The NICE Apollo 10041615 motor plate spacer is a structural spacing component used in the motor plate and chassis area of select Apollo Vanguard 3500 swing gate operators. Spacers are easy to overlook, but they help maintain the correct relationship between the motor, gearbox, chassis, and drive hardware. If the spacer is missing, crushed, corroded, or replaced with incorrect hardware, the operator can develop poor alignment, vibration, uneven loading, or premature wear on surrounding components. This is not a universal washer or hardware-store spacer; it is an OEM-style Apollo service part tied to the 3500 platform. It is most commonly ordered when the operator is being rebuilt, the motor plate has been removed, or the drive assembly has been serviced. Before ordering, confirm the exact location of the spacer in the Apollo parts diagram and compare the existing hardware because Vanguard 3500/3501 service parts can look similar but serve different jobs.
NICE Apollo Vanguard 3500 swing gate operator applications; commonly listed as motor plate spacer for 3500ETL SG. May be related to 3500/3501 motor chassis service work depending on operator generation. Verify the parts diagram and spacer location.
| Manufacturer | NICE Apollo |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Motor plate spacer |
| Part Number | 10041615 |
| Application | Motor chassis and plate spacing service part for Vanguard 3500 swing operators |
| Compatible Operator Type | Automatic gate operator service part |
| Notes | Match by original part number, operator model, and parts diagram before ordering. |
Use the correct spacer thickness and position. Substituting generic spacers can change alignment and create drive wear.
Gate operator service parts should be selected by exact model, operator generation, and installed hardware. Similar-looking Apollo parts may use different mounting patterns, limit styles, gear ratios, or enclosure layouts. Do not bypass monitored safety devices or force a gate operator to run when the gate is binding, overtraveling, or moving unpredictably.
It is used in the motor plate/chassis area of select Apollo Vanguard 3500 swing gate operators to maintain proper component spacing.
No. It is a spacer related to the motor plate area, not the motor plate, motor, gearbox, or full chassis assembly.
Yes. Missing or incorrect spacing can contribute to misalignment, vibration, binding, or premature wear in the drive assembly.
It is commonly listed for Apollo 3500 and 3500ETL SG service applications, with any 3501 use needing parts-diagram confirmation.
Check the operator model, chassis diagram, spacer location, bolt size, and whether the surrounding motor plate or drive hardware is also damaged.