ETC Smart Gate

The ETC outdoor integrated smart cabinet serves as the core supporting infrastructure for ETC gantry systems after the abolition of provincial boundary toll stations on expressways, providing installation space and a stable operating environment for devices such as transaction controllers and lane controllers. It faces three major core pain points:

• Severe environmental conditions: These units are primarily deployed in outdoor settings like highway edges and mountainous areas, where they must withstand extreme temperature and humidity, high dust levels, and complex weather conditions, requiring exceptionally high protection ratings for the cabinets.
• The system must meet stringent anti-theft and anti-seismic requirements: it should be unattended, highly resistant to theft, and capable of withstanding earthquakes during installation and operation to prevent abnormal cabinet door openings.
• The demand for durability is critical: the system must have a service life exceeding 15 years, with locks and accessories featuring corrosion and aging resistance that matches the cabinets lifespan.

(1) Product Matrix and Functional Design

To address the specific needs of ETC cabinets, Gaavin combines industrial lock technology and lock accessories to deliver customized solutions, featuring core configurations including:

(2) Practical Application of Gaavins Technological Advantages

With its deep expertise in industrial lock development and production, Gaavin provides three key technical supports for ETC cabinets:

• Weather resistance: The lock and its components are made of SUS304 stainless steel and zinc alloy, with spray-coating technology to ensure corrosion and aging resistance in outdoor environments, fully meeting the 15-year service life standard of the cabinet.
• Seismic-resistant and anti-theft design: The mechanical structure of the flat lock integrates with the functionality of a hanging lock, utilizing linkage mechanisms and hinges to achieve anti-pry and anti-abnormal-opening protection for cabinet doors. Concurrently, structural optimization of limiters and guide components enhances the overall seismic performance of the cabinet.
• Customized Adaptation: The modular design of industrial lock components allows for flexible customization of linkage lengths and lock installation methods to meet the specific dimensions and structural requirements of different ETC cabinets, ensuring seamless integration.

• Enhanced operational efficiency: The user-friendly operation and high reliability of industrial locks reduce cabinet maintenance time and minimize equipment downtime caused by lock failures.
• Enhanced security: Evolving from traditional physical protection to a dual safeguard of mechanical anti-theft and structural earthquake resistance, perfectly meeting the security requirements of ETC cabinet unattended scenarios.
• End-to-end cost optimization: Gaavin products deliver exceptional durability and low failure rates, significantly reducing maintenance and replacement costs.

(1) Customized Service Process

Gaavin provides end-to-end services covering demand research, solution design, and installation guidance.

1. Based on the specific deployment scenarios of ETC cabinets (e.g., coastal high-salt-fog zones, mountainous dusty areas, etc.), the materials and manufacturing processes for locks and accessories are customized in the initial phase.
2. Mid-term, we will provide industrial lock installation training to ensure full functional implementation of the product.
3. We provide lifetime technical support to ensure stable operation throughout the entire lifecycle of your equipment.

(2) Typical Application Cases

In a provincial expressway ETC gantry project, Gaavins flat locks and hinges were deployed to standardize over 200 ETC cabinets. In Guangdongs coastal high-salt-fog environment, the locks and accessories have operated stably for three years without corrosion or malfunctions, fully demonstrating the weather resistance and reliability of Gaavins locking technology.

With its technical expertise in industrial lock components, Gaavin delivers end-to-end solutions for ETC outdoor integrated smart cabinets, spanning from hardware compatibility to scenario empowerment. Its three core strengths—weather resistance, theft resistance, and customization—address industry challenges in environmental adaptability, security, and durability, ensuring reliable equipment operation for smart highway infrastructure.