Which Side of the Barrier Gate Opener Should the Boom Arm go on?
When purchasing and installing a barrier gate opener, it can be annoying to figure out which side of the opener your boom arm needs to go on. Whether it's a parking lot, garage, commercial building, university, or even military area, there's constantly traffic coming and going thus why it's important that your barrier gate opener is as visible as it can be. Even the most reflective tape won't stop a driver from not seeing the boom arm. Lets take a look on how you should set up your barrier gate opener so that anybody can see where your boom arm is supposed to be!
Where Should the Boom Arm go?
Traditionally, the arm goes on the opposite side of where traffic enters. The arm should span the entire lane, so what that means is the actual point where the arm is installed, the pivot point, is where the arm should be installed. This can be the rightside if traffic is coming from the left, or the left side if traffic is coming from the right. When purchasing a barrier gate opener, it's important to know whether you are purchasing a left-hand or a right-hand opener, often noted in the sku, image, description, or product title which can be a hassle if it isn't. Luckily, with Magnetic Barrier Gate Openers you don't have to worry as all of their openers are field reversible!
What Does "Field Reversible" Mean?
Field Reversible refers to any given device, tool, etc that can be oriented in two different directions (Up & Down, Left & Right) rather than being locked to one specific orientation like left-handed or right-handed. Think of it like being ambidextrous.
Most manufacturers denote being left or right handed with a -L or a -R suffix to their skus/product codes which can cause confusion if left unlabeled or mistake when reading at a glance. MicroDrive Openers eliminate these issues by only stocking single skus for both left and right handed openers as their openers can be swapped in under 10 minutes to the proper orientation, making it ideal for:
Field Reversible Barrier Arm Openers
Toll Barrier Arm Openers
Built for high-speed lanes and nonstop traffic. Magnetic Toll barriers deliver fast cycle times and long-term reliability in extreme conditions. Designed to handle continuous operation with cycle speeds as fast as 0.3 seconds.
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Parking Barrier Arm Openers
Ideal for lots and garages with frequent use. These models balance performance and durability for smooth, everyday operation. Features automatic opening during power failure and support for arms up to 20 feet.
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