Garage Door Motors & Automation in Gauteng
Upgrade your garage with reliable garage door motors and automation systems designed for convenience, security, and long-term performance.
Lockfront Automation supplies and installs high-quality garage door motors across Gauteng, including Johannesburg, Pretoria, and the East Rand. With our workshop based in Benoni, we provide tailored automation solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial properties.
Professional Garage Door Motor Installation
We provide expert garage door motor installation services, ensuring smooth and secure operation from day one.
Our services include:
• Garage door motor supply and installation
• Automation of existing garage doors
• Replacement of faulty or outdated motors
• Integration with remotes and smart systems
If you’re searching for garage door motors in Johannesburg, Pretoria, or garage door motor installation near you, our team is ready to assist.
DC Blue Advanced Pico
The DC Blue from ET Nice has a compact contemporary design and robust construction using a metal chassis and gears for ongoing reliability. Available in 2 different models both carrying a range of quality features required by today’s automatic garage doors.
The DC Blue Advanced Pico is recommended for regular doors up to 10 square meters.
For added convenience the DC Blue drawbar is available in a chain operation or the super silent steel reinforced belt drive.
- Intelligent door load profiling and adjustable electronic limits and force control
- Selectable automatic closing including Holiday Lockout is with BT push and hold
- Simple program and fault finding with 7 segment LED Display
- Safety beam input
- Selectable automatic closing time
- Courtesy LED light and an optional external light control
- The option of an electronic lock control for added security
- Built-in ET-Blu Mix® enhanced rolling code receiver
- 35 buttons receiver memory capacity
Technical specifications:
| Model | DC Blue Advanced Pico | DC Blue Advanced Pico |
| Primary power supply | 220 -240Vac @ 50hz | |
| Peak power consumption | 100W peak @ (220-240vac) | 120W peak @ (220 – 240vac) |
| Motor voltage | 24Vdc | |
| Maximum operations per day * | 50 full cycles per 24hrs @ a rate of Max. 5 per hour | |
| Traveller speed * | 8m/min | |
| Operating temperature range | -10 to 50° C (14F to 122F) | |
| Anti-crushing safety sensing | Yes – Electronic digital profiling | |
| Auxiliary supply output | 24Vdc @ 250mA peak or 150mA continuous | |
| Rated battery charging voltage | 27.5Vdc | |
| Built in receiver format | ET BLU MIX © enhanced rolling code. | |
| Receiver frequency | 433.92Mhz | |
| Memory | EEPROM | |
| Applicable door types | One-piece trackless tip-up or multiple panel sectional overhead double width doors | |
| Drawbar options | 2.2m or 3.2m | 2.2m or 3.2m or 3.7m |
| Applicable door sizes * | <10m² | <15m² |
DC Blue Advanced
The DC Blue from ET Nice has a compact contemporary design and robust construction using a metal chassis and gears for ongoing reliability. Available in 2 different models both carrying a range of quality features required by today’s automatic garage doors.
The DC Blue Advanced is recommended for larger, heavier doors up to 15 square meters.
For added convenience the DC Blue drawbar is available in a chain operation or the super silent steel reinforced belt drive.
