Frequently Asked Questions
TYMETAL has been in the perimeter security solutions market since 1985. With more than three decades of experience designing, manufacturing, and installing commercial slide gates, we have encountered many questions along the way. Explore a few of the common questions we are asked below. If you don’t find the answers you’re looking for, feel free to contact us by phone at 888-978-4283 or online.
What industries rely most on TYMETAL commercial security gates for perimeter protection?
TYMETAL commercial security gates serve a broad range of industries including government facilities, military installations, utilities and power plants, correctional facilities, airports, data centers, industrial manufacturing plants, and commercial properties. The product line at TYMETAL is engineered to meet the access control and perimeter security demands of high-risk and mission-critical sites where reliable gate performance is essential to protecting people, assets, and infrastructure.
How do TYMETAL gate systems comply with ASTM, UL 325, and OSHA safety standards?
TYMETAL designs its commercial gate systems to meet ASTM F2200 (standard specification for automated vehicular gate construction) and UL 325 (standard for door, drapery, gate, louver, and window operators) safety requirements. Gates intended for crash-rated applications are tested to ASTM F2656. Automated gate systems are engineered with compatible safety devices including entrapment protection zones, reversing sensors, and control systems that fulfill OSHA and industry safety guidelines, ensuring compliant installations across commercial and government applications.
What factors determine whether a facility should use sliding, swinging, or vertical lift gates?
The choice between TYMETAL sliding, swinging, or vertical lift gates depends on site-specific factors including available clearance space, traffic volume, required opening speed, security level, and ground conditions. Cantilever and tracked slide gates are ideal where lateral space is available and ground obstacles exist. Swing gates suit lower-traffic applications with adequate swing clearance. Vertical lift and vertical pivot gates are specified where overhead or lateral space is limited, or where high-security crash ratings and rapid cycling are required.
How does TYMETAL customize security gates for site conditions or access control systems?
TYMETAL engineers custom security gates to accommodate specific site dimensions, ground slopes, structural requirements, and access control integrations. Gates are available in a wide range of widths, heights, and configurations, and can be fitted with provisions for card readers, keypads, vehicle loop detectors, RFID systems, and intercom equipment.
What are the key maintenance and inspection best practices for commercial gate longevity?
TYMETAL recommends regular inspection of rollers, bearings, hinges, and drive components for wear, lubrication, and alignment. Automated systems should have safety devices tested monthly per UL 325 guidelines. Structural welds, fasteners, and coatings should be inspected seasonally, with touch-up painting or re-galvanizing applied as needed to prevent corrosion and maintain structural integrity.
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Types of Security Gates
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Commercial Gate Specifications
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