Garage door motors play a pivotal role in eliminating the need for manual operation, making it effortless to open or close the garage door with just a click of a button. With advanced technology and improved safety features, these motors offer enhanced security by preventing unauthorised access to your property. However, choosing the right garage door motors comes with a number of things to consider including your budget. Garage door motors prices vary depending on your specific need and other factors. Lockfront Automation provides you with a range of garage door motors with friendly prices that you can choose from.

DC Blue Advanced Pico

Features: The DC Blue Advanced Pico features a compact design, metal chassis for durability, soft start and stop for smooth operation. Additionally, features include obstacle detection, a built-in courtesy light, a remote control with rolling code technology for enhanced security, and optional battery backup for power outages. Technical specifications for the DC Blue Advanced Pico include a primary power supply of 220-240Vac @ 50Hz, peak power consumption of 100W, a 24Vdc motor voltage, and a maximum of 50 full cycles per day. The travelling speed is 8m/min, and the operating temperature range is -10 to 50°C. Anti-crushing safety sensing, auxiliary supply output, and a built-in ET-Blu Mix® enhanced rolling code receiver contribute to its advanced functionality.

Price: These garage door motors prices start around R3,500

Applications: Ideal for lighter doors up to 10 square meters, perfect for residential garages and single-car applications.

DC Blue Advanced

Features: The DC Blue Advanced has similar features to the Pico model but with a more powerful motor suitable for heavier doors up to 15 square meters, belt or chain drive options for quieter operation, and additional safety features like automatic reverse on obstruction. Technical specifications of the Advanced are a maximum of 50 full cycles per 24 hours and operate across a wide temperature range (-10°C to 50°C). Drawbar options cater to different door sizes, with chain or super-silent steel reinforced belt drive selections available.

Price: These garage door motors prices start around R4,500

Applications: Ideal for larger and heavier garage doors, suitable for double-car garages and homes with larger door sizes.

Gemini Garage Door Operator

Features: Gemini’s operator boasts a reliable 24V battery-powered motor, bronze gears, and a smooth-running chain, all working together to ensure hassle-free operation. A handy LED display with a courtesy light keeps you informed, while safety features like Infrared beam sensing and mechanical override provide peace of mind. Additionally, enjoy the convenience of battery operation, soft start/stop, and optional wall console. With its powerful motor, fast speeds, and adjustable obstruction sensing, Gemini handles 20 daily openings with ease. Plus, its energy-efficient design consumes minimal power while offering a 75% duty cycle.

Price: These garage door motors prices start around R3,000

Applications: Perfect for lightweight doors up to 8 square meters, well-suited for DIY enthusiasts and budget-conscious homeowners.

Digidoor 1 (Digi 1)

Features: Simple and practical automatic door opener designed for easy installation, use, and upkeep. It runs quietly and reliably thanks to its efficient 24V DC motor with 1000N of pulling force. It comes with two secure, code-hopping Digi-E-key remote controls for convenient access. Whether you have a single or double door, the Digidoor 1 can handle it, offering a powerful 1000N lifting capacity.

Price: These garage door motors prices start around R5,500

Applications: Ideal for large and heavy garage doors, suitable for commercial and industrial applications, as well as homes with oversized doors.

Digidoor 6S (Digi 6)

Features: Powerful and robust motor for heavy doors up to 35 square meters, ideal for high-traffic areas, silent belt drive operation, built-in safety features, automatic door lock, multiple remote control options, LCD display for easy programming, battery backup option, advanced access control features. The Digidoor garage door motor is reliable and easy to use, allowing easy control of your garage door.

Price: These garage door motors prices start around R7,000

Applications: Perfect for heavy-duty applications like warehouses and factories, suitable for large commercial and industrial doors, as well as high-security environments.

Centurion RDO II

Features: The Centurion RDO II elevates your roll-up garage door to a new level of convenience and reliability. This high-performance motor has a 24V DC motor, making it ideal for noise-sensitive environments. The motor can manage doors up to 6m² with ease, due to its impressive 30kgf lifting force. The Centurion RDO II built-in battery backup ensures seamless operation even during power outages, keeping you in control.

