Part 1 of Installing a Preformed Loop for automatic gates using a BD Loop at The Fence University.
In this episode segment, Brian T. Frederiksen explains the early steps of installing a preformed saw-cut loop for an automatic gate using a BD Loop. He describes how the loop comes prebuilt with its turns already inside the outer jacket, making it easier to place into the saw-cut groove without having to form the loop on site. The demonstration focuses on unfolding the loop, identifying the red-marked bend that serves as the reference point, and beginning the installation from the corner opposite the yoke. He emphasizes the importance of laying the loop in the center of the cut and aligning it carefully before pushing it fully into place. Because the saw cut may not be perfectly centered, he notes that adjustments may be needed by moving the loop slightly left or right from the red-marked reference point. The goal is to ensure the wires line up properly with the groove so the loop will function correctly once installed. The segment is a practical, step-by-step walkthrough aimed at helping fence and gate contractors avoid alignment mistakes during setup.
🚧 Part 1: Installing a Preformed Loop for Automatic Gates 🚧 If your gate isn’t detecting vehicles right… this is where it all starts 👇 At Fence University, we’re kicking off the full install process using a BD Loop and showing you how to do it the RIGHT way from the ground up. In this part, you’ll learn: ✔️ What a preformed loop is and why it matters ✔️ How to prep your install area ✔️ The foundation for proper vehicle detection ✔️ Real-world tips most installers don’t talk about This is the beginning of a full series — don’t skip this step if you want your installs to actually work long-term. 👉 Watch the next parts to see the full process 💬 Have you used preformed loops before? Good or bad experience? 👍 Follow for real fence & gate training — no fluff, just field knowledge #FenceUniversity #AutomaticGates #LoopDetector #GateInstallation #FenceLife #ContractorLife #TradeSkills #ConstructionTips #GateOperators
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(210 words)A preformed saw cut loop. All of those number of turns is already inside the outer jacket. So right now here, hold it. I'll go ahead and unfold it. Now on every BD loop, there's going to be a bend with a red mark. That red mark is your reference point. You start at that reference point on the corner opposite of where your yolk's going to be. Have two or three. This one, because of the 44T perimeter, will have two trends in it. So, first make sure that we're all good on the wire. Get it laid in. Kind of uncoil it a little bit.
Start at that corner opposite and you're going to kind of line it up in the center. You're not going to shove it in right now. We're just going to kind of position on top of the groove. We have to make sure that our wires line up with the cuts we made because my saw cutter may have gone a little bit too far on one side or other far on the other side. If I have to make adjustments, I need to go back to that reference point and move a little bit left or right. Yes. What's the red mark?
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