Description
FAAC 400 SB Hydraulic Swing Gate Operator – 104206
The FAAC 400 SB is a heavy-duty 230V hydraulic swing gate operator designed for larger residential, strata, commercial and industrial swing gates requiring powerful and reliable automation.
Part number 104206 is the non-locking SB version of the FAAC 400, featuring a high-force 0.75 L/min hydraulic pump, 7750N maximum expressed force and smooth hydraulic operation.
Designed for individual swing gate leaves up to 4 metres long when used with an electric lock, the 400 SB is particularly suited to larger and heavier swing gate applications requiring dependable hydraulic performance.
FAAC Part Number: 104206
💧 Heavy-Duty Hydraulic Technology
The FAAC 400 uses a self-contained hydraulic system combining an electric motor, hydraulic pump and hydraulic piston to move the gate.
Hydraulic technology provides smooth and extremely quiet operation while continuously lubricating and cooling the internal hydraulic components.
The 400 SB incorporates:
- Hydraulic motor-pump unit
- Hydraulic piston
- Gerotor pump
- Adjustable hydraulic bypass valves
- Manual hydraulic release
- FAAC HP hydraulic oil
🔓 SB Non-Locking Configuration
Part number 104206 is the SB version of the FAAC 400.
The SB operator does not incorporate hydraulic locking.
This means the gate can be mechanically moved when the operator is not running and an electric lock is required to securely lock the gate in the closed position.
FAAC specifically distinguishes the SB and SBS models from the CBC and CBAC versions, which incorporate hydraulic locking.
🔐 Electric Lock Required
Because the 400 SB is a non-locking hydraulic operator, an electric gate lock must be incorporated into the installation to mechanically secure the gate.
The electric lock prevents the gate leaf from being forced open when the hydraulic operator is stationary.
The electric lock is not included with the individual operator and must be selected separately according to the gate installation.
💪 7750N Maximum Force
The FAAC 400 SB provides up to 7750N of maximum expressed force.
This high-force hydraulic configuration makes the operator particularly well suited to larger gate leaves and demanding applications.
Adjustable hydraulic bypass valves allow the operating force to be set during installation according to the requirements of the gate and complete safety system.
⚙️ 0.75 L/min Hydraulic Pump
The 104206 uses a 0.75 L/min hydraulic motor-pump unit.
FAAC specifies:
- Pump capacity: 0.75 L/min
- Maximum rod speed: 7.5mm/sec
- Maximum expressed force: 7750N
This configuration prioritises high hydraulic force and controlled movement rather than high operating speed.
🚪 Gate Leaves Up to 4 Metres
FAAC specifies the 400 SB for individual swing gate leaves up to 4 metres long when used with an electric lock.
This makes the 400 SB suitable for larger gates where the shorter-leaf hydraulic locking versions may not be appropriate.
Typical applications include:
- Large residential driveway gates
- Strata entrances
- Apartment complexes
- Commercial entrances
- Industrial gates
- Shared access gates
Actual suitability also depends on gate construction, weight, wind loading, hinge condition and mounting geometry.
↔️ 270mm Rod Travel
The standard FAAC 400 SB provides 270mm of rod travel.
Correct front and rear mounting dimensions are essential to ensure the operator remains within its intended travel throughout the complete opening and closing cycle.
The 270mm stroke also distinguishes the standard 400 SB from the dedicated long-body versions within the FAAC 400 family.
📐 Up to 125° Gate Opening
FAAC specifies a maximum gate leaf opening angle of approximately 125°.
The actual achievable opening angle depends on:
- Gate hinge position
- Pillar dimensions
- Rear mounting position
- Front mounting position
- Required operator geometry
Correct mounting dimensions must be established during installation.
🔧 Adjustable Hydraulic Bypass Valves
The FAAC 400 incorporates adjustable hydraulic bypass valves which limit the maximum hydraulic force transmitted to the gate.
These allow the operating force to be adjusted during commissioning according to the individual gate installation.
Appropriate safety devices must still be installed according to the requirements of the complete gate automation system.
🔁 Up to 60 Cycles Per Hour
FAAC rates the 400 SB at approximately 60 cycles per hour.
This makes the operator suitable for applications requiring frequent daily operation, including:
- Residential driveways
- Shared residential gates
- Strata properties
- Apartment complexes
- Commercial properties
- Industrial entrances
🔓 Key-Protected Manual Release
The FAAC 400 incorporates a key-protected manual release system.
In the event of a power failure or system fault, the hydraulic drive can be manually released to allow the gate leaf to be moved by hand.
The protected release arrangement helps prevent unauthorised access to the release mechanism.
⚡ 230V Hydraulic Operator
The FAAC 400 SB uses a single-phase asynchronous electric motor.
FAAC specifies:
- Power supply: 220–240V AC, 50/60Hz
- Motor type: Single-phase asynchronous
- Maximum power: 220W
- Motor thermal protection: 120°C
Compatible external electronic control equipment is required to operate the gate system.
🌦️ Designed for Outdoor Automation
The FAAC 400 is designed for external swing gate automation and carries an IP55 protection rating.
FAAC specifies:
- Operating temperature: -20°C to +55°C
- Protection rating: IP55
- Hydraulic oil: FAAC HP Oil
- Operator weight: approximately 8.6kg
The hydraulic drive provides smooth and quiet operation across a wide range of outdoor conditions.
