Gate Automation

The operator is the engine behind every automatic gate. For new installs we work with two trusted brands — LiftMaster and Genie — matched to your gate style, weight, cycle load and power availability. We service every major brand on the market, so existing systems are covered too.

We Install LiftMaster & Genie
We Service Every Major Brand
Power 120V, Solar, Battery Backup
Smart myQ, Aladdin Connect, Cellular

Swing Gate Operators

Match the operator
to the swing gate.

Every swing gate needs an operator sized to its weight, width, duty cycle and power source. For new installs we work with LiftMaster and Genie — both well-supported in Canada, with proven performance in Winnipeg winters. The right pick depends on the job, not the badge.

Operator Type Max Gate Length Max Gate Weight Cycles / Day Best For
LiftMaster LA400PKGU Arm (AC Linear) 16 ft 500 lb 50 Entry-level residential driveway
LiftMaster LA412 Arm (AC Linear) 12 ft 550 lb 100 Residential driveways, light use
LiftMaster LA500Solar ready Arm (DC Linear) 16 ft 850 lb 200 Residential & light commercial — our default
LiftMaster LA500DCSolar Arm (DC Linear) 16 ft 850 lb 200 Off-grid, solar-primary, battery backup
LiftMaster CSW24ULCommercial Arm (DC) 18 ft 1,000 lb 3,000 Commercial swing, UL 325, high cycle
LiftMaster SW470 / SW490Heavy Duty Arm (AC Industrial) 20 ft 2,000 lb Unlimited Estates, industrial, oversized gates
Genie Residential Swing Arm (DC Linear) 16 ft 850 lb 200 Residential driveways — Genie alternative
Genie Pro Commercial SwingCommercial Arm (DC) 18 ft 1,200 lb Unlimited Light commercial & high-cycle residential

Specs are manufacturer-published typical ratings — actual derating applies for wind-load, solid panels, inclines and sub-zero operation. We confirm the right operator on-site.

Slide Gate Operators

Horsepower matched
to gate weight.

Slide gate operators drive a chain, rack or belt to move the gate panel across the opening. LiftMaster and Genie both offer residential through heavy-commercial slide operators — we'll size the horsepower, duty cycle and drive type to the gate you actually have.

Operator Type Max Gate Weight Max Gate Length Cycles / Day Best For
LiftMaster SL585Solar ready Residential Slide (DC) 1,000 lb 50 ft 300 Residential — our default slide operator
LiftMaster SL3000 Residential Slide (AC) 1,000 lb 40 ft 100 Residential AC-powered alternative
LiftMaster CSL24ULCommercial Commercial Slide (DC) 2,500 lb 60 ft 1,500 Medium-duty commercial, UL 325
LiftMaster HCT24ULHigh Cycle Commercial Slide (DC) 5,000 lb 85 ft Unlimited High-traffic commercial, warehouses
Genie Residential SlideSolar ready Residential Slide (DC) 1,000 lb 40 ft 200 Residential driveways — Genie alternative
Genie Pro Commercial SlideCommercial Commercial Slide (DC) 2,500 lb 60 ft 1,500 Medium-duty commercial sites

Gate weight dictates horsepower. Always add 20–30% headroom for Manitoba winter ice load and solid panel wind load.

Barrier Arm Operators

Speed first.
Everything else second.

Barrier arms are all about cycle time. The operators are purpose-built for the high-frequency, short-distance motion of a parking gate — usually 1–2 seconds per cycle, hundreds of thousands of cycles per year, without maintenance. LiftMaster's MegaArm and TECHNA families cover most parkade and condo jobs; Genie offers commercial parking-gate operators for lighter-duty lanes where simpler controls and a lower price point fit the job.

Operator Open Time Max Arm Length Cycle Life Best For
LiftMaster MegaArm DC 2 sec 14 ft 1M cycles Condos, small parkades — DC entry model
LiftMaster MegaArm Pro 1.5 sec 14 ft 2M cycles Parking lots, condos, commercial
LiftMaster MegaArm Tower 1.5 sec 20 ft 2M cycles Wide openings, commercial yards
LiftMaster TECHNANewest 1 sec 20 ft 3M cycles Highest-traffic — fast-cycle spec
Genie Commercial Barrier 2 sec 14 ft 1M cycles Light-commercial parking, small parkades

LED-lit arms, articulating arms (for low-clearance garages), skirted arms, and breakaway arms are available on most LiftMaster models. Need crash-rated (K4/K8/M30/M50) or anti-ram hardware? That's outside the LiftMaster and Genie lineups — we specify and service those separately, ask us for options.

