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14 • OCTOBER 2013 • WORLD FENCE NEWS Electradrop provides secure locking of automated swing gates Locinox has introduced the Electradrop, which it says is "the new benchmark for the safe locking of automated swing gates." The Electradrop drop bolt combines an ease of installation with a sleek design and bolt with a 115 mm (4-1/2") throw. "The electric motors of an automated gate are always under pressure from the wind, among other outside forces," the company said. "A drop bolt resolves this by safely securing the gate in the ground. This results in a longer service life of the gate motors and the gate in general." The Electradrop is unique because of its bolt's long throw, Locinox said, adding that drop bolts with a shorter bolt are ineffective on certain terrains and cannot be installed in all possible locations without making adjustments which detract from the appearance of the installation. The manufacturer noted that the opening and closing of the Electradrop is linked to the warning light of the gate. The drop bolt opens automatically and closes three seconds after the warning light has stopped blinking. The Locinox R&D department has also engineered the installation to be easy and quick due to the patented Quick-Fix fixings which are already present on the product. The installer only needs to drill the right sized holes and mount the Electradrop, after which it is ready to be connected to the electrical system of the gate. The Electradrop automatically detects obstacles and stops when it exceeds a pressure of 18 kg (40 pounds). The drop bolt adjusts itself automatically to the terrain on which it is used. In the case of an emergency or power failure, the Electradrop can be released manually by key. Locinox, located in Waregem, Belgium, is a leading developer and manufacturer of products for the fencing and gate industry throughout the world. Locinox products are marketed in North America by Locinox USA, Inc. For more information, call 877562-4669 or e-mail sales@lxusa.com. Further information is available at www.locinox.com. Race party will mark end of FENCETECH 2014 The American Fence Association has announced that the FENCETECH 2014 final event party will be held during the Nationwide Series Boyd Gaming 300 stock car race at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The event will take place on Saturday, March 8, immediately following the close of the show. Buses will be departing the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. Registration for this event includes a race ticket, access to the Neon Garage and a lunch with fellow fencers. Check www.FENCETECH.com for more information and to register.