4 Best Barrier Gates You Can Get in Ontario
Updated: Aug 9
Choosing the right barrier gate isn't just about blocking a driveway or parking lane - it's about matching the operator to your traffic volume, climate conditions, and long-term maintenance budget. This guide is built for installers, contractors, and property managers across Ontario who need to spec a barrier system that will hold up through four seasons of use.
Below, we break down four of the most established barrier gate and automation kit brands on the market: Tousek, FAAC, LiftMaster, and HySecurity. Each has a different origin, engineering approach, and ideal use case, so you can match the right system to your project instead of defaulting to whatever's on the shelf.
4 Best Barrier Gates You Can Get in Ontario
Brand | Best For | Components and Specs |
1. Tousek | Residential & light commercial parking | PASS 839 barrier, 3-6m widths, ST 80 controller |
2. FAAC | Mid-to-high traffic hydraulic applications | 620 SR, 640, B680H hydraulic barriers |
3. LiftMaster | Smart, connected commercial access | TECHNA, BG790, MA Mega Arm |
4. HySecurity | High-security, high-cycle, HVM applications | StrongArm, StrongArmPark DC, M30/M50 |
1. Tousek
Tousek is a family-owned Austrian manufacturer founded in 1988, known for building gate and barrier automation systems with an emphasis on precision engineering and in-house quality control. The company has grown into a well-established European supplier of sliding, swing, and barrier systems for both residential and commercial properties, with every unit designed and tested to meet strict safety standards.
For parking access, Tousek's core barrier is the PASS 839, available in versions covering widths from 3m up to 6m, with the compact 839V model opening in as little as 1.5 seconds. It runs on the ST 80 control unit, which supports master-slave configuration for double-barrier setups and integrates directly with traffic lights, making it a practical fit for lots with two-way or metered access.
Graft Gate Supply is an official Tousek dealer, which means faster access to parts, kits, and installation support for Ontario contractors.
Highlights:
Category: Commercial & residential barrier automation
Origin: Austria, founded 1988
Sold by Graft: Yes
Standout Feature: ST 80 controller with dual-barrier master-slave support and traffic light integration
Ideal Application: Light-to-mid traffic parking access, gated communities, private lots
2. FAAC
FAAC was founded in Italy in 1965 and has grown into one of the largest gate and door automation groups in the world, with regional subsidiaries across Europe, North America, Asia, and Australia. The company built its reputation on hydraulic drive technology, which remains the backbone of its barrier lineup and a key reason FAAC barriers are favored for high-frequency, high-traffic installations.
FAAC's range scales from entry-level to industrial-grade. The 620 SR opens in under a second for passages up to 10 feet, the 640 handles lanes up to 23 feet at high cycle frequency, and the flagship B680H is rated for up to 2 million cycles with solar compatibility and an integrated obstacle-detection encoder.
Highlights:
Category: Commercial & industrial hydraulic barriers
Origin: Italy, founded 1965
Sold by Graft: No, hardware only via FAAC direct
Standout Feature: B680H rated for 2 million cycles with solar compatibility
Ideal Application: High-frequency commercial and industrial parking access
3. LiftMaster
LiftMaster is the commercial and residential access brand of the Chamberlain Group, a U.S.-based manufacturer with more than 50 years in garage door and gate automation. The company has built its modern barrier lineup around connectivity, pairing hardware with its myQ platform to give property managers and installers remote visibility into gate performance.
The TECHNA series is LiftMaster's newest barrier platform, using a DC brushless direct-drive motor with Wi-Fi or Ethernet connectivity to myQ Facility for real-time diagnostics. The BG790 is an industrial wishbone-arm operator for high-traffic lanes, while the MA Mega Arm offers DC power with battery backup and can be configured to fail open for fire code compliance. LiftMaster is not currently part of Graft Gate Supply's brand lineup.
Highlights:
Category: Commercial & connected barrier operators
Origin: United States (Chamberlain Group)
Sold by Graft: No, hardware only via LiftMaster direct
Standout Feature: myQ Facility integration for remote diagnostics and impact alerts
Ideal Application: Connected commercial properties and gated communities
4. HySecurity
HySecurity, now operating under the Nice Group, is a U.S. manufacturer that built its name on heavy-duty hydraulic and DC barrier arms for high-security and high-cycle environments such as airports, government facilities, and ports. The brand's Smart Touch Controller platform, with more than 70 field-adjustable settings, is a common thread across its product line and gives installers a high degree of site-specific configuration control.
The StrongArm series raises arms up to 36 feet and opens in as little as 2 seconds, with UPS-equipped models that stay functional through power outages. The StrongArmPark DC is purpose-built for parking facilities with a solar-ready option, and the StrongArm M30/M50 is a crash-rated hostile vehicle mitigation barrier for sites with elevated security requirements. HySecurity is not currently part of Graft Gate Supply's brand lineup.
Highlights:
Category: Industrial & high-security barrier operators
Origin: United States, founded 1960s, now part of Nice Group
Sold by Graft: No, hardware only via HySecurity direct
Standout Feature: Crash-rated M30/M50 hostile vehicle mitigation option
Ideal Application: High-security, high-cycle, and government/critical infrastructure sites
How to Pick the Best Barrier for Your Project
With several strong brands to choose from, the right pick usually comes down to a handful of practical factors:
Traffic volume and duty cycle. A residential driveway and a 24-hour commercial parking structure have very different cycle demands - match the operator's rated cycles per day to the actual use case, not just the budget.
Climate resilience. Ontario winters put real strain on gate hardware. Look for hydraulic or brushless DC systems with proven cold-weather performance and enclosed, corrosion-resistant housings.
Power availability. Solar-ready models are worth considering for sites without easy access to grid power.
Integration needs. If a property already uses connected access control or wants remote diagnostics, a platform with app or cloud connectivity can simplify long-term management.
Security requirements. Standard commercial barriers are not built to stop a vehicle - for sites with elevated risk profiles, a crash-rated option is a different category of product entirely.
Arm length and site layout. Longer spans call for reinforced arms, counterweights, or articulated designs for low-clearance areas like underground parking.
Getting these details right up front saves callbacks down the line and ensures the barrier performs reliably for the life of the installation.
Get a Quote on Barrier Gates from Graft Gate Supply
As an official Tousek dealer, Graft Gate Supply supplies barrier gate automation systems and parts to installers and contractors across Ontario, backed by local support, faster lead times, and guidance on specs and layouts. If your next project calls for a Tousek barrier system, our team can help you get the right components and pricing.
