Linear VS-GSLG-743 2 HP 460V 3 Phase Heavy-Duty Slide Gate Operator Technical Details
The Linear VS-GSLG-743 is a 2 HP, 460V three-phase industrial variable speed slide gate operator in the Linear / Nice / Linear PRO Access VS-GSLG series. It is commonly selected for heavy commercial and industrial vehicular slide gate applications where a large gate requires smooth travel, programmable speed control, soft start/soft stop movement, and continuous-duty operation.
This model is the 2 HP, 460V three-phase version of the VS-GSLG family and is commonly associated with gates up to 100 ft long and 4000 lb when the gate is properly installed, supported, aligned, and free-rolling. Always verify the exact nameplate, orderable SKU, incoming voltage, phase, horsepower, gate size, wind exposure, and site requirements before ordering.
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What This Operator Does
The VS-GSLG-743 opens and closes select heavy vehicular slide gates using a variable speed drive system, APeX control platform, C-face drive assembly, brake system, gear reduction, #50 roller chain, and adjustable limit control. The variable speed design helps provide smoother movement than a standard fixed-speed operator when properly installed, wired, and programmed by a qualified gate technician.
- Designed for select heavy commercial and industrial vehicular slide gate systems
- Commonly used where a 2 HP 460V three-phase slide gate operator is required
- Supports programmable speed control with soft start and soft stop operation
- Uses the Linear APeX controller platform for operator control and accessory integration
- Provides 24VDC accessory/control connections for compatible low-voltage devices
- Post mount is standard; pad mount pedestal may be optional depending on configuration
- Built for continuous-duty use when the gate system is properly sized and maintained
Compatible With
This operator may be used with select vehicular slide gate installations that match the VS-GSLG-743 power, horsepower, gate size, duty cycle, mounting, and safety requirements. It is commonly associated with properly installed cantilever, track, or overhead-style vehicular slide gates where the site requires a 2 HP 460V three-phase operator.
- Select vehicular slide gates up to 100 ft long
- Select vehicular slide gates up to 4000 lb
- Sites with 460/480V three-phase power available at the operator location
- High-use commercial, industrial, gated facility, parking, and controlled-access slide gate applications
- Compatible low-voltage access control devices using appropriate dry contact or 24VDC control interfaces
- Compatible monitored safety devices when selected and installed according to current code and operator requirements
Important Compatibility Warning
Do not order this operator based only on the VS-GSLG series name. The exact model number matters. The VS-GSLG-743 is the 2 HP, 460V three-phase configuration. It is not automatically interchangeable with the VS-GSLG-723 2 HP 230V three-phase model, VS-GSLG-783 2 HP 208V three-phase model, VS-GSLG-721 2 HP 230V single-phase model, VS-GSLG-143 1 HP 460V three-phase model, VS-GSLG-243 1/2 HP 460V three-phase model, or older GSLG-A and HSLG series operators.
Three-phase power must be confirmed before ordering. Some listings may reference this power class as 460V or 460/480V AC three phase. The existing electrical panel, disconnect, operator nameplate requirement, and final SKU should be checked by a qualified electrical or gate professional before installation.
Similar Parts That Are Not Automatically Interchangeable
- VS-GSLG-723: Related 2 HP 230V three-phase model. Not the same voltage configuration as VS-GSLG-743.
- VS-GSLG-783: Related 2 HP 208V three-phase model. Not the same listed voltage configuration.
- VS-GSLG-721: Related 2 HP 230V single-phase model. Not the same voltage or phase configuration.
- VS-GSLG-143: Related 1 HP 460V three-phase model rated for smaller VS-GSLG applications. Not the same horsepower or gate rating.
- VS-GSLG-243: Related 1/2 HP 460V three-phase model rated for lighter VS-GSLG applications. Not the same horsepower or gate rating.
- GSLG-A-743: Similar-looking Linear 2 HP 460V three-phase slide operator reference, but the GSLG-A series is different from the VS-GSLG variable speed series and should not be treated as a direct substitute without site review.
- HSLG Series: A different Linear slide gate operator family with different drive design, ratings, controls, and service parts.