Feature Matrix

Compare the
smart-gate features.

The two brands we install — LiftMaster and Genie — both cover the core features that matter: smart app control, solar, battery backup, access control integration and UL 325 compliance. Here's how they stack up so you can pick the one that fits your property, not the other way around.

Feature LiftMaster Genie
Smart App Control ✓
myQ		 ✓
Aladdin Connect
Solar Power Ready ✓
LA500 / SL585 / CSW24		 ✓
DC residential & commercial models
Battery Backup ✓ ✓
Cellular / Remote Monitoring ✓
LTE add-on		 ✓
Wi-Fi / LTE add-on
UL 325 Certified ✓ ✓
Access Control Integration ✓ ✓
LPR Integration ✓ ✓
Residential Lineup Depth ✓
Broad SKU range		 ✓
Value-priced pro-grade
Heavy Commercial & Industrial Range ✓
CSW / HCT / MegaArm / TECHNA		 Mid-range
Light to mid-commercial
Warranty (Residential) 5 yrs 5 yrs (select DC models)

Neither brand wins across the board — they have different strengths. LiftMaster's commercial and industrial lineup runs deeper (high-cycle slide, crash-proximate barrier arms, big swing operators). Genie is often the right call on residential and light-commercial jobs where a straightforward, reliable DC operator with solid smart-app support gets the job done. We'll walk you through which fits your site before we quote.

Power & Connectivity

Keep your gate running
when the power doesn't.

Every automatic gate we install includes battery backup rated for at least 10 cycles during a power outage. For sites without reliable 120V power we install solar-charged systems with 2+ days of battery autonomy even through a Winnipeg winter.

Connectivity matters too — cellular modems let you monitor and control the gate from anywhere, even if your home WiFi goes down. All modern operators support smartphone entry, remote codes, usage logging and instant alerts.

  • Battery backup: 10–100+ cycles depending on size
  • Solar charging: 2+ days autonomy year-round
  • Cellular LTE modem for remote monitoring
  • Smartphone entry & virtual codes
  • Event logging & instant alerts
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Solar-powered gate operator with battery backup

Service & Repair

Operator won't open?
We'll get it running.

Even the best gate operators eventually need service. Common issues include frozen photo eyes, dead backup batteries, broken chains, burned-out control boards, and loose limit switches. We service every major brand on the market — not just the ones we install — so your existing operator stays covered whatever badge it wears.

If you're looking at your operator right now and it won't open, check our troubleshooting guide before you call — it'll often save you a service charge. If the problem is beyond DIY, we offer emergency service across Winnipeg.

  • Service on LiftMaster, Genie, Chamberlain, Nice / Apollo, HySecurity, FAAC, DoorKing, Linear, Elite, All-O-Matic, Viking, Ramset & more
  • Battery, photo eye, control board & chain replacement
  • Annual maintenance programs available
  • Emergency & after-hours service
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LiftMaster gate operator interior closeup

Featured Articles

Learn more before
you automate.

We've written guides for every common question we get asked about gate automation. Start here before you commit to a specific gate style or operator.

Gate Type Guide

Cantilever vs Slide vs Swing Gates: Which Is Best for Manitoba Winters?

A head-to-head comparison for Winnipeg homeowners choosing between the three main driveway gate types.

Read the guide → Troubleshooting

My Gate Won't Open: A Winnipeg Troubleshooting Guide

Dead batteries, frozen photo eyes, stuck chains and more — what to check before you call for service.

Read the guide → Back Lane Gates

Back Lane Gates in Winnipeg: Overhead, Folding & Slide Options

Alley access is tricky — here's how we automate a gate across your back lane without a slide run.

Read the guide → Access Control

LPR vs Fob vs Intercom: Choosing Access Control for Your Property

Compare automatic plate recognition, card/fob readers, and intercom entry for your gate system.

Read the guide → Security

How to Secure Your Winnipeg Property: Fences, Gates & Smart Tech

The full guide to combining fencing, automation, cameras and access control into one secure system.

Read the guide → Blog

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