- Intelligent door load profiling and adjustable electronic limits and force control
- Selectable automatic closing including Holiday Lockout is with BT push and hold
- Simple program and fault finding with 7 segment LED Display
- Safety beam input
- Selectable automatic closing time
- Courtesy LED light and an optional external light control
- The option of an electronic lock control for added security
- Built-in ET-Blu Mix® enhanced rolling code receiver
- 35 buttons receiver memory capacity
Technical specifications:
| Model | DC Blue Advanced Pico | DC Blue Advanced Pico |
| Primary power supply | 220 -240Vac @ 50hz | |
| Peak power consumption | 100W peak @ (220-240vac) | 120W peak @ (220 – 240vac) |
| Motor voltage | 24Vdc | |
| Maximum operations per day * | 50 full cycles per 24hrs @ a rate of Max. 5 per hour | |
| Traveller speed * | 8m/min | |
| Operating temperature range | -10 to 50° C (14F to 122F) | |
| Anti-crushing safety sensing | Yes – Electronic digital profiling | |
| Auxiliary supply output | 24Vdc @ 250mA peak or 150mA continuous | |
| Rated battery charging voltage | 27.5Vdc | |
| Built in receiver format | ET BLU MIX © enhanced rolling code. | |
| Receiver frequency | 433.92Mhz | |
| Memory | EEPROM | |
| Applicable door types | One-piece trackless tip-up or multiple panel sectional overhead double width doors | |
| Drawbar options | 2.2m or 3.2m | 2.2m, 3.2m or 3.7m |
| Applicable door sizes * | <10m² | <15m² |
Gemini Garage Door Operator
Gemini’s Garage Door Operator is designed to be reliable and hassle free. The unit boast a battery driven 24V DC motor, bronze gear system and maintenance free chain through a worm gear assembly for improved reliability.
- LED Display mode, with courtesy light
- IRB sensing connection
- Mechanical override
- Battery operated
- Soft start and stop
- Optional wall console
- Lockout function
- GSM compatibility
- On-board receiver capacity for up to 15 remotes
Technical Specifications:
| Motor | 24 Volt DC |
| Motor size | 35 Watt |
| Gearbox | Worm drive |
| Gearbox Ratio | 96 to 1 |
| Pull Force | 10kg |
| Openings ** | 20 per day |
| Gate/Door Speed | 11 meters/min |
| Obstruction Sensing | Electronic Adjustable both directions independently |
| Activation | N/O Electrical circuit |
| Battery | 24 Volt – 2.2 AH |
| Electrical Consumption | 220-260 Volt
150 milliamps |
| Duty Cycle | 75% |
Digidoor 1 (Digi 1)
The Digidoor 1 is a versatile no-frills automation solution that is easy to install, operate and maintain. It offers quiet and reliable operations with its economical 24V DC – 1000N motor and comes with 2 Digi-E-key code-hopping remote controls.
The Digi 1 is suitable for single and double doors offering a 1000N lifting capacity.
Digidoor 6S (Digi 6)
The Digidoor 6S is a versatile no-frills automation solution that is easy to install, operate and maintain. It offers quiet and reliable operations with its economical 24V DC – 600N motor and comes with 2 Digi-E-key code-hopping remote controls.
The Digi 6 is recommended for single doors offering a 600N lifting capacity.
Centurion RDO II
Centurion’s Roller Door Operator (RDO) II is a high torque, 24V DC motor ideally suited for all types of domestic and light industrial roll-up garage doors.
The RDO II offers safe and reliable service through the integrated battery backup and ultra-secure code-hopping remote controls system.
Key Features Include:
- Battery backup
- Strong lifting capability
- Whisper-quiet operation
- Anti-crushing protection
- Quick and easy installation
- Wall-mounted controller with courtesy light
- On-board multichannel code-hopping receiver
- Electronic lock the system for added security
- Compatible with Centurion infrared safety beams
- On-board receiver memory capacity up to 36 transmitter buttons
Technical Specifications:
| Input voltage | 220 – 240V +/- 10%, 50Hz [*] |
| Motor Voltage | 24V DC |
| Motor Power Supply | Battery-driven – 200mA Charger – Peak |
| Opener Lifting Force | 30kgf |
| Door Travel Speed | 100 – 150mm/sec |
| Duty Cycle – Mains Present | 20% |
| Daily Operations – Max | 20 |
| Maximum Door Size | 6m² – (max width 2.8m) |
| On-board Receiver Specification | Centurion code-hopping, 433MHz, capacity – 36 transmitter buttons |
DC Blue Roll-Up
The DC Blue Roll-Up from ET Nice is a cost-effective roll-up garage door operator designed for residential roll-up garage doors up to 8 square meters.
