Model "LPU42" versus "Renomatic": What are the differences?

Hello gate community,

after long consideration, we want to procure and install the gate on our own, so we have taken a closer look at the gates from Hörmann. We keep coming across the promotional model "Renomatic" which comes with the same equipment as the "LPU42," which is about 30-40% more expensive. Despite research, I have not found the exact differences. The seller of the Renomatic can’t tell me exactly (interior color of the Renomatic apparently only in silver), the building materials dealer won’t/can’t tell me since he only sells LPU42, and the manufacturer refers me to the specialist dealers. Bravo.

Therefore, the question to the group: who has the Renomatic / LPU42 or has been in the same situation and knows more today?

Our gate should have a custom size of 3000x2250mm, the Woodgrain surface in RAL 7016, and the ProMatic Series 4 motor. The FS10 drive rail and the frame package. With that, many offers with 42mm gate thickness can be found online immediately, but the prices vary greatly between the LPU42 (2k upwards) and the Renomatic for 1.4k. However, both gates are available with exactly these features and the associated technical data.

The question that now arises for us is where the price difference comes from when the data/technology/construction is identical?!

Hello !

I ordered the Renomatic gate 6 months ago and recently installed it. I even have two of them, but have only installed one so far, and the second one with exactly the same dimensions and other properties as you specified is still packaged in the corner :(

At that time, I paid under €1,200 for the large one and thus saved myself several hundred euros compared to the "standard LPU42". Back then, I think it was around €1,800.

So, as far as I understand, the models are basically identical. The Renomatic is just its own "special series off the shelf" with a smaller number of colors (8x?) and finishes. Before 2019, the Renomatic was apparently only available with M-rib, after that also with L-rib.
The color of the inside is white. So if you can live with the selection of colors, finishes, and the white color on the inside, you can enjoy the savings on the otherwise identical gate.

Thank you for your reply. I can only explain it by assuming that the Renomatic is simply produced in bulk to be able to fully utilize the production capacity. Only then does the production of the gates freely configured by customers become economical. I find the price difference quite significant. For the dimension mentioned at the beginning, it is about €1,000. Since yesterday, I have had an offer for the "real" LPU42. What does surprise me now is that your gate is white on the inside. Sales told me that the Renomatic is only galvanized on the inside and has a transparent protective coating. When you have the chance, could you please upload one or two photos of your gate here?

Thank you for your answer. I can only explain it by the fact that the Renomatic is simply produced in large quantities to be able to fully utilize the production capacity. Only then does the production of the freely customer-configurable gates become economical. I find the price difference quite significant. For the initially mentioned dimension, it is about €1,000. Since yesterday, I have had an offer for the "real" LPU42.
What surprises me now is that your gate is white on the inside. The sales department told me that the Renomatic is only galvanized inside and has a transparent protective coating. Could you please post one or two photos of your gate here when you have the chance?

Sorry for the delayed response!

I agree with you and also assume that Renomatic is basically the "mass model" without special requests, special dimensions, etc.

Regarding the white interior color, I must apologize for the incorrect statement; indeed, the Renomatic has the galvanized version you mentioned. Unfortunately, I cannot upload a photo yet, as the Renomatic gate has not been installed yet. My second smaller gate with the white interior is actually an LPU42, which I had completely forgotten :(

Apart from the different interior color, I see no difference in the quality of workmanship so far, but I will know more once the Renomatic is installed soon.

If you have the opportunity to compare both gates as soon as the second one is installed, it would be great if you could take the time. I am really looking forward to the comparison.

If you have the opportunity to compare both gates once the second one is also installed, it would be great if you could take the time. I am really curious about the comparison.

I can gladly do that, but is there something specific you are interested in? In the current state, I don't see any technical differences except for the color. They were delivered with the same scope of delivery/accessories and otherwise have the same technical specifications, as far as I could tell.