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14 • september 2016 • world fence news BFT Americas Inc. expands gate automation line BOCA RATON, Fla. – BFT Americas Inc. has announced the lat- est additions to their gate automation line. BFT will introduce the new Kus- tos Ultra BT UL A 40 actuator kits for residential swing gates. Kits will be available in single or dual configu- ration that include one or two Kustos operators, control board, two remote controls, photo eyes, mounting hard- ware and 50 feet of cable. "The new design of the Kustos Ultra BT UL offers a robust operator suitable for gates up to 16 feet and 550 pounds or 20 feet 300 pounds," said Gary Goldstein, president of BFT Americas Inc. "Enhancements in de- sign style offers the highest quality and reliability." BFT Americas Inc. is a whol- ly-owned subsidiary of BFT S.p.A. of Italy. BFT Americas Inc. has been distributing in North America CSA/ UL approved gate operators for over 20 years. The company has an of- fice in Boca Raton, Fla. which stocks UL/CSA approved electromechani- cal, hydraulic operators and road bar- riers. BFT Americas Inc. distributes throughout the U.S., Canada, Central America and the Caribbean Islands through distribution partners. The U.S. office provides distrib- utors with technical service, support and training as well as developing new products for the gate automation market. For more information, visit the web site www.bft-usa.com. or a deluxe 12" x 14" hinged fiberglass enclosure with battery backup system. "The Kustos UL line offers great value for the investment providing a high quality solution to the customer that will provide years of trouble free service and striking design qualities," commented Goldstein. The Kustos A 40 provides a tele- scopic design with concealed limit switches and screw drive on the new model. The limit switches provide ease of adjustment and accuracy on opening and closed positions and they are fully enclosed behind a shield to avoid exposure to the elements. The system is UL approved and compliant with UL 2016 requirements. Goldstein said two control board options will be offered: Thalia UL SE 8" x 10" fiberglass hinged enclosure Kustos Ultra BT UL A 40 Thalia UL SE control board G-2000 Wedge Barrier: ASTM F2656 M50 P1 Certified Also Offering: Anti-Ram Fence, Anti-Ram Gates, Vertical Lift Barrier, Bollards M50 P1 Wedge Barrier www.gibraltarus.com info@gibraltarus.com (800) 495-8957 t h e p ow e r o f i n n ov a t i o n