Bft Gate Automation Systems
Comprehensive range of swinging and sliding gate automation solutions.
Swinging Gate Operators
E5
Electromechanical automation for swing gates with articulated arm.
Suitable for residential use, capable of automating swing gate leaves up to 1.8 metres wide and weighing up to 200 kg. This motor is non-locking.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Power supply | 230v |
| Gate leaf length | 1.8m |
| Max Leaf | 200kg |
| Control panel | RIGEL 6 |
| Cycle time | 22 sec |
| Impact reaction | Mechanical clutch |
| Frequency of use | Semi-intensive |
| Lock required | Yes |
VIRGO SMART BT A20
Electromechanical operator with articulated arm for residential use.
For swing gates up to 2 metres per leaf and 200kg per leaf. Features incorporated control panel, limit switches, and mechanical stops. Ideal for installations on large pillars or with limited lateral space. Supports U-Link, U-Control App, and U-Base software protocol.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Power supply | 24v |
| Gate leaf length | 2m |
| Max leaf | 200kg |
| Control panel | THALIA |
| Maximum angle | 120° |
| Cycle time | 14 secs |
| Impact reaction | Electronic torque limiter |
| Frequency of use | Semi-intensive |
IGEA
Electromechanical operators with articulated arm for residential use.
Suitable for swing gate leaves up to 2.5 metres and 250 kg. Ideal for large pillars with opening up to 125°. Supports D-Track and U-Link protocols.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Power supply | BT 24v / 230v |
| Gate leaf length | 2 m / 2.5m |
| Max Leaf | 250kg / 200kg |
| Control panel | THALIA L / RIGEL6 |
| Cycle time | 15 sec |
| Impact reaction | D-Track / Electric clutch |
| Frequency of use | Intensive |
PHOBOS
Electromechanical worm-drive operators for residential use.
Suitable for swing gate leaves up to 5 metres wide and weighing up to 500 kg. Features quick installation, high-speed opening/closing, silent operation, and irreversible motor. Manual operation via triangular key locking system. Supports rolling code and D-Track.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Power supply | PHOBOS AC A25 (230v), PHOBOS AC A50 (230v), PHOBOS BT A25 (24v), PHOBOS BT A40 (24v) |
| Gate leaf length | 1.8m (self locking) to 5m (electric lock) |
| Max Leaf | 400kg to 500kg |
| Control panel | RIGEL6 / THALIA L |
| Cycle time | 14 sec to 20 sec |
| Impact reaction | Electric clutch / D-Track |
| Frequency of use | Semi-intensive / Intensive |
KUSTOS ULTRA BT A
Electromechanical worm-drive for residential and apartment building use.
Suitable for swing gate leaves up to 4 metres wide and weighing up to 500 kg. Features quick and practical installation with covered worm-drive, integrated stops, magnetic limit switches, and magnetic locking pin. Supports D-Track and U-Link protocols.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Power supply | KUSTOS ULTRA BT A40 24v |
| Gate leaf length | 3m (self locking) / 4m (electric lock) |
| Max Leaf | 500kg |
| Control panel | THALIA L |
| Cycle time | 17 sec |
| Impact reaction | D-Track |
| Frequency of use | Intensive |
ORO
Hydraulic automation for swing gates.
Extremely compact and sturdy hydraulic operator for residential and small apartment block use. Automates swing gate leaves up to 1.8 metres wide and weighing up to 200 kg, locking in the closed position. Maximum precision in force control via bypass valves.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Power supply | 230v |
| Gate leaf length | 1.8m |
| Max Leaf | 180kg |
| Control panel | RIGEL6 |
| Cycle time | 20 sec |
| Impact reaction | Hydraulic clutch |
| Frequency of use | Semi-intensive |
LUX
Hydraulic pistons for very intensive use.
Complete range of 230v hydraulic pistons suitable for residential, industrial, or multi-residence applications. Compact and sturdy, capable of automating swing gate leaves up to 3.5 metres wide. Available in locking and non-locking versions, with precise torque control via bypass valves.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Power supply | 230v |
| Gate leaf length | 2m to 3.5m |
| Max leaf | 300 kg |
| Control panel | RIGEL6 |
| Cycle time | 16 sec to 28 sec |
| Impact reaction | Hydraulic clutch / + slowdown |
| Frequency of use | Very intensive |
| Note | LUX GVS and LUX GVR require electric lock. |
GIUNO ULTRA BT A
Hydraulic operators for very intensive use.