Not Intended For
- Pedestrian gates or walk-through access points
- Swing gate applications
- Light-duty residential gates where a smaller operator is the correct fit
- Sites that require 230V single-phase, 230V three-phase, or 208V three-phase power
- Sites where the available power is only 115V single phase
- Gates that exceed the listed 100 ft or 4000 lb rating
- Gates that drag, bind, sag, lean, or do not roll freely by hand
- Installations where required photo eyes, safety edges, warning signs, and entrapment protection will not be installed
Features and Specifications
| Specification | Details |
| Brand | Linear / Nice / Linear PRO Access |
| Model / SKU | VS-GSLG-743 |
| Gate Openers Unlimited Item Number | LIN-VS-GSLG-743 |
| Series | VS-GSLG Series |
| Product Type | Industrial variable speed slide gate operator |
| Gate Type | Vehicular slide gate |
| Horsepower | 2 HP |
| Input Power | 460/480V AC three phase, 60 Hz |
| Maximum Gate Length | Up to 100 ft, when properly installed and within site conditions |
| Maximum Gate Weight | Up to 4000 lb, when the gate rolls freely and is properly supported |
| Gate Speed | Up to 24 in/sec, programmable |
| Duty Cycle | Continuous duty |
| Controller | APeX controller with onboard 3-button station |
| Receiver | Built-in MegaCode receiver on supported APeX configurations; verify current controller package |
| Accessory / Control Voltage | 24VDC accessory/control connections for compatible devices |
| Drive System | Variable speed C-face motor, brake, gear reducer, torque limiter, and #50 roller chain drive components |
| Mechanical Drive Components | Heavy-duty gear reducer, roller chain and sprockets, torque limiter, pillow-block bearings, and manual disconnect |
| Mounting | Post mount standard; pad mount pedestal may be optional |
| Cabinet | Powder-coated weather-resistant operator cabinet |
| Approximate Shipping Weight | Heavy freight item; verify current shipping weight and freight class before shipment |
| Warranty | 5 years, subject to manufacturer terms and installation requirements |
Also Known As / Related Part Numbers
- Linear VS-GSLG-743
- Linear PRO Access VS-GSLG-743
- Nice / Linear VS-GSLG-743
- LIN-VS-GSLG-743
- VS-GSLG Series
- VS-GSLG 2 HP 460V three-phase slide gate operator
- VS-GSLG 2 HP 460/480V three-phase slide gate operator
- VS-GSLG-723 - related 2 HP 230V three-phase version, not the same voltage
- VS-GSLG-783 - related 2 HP 208V three-phase version, not the same voltage
- VS-GSLG-721 - related 2 HP 230V single-phase version, not the same voltage or phase
- VS-GSLG-143 - related 1 HP 460V three-phase version, not the same horsepower or gate rating
Related Parts and Service Checks
When replacing or installing a VS-GSLG-743, inspect the full gate system before assuming the operator is the only item needed. A large slide gate that is out of alignment can damage a new operator or cause false obstruction issues, even when the operator is correctly sized.
- Check gate rollers, V-track, cantilever rollers, guide rollers, stops, chain brackets, and chain alignment.
- Confirm the site has properly sized 460/480V three-phase electrical service and a disconnect near the operator.
- Verify monitored photo eyes, contact edges, warning signs, and other required entrapment protection.
- Confirm access control devices use compatible dry contact or approved 24VDC control interfaces.
- Check whether the installation needs loop detectors, vehicle loops, radio controls, keypads, card readers, telephone entry, or fire department access hardware.
- Confirm whether the order includes the required mounting configuration, chain hardware, safety devices, transmitters, antenna, heater kit, pad mount pedestal, or optional accessories.
Technician Note
For a 2 HP variable speed slide gate operator, the gate must be mechanically sound before the operator is installed. Large gates can create extra drag from track wear, roller wear, wind loading, gate sag, poor guide roller adjustment, or chain misalignment. The gate should roll smoothly by hand with the operator disconnected before final setup.
If you are replacing an older Linear, OSCO, Nice, GSLG-A, HSLG, SLD, SLC, or other slide gate operator, do not assume the footprint, chain height, controller wiring, safety inputs, receiver setup, voltage, or phase will match. Confirm the existing nameplate and site layout before ordering.
Before Ordering Checklist
- Confirm the exact model needed is VS-GSLG-743.
