Automatic Swinging Gate Force Safety Testing

Automatic Swinging Gate Force Safety Testing

Swing Gate Test Points

A typical swing gate closing scenario is shown in the diagram (3) below, the test points required by this standard are indicated and must be carried out as follows:‐

Vertically testing points to be measured are 50mm from bottom, 300mm from top and then halfway up the gate (up to a height of 2.5M).
Distances from closing position are also measured at 500mm, 300mm & 50mm.

Each measurement point is tested 3 times and the average value is used, there are a total of 27 measurements to make using an EN12445 approved testing device.
If the average test results exceed 400N in force an appropriate protective device (e.g. resistive Safety Edge) should be fitted to the gate and the tests carried out again.

Tests are also to be carried out for the opening phase of the gate if obstructions such as a wall, fence or post are within 500mm of the gates fully opening position. In this case a single measurement point should be selected either 1000mm from the ground or at the most prominent point of the gate (See diagram 4).
If the average test results exceed 400N in force an appropriate protective device (e.g. resistive Safety Edge) should be fitted to the gate and the tests carried out again.