Energy-saving sliding gate automation with 30 years of proven reliability

The gear motor with FAAC's patented technology: 80% efficiency, unlimited continuous use and built to keep going without ever stopping.

When you want sliding gate automation that will work flawlessly every day for the next 20 years, with no surprises, no costly maintenance and energy consumption 50% lower than traditional motors, the choice is the FAAC C720 gear motor. This is not a simple 24V motor but a system built around FAAC's patented FAAC gearbox principle engineered to withstand time and unlimited 24/7 continuous use while delivering mechanical efficiency above 80% (compared with the 50-55% of standard gear motors).

Why the FAAC C720 is unlike any other sliding gate operator

The patented technology with moving-axis gearbox of the FAAC C720 delivers three concrete benefits you will notice every day:

• Movement as quiet as the door of a luxury car
  Thanks to its two rotors offset by 180°, which make the gearbox perfectly symmetrical and balanced, the FAAC C720 completely eliminates mechanical vibration. Your gate opens with the discretion of a German limousine, with no irritating noise, without waking the neighbours or disturbing the family. Even after 10 years, the movement remains exactly as quiet as it was on day one.
• Exceptional energy efficiency: consumption cut by 50%
  With a mechanical efficiency above 80% (compared with the 50-55% of traditional gear motors), the FAAC C720 converts electrical energy into movement with minimal losses. An apartment block with 50 openings a day saves roughly €120-150 a year on the running costs of the gate by switching from a traditional motor to the FAAC C720. This means:

• • Electricity bill cut by 50% compared with standard motors

  • Perfect compatibility with solar PV and batteries (very low consumption = maximum autonomy)

  • Lower thermal stress on components = greater durability over time

  • High speed up to 18 m/min (0.3 m/s) thanks to the efficiency of the system

• Unlimited continuous use 24/7: perfect for apartment blocks and businesses
  Unlike 230V gear motors with an S3-30% duty cycle (a maximum of 30 cycles/hour), the FAAC C720 24V has a a 100% continuous duty rating. This means:

• • No limit on daily openings (100, 200, 500 openings = no problem)

  • No mandatory cool-down period between one opening and the next

  • Ideal for large apartment blocks, high-traffic businesses, car parks and public facilities

  • Guaranteed reliability even under intensive use with no overheating or thermal cut-outs.

FAAC's patented gearbox principle: a revolution in gear motors

The FAAC C720 does not use a traditional worm-screw gearbox (inefficient and noisy). It uses a patented moving-axis system with two rotors offset by 180° which offers technical advantages that cannot be replicated:

1. Exceptionally high mechanical efficiency: >80%
   Every watt of electrical energy is converted into actual movement with minimal losses. Traditional gear motors waste 45-50% of that energy as heat and friction. The FAAC C720 wastes only 15-20%.
2. Complete reduction of vibration and noise
   The two rotors offset by 180° create a perfectly symmetrical, balanced system. The result? Zero vibration, zero noise and movement as smooth as an industrial hydraulic system.
3. Extreme robustness: many pairs of teeth meshed simultaneously
   Unlike traditional gearboxes where 2-3 teeth carry the entire load (causing rapid wear), in FAAC's patented system the many pairs of teeth are meshed simultaneously, spreading the load across multiple points. The result? Components that last three to four times longer.
4. High speed: up to 18 m/min
   Thanks to its superior efficiency, the FAAC C720 reaches speeds of 18 metres per minute (0.3 m/s), opening a 5-metre gate in just 16-18 seconds (compared with the 25-30 seconds of standard motors).

It always works, even in extreme conditions

Volcanic ash, sea air, temperature swings between summer and winter: the FAAC C720 is certified to operate from -20°C to +55°C without missing a beat. Its protection rating of IP44 means dust, rain and splashing water cannot damage the internal components.

We have installed FAAC C720 units in areas exposed to ash from Mount Etna and in apartment blocks with 200 openings a day, 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 C720 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)

When to choose the FAAC C720

Choose the FAAC C720 if:

• You have a residential or communal sliding gate of up to 400 kg

• The leaf is up to 15 metres long

• You have an apartment block or facility in frequent use (50-200 openings a day)

• You want maximum safety through 24V low voltage (safe to touch)

• You need a system with a backup battery for guaranteed operation even during power cuts

• You want to cut energy consumption by 50% compared with traditional motors

• You are looking for perfect compatibility with a solar PV system

• You need a motor capable of unlimited continuous use with no cool-down periods

Not sure whether the FAAC C720 is right for you? We guide you through the choice during the free site survey, assessing leaf weight, dimensions and expected frequency of use, and recommend the exact FAAC model for your needs.