- Verify the site power is 460/480V AC three phase, not 230V three phase or 208V three phase.
- Confirm the operator does not need to be a single-phase model.
- Measure the gate length and confirm the gate weight is within the 100 ft / 4000 lb rating.
- Check wind exposure, gate frame condition, roller condition, track condition, and guide roller alignment.
- Make sure the gate rolls freely and is not binding, dragging, or leaning.
- Confirm whether post mount or pad mount is required.
- Confirm whether monitored photo eyes, safety edges, loop detectors, remotes, keypads, or telephone entry devices are needed.
- Check local code, UL 325 requirements, warning sign placement, fire access requirements, and pedestrian gate requirements.
- Confirm freight delivery needs, receiving equipment, and package contents before shipment.
Installation and Service Notes
This is a heavy commercial/industrial vehicular gate operator and should be installed by a qualified gate operator technician. Three-phase line-voltage wiring should be handled by a licensed electrician and must follow national and local electrical codes. Do not bypass safety inputs, obstruction sensing, photo eyes, safety edges, warning devices, fire access requirements, or other entrapment protection.
Final setup should include limit adjustment, speed programming, torque/current sensing setup, safety-device testing, access control testing, manual disconnect verification, brake operation check, chain alignment check, and a full gate travel test. The operator should not be used to compensate for a gate that is mechanically unsafe or difficult to move.
Professional Advisory
Automatic vehicular gate operators are powerful pieces of equipment. They are not for pedestrian traffic. A separate pedestrian entrance should be provided where people need to pass through the fence line. If there is any uncertainty about voltage, phase, safety-device wiring, gate condition, code requirements, or operator sizing, have the site reviewed by a qualified gate, electrical, or access control professional before ordering or installing this operator.
For South Florida customers, local pickup in the Hialeah Gardens area may be available when inventory and freight handling allow. Because this is a heavy freight operator, confirm availability, loading requirements, and shipment method before placing the order.
Product Questions and Answers
Is the Linear VS-GSLG-743 the correct model for a 2 HP 460V three-phase VS-GSLG operator?
Yes. The VS-GSLG-743 is the model commonly associated with the 2 HP, 460V three-phase configuration in the Linear VS-GSLG variable speed slide gate operator family. Always confirm the nameplate, power supply, and orderable SKU before purchasing.
What gate size is the VS-GSLG-743 rated for?
The VS-GSLG-743 is commonly rated for vehicular slide gates up to 100 ft long and 4000 lb. That rating assumes the gate is properly built, supported, aligned, and free-rolling. A dragging or binding gate should be repaired before installing a new operator.
Is VS-GSLG-743 the same as VS-GSLG-723?
No. The VS-GSLG-743 is the 2 HP 460V three-phase model. The VS-GSLG-723 is the related 2 HP 230V three-phase model. These model numbers look similar but are not the same voltage configuration.
Is VS-GSLG-743 the same as VS-GSLG-783?
No. The VS-GSLG-743 is commonly associated with 460/480V three-phase power, while the VS-GSLG-783 is the related 208V three-phase model. Verify the site voltage and operator nameplate before ordering.
Is VS-GSLG-743 the same as VS-GSLG-143?
No. The VS-GSLG-743 is the 2 HP model rated for larger VS-GSLG applications. The VS-GSLG-143 is the related 1 HP 460V three-phase model rated for smaller gates. They are not the same horsepower or gate rating.
Does this operator include photo eyes or safety edges?
Safety devices are not automatically included unless they are specifically listed with the order. A compliant gate system requires the proper contact or non-contact entrapment protection, such as monitored photo eyes and/or safety edges, based on the installation.
Does the VS-GSLG-743 work with Linear MegaCode remotes?
The APeX controller used with the VS-GSLG family commonly includes a built-in MegaCode receiver for compatible Linear MegaCode transmitters. Confirm the current controller package and existing transmitter type before assuming remote compatibility.
What should be checked before ordering this operator?
Confirm the exact VS-GSLG-743 model number, 460/480V three-phase power, gate length, gate weight, mount style, safety-device requirements, accessory needs, freight delivery requirements, and whether any optional items such as a pad mount pedestal, heater kit, remotes, loops, or access control devices are needed.