🧠 Optional SAFEcoder
A compatible FAAC SAFEcoder can be added to suitable FAAC 400 installations.
When paired with compatible FAAC control equipment, encoder monitoring can provide enhanced:
- Gate position monitoring
- Electronic obstacle detection
- Anti-crushing functionality
- Reverse on obstacle
- Movement control
The SAFEcoder and compatible electronic control equipment are separate accessories.
📦 What’s Included
FAAC specifies the 400 SB package as including:
- 1 × FAAC 400 SB Hydraulic Swing Gate Operator – 104206
- Installation accessories
- Release key
- 8µF 400V thrust capacitor
FAAC Part Number: 104206
Electronic control equipment, electric lock, receiver, transmitters, photocells, optional SAFEcoder and other system accessories are separate.
Key Features
- Genuine FAAC hydraulic swing gate operator
- FAAC Part Number: 104206
- Model: 400 SB
- 230V hydraulic operation
- Non-locking / reversible hydraulic configuration
- Electric lock required
- 0.75 L/min hydraulic pump
- Maximum expressed force of 7750N
- Maximum rod speed of 7.5mm/sec
- 270mm rod travel
- Maximum opening angle of 125°
- Maximum gate leaf length of 4m with electric lock
- Up to 60 cycles per hour
- Adjustable hydraulic bypass valves
- Hydraulic anti-crushing protection
- Extremely quiet operation
- Key-protected manual release
- Optional SAFEcoder
- IP55 protection
- FAAC HP hydraulic oil
- Suitable for larger residential, strata, commercial and industrial gates
Specifications
- Manufacturer: FAAC
- Brand: FAAC
- Model: 400 SB
- Part Number: 104206
- Product Type: Hydraulic Swing Gate Operator
- Power Supply: 220–240V AC, 50/60Hz
- Motor Type: Single-Phase Asynchronous
- Maximum Power: 220W
- Motor-Pump Capacity: 0.75 L/min
- Maximum Expressed Force: 7750N
- Maximum Rod Speed: 7.5mm/sec
- Rod Travel: 270mm
- Maximum Opening Angle: 125°
- Maximum Gate Leaf Length: 4m with electric lock
- Hydraulic Locking: None
- Electric Lock Required: Yes
- Use Frequency: 60 cycles/hour
- Motor Thermal Protection: 120°C
- Operating Temperature: -20°C to +55°C
- Protection Rating: IP55
- Hydraulic Oil: FAAC HP Oil
- Operator Weight: Approx. 8.6kg
- Dimensions: Approx. 1034 × 85 × 119mm
- Electronic Control Equipment: Not Included
Compatibility
Suitable for compatible FAAC 230V swing gate automation systems.
Typical applications include:
- Single swing gates
- Double swing gates
- Large residential driveway gates
- Strata and apartment entrances
- Commercial swing gates
- Industrial entrances
- Individual gate leaves up to 4m with electric lock
Compatible FAAC control equipment includes:
- FAAC E045S
- FAAC E145S
Compatible electronic control equipment, electric lock, safety devices and accessories should be selected according to the complete gate automation system.
🔄 FAAC 400 SB vs 400 SBS
FAAC 400 SB – 104206:
- Non-locking hydraulic operator
- 0.75 L/min pump
- 7.5mm/sec maximum rod speed
- 7750N maximum force
- 270mm rod travel
- Maximum leaf length 4m with electric lock
- 60 cycles/hour
- This product
FAAC 400 SBS – 104203:
- Non-locking hydraulic operator
- 1 L/min pump
- 10mm/sec maximum rod speed
- 6200N maximum force
- 270mm rod travel
- Maximum leaf length 7m with electric lock
- 70 cycles/hour
Despite the similar names, the SB and SBS have different hydraulic characteristics and maximum gate leaf specifications.
🔄 FAAC 400 SB vs 400 CBAC
FAAC 400 SB – 104206:
- No hydraulic locking
- Electric lock required
- 0.75 L/min pump
- 7.5mm/sec rod speed
- 7750N maximum force
- Maximum leaf 4m with electric lock
FAAC 400 CBAC – 104201:
- Hydraulic locking in opening and closing
- 1.5 L/min pump
- 15mm/sec rod speed
- 4650N maximum force
- Maximum leaf 2.2m
The SB is therefore the slower, higher-force option intended for larger gate leaves, while the CBAC provides hydraulic locking and faster movement for shorter leaves.
⚠️ Please Note
This listing is for FAAC part number 104206, the FAAC 400 SB hydraulic swing gate operator.
The SB version does not provide hydraulic locking. An electric lock is required to mechanically secure the gate when the operator is stopped.
Current FAAC specifications for 104206 are a 0.75 L/min hydraulic pump, 7.5mm/sec maximum rod speed, 7750N maximum expressed force and 270mm rod travel.
FAAC specifies a maximum individual gate leaf length of 4 metres when used with an electric lock.
The electronic control board is not incorporated into the operator and must be selected separately.
Electronic control equipment, electric lock, radio receiver, transmitters, photocells, optional SAFEcoder and other system accessories are separate unless specifically included.
Maximum gate dimensions are manufacturer limits and do not automatically mean every gate within those dimensions is suitable. Gate construction, weight, wind loading, hinge condition, mounting geometry and operating frequency must also be considered.
If you are unsure whether the FAAC 400 SB 104206 is suitable for your gate, contact our Technical Support team on 1300 733 066.
