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Apollo Gate Openers, Nice Apollo Parts, Control Boards & Accessories

Apollo gate opener products are used on residential driveways, farms, ranches, estate gates, gated communities, commercial entrances, and controlled vehicle access points. At Gate Openers Unlimited, this page helps customers find Apollo and Nice Apollo swing gate operator parts, slide gate operator parts, actuator arms, control boards, control boxes, motors, batteries, solar accessories, remotes, receivers, photo eyes, and related gate opener replacement parts.

When choosing an Apollo part, start with the exact operator model and the control board inside the system. Older Apollo systems and newer Nice Apollo systems may look similar, but the actuator, board, control box, charging setup, receiver, accessory wiring, and safety-device requirements may be different. The correct part depends on model number, controller generation, voltage, single or dual gate setup, gate size, gate weight, and the existing accessory wiring.

Apollo and Nice Apollo Gate Operator Products

Apollo is known for automatic gate operators and replacement parts used in residential, rural, estate, and light commercial gate applications. Many Apollo systems are DC-powered and are commonly associated with battery backup, solar charging, actuator arms, control boards, and low-voltage access accessories.

Today, many Apollo products are sold or referenced under the Nice Apollo name. That makes model verification important. A part for an older Apollo 1500 or 1600 operator may not fit a newer Nice Apollo Titan, VanGuard, slide operator, or 1050 control-board system without checking the model and replacement part information.

Shop Apollo by Product Type

• Swing gate operator parts
• Slide gate operator parts
• Linear actuator arms
• Control boards and circuit boards
• Control boxes and pre-wired assemblies
• Motors, gearboxes, and mechanical parts
• Batteries and battery harnesses
• Transformers and charging accessories
• Solar gate opener accessories
• Remote controls and receivers
• Photo eyes and gate safety devices
• Limit switches, wiring harnesses, brackets, and hardware
• Replacement parts for select Apollo and Nice Apollo systems

Common Apollo and Nice Apollo Product Families

How to Choose the Right Apollo Part

Start by identifying the operator model and whether the system is an older Apollo installation or a newer Nice Apollo system. Then check the control board, actuator arm, control box, receiver, battery setup, and accessory wiring. For older units, the board and model generation are especially important because some replacement parts may be discontinued, superseded, or updated to newer Nice Apollo components.

• For swing gate operators: confirm whether the system is single or dual gate, then match the actuator model, control board, gate size, gate weight, and bracket hardware.
• For slide gate operators: verify the slide model, gate weight, chain path, motor, gearbox, limit setup, control board, and battery or power configuration.
• For control boards: match the existing board number, operator family, voltage, wiring layout, accessory terminals, and single or dual gate setup.
• For 1050 control systems: confirm the board version, control box assembly, receiver, batteries, power supply, and safety-device wiring before ordering.
• For solar systems: check battery condition, solar panel size, charge controller setup, sunlight exposure, and accessory power draw.
• For remotes and receivers: verify receiver type, frequency, transmitter compatibility, antenna setup, and programming method.
• For safety devices: confirm photo eyes, safety edges, loops, monitored inputs, and entrapment protection required for the operator and installation.

Before Ordering Apollo or Nice Apollo Parts

• Confirm the exact Apollo or Nice Apollo operator model number.
• Check whether the system is a swing gate, slide gate, barrier arm, single gate, or dual gate installation.
• Identify the control board number, such as 635, 636, 835, 836, 936, 1050, or another board family.
• Match the existing actuator arm, motor, gearbox, receiver, battery, transformer, control box, or accessory part number whenever possible.
• Verify voltage, battery setup, solar charging, receiver type, antenna setup, and accessory wiring.
• For older Apollo units, check whether the original part is still available or has been replaced by an updated Nice Apollo part.
• For control board replacements, confirm wiring changes, programming needs, limit setup, and monitored safety-device requirements.
• Do not assume parts cross over between Apollo, Nice Apollo, NICE, HySecurity, Linear, or other related brands without checking model and part number.

