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FAAC Egypt: Complete Guide to Automatic Barriers, Gates, Parking & Automatic Doors

Everything you need to know about FAAC automation: car park barriers, sliding gates, swing gates, bollards, automatic pedestrian doors, high-speed industrial doors, roller shutters, access control and parking technology.

🗓️ August 2026⏱️ 15+ min read✍️ STC Security Egypt Team
FAAC in Egypt is more than a gate motor. Indeed, FAAC’s portfolio spans vehicle barriers, gate automation, automatic pedestrian entrances, traffic and high-security bollards, access control, parking systems, industrial doors, high-speed doors, garage doors, roller shutters and automation accessories. Consequently, this guide maps the FAAC ecosystem to real applications in Egypt and explains how STC Security can help with specification, supply, installation and after-sales support.

Who Is FAAC? Italian Automation Since 1965

Founded in Italy in 1965, FAAC built its global reputation around gate automation and hydraulic technology. The modern ecosystem extends far beyond a single gate operator; specifically, it includes vehicle barriers, pedestrian entrances, bollards, access control, parking systems, industrial doors and automation accessories.

1965FAAC founded in Italy
60+Years of automation engineering
70+Countries in global presence
2M+Cycles specified for flagship B680H springs

Furthermore, the official catalogue groups products into gate automation and barriers, automatic doors and entrances, security and access control, automation accessories, parking systems, Simply Connect and roller shutter/awning motors.

FAAC Automatic Barriers & Parking Barriers

Designed to manage vehicle flow effectively, FAAC automatic barriers serve residential compounds, corporate entrances, industrial facilities, toll points and public or private parking areas. In addition, the current barrier range includes B614, B680H, 620 and 615BPR, with boom lengths and opening speeds selected according to the application.

PRODUCT 01

FAAC B680H — 24V Hybrid Automatic Barrier

FAAC B680H automatic barrier gate

B680H

Hybrid hydraulic + brushless motor • Intensive / continuous use

The B680H seamlessly combines a brushless motor with robust hydraulic technology. For diverse needs, FAAC specifies boom lengths from 2 to 8 metres, opening times from 1.5 to 6 seconds depending on configuration, and continuous use. Moreover, the system incorporates an absolute encoder for movement control and precise obstacle detection.

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Specification FAAC B680H
Technology 24V hybrid: hydraulic + brushless motor
Maximum boom length 2–8 m
Opening time 1.5–6 s depending on beam length
Use frequency Continuous use
Power supply 100–240V AC switching supply
Motor Brushless 36V DC

When B680H makes sense

  • High-volume parking entrances
  • Malls and commercial complexes
  • Industrial and logistics sites
  • Airports and demanding access points
  • Sites requiring continuous-duty operation

Parking integration

  • Vehicle access control
  • Inductive loops / vehicle detection
  • RFID and long-range identification
  • ANPR / license-plate workflows
  • Parking management and revenue systems

PRODUCT 02

FAAC B614 — 24V Automatic Barrier

FAAC B614 — 24V Automatic Barrier

Regarding versatility, the B614 is a 24V automatic barrier with an integrated encoder and anti-crushing safety concept. Consequently, it is positioned for vehicle access applications where controlled, safe and efficient traffic management is required.

PRODUCT 03

FAAC 620 & 615BPR — Established Barrier Platforms

FAAC 620 and 615BPR — Established Barrier Platforms

Additionally, the FAAC 620 is available in configurations for heavy traffic, while the 615BPR serves as a hydraulic barrier for medium transit frequency and small-to-medium private areas. Therefore, the correct model should be selected based on traffic frequency, boom length, speed, lane layout and safety requirements.

FAAC Sliding Gate & Swing Gate Automation

Through advanced engineering, FAAC gate automation can convert many existing sliding or swing gates into automated entrances. To achieve this, the range uses hydraulic, electromechanical and HYbrid approaches depending on gate geometry, leaf weight and frequency of use.

FAAC SLIDING GATE AUTOMATION

FAAC Sliding Gate Automation

These systems offer robust solutions for residential, commercial and industrial sliding gates. Consequently, FAAC highlights gate leaf weight and usage frequency as key selection criteria.

