How long can a cantilever gate be?
Our line of durable cantilever gates is designed to close single openings up to 60 feet. When doubled, it will open up to 120 feet, making it a versatile solution for a wide variety of applications.
Are cantilever gates reliable?
One of the significant advantages of this kind of gate is that they are often more robust and reliable than their traditional sliding counterparts. Their supported design can allow for use in more challenging circumstances, such as on a slant where traditional sliding gates could struggle.
How does a cantilever gate work?
Cantilevered gates work on wheeled tracks that pull the gate in rather than roll it on the ground where debris could impede the system. Reinforced cantilever gates engineered to resist high wind conditions are also available. Rapid can work with you to find custom solutions as well.
How do you balance a cantilever gate?
Cantilever Gate Basic Principles
- The gate is supported by two (counterbalance) posts.
- The “gate proper” should be equal to the opening plus 6″
- The “counterbalance” should be equal to 50% (minimum) of the gate proper.
- The important element of the “counterbalance” is not weight, but length.
What is a cantilever sliding gates?
A cantilever sliding gate rests and rolls on a wheel on the front bottom edge of the gate with a track supporting wheels on the back edge. In contrast, a cantilever gate is held above the ground, moving via rollers running along the top and inside of the fence with wheels attached to a vertical concrete foundation.
How wide can sliding gates be?
Generally steel chain link cantilever slide gates require 3″ O.D. roller posts for widths up to 10′ opening size. Use 4″ O.D. posts up to 20′ and 6-5/8″ O.D. posts up to 32′.
What is a cantilevered gate?
One of the types of slide gates is a cantilever gate. Cantilever gates are unique because they don’t roll on the ground. The gate is supported by a series of trucks (rollers) attached to two support posts on one side of the opening.
What is the difference between a cantilever gate and a sliding gate?
A traditional sliding gate is a wheel-mounted gate that slides along a track. The key difference is that a cantilever gate is a trackless gate system. Instead of sliding along a track, a cantilever gate is supported by rollers that are tucked behind the fencing and remains suspended when opening and closing.
What is the difference between a sliding gate and a cantilever gate?
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What is the widest driveway gate?
Most driveway gates are 10′ or 12′ wide, however some are larger. Larger driveway gates are often installed because a vehicle will not or cannot pull in straight; vehicles will be turning as they drive through the gate opening. This is especially important for vehicles pulling trailers and boats.