Complete range of 24v hydraulic operators for residential, industrial, or multi-residence applications. Compact and sturdy, automating swing gate leaves up to 5 metres wide and weighing up to 800 kg. Anti-crushing safety provided by the D-Track system.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Power supply | GIUNO ULTRA BT A20 (24v), GIUNO ULTRA BT A50 (24v) |
| Gate leaf length | 2m (A20) / 2m to 5m* (A50) |
| Max leaf | 300kg (A20) / 300kg to 800kg* (A50) |
| Control panel | THALIA P |
| Cycle time | 14 sec (A20) / 20 sec (A50) |
| Impact reaction | D-Track |
| Frequency of use | Very intensive |
| Note | *For A50: 5m leaf max 300kg; 800kg max 2m leaf. Refer to manual for details. |
P4.5 / P7
Hydraulic operators for industrial and commercial use.
Extremely sturdy and reliable hydraulic operators for industrial and commercial use. They automate swing gate leaves up to 7m wide and weighing up to 500kg. Smooth, silent movements controlled by a high-performance hydraulic system and closing slowdown. Maximum precision in traction and thrust force control via bypass valve system.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Power supply | P4.5 (230v), P7 (230v) |
| Gate leaf length | 4.5m (P4.5) / 7m (P7) |
| Max Leaf | 500kg |
| Control panel | RIGEL6 |
| Cycle time | 28 sec (P4.5) / 42 sec (P7) |
| Impact reaction | Hydraulic clutch + slowdown |
| Frequency of use | Very intensive |
| Lock required | Yes |
ELI 250
Self-locking underground electromechanical motors.
Complete range for residential and small apartment usage. Suitable for maximum gate leaf length of 3.5m and maximum gate leaf weight of 400kg. Motors include built-in open and closed mechanical stops. The standard ELI 250 can provide 180° operation via a chain kit. Obstacle detection (stop & reverse) is available on all models.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Power supply | ELI 250 V (230v), ELI 250 (230v), ELI 250 BT (24v) |
| Gate leaf length | 2m (V) / 2.5m-3.5m (230v) / 2.5m-3.5m (24v) |
| Max Leaf | 150kg (V) / 300kg-250kg (230v) / 400kg-250kg (24v) |
| Control panel | RIGEL6 / THALIA L |
| Cycle time | 14 sec (V) / 28 sec (230v) / 15 sec (24v) |
| Impact reaction | Electric clutch / D-Track |
| Frequency of use | Intensive |
SUB
Underground hydraulic operators for very intensive use.
Complete range of 230v underground hydraulic operators for residential, industrial, or multi-residence applications. Automates swing gate leaves up to 3.5 metres wide and weighing up to 800 kg. Available in locking and non-locking versions, with or without slowdown, and with opening angles up to 180°.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Power supply | 230v |
| Gate leaf length | 1.8m to 3.5m |
| Max Leaf | 800kg |
| Control panel | RIGEL6 |
| Cycle time (through 90°) | 14 sec to 33 sec |
| Impact reaction | Hydraulic clutch / Electric |
| Frequency of use | Very intensive |
| Lock required | Yes (for some models) |
SUB BT
Underground hydraulic operators for very intensive use.
Range of 24v hydraulic operators for residential, industrial, or multi-residence applications. Automates swing gate leaves up to 2.5m wide and weighing up to 800kg. Features mechanical stops, virtual encoder, anti-crushing safety with electronic slowdown, and D-Track system.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Power supply | SUB BT 24v |
| Gate leaf length | 2m (self-locking) / 2.5m (electric lock required) |
| Max Leaf | 800kg |
| Control panel | THALIA P |
| Cycle time | 9° per sec |
| Impact reaction | D-Track |
| Frequency of use | Very intensive |
Sliding Gate Operators
DEIMOS BT A
Operator for sliding gates.
