What is the difference between the SL-1000 and the SL-1000i ?

Their exterior size is the same. 26” high x 8” diameter. However the power of the motors are:

• SL-1000: ¾ hp equivalent DC motor. This operator is rated in classes I, II, III, and IV. For  gate opening of up to 30’ and weight of 1000lbs.
• SL-1000i:  1.2 hp equivalent DC motor. This operator is our Industrial model and rated in classes I, II, III,  and IV with opening lengths of 40-45’ and weight of up to 2000lbs.

How many cycles a day can these operators perform?

• All RGS operators are rated continuous duty.
• Many are installed in developments with as many as 300 or more units.

What is the closing speed of the slide operators?

• RGS operators all comply with the UL325 regulations and close in approximately 1.2 seconds per foot.
• UL 325 compliant and ETL listed

What is your rack gear made of and is it strong enough to withstand continuous duty action?

• The RGS rack gear is machined from UHMW nylon composite.
• Extremely strong because RGS chooses to machine instead of mold them.
•  Even the RGS pinion gears are machined from solid blocks of aircraft quality aluminum.

Where are your operators built?

• Again, RGS does not take the easy way out.
• RGS operators are built in Pensacola, FL.
• RGS believes in supporting the USA by hiring US citizens, and hopes you will as well.

What kind of warranty do your operators have?

• All RGS operators come with a full 5 year warranty.
• The controller/ electronics have a two year warranty.  
• RGS provides five years on all parts and the installers provide labor warranty.
• Many dealers give a one or two year warranty then offer maintenance contracts or per call repair service.

You claim your operators are “maintenance free”.  Can  you explain how that can be?

• RGS operators have 3 moving parts. With so few moving parts it is almost impossible for anything to break down.
• Should something go wrong, RGS has an advanced replacement program.
• You simply notify us and we will send a replacement out the same day we get the request.
• The entire swap out will take less than 30 minutes.
•  You then send the old operator back to us. It is that simple.