Price: These garage door motors prices start around R4,000

Applications: Ideal for residential and commercial applications, suitable for medium-sized doors and homes with standard garage sizes.

DC Blue Roll-Up

Features: The DC Blue Roll-Up is an energy-efficient motor that has been crafted for roll-up garage doors, making it remarkably compact and lightweight. Its low-level of noise while in operation is due to the 24V DC motor which is also capable of handling a maximum door size of 4m² and has a lifting force of 20 kgf. The motor has soft start/stop technology which ensures smooth and uninterrupted functioning, as well as a built-in battery backup, code-hopping remote controls, and anti-crushing protection, making sure the motor is always secure.

Price: These garage door motors prices start around R5,000

Applications: Ideal for homes and businesses with roll-up garage doors, suitable for larger doors and high-traffic areas.

Centurion RSO

Features: The Centurion RSO, a side-sliding garage door motor, is specifically designed for heavy-duty applications, possessing a powerful and long-lasting motor that also offers low noise levels. The motor utilises a 24V DC motor which guarantees a quiet operation, and it has a lifting force of 500 kgf, able to handle a maximum door weight of 1000kg. Its soft start/stop feature offers seamless and undisturbed functioning, and the motor comes with a battery backup, code-hopping remote controls, and anti-crushing protection that provides safety while in use.

Price: These garage door motors prices start around R2,500

Applications: Perfect for budget-conscious homeowners with smaller garage doors, ideal for single-car applications

Centurion – SDO4 T10 Smart

Features: Powerful and sleek motor with integrated LED lighting, suitable for doors up to 20 square meters. Additional features include quiet belt drive operation, built-in safety features, automatic door lock, Wi-Fi connectivity for smartphone control and integration with smart home systems. The Centurion – SDO4 T10 Smart has rolling code technology for enhanced security, battery backup option.

Its benefits include a quick and straightforward installation process and innovative mechanical design. The motor enables users to generate cloud-based backup and restore points, while the adjustable motor speed allows for varying door opening speeds. It boasts a battery backup, which comes in handy during power outages, and an independent external light, which makes it suitable for load shedding times. It can function with both sectional and tip-up garage doors, and the anti-tamper technology ensures security. Lastly, the vibrational detection feature takes safety to a notch higher by detecting irregular vibrations.

Price: These garage door motors prices start around R5,500

Applications: Ideal for tech-savvy homeowners who want smart home integration and smartphone control, suitable for residential applications with standard-sized doors.

ET Nice DC Blue Advance – Hi-Speed

Features: The ET Nice DC Blue Advance – Hi-speed garage door motor is a powerful and innovative motor designed for quick and efficient garage door opening and closing. Its powerful DC motor allows the door to open at a rate of 24 meters per minute, considerably faster than most similar motors. The motor is equally energy efficient, consuming less than 1 watt of electricity while in standby mode, which minimises power consumption. Its soft start/stop features ensure that the garage door operates seamlessly and without any jerks or jolts during opening and closing. The built-in battery backup is a critical feature that ensures that the motor continues to operate even during power outages, while the system will automatically switch to the backup power mode. The system’s anti-crushing safety beam sensors guarantee that the door stops automatically when it detects any obstruction in its path. The Digi EKey remote control provides users with operating convenience, even from a distance.

Price: These garage door motors prices start around R5,000

Applications: Perfect for busy garages where quick access is crucial, suitable for residential and commercial applications with medium-sized doors.

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Conclusion

All these garage door motors can be found at Lockfront Automation all prices are valid as of Feb 2024, contact Lockfront Automation for up-to-date pricing. Lockfront Automation is a top-notch professional when it comes to selling and installing garage door motors. Reach out to them and they will advise you on the best motors for your garage door to suit your specific needs, and for the best garage door motors prices.