746 C844 C740/741C720C4000I
FAAC SWING GATE AUTOMATION

FAAC Swing Gate Automation

This line provides operators for single and double-leaf gates, including articulated-arm solutions and hydraulic/electromechanical technologies.

392 C390HydraulicHYbrid

SLIDING

FAAC 746 C & 844 C

FAAC 746 C and 844 C

746 C / 844 C

230V gearmotors • oil-bath technology • continuous use

In terms of performance, the renewed 746 C and 844 C gearmotors include the E781S LC electronic control unit, encoder-based motor control, safety-edge inputs, Bus2Easy and full compatibility with Simply Connect and FDS radio technology. Furthermore, FAAC lists maximum leaf weights of 600 kg for one 746 C configuration and up to 1,800 kg for the 844 C.

FAAC Product Page

SWING

FAAC 392 C — Articulated Arm Operator

FAAC 392 C

392 C

24V electromechanical operator with articulated arm

Designed for continuous operation, the 392 C is an electromechanical articulated-arm operator. Specifically, FAAC lists continuous-use capability and a maximum single-leaf width of 0.5–2.5 m with an electric lock. Therefore, its articulated arm proves especially useful where pillars or challenging geometry make a conventional linear actuator less suitable.

FAAC Product Page

FAAC Traffic & High-Security Bollards

FAAC bollards offer complete coverage for traffic regulation and perimeter protection. Specifically, the range includes fixed, retractable, removable and high-security solutions. In addition, FAAC states that its high-security JS family is performance-certified according to PAS 68, IWA 14-1 and ASTM F2656 standards.

FAAC J200 / J275

Traffic Bollards

These systems offer retractable and fixed solutions for restricted traffic areas, commercial sites, urban access and perimeter control.

RetractableFixedSemi-automatic
FAAC JS SERIES

High-Security Bollards

Engineered for sensitive and high-risk sites, these bollards focus on vehicle impact resistance and perimeter security as primary priorities.

PAS 68IWA 14-1ASTM F2656

FAAC Automatic Doors & Entrance Automation

To ensure seamless passage, FAAC’s pedestrian entrance portfolio includes automatic sliding doors, swing doors, revolving doors and specialist hospital/escape-route solutions. Additionally, the company strongly emphasizes smooth transit, safety, energy efficiency and EN16005-compliant automation.

DOOR 01

FAAC A1400 — Automatic Sliding Door Automation

FAAC A1400 automatic sliding pedestrian door

A1400

Automatic sliding door automation • Energy Saving

FAAC’s A1400 family is specially designed for automatic sliding entrances, including configurations for demanding public and commercial environments. Moreover, FAAC highlights its Energy Saving technology, which detects walking direction and optimizes opening/closing behavior to significantly reduce unnecessary air dispersion.

FAAC Sliding Doors

DOOR 02

FAAC Automatic Swing Doors — A952 / A951 / 950N2

FAAC Automatic Swing Doors — A952 / A951 / 950N2

In addition, FAAC’s automatic swing door operators are tailored for smooth pedestrian movement, limited-space entrances and demanding applications. Consequently, the flagship A952 is listed as EN16005 compliant and can move heavy doors up to 450 kg during continuous use.

DOOR 03

FAAC AG4000 — Automatic Revolving Door

FAAC AG4000

AG4000

Automatic revolving entrance • 3 or 4 wings

Specifically, the AG4000 is engineered for prestigious and high-traffic entrances such as luxury hotels, corporate offices and healthcare facilities. Furthermore, FAAC lists low standby consumption below 0.5 W, TÜV-certified safety functions, advanced laser sensors, integrated access control options and an emergency breakout system.

FAAC AG4000

FAAC Garage, Industrial & High-Speed Doors

Expanding its coverage, FAAC’s automation portfolio extends to sectional and overhead garage doors, industrial sectional/folding doors and flexible high-speed doors for logistics, manufacturing and technical environments.

FAAC GARAGE DOOR AUTOMATION

Garage Door Automation

These include efficient solutions for sectional and overhead/tilting garage doors in residential and industrial settings, featuring D550 and D600/D700 HS/D1000 families.