The DC Blue Roll-Up provides reliable open/close operations through its advanced door load profiling and true battery backup.
Key Features Include:
- Bright LED courtesy light
- ET Blue Mix© Receiver (Unhackable & Uncrackable).
- Door Alarm Monitoring
- Safety Beam Monitoring
- Electric lock control feature
- Holiday lock-out
Technical Specifications:
| Input voltage: (Standard kit option) | 220v AC, 50Hz |
| Primary supply to the electric motor: | 24V Toroidal transformer |
| Battery Back-up: | Yes, but not battery dependent (battery optional) |
| Duty Cycle Maximum: | 25% with 220Vac present * |
| Number of operations on battery reserve without AC mains present: | 25 within the first 24h of power failure * |
| Maximum door size: | 8m² |
| Applicable door types: | One-piece Aluzinc or Cromadek roll-up doors |
| Maximum running load: | 40Nm * |
| Rated speed: | 10 m/min (Drum speed) * |
| Built-in receiver: | 434MHz, ET-Blu Mix © rolling code with 31 user capacity |
| * Dependent on factors such as battery status, door load, mains voltage, environment etc | |
Centurion RSO
Centurion’s industrial roller-shutter range of operators (RSO) have been designed to safely automate extremely heavy roller-shutter doors such as those found at entrances to factories and loading bays.
The RSO’s heavy-duty electric motor and powerful gearbox system deliver maximum lifting force to automate even the heaviest of industrial roller-shutter installation. The RSO’s battery backup and manual override capability to ensures that the door can be operated even in the event of a power failure.
The industrial RSO comes in 5 different models so speak to a Lockfront Automation Expert to select the right solution for your requirements.
- Three-button wall pendant that provides open, close, and safely stop controls should an emergency arise
- Feature rich multi-faceted interface board for connecting ancillary and safety devices
- Revolutionary dual brake system to ensures that the shutters stop safely and reliably all the time
Technical Specifications:
| RSO5R | RSO5R3P | RSO5RE | RSO5 | RSO5DC | ||
| Max. Shutter Weight | 500kg | 500kg | 500kg | 500kg | 500kg | |
| Power Source Type | Single-phase | Three-phase | Single-phase | Single-phase | Single-phase | |
| Battery Backup | – | – | – | – | Yes | |
| Integrated Wall-pendant | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | D-Series Controller | |
| LCD Interface | – | – | – | – | Yes | |
| Manual Override Facility | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Hand Chain | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Safety Beam Input | – | – | – | Yes | Yes | |
| Input for Ancillary Devices, e.g. Keypads, Pushbuttons, etc. | – | – | – | Yes | Yes | |
| Courtesy Light Input | – | – | – | Yes | Yes | |
| Auto close | – | – | – | Yes | Yes | |
| Local Test Button | – | – | – | Yes | Yes | |
| Multiple Operating Modes | – | – | – | Yes | Yes | |
| ChronoGuard | – | – | – | – | Yes | |
| Onboard Receiver | – | – | – | – | Yes | |
| Beam Alarm Modes | – | – | – | – | Yes | |
| Adjustable Speed | – | – | – | – | Yes | |
| Dual Brake System | – | – | – | Yes | – | |
| Input Voltage | 220 – 240V AC | 380V AC (three phase) | 220 – 240V AC | 220 – 240V AC | 220 – 240V AC | |
