This post examines the considerations for installing on the HDB metal gate which is a very popular request by Singaporeans. For those not familiar with Singapore, the metal gate (or iron grille gate door) is in addition to the wood door for every public housing ( ie. HDB) in Singapore (and to some extent Malaysia). Rationale These are reasons given by customers (i.e. you) for a digital lock on the HDB gate:
Examples of biometric fingerprint Gateman Z10 on door and metal gate Budget It is more expensive to put a digital lock on the metal gate (than a wood door) because additional effort and components are needed:
Platform: By platform, we mean how do we go about putting a digital lock on the metal gate.
Examples of biometric fingerprint Gateman WF20 on door and metal gate Quality/Bill of Materials: Our prices for digital lock on metal gate reflects our focus on using proper materials and fit on the metal gate. As the saying goes, you get what you pay for, and in our case:
Examples of Gateman A20 We sometimes suggest that metal gate need not be locked and hence there is no need for a digital lock at all. But if you do find it necessary, engage us for the metal gate solution that use quality material, industry smallest enclosure, leading lock models and professional workmanship.
Sliding wood or aluminium/glass casement doors proves to be a challenge to most home owners and interior designers because the traditional digital lock bolt (the rectangular block of metal than comes out when locked) works only for swing open type door; for a sliding door, the bolt will - well just slide out from the hole. This is where Gateman digital locks come in with their vertical clamp bolt style. When locked, it clamps onto the small strike placed on the other side, gripping the panels together very strongly. You can choose pin, card and fingerprint Gateman digital lock for your next sliding wood or aluminium casement doors in Singapore. Only from Gateman, an iRevo brand, part of Assa Abloy group.
Reference: Gateman Z10, Gateman A20, Gateman J20 (pictures below) |
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