D550D600D700 HSD1000
FAAC INDUSTRIAL DOORS

Industrial Door Automation

This range provides automation for large sectional and folding industrial doors, particularly where space, heavy use and manual release requirements matter.

390560SectionalFolding
FAAC VELO D

Flexible High-Speed Doors

Meanwhile, VELO D is specifically designed for demanding industrial environments, warehouses and loading areas with frequent opening and closing cycles.

Up to 2 m/sIndustrialSelf-repair

FAAC VELO D at a glance

  • Models include folding and roll-up configurations.
  • Maximum widths/heights depend on model, with configurations reaching 6,000 mm.
  • Opening speed reaches up to 2 m/s on selected models.
  • Designed for logistics, manufacturing and technical areas where flow control is critical.

FAAC Roller Shutter & Awning Motors

Additionally, FAAC provides automation for heavy-duty roller shutters, outdoor awnings and hard-to-reach window shutters. Thus, the current range includes RL200, RH200B, RH240 and RH240B roller shutter gearmotors plus TM2K and N2D shutter automation kits.

FAAC product Application Published capability
RL200 Roller shutters For shutters up to 170 kg; provision for anti-drop safety device.
RH200B Roller shutters For shutters up to 280 kg; self-learning limit positions.
RH240 Roller shutters For shutters up to 180 kg; 76 mm poles / 240 mm spring boxes.
RH240B Roller shutters For shutters up to 360 kg; 76 mm poles / 240 mm spring boxes.
N2D KIT Swing shutters Universal kit for single/double leaves with safety release and optional automatic obstacle/wind functions.

FAAC Turnstiles, Motorized Gates & Security Portals

Furthermore, FAAC’s security and access-control ecosystem includes Magnetic motorized turnstiles and pedestrian gates, as well as CoMETA security doors and portals. As a result, these solutions extend FAAC from vehicle automation into controlled pedestrian flow and higher-security entrance protection.

FAAC MAGNETIC ACCESS

Turnstiles & Speed Gates

This line offers motorized pedestrian gates, turnstiles and speed-gate solutions for controlled, high-throughput pedestrian access.

TurnstilesSpeed GatesPedestrian Gates
FAAC COMETA SECURITY

Security Doors & Portals

These are high-security entrance solutions for sensitive areas where access control, anti-intrusion protection and controlled passage must work together.

Security PortalsControlled AccessHigh Security

FAAC KEYDOM — Web-Based Access Control

In addition, KEYDOM acts as FAAC’s plug-and-play access control platform for pedestrian and vehicular access. Specifically, FAAC describes it as fully web-based, scalable and designed to manage employees and visitors across transportation, logistics, tourism, healthcare and public administration.

KEYDOM architecture

  • Web-based application
  • Network Controller
  • Door Controllers
  • Access-control readers
  • Pedestrian and vehicle access
  • Scalable architecture

Integration possibilities

  • RFID / proximity readers
  • Long-range vehicle tags
  • License-plate recognition workflows
  • Turnstiles and motorized gates
  • Automatic doors
  • Vehicle barriers

FAAC Parking Systems & Vehicle Access

In addition, FAAC’s product structure includes Parking Systems through HUB Parking Technology. Consequently, a complete parking project can combine vehicle identification, access control, barrier automation, payment/revenue control and centralized management.

EntryVehicle detection → credential/plate recognition → authorization → barrier opening.
ExitVehicle detection → validation → barrier control → transaction/event logging.
ManagementCentralized access and parking workflows with reporting and operational control.

FAAC Automation Accessories

Because a reliable automation project depends on more than just the motor, FAAC offers a comprehensive range of components. Therefore, FAAC’s accessory portfolio includes transmitters, photocells, flashing lights, TAG readers, keypads, safety-edge radio systems and radar sensors for barriers.

FAAC SAFETY & DETECTION

Photocells & Radar Sensors

These act as essential safety and presence detection components for gates, doors and vehicle barriers.

XP20 DXP30EVOLOOPR-LOOP
FAAC COMMAND & ACCESS

Transmitters, Readers & Keypads

In addition, these wireless and wired command devices are used to control or trigger FAAC automations and access points.