| Motor Voltage | 230V AC | 380V AC | 230V AC | 230V AC | 24V DC | |
| Motor Power Supply | NA | NA | NA | NA | Battery driven – 2A charger | |
| Duty Cycle | 20% | 30% | 40% | 20% | 35% | |
| Daily Operations – Max | 200 | 320 | 430 | 200 | 350 | |
| Power (W) | 360W | 360W | 375W | 360W | 220W | |
| Motor Speed | 1780rpm | 1780rpm | 1780rpm | 1780rpm | 1440rpm | |
| Door Travel Speed | 140mm/sec | 100mm/sec | 74mm/sec | 100mm/sec | 130mm/sec | |
| Current | 3.5A 1Ø | 1.5 – 2A 3Ø | 3A 1Ø | 3.7A 1Ø | 4.6A 1Ø | |
| Time Rating | 7 min | 10 min | 30 min | 10 min | 7-8 min | |
| Temperature Protector | 95°C | 70°C | 125°C | 105°C | 70°C | |
| Output Shaft Rotation | 53rpm | 35rpm | 28rpm | 35rpm | 50rpm | |
| Gear Ratio | 34:1 | 55:1 | 64:1 | 51:1 | 55:1 | |
| Gear Transmission | Single-row oblique gear | Single-row oblique gear | Double-layer planetary gear | Single-row oblique gear | Double-layer oblique gear | |
| Gear Box Material | Aluminum | Aluminum | Cast-iron | Aluminum | Aluminum | |
| Drive Type | Quick coupling/chain/gear-driven | Chain-driven | Chain-driven | Quick coupling/chain/gear-driven | Chain-driven | |
| Sprocket | 9T | 9T | 9T | 9T | 9T | |
| Chain | 5/8 inch | 5/8 inch | 5/8 inch | 5/8 inch | 5/8 inch | |
| Length | 540mm | 540mm | 530mm | 570mm | 410mm | |
| Net Weight | 12.7kg | 12.8kg | 20.2kg | 18.8kg | 9.64kg | |
| Gross Weight | 13.5kg | 13.5kg | 21.0kg | 13.6kg | 10.4kg | |
| MINIMUM CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION: | 590mm | 590mm | 580mm | 620mm | 460mm | |
Centurion – SDO4 T10 Smart
SDO4 SMART – garage door operator, whisper-quiet operation with state-of-the-art mechanical design, extended battery life for uninterrupted convenience during power outages and our pioneering SMART technology for quick and easy setup.
- Connecting you to convenience with smartphone integration
- Redefining the installation experience with the easiest and most intuitive electronic and mechanical commissioning of any garage motor in the SDO4’s class
- Always-on reliability
- Advanced safety and obstruction-detection technology for more peace of mind
- Adjustable speed on tip-up doors
- Compatible with Photon SMART wireless beams – easier and more cost-effective than ever before to fit safety beams
- The ultimate in flexibility with programmable IOs
- App-based management of remote controls
- Industry-leading security features including tamper detection and intelligent door status monitoring
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
| DC Blue Advance – Hi-Speed | |
| Input Voltage | 220-240V AC, 50Hz-60Hz |
| Electric Motor Supply | 24Vdc, Not Battery Dependent |
| Maximum Duty Cycle with Mains Connected | 25 full cycles per 24h @ max rate of 5 per hour |
| Number of Cycles on Battery Power | 50 within the first 24h of power failure |
| Maximum Door Size | 10m² |
| Applicable Door Types | Alu-Zinc – Single & Double Wooden – Single Alu-Flute – Single |
| Maximum Running Distance | 3m |
| Maximum Pulling Force prior to safety governing | 450N |
| Rated Running Load | 250N |
| Built-in receiver functions | Open/Close Trigger, Courtesy Light on/off, Holiday lock-out, Party Mode |