For sliding gates weighing up to 600 kg. Maximum leaf speed up to 12 m/min. Features newly designed magnetic limit switch for quicker installation and precise operation, suitable for residential use. Control board with U-Link protocol embedded.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Power supply | DEIMOS BT A400 (24v), DEIMOS ULTRA BT A600 (24v) |
| Max leaf | 400kg (BT A400) / 600kg (ULTRA BT A600) |
| Control panel | HAMAL SL1 (BT A400) / MERAK SL2 (ULTRA BT A600) |
| Gate speed | 9 m/min (BT A400) / 12 m/min (ULTRA BT A600) |
| Impact reaction | D-Track |
| Frequency of use | Intensive |
ARES ULTRA BT A
Sliding gates operator.
24V operator for intensive use, up to 1500 Kg in weight. Leaf speed up to 9 m/min. Features magnetic limit switch and control board with U-Link protocol embedded.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Power supply | ARES ULTRA BT A1000 (24v), ARES ULTRA BT A1500 (24v) |
| Max Leaf | 1000kg (A1000) / 1500kg (A1500) |
| Control panel | MERAK-ARES |
| Gate speed | 9 m/min |
| Impact reaction | D-Track |
| Frequency of use | Intensive |
ICARO
Sliding gate operators for very intensive use.
230V operators, extremely sturdy and high-performance thanks to oil bath transmission. Features D-Track technology for torque control and absolute encoder for movement precision. Control unit supports U-Link protocol and has a tamper-proof function.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Power supply | ICARO SMART AC A (230v), ICARO ULTRA AC A (230v) |
| Max Leaf | 2000kg |
| Control panel | Leo B CBB (SMART AC A) / Leo B CBB 400 (ULTRA AC A) |
| Gate speed | 9 m/min |
| Impact reaction | D-Track |
| Frequency of use | Very intensive |
| Type of limit switch | Electromechanical spring switch (SMART AC A) / Magnetic (ULTRA AC A) |
OBERON & SP3500
Sliding gate operators for large-size, heavy gates.
Powerful, sturdy 230V or 400V three-phase operators. Designed for industrial situations requiring reliability and power, featuring heavy gear motor structure and galvanised steel casing.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Power supply | OBERON (230v inverted up to 400v) / SP3500 (400v 3-phase) |
| Max Leaf | 2000kg (OBERON) / 3500kg (SP3500) |
| Control panel | SIRIO C BA (OBERON) / SIRIO CBB 400 (SP3500) |
| Gate speed | Opening 39 m/min max, closing 25 m/min max (OBERON) / 10.5 m/min (SP3500) |
| Impact reaction | Electromechanical brake and clutch (OBERON) / Mechanical clutch (SP3500) |
| Frequency of use | Very intensive |
Control Panels
RIGEL 6
Universal control panel with LCD display for swing operators.
Universal control board for one or two swing gate leafs, 230V - 650+650W. Features: removable terminal blocks, programming and diagnostics via display, built-in four-channel receiver, electro lock, electronic torque limiter, electronic deceleration at opening/closing, separate limit switch inputs, traffic light management, preheating for hydraulic operators, weekly timer, remote control deletion, customisable radio channels, adjustable obstacle sensitivity.
THALIA L / THALIA P
Universal control panels with LCD display for swing operators.
Control panel for one or two 24v operators for swing gates. Supports U-Link and D-Track protocols. Features: removable terminal blocks with colour-coding, simplified scenario-based programming with display, incorporated dual channel receiver, D-Track anti-crushing system, slowdown during opening and closing, and electronic self-learning.
Contact Information & Company Philosophy
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North Branch
Bft Automation UK Ltd
Units C2-C3 The Embankment Business Park, Vale Road, Heaton Mersey, Stockport, SK4 3GL
T: 0161 456 0456
F: 0161 456 9090
South Branch
Bft Automation (South) Ltd
Enterprise House, Murdock Road, Dorcan, Swindon SN3 5HY
T: 01488 674 750
F: 01488 674 790
Ireland Branch
Bft Automation Ltd
Unit D3, City Link Business Park, Old Naas Road, Dublin 12
T: +353 1 456 4711
F: +353 1 450 8337
Website: www.bftautomationuk.com
