, wallet and jewellery.  The second is more intentional. This is where a shopper’s jewellery or car gets targeted at a shopping centre and they get followed home.
 

Both way...

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Sliding or Swing Gate automation - your top 3 burning questions

Posted by bridget on Tuesday, August 24, 2021,

Driveway Gates come in thousands of designs and many materials but only in two common configurations. These are either sliding or swing gate.

Sliding gates consist of one leaf gate.  Swing gates consist of two leaf gates.  But there can always be exceptions.  A single leaf gate can be automated to swing and two swing gates can be joined to slide with a gate motor.

If you have never automated your driveway gate and budget is limited, then you do not have much choice in the gate configuration...


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The importance of matching driveway gate weight and motor size

Posted by Bridget on Tuesday, July 20, 2021,

It is very exciting to have a new driveway gate manufactured.  Many choices of materials, designs and opening styles can be daunting. The weight of the gate is a fundamental consideration to make.

Just as exciting, is then having your driveway gate automated for your security and convenience.  There are many brands on the market and each brand offers its own range. So where do you begin?

Each motor operates within certain parameters of weight so knowing these metrics are fundamental. Do not...


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Best Choice of Driveway Gate

Posted by Bridget on Wednesday, June 23, 2021,

When it comes to the manufacturing of a new gate for your house or office, there are several considerations to bear in mind before choosing. The type of material is a critical choice.

 

Stainless steel, aluminium and wrought iron are the options when it comes to metal driveway gates. Which is best?

 

Stainless steel gates

Stainless steel is an alloy of iron and chromium. It is heavy, robust and strong. It does not corrode, rust, or stain with water like ordinary steel does. It therefore ...


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GSM technology and Centurion products

Posted by Bridget on Thursday, June 3, 2021,

C   Centurion has embraced the benefits of mobile technology and have included this in their products.

1)      Intercoms - G-SPEAK ULTRA enables you to answer your intercom from anywhere.  The G-   ULTRA is a remote monitoring and control system which is GSM enabled. 

2)      Gate motors - Intelligent monitoring of CENTURION gate motor status. The G-ULTRA integrates      seamlessly with the new D5 SMART sliding gate motor.

 

C    Centurion offer free activations and notifications for life...


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Centurion D5 SMART wireless technology explained

Posted by Bridget on Thursday, April 29, 2021,

Centurion D5 SMART wireless technology 

There is only one constant in this world and that is change. We see this most in the field of technology, and more recently wireless technology. What we could only dream of a few years and decades ago is now our day to day reality in our daily experience. Technology affords concepts to become tangibles. Technology turns dreams into reality. Technology turns the present into the future. This is the 4th Industrial Revolution – the Age of AI. 

Growth i...


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The Centurion sliding gate motor gets more juice

Posted by Bridget on Tuesday, March 23, 2021,

Simon explains why the new generation Centurion D5 SMART sliding gate motor battery is better than its predecessor, the Centurion Evo. 

Interview on MixFM radio station with Simon Gore, Marketing Manager at www.centuriongatemotors.co.za 

Al your Pal: 
“Talking security in your home, and the first point of security that anybody really looks at is your entrance when you coming in or going out of your home." 

"You're going to be sharing with us new technology you use and new technology that...


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House Security in Johannesburg – The Many Layers

Posted by bridget on Tuesday, February 23, 2021,

When we consider security for our home, the onion layers approach is best.  

Regarding crime in South Africa these layers include a perimeter wall, electric fence, automated driveway gate, automated garage door, house alarm and burglar bars. 

Domestic Staff
Have you ever considered your staff to be another layer of security to your home?

This does become a complicated issue as staff can either strengthen your defence or become the weakest link to the security of your house.  We entrust our ...


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Sliding Gate Motor Upgrade

Posted by Bridget on Thursday, January 14, 2021,

Interview on MixFM with Mark, Marketing Manager at Centsys, the manufacturers of Centurion D5 SMART sliding gate motor. 

MixFM:

“So tell us about this new gate motor that Centurion has developed.” 

Mark:

“We have just launched our new flagship gate motor, which is called the D5 SMART.  It is the evolution of the D5 EVO, which is probably the best known sliding gate motor in South African.  Centsys are market leaders in gate motor manufacturing. We have innovation at the heart of th...


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5 tips to improve your home’s security

Posted by bridget on Wednesday, December 9, 2020,

 

A layered approach to your house and property security is strongly recommended by Gate Repair Services. It begins at your perimeter wall.  Make sure your wall is sturdy with no loose bricks or gaps for someone to squeeze through.  Install an electric fence on the top of your perimeter wall. On the inside install security beams. Your driveway gate poses as a break on this security so make sure it is strong and that it has an anti-...


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Centurion D5 Smart sliding Gate Motor

Posted by Bridget on Wednesday, November 18, 2020,

The brainy option when it comes to your driveway gate automation 

In March 2020 Centurion (local South African brand) launched its new state of the art sliding gate motor. The Centsys team, who were responsible for the conceptualization of the new generation sliding gate motor, brags of design technology that beats their previous motor designs. Convenience, safety and customer experience were at the top of the team’s list when involved in this new invention.

Centsys has been designing dri...


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Centurion SD04

Posted by Bridget on Tuesday, June 5, 2018,

Automate your garage door with the Centurion SD04

The Centurion SD04 is the idea garage door motor for sectional garage doors as well as the tip-up type. Not only does this locally manufactured motor offer reliability and durability but it offers a range of convenient features that go beyond what you’d expect.

From a courtesy onboard light that lights up your garage when you arrive home to its low power consumption and garage door service monitoring technology – this motor has everythi...


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Doing your own garage door

Posted by bridget on Wednesday, October 25, 2017,

Automated garage doors not only provide convenience by not having to get out your car and lift up a heavy door, they also provide much needed security in Johannesburg due to risk of high-jacking.  Yet if they are not installed correctly, they can cause serious harm to person and property.

It is not recommended to install your own garage door automation for safety reasons.  Let us auttomate your garage door with the Centurion SD04.

All garages will come with doors but it does not mean all ga...


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5 Reasons you Should Install Gate Safety Beams in Johannesburg

Posted by Bridget on Monday, May 29, 2017,

Gate safety beams are simple devices which detect whether there is a person or object in the path of your electric gate. If an obstruction is detected, the gate will automatically stop and reopen, ensuring that people, pets and vehicles are not injured and damaged by your electric gate.

Gate Repair Services strongly recommend that all clients have a set of gate safety beams installed for both safety and security reasons. We strongly recommend the Centurion range of high quality hard-wired a...


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8 Signs It's Time To Replace Your Gate Motor

Posted by Bridget on Wednesday, April 19, 2017,

Many people don’t want to think about replacing an old gate motor - particularly if it's still getting the job done but, like any security system, a gate motor must be replaced when it begins to cause problems or just isn't providing you with an adequate level of security. Replacing an old gate motor isn't merely something one does for convenience - it's a critical part of any home security system and proper functioning is essential to ensuring the safety of your family and the protection o...


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