| Rated Speed | 11m/min OR 183mm/sec |
| Built-in Receiver Frequency | 433.92MHZ |
| Built-in Receiver Memory | 35 Remote Button Capacity |
ET Nice DC Blue Advance – Hi-Speed
DC Blue Advance – Hi-Speed
1. Robust construction with metal chassis and gears.
2. Reliable and proven DC Blue Advanced technology.
3. Intelligent door load profiling for added safety and control.
4. Simple to program and fault find with 7 segment LED Display.
5. Sleek, modern design.
6. Safety beam input.
7. Selectable automatic closing time.
8. LED courtesy light; optional external light control.
9. Optional electronic lock control for added security.
10. Built-in ET-Blu Mix® enhanced rolling code receiver – Uncrackable, Unhackable.
11. Drawbar available in chain operation or super silent steel reinforced belt drive.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
| T10 | T12 | |
| Input voltage | 230V AC +/-10% @ 50/60Hz1 | 230V AC +/-10% @ 50/60Hz1 |
| Motor voltage1 | 24V DC | 24V DC |
| Motor power supply – rated2 | 80W DC | 100W DC |
| Motor supply | Battery supply 2 x 3.4Ah 12V DC | Battery supply 2 x 3.4Ah 12V DC |
| Maximum door width | 6.5 metres | 6.5 metres |
| Maximum door area | 12 Square meters | 15 Square meters |
| Maximum push/pull force | 40kgf | 50kgf |
| Maximum lifting capacity | 1000N | 1200N |
| Operations in standby mode | Up to 90 dependent on door size, weight, height and duration of power failure / condition of batteries | Up to 90 dependent on door size, weight, height and duration of power failure / condition of batteries |
| Maximum operator travel speed3 | 9m/min | 9m/min |
| Door travel adjustment | Physical end-stops (Automatic limit set) | Physical end-stops (Automatic limit set) |
| Safety obstruction force system | Built-in menu | Built-in menu |
| Light | LED 2W | LED 2W |
| Autoclose2 | Menu Selectable | Menu Selectable |
| Infrared safety beams | Menu Selectable (Optional but recommended) | Menu Selectable (Optional but recommended) |
| Onboard receiver type | Code-hopping single channel | Code-hopping single channel |
| Receiver code storage capacity | 20x 4-Button Transmitters | 20x 4-Button Transmitters |
| Receiver frequency | 433.92Mhz | 433.92Mhz |
Centurion SDO4–T10
Centurion’s SD04 is the ideal companion for tip-up and sectional-type garage doors. Designed with safety in mind, this motor boasts built-in anti-crushing circuitry, so the door will stop and reverse if any obstructions are detected. Available in 2 different models, the SD04 is suitable for domestic garage doors of virtually any size.
The SD04-T10 model is recommended for regular sized doors, up to 12 square meters.
Key Features Include:
- Adaptive anti-crushing control
- Reliable always-on design with power DC motor and integrated battery backup
- Best in class security features with built-in auto close, electronic lockout and holiday lockout modes
- Onboard, code hoping remote receiver
Technical specifications:
| T10 | T12 | |
| Input voltage | 220-230V AC @ 50/60Hz | |
| Motor voltage | 24V DC | |
| Motor power supply – rated | 80W DC | 100W DC |
| Motor supply | Battery supply 2 x 3.4Ah 24V DC | |
| Maximum door width | 6.5 meters | |
| Maximum door area | 12 meters ² | 15 meters ² |
| Maximum lifting capacity | 1000N | 1200N |
| Operations in standby mode | 12 to 30, dependent on door size, weight, height, and duration of power failure | |
| Opener travel speed | Tip-up 80mm/sec. Sectional 140mm/sec with fully charged batteries | |
| Door travel adjustment | Physical end-stops | |
| Safety obstruction force system | Built-in menu | |
| Light | LED 2W | |
| Auto close | Internal menu option | |
| Infrared safety beams | Internal menu option | |
| Onboard receiver type | Code-hopping single channel | |
| Receiver code storage capacity | 20 transmitters | |
Centurion SD04–T12
Centurion’s SD04 is the ideal companion for tip-up and sectional-type garage doors. Designed with safety in mind, this motor boasts built-in anti-crushing circuitry, so the door will stop and reverse if any obstructions are detected. Available in 2 different models, the SD04 is suitable for domestic garage doors of virtually any size.
The SD04-T12 model is recommended for larger, heavier doors, up to 15 square meters.