FDSXTOXTR BXKP

Where FAAC Solutions Fit in Egypt

Furthermore, FAAC’s product ecosystem is suitable for a wide range of facilities. Consequently, the final configuration should be engineered around traffic volume, gate/door dimensions, safety requirements, environmental conditions, security policy and integration requirements.

🏘 Residential CompoundsAutomatic gates, barriers, vehicle access, pedestrian doors and bollards.
🏢 Corporate FacilitiesEntrance automation, access control, automatic doors and parking management.
🏭 Factories & WarehousesIndustrial doors, high-speed doors, barriers and controlled vehicle flow.
🏥 HospitalsAutomatic pedestrian doors, specialist entrances, access control and logistics flow.
🏛 Government & Sensitive SitesHigh-security bollards, vehicle barriers, controlled pedestrian access and perimeter protection.
🛍 Malls & RetailParking barriers, automatic entrances, revolving doors, shutters and access control.

FAAC Product Selection: What Should You Choose?

Selection Matrix & Comparison Breakdown

Requirement Recommended FAAC family Main selection factor
High-traffic vehicle entrance B680H / suitable barrier family Traffic frequency, boom length, speed and safety
Commercial parking entrance B614 / 620 / barrier family Lane layout, duty cycle and integration
Heavy sliding gate 844 C / suitable sliding operator Leaf weight, length and usage
Residential sliding gate 740 / 741 / C720 family Gate weight and daily cycles
Residential swing gate 392 C / suitable swing operator Leaf width, pillar geometry and locking
Pedestrian automatic entrance A1400 / A952 / related families Door type, weight, safety and traffic
Premium high-traffic entrance AG4000 Architecture, throughput, access control
Industrial fast door VELO D Opening size, speed, environment and traffic
Perimeter protection J/JS bollard families Threat level, impact requirement and installation depth
Roller shutter RL/RH motor families Shutter weight, tube/pole and safety requirements

Frequently Asked Questions About FAAC Egypt

What is FAAC?
FAAC is an Italian automation and access-control company founded in 1965. Its current portfolio covers gates, barriers, automatic doors, bollards, access control, parking systems, industrial doors and accessories.
What is the best FAAC parking barrier?
There is no universal “best” barrier. For intensive continuous traffic, B680H is a major FAAC option; other models such as B614, 620 and 615BPR can be appropriate depending on traffic frequency, boom length, speed and application.
How long can a FAAC B680H boom be?
FAAC specifies B680H boom lengths from 2 to 8 metres, with opening times from 1.5 to 6 seconds depending on the beam configuration.
Is there a line of FAAC sliding gate motors?
Yes. The sliding gate portfolio includes 746 C, 844 C, 740, 741, C720, C4000I and C851 among the current listed families.
Are FAAC swing gate motors available?
Yes. FAAC offers swing gate automation for different gate geometries and usage levels, including articulated-arm and other operator technologies.
Are FAAC automatic hospital doors manufactured?
Yes. FAAC’s automatic pedestrian door portfolio includes specialist solutions for healthcare and hermetic environments, in addition to standard sliding and swing doors.
What is FAAC Keydom?
KEYDOM is FAAC’s web-based access control system for pedestrian and vehicular access, built around network controllers, door controllers, readers and management software.
Can FAAC barriers work with parking systems?
Yes. FAAC’s wider ecosystem includes parking systems through HUB Parking Technology, while barriers and access control provide the physical access layer.
Can STC Security supply and install FAAC in Egypt?
STC Security presents FAAC automation solutions in Egypt and provides project consultation, product selection, supply, installation, technical support and maintenance.
Technical source note: Product names, categories and technical statements are based primarily on the current FAAC website and STC Security’s FAAC pages. Product specifications can vary by configuration, revision and project; final selection should be confirmed against current FAAC technical documentation before quotation or installation.

Looking for FAAC in Egypt?

Tell STC Security what you are automating — parking entrance, sliding gate, swing gate, automatic door, high-speed industrial door, shutter or perimeter — and our team can recommend the appropriate FAAC architecture for the project.

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