Apollo Compatibility and Fitment Notes

Apollo compatibility depends on the operator model, control board, actuator style, voltage, battery setup, receiver type, accessory wiring, and whether the system is an older Apollo unit or newer Nice Apollo system. Two Apollo parts may look similar but use different wiring, brackets, controller logic, board terminals, safety inputs, or replacement paths.

Older Apollo operators may have discontinued or superseded parts. In some cases, a newer Nice Apollo board or control box assembly may replace an older component, but that can involve wiring verification, programming, accessory setup, or safety-device testing. Control board replacements should be matched by model and board type, not by appearance alone.

If the Apollo system is connected to access control, loop detectors, photo eyes, safety edges, gate locks, telephone entry, fire access, solar charging, or commercial gate controls, have a qualified gate technician verify wiring and operation. Do not bypass required entrapment protection, monitored photo eyes, reversing edges, safety loops, or other required gate safety devices.

Related Apollo Gate Operator Categories

• Nice Apollo Parts
• Swing Gate Openers
• Slide Gate Openers
• Barrier Arm Operators
• Gate Opener Replacement Parts
• Control Boards
• Gate Opener Arms
• Gate Batteries
• Transformers and Chargers
• Solar Gate Opener Parts
• Remote Controls
• Receivers
• Gate Safety Devices
• Photo Eyes and Photocells
• Vehicle Detection
• Access Control

South Florida Local Pickup

Gate Openers Unlimited is located in South Florida and offers local pickup from our Hialeah Gardens warehouse when available. This is helpful for local gate technicians, access control installers, property managers, HOAs, farms, ranches, estate managers, and commercial buyers who need Apollo or Nice Apollo control boards, actuator arms, batteries, solar parts, remotes, receivers, safety devices, or replacement gate opener parts without waiting on standard shipping. Please confirm availability before heading to the warehouse.

Apollo FAQ

What are Apollo gate opener products used for?

Apollo gate opener products are used for automatic swing gates, slide gates, barrier arms, residential driveways, farms, ranches, estate entrances, gated communities, and light commercial access points. Common Apollo parts include control boards, actuator arms, motors, batteries, solar accessories, remotes, receivers, and safety devices.

Is Apollo the same as Nice Apollo?

Apollo gate operator products are now commonly shown under the Nice Apollo name. Many customers still search for Apollo, especially when working on older systems. Compatibility still depends on the exact operator model, control board, voltage, and part number.

How do I identify the correct Apollo replacement part?

Start with the operator model number and the control board number inside the system. Then match the part number on the existing actuator, board, control box, receiver, battery, motor, or accessory whenever possible. Older Apollo systems may have updated Nice Apollo replacement parts.

Are Apollo control boards interchangeable?

No. Apollo control boards must be matched by operator model, board number, voltage, wiring layout, single or dual gate setup, accessory wiring, and replacement path. Do not choose a control board based only on appearance.

What is the Apollo 1050 control board used for?

The Apollo 1050 control board is used on many newer or updated Nice Apollo gate operator systems and control box assemblies. It may support advanced programming, battery charging, receiver integration, and monitored safety-device wiring depending on the version and setup.

Can older Apollo operators use newer Nice Apollo parts?

Sometimes, but the replacement must be verified. Older Apollo parts may be discontinued, updated, or replaced by newer Nice Apollo components. A newer replacement may require wiring changes, programming, limit setup, or safety-device testing.

Can Apollo gate openers be used with solar power?

Many Apollo and Nice Apollo systems are associated with DC-powered and solar-compatible gate applications. Solar performance depends on the operator model, battery condition, panel size, sunlight exposure, gate size, cycle count, and accessory power draw.

Do Apollo gate opener parts require professional installation?

Many Apollo parts involve control board wiring, actuator replacement, battery charging, solar setup, limit adjustment, receiver programming, and safety-device testing. A qualified gate technician should handle repairs when wiring, operator movement, access control, or safety devices are involved.