1. Why choose Tymetal Corp.?
2. Why aluminum?
3. Are gates custom made?
4. What finishes are available?
5. What colors are available?
6. What size gates can Tymetal manufacture?
7. Is technical assistance available?
8. Are the gates warranted?
9. Does weather effect the operation of the gates?
10. What kind of product information is available?
11. Whom can you call for more information?
12. Are all Tymetal gates manufactured from aluminum?
13. Where is Tymetal located?
14. Does Tymetal ship throughout the country?
15. Does Tymetal have a catalogue?
16. Is Tymetal innovative?
17. Does Tymetal own any patents?
18. Does Tymetal produce a crash deterrent gate?
19. Are delivery times for Tymetal's products long?
20. Can Tymetal's FIGS be installed on an existing gate?
21. Does Tymetal only have one FIGS product?
22. What does "hardening" a gate mean?
23. What makes Tymetal's PLUSS unique?
1. Why choose Tymetal Corp.? [Top]
Tymetal Corp. is the innovator and leader in the design and manufacture of aluminum security gates in the United States.
2. Why aluminum? [Top]
The structural aluminum utilized in the manufacture of our Fortress gates has high tensile and yield strengths, as well as the corrosion resistance and aesthetic appeal.
3. Are gates custom made? [Top]
Tymetal gates are all custom made to order to meet the individual needs of our customers.
4. What finishes are available? [Top]
The standard finish for the Fortress aluminum gate is "mill" finish, the aluminum from the extruder; but durable polyester powder coating is available.
5. What colors are available? [Top]
The standard colors available for the Fortress aluminum gates are black, white, dark green, bronze and brown. A wide selection of additional custom colors are also available for this type of gate.
6. What size gates can Tymetal manufacture? [Top]
Depending on gate type and configuration, gate opening widths ranging from 3' to 200' and heights up to 20' can be produced.
7. Is technical assistance available? [Top]
Tymetal provides excellent technical assistance with a staff of experienced personnel, familiar with both the operation of the gate system and its installation.
8. Are the gates warranted? [Top]
Tymetal provides a limited warranty on all gate systems produced at its manufacturing plant.
9. Does weather effect the operation of the gates? [Top]
Due to the method of manufacturing, utilizing enclosed track systems, Tymetal gates will work equally as well in all variations of climatic conditions.
10. What kind of product information is available? [Top]
CAD (Computer Assisted Design) drawings and disks are provided for either standard or custom designs to meet specific customer requirements. Formats other than CAD are also available.
11. Whom can you call for more information? [Top]
Information, not found on the Internet, can be obtained by contacting our sales office, through the Internet via e-mail or toll free at 888-978-4283. A dedicated, knowledgeable staff will answer your questions and provide the appropriate information.
12. Are all Tymetal gates manufactured from aluminum? [Top]
No. Some of our gates are manufactured from steel members, including the vertical lift, crash beam and PLUSS, having a standard finish of hot dipped galvanized with an option for a primed finish.
13. Where is Tymetal located? [Top]
Tymetal has 2 locations. The sales office and original manufacturing plant is located in Greenwich, NY - halfway between New York City and Montreal, along the Hudson River. In 2003 - Tymetal added a second manufacturing plant located just outside of Houston in Pearland, TX.
14. Does Tymetal ship throughout the country? [Top]
Tymetal has gates installed in all 50 states and some overseas.
15. Does Tymetal have a catalogue? [Top]
Yes. A complete Tymetal catalogue is available. Please inquire.
16. Is Tymetal innovative? [Top]
Yes. Our limitation is your imagination, so please ask us to help you solve your gate closure needs.
17. Does Tymetal own any patents? [Top]
Yes. Two patents have been issued to Tymetal for various methods of locking and fortifying gates.
18. Does Tymetal produce a crash deterrent gate? [Top]
There are a variety of crash deterrent gates produced by Tymetal Corp,, They include gates that are not crash tested - Crash Deterrent Box Frames or Gate Reinforcers with bollards. These gates are not certified by the US DOS but do give significant visual deterrence along with some degree of increased crash resistance. If crash tested gates are desired - The Fortified Impact Gate System (FIGS) has been crash tested at both 30 and 50 mph by 15000# truck for 24' openings, The FIGS is certified by the US Dept. of State as an active anti-ram vehicle barrier (level K4).
19. Are delivery times for Tymetal's products long? [Top]
No. Tymetal leads the industry with the shortest lead-times available in the marketplace, often being in the two week range from time of approved shop drawings to shipment from our facility.
20. Can Tymetal's FIGS be installed on an existing gate? [Top]
The FIGS is a complete system including the gate panel (a variety of finished and designs are available), crash beam and precast concrete anchors. The FIGS cannot be installed on an existing gate. Tymetal's non-crash tested "crash deterrent" gates (Gate ReInforcers - Bollard) can be added to existing structural or box frame cantilever gates.
21. Does Tymetal only have one FIGS product? [Top]
Yes - since November 2002 there is only one Fortified Impact Gate System . This product was updated and designed to meet US DOS crash testing specifications. Other crash deterrent gates that are not crash rated are available. Please inquire for details. The difference lies in the type and size of the structural member and anchors used in these systems .
22. What does "hardening" a gate mean? [Top]
To harden a gate means to add members to it to strengthen it for enhanced deterrence upon impact. And it works and works well.
23. What makes Tymetal's PLUSS unique? [Top]
This system is unique with it's convenient ground mounted motor box for easy access, and functional direct drive hand crank for manual and emergency operation.