Key Features Include:
- Adaptive anti-crushing control
- Reliable always-on design with power DC motor and integrated battery backup
- Best in class security features with built-in auto close, electronic lockout and holiday lockout modes
- Onboard, code hoping remote receiver
Technical specifications:
| T10 | T12 | |
| Input voltage | 220-230V AC @ 50/60Hz | |
| Motor voltage | 24V DC | |
| Motor power supply – rated | 80W DC | 100W DC |
| Motor supply | Battery supply 2 x 3.4Ah 24V DC | |
| Maximum door width | 6.5 meters | |
| Maximum door area | 12 meters ² | 15 meters ² |
| Maximum lifting capacity | 1000N | 1200N |
| Operations in standby mode | 12 to 30, dependent on door size, weight, height, and duration of power failure | |
| Opener travel speed | Tip-up 80mm/sec. Sectional 140mm/sec with fully charged batteries | |
| Door travel adjustment | Physical end-stops | |
| Safety obstruction force system | Built-in menu | |
| Light | LED 2W | |
| Auto close | Internal menu option | |
| Infrared safety beams | Internal menu option | |
| Onboard receiver type | Code-hopping single channel | |
| Receiver code storage capacity | 20 transmitters | |
Additional Information
We offer a wide selection of garage door motors for sale in Gauteng, suited to different door types and usage requirements.
Standard Garage Door Motors
Ideal for residential use, these motors offer reliable, quiet operation and are perfect for everyday convenience and security.
Heavy-Duty Garage Door Motors
Designed for larger or frequently used doors, these motors provide extra lifting power and durability for commercial or high-traffic environments.
Smart Garage Door Motors
Take control with smart-enabled motors that allow you to operate and monitor your garage door via your smartphone for added security and convenience.
We supply and install trusted brands, including:
• Centurion garage door motors – known for innovation and reliability
• DC Blue garage door motors – efficient and widely used across South Africa
• Gemini garage door motors – durable, locally manufactured solutions
• Digidoor garage door motors – practical and cost-effective options
Our team will help you choose the best garage door motor in South Africa based on your needs.
Installing a garage door motor offers several advantages:
• Convenience – open and close your garage door remotely
• Improved security – automated locking and controlled access
• Safety features – obstruction detection and auto-reverse
• Load shedding readiness – battery backup options available
• Smooth and quiet operation
Garage door automation makes daily access easier while improving overall property security.
Selecting the right motor depends on:
• Garage door size and weight
• Type of door (roll-up, sectional, double)
• Frequency of use
• Available installation space
Our experts will assess your setup and recommend the most suitable motor for long-term reliability and performance.
We provide garage door motor installation and automation services across:
• Johannesburg
• Pretoria
• East Rand (Benoni, Boksburg, Kempton Park and surrounding areas)
• Greater Gauteng
Our Benoni-based workshop ensures efficient service and fast response times.
• Experienced automation specialists
• Wide range of trusted motor brands
• Custom solutions for residential and commercial properties
• Professional installation and support
• Strong presence across Gauteng
We focus on delivering automation systems that combine security, convenience, and durability.
Looking to buy a garage door motor, upgrade your system, or install a new automated solution?
Contact Lockfront Automation today for expert advice and a tailored quote.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cost of a garage door motor depends on the brand, size, and features. Pricing typically varies based on whether it’s a standard or heavy-duty motor, as well as installation requirements.
Yes. We supply and install garage door motors across Gauteng, including Johannesburg, Pretoria, East Rand, and surrounding areas.
Yes. We can install a motor on most existing garage doors, provided the structure is suitable for automation.
Popular options include Centurion, DC Blue, Gemini, and Digidoor. The best choice depends on your door type, usage, and budget.
Garage door motors typically last between 10 to 15 years, depending on usage and maintenance.
Most garage door motor installations can be completed within a few hours to a full day, depending on the complexity.
Yes. Many systems include battery backup options, allowing continued operation during power outages.