GDI Commercial Operator Repair Vancouver

Custom Commercial Garage Doors Ltd is an authorized GDI dealer, installing and repairing GDI’s full brushless direct-drive operator lineup across Vancouver, BC — JDMG, JHMG, HAML, GLWD, and SGWD. Call (604) 206-5727 for service or a new installation quote.

GDI Operators We Install and Service

Modern Commercial / Industrial

GDI-JDMG

Sprocket-driven shaft operator built for car washes, parkades, and cold storage doors around Metro Vancouver’s wet coastal climate. Sealed control module, optional NEMA 4 enclosure.

MountSprocket/shaft

MotorPM DC, planetary gear

Voltage115–575V, 1/3Ø

Cycles/dayUp to 3,200

Door wt.Up to 1,200 lb

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High-Cycle Industrial

GDI-JHMG

Brushless direct-drive operator for high-traffic Lower Mainland loading docks and warehouse doors that cycle all day. Compact 18 lb unit with electronic limits.

Torque300–400 in-lbs

MotorBrushless DC

Voltage115–575V, 1/3Ø

Cycles/day10,000+

PanelNEMA 4/4X

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Direct-Drive, Wet-Rated

GDI-HAML

Sealed, washdown-ready operator suited to Richmond and Vancouver car washes, cold storage, and parkade doors that see constant moisture. Up to 128 units networked.

Torque600–1,200 in-lbs

MotorBrushless, sealed

Voltage115–575V, 1/3Ø

Cycles/dayUp to 5,000

RatingWashdown-ready

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Barrier Gate Operator

GDI-GLWD

Barrier arm operator for Metro Vancouver parkades, toll and transit access points, and secured commercial lots. Electronic limits with smooth-reversing obstruction detection.

Torque400–600 in-lbs

MotorBrushless DC servo

Voltage115–575V, 1/3Ø

Cycles/dayUp to 12,000

Arms10–20 ft straight

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Sliding Gate Operator

GDI-SGWD

Chain-drive sliding gate operator for heavier industrial and high-security gates across the Lower Mainland. Sealed stainless bearings for coastal weather exposure.

Gate wt.Up to 8,500 lb

DriveChain, sealed bearings

Voltage115–575V

Cycles/day1,800–4,200

LimitsElectronic

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Why an Authorized GDI Dealer Matters for Repairs

Are GDI’s operators different to work on than LiftMaster or Manaras?

GDI’s line runs on brushless direct-drive motors with electronic, non-mechanical limit setting and closed-loop control (AlgorithmDrive™) rather than the mechanical limit switches common on older commercial operators. Diagnosing a GDI unit means reading its onboard diagnostics and electronic position data correctly, not just checking a physical limit switch — which is why we approach GDI service as its own system, not a generic commercial-operator call.

What’s covered under GDI’s cold-weather and washdown ratings?

Every GDI line we install is rated to -40°C, and the JDMG and HAML are built sealed for washdown environments like car washes and cold storage. If a GDI operator is faulting in cold or wet conditions, we check the sealed control module and enclosure integrity first — those environments are exactly what the equipment is rated for, so a failure there usually points to a specific fault rather than the operator being under-spec’d for the job.

GDI Accessories

We also stock and install GDI’s control enclosures and chain hoist accessories:

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you install new GDI operators, or only repair existing ones?

Both — as an authorized GDI dealer we install new JDMG, JHMG, HAML, GLWD, and SGWD units and service existing installations.

Can GDI operators be networked together across multiple doors or gates?

Yes, GDI’s NetworkPower™ system links and monitors up to 128 operators from a central point, which several of our commercial and parkade clients use for multi-door sites. We set this up as part of installation or can add it to an existing GDI installation.

Do GDI operators have battery backup for power outages?

Most GDI lines offer 36 VDC battery backup providing roughly 50–200 cycles depending on door or gate weight, with automatic recharging. We confirm exact backup runtime for your specific door during installation or service.

Which GDI operator is right for a barrier gate versus a sliding gate?

The GLWD is GDI’s barrier gate arm operator, built for parking and access-control applications; the SGWD is their sliding gate operator for heavier gates up to 8,500 lbs. We assess your gate type and traffic volume on-site before recommending which line fits.

Our Service Area — Vancouver, BC

We install and repair GDI commercial operators throughout Vancouver, Richmond, and the surrounding Lower Mainland. Call (604) 206-5727 to book service or a new installation.