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The gates to the elephant enclosures at Howletts Wild Animal Park in Kent are now operated remotely following the installation of automatic sliding gate operators and a customised access control device. The new system from FAAC was specified by wild animal park owner, the Aspinall Foundation, after gates were used at nearby Port Lympne elephant enclosure the previous year. According to the company the system was installed by Sevenoaks based Securigate. 844 sliding gate operators have been fitted to all twelve gates in the elephant enclosure and a custom-designed wire-free portable remote control programmable transmitter based on FAAC's 868 radio controlled unit enables each gate to be opened remotely at the touch of a button. The 844 operator was chosen as it features a non-reversing worm-screw gear motor, ensuring that the elephants cannot push the gate back once the motor has stopped. 844 operators can be specified for both rack and chain applications.

A new walk-in centre for Careers Scotland at the Clyde Shopping Centre in Clydebank, near Glasgow, has met disabled access requirements with FAAC 950 swing door operators. The electro-mechanical system has microprocessor control which ensures continuous operation for doors up to 1700mm per leaf. A push and go facility makes the door manual by definition, with opening power assisted and closing automatic.

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Automation equipment from FAAC now controls the wrought iron gates at the entrance of Highgate Golf Club. Access is automated with a digicard entry system and proximity card readers. Suitable for gates weighing up to 800kg, the FAAC 760 range in use at the golf club combines security and safety with built in hydraulic locking and an oil bypass and anti-crushing system.

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A total of nine 930 and 940 automatic sliding door systems were supplied to Edinburgh Airport by FAAC as replacements in international arrivals, check-in and domestic UK arrivals hall. Principle contractor, Alfred McAlpine, said FAAC were chosen after a careful selection process. In a statement sent to Building Products, spokesman Robert McVicar said his company provides mechanical and electrical services to a number of airports. He added: "Minimal maintenance and 100 per cent reliability are of the utmost importance."

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Being close to Edinburgh airport, the Quality Hotel was having difficulties with its car park being misused by holidaymakers as free parking ? a problem resolved by barriers from FAAC. Guests take a ticket from the model 620 machine on entry, and exchange it for a token from the reception desk prior to leaving. This ensures genuine residents only use the car park.

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