Compact swing gate automation with 30 years of proven reliability

FAAC's ultra-compact hydraulic actuator: quiet, powerful and built to last, even in the tightest spaces.

When you want swing gate automation that will work flawlessly every day for the next 20 years, with no surprises and no costly maintenance, but installation space is very limited, there is only one choice: the FAAC 402. This is not a simple compact electric motor but a hydraulic system engineered to withstand time, temperature swings and intensive use of up to 55 cycles a day, all in a footprint 25% smaller than standard actuators.

Why the FAAC 402 is unlike any other swing gate operator

The hydraulic technology of the FAAC 402 means every internal component is constantly lubricated and cooled by FAAC's special HP OIL. This delivers three concrete benefits you will notice every day:

• Movement as quiet as the door of a luxury car
  No irritating mechanical noise when you come home in the evening. Your gate opens with the discretion of a German limousine, without waking the neighbours or disturbing the family.
• Consistent power even with heavy gates in confined spaces
  With 5,000 Newtons of thrust on the CBC version (the equivalent of lifting 500 kg) and 6,900 Newtons on the SBS version (690 kg), the FAAC 402 handles gates up to 3 metres wide with ease, even solid wrought iron or infilled leaves, and in situations where the post sits very close to the hinge.
• No unscheduled maintenance for years
  Because the components are constantly lubricated, there are no parts that wear out quickly. That means once it is installed you forget the automation is even there, while using it every day with absolute reliability.

The definitive solution when space is critical

The FAAC 402 was designed specifically for situations where fitting a standard actuator such as the FAAC 400 is simply not possible:

✓ Very narrow posts where standard actuators simply do not fit
✓ Hinges positioned close to the edge of the post that restrict the space available
✓ Gates with unusual architectural constraints (decorative columns, stone cladding)
✓ Renovations of historic buildings where existing posts cannot be altered
✓ Properties with a minimalist aesthetic where the automation must be as discreet as possible

Measuring just 959 x 85 x 61 mm and weighing just 6.5 kg, the FAAC 402 is the most compact actuator in FAAC's professional range, with no compromise on power or reliability.

Anti-corrosion coating: designed to last 20 years even in coastal or volcanic environments

The FAAC 402 is not just compact. It is built to endure. Its highly weather-resistant anti-corrosion coating protects the motor from:

• Sea air and salt spray (coastal properties along the Sicilian shoreline)

• Volcanic ash (areas exposed to Mount Etna)

• Extreme temperature swings from -20°C to +55°C

• Driving rain and splashing water (IP55 protection rating)

We have installed FAAC 402 units in areas exposed to ash from Mount Etna and at seafront properties 100 metres from the shore, and after 10 years they are still working perfectly, with no trace of oxidation or deterioration.

It always works, even in extreme conditions

Volcanic ash, sea air, temperature swings between summer and winter: the FAAC 402 is certified to keep working without missing a beat. Its protection rating of IP55 means dust, rain and splashing water cannot damage the internal components.

We have installed FAAC 402 units even in areas exposed to ash from Mount Etna, and after 10 years they are still working perfectly.

VITAM installation: not just a motor, but a complete guaranteed system

When you choose the FAAC 402 installed by VITAM, you do not just get the best operator on the market. You get:

✓ A technical site survey with our team for precise sizing and optimal positioning
✓ Certified installation to FAAC standards, with final testing and a technical report
✓ Full training on use including remote control programming and the smartphone app
✓ Genuine FAAC spare parts always in stock in our Bronte warehouse (no waiting time)
✓ Priority technical support with a call-out within 24 hours whenever needed
✓ VITAM extended warranty up to 60 months on request (vs. the standard 24 months)

Two versions for every requirement: from the domestic gate to the heavy gate in a confined space

Choose the FAAC 402 CBC if:

• You have a residential gate of up to 1.80 m per leaf

• Installation space is very limited (narrow posts, closely set hinges)

• You want security through locking on closing, without fitting an electric lock

• You prefer a faster movement speed (13 mm/s)

• Normal domestic use (10-30 openings a day)

Choose the FAAC 402 SBS if:

• Your gate is heavy or up to 3 metres per leaf

• You have limited space but need greater power (6,900 N)

• You will be fitting a separate electric lock for security

• The gate is solid iron, infilled or fitted with heavy decorative elements

• You need slower but more powerful movement to handle heavy masses

Not sure which version to choose? We guide you to the exact version for your gate during the free site survey, assessing leaf weight, post dimensions, frequency of use and the level of security you want.