TYM-HYD Box Frame Cantilever Gate System
Product Notes
- Closes single clear opening widths up to 60 feet and double clear openings up to 120 feet.
- Hydraulic/rail drive operator system.
- Soft start and stop Variable Frequency Drive (VFD).
- Selectable speeds of 2.2 or 3.0 feet per second with Emergency Fast Operation (EFO) feature.
Product Summary
TYMETAL’S Fortress Box Frame Cantilever Slide Gate is a good match for the TYM-HYD-VF2/3 hydraulic gate operator. TYMETAL has tested and integrated both into available drawings and specifications. The gate and operator system represents a perfect blend of high performance, state-of-the-art features and reliability.
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Chain Link Specs TYM-HYD VF2/VF3 Gate Operator
The TYM-VF2/3 operator is UL Class III and IV compliant and designed for larger gates weighing up to 5,000 pounds. The variable frequency drive provides a soft start and stop feature that reduces wear and tear on larger gates traveling at higher speeds. The TYM-HYD-VF2/3 operator is a good match for the Box Frame Cantilever Slide Gate, providing performance, reliability, and security.
The Smart Touch Controller
The SmartTouch 725 Controller is the brain of the TYM-HYD-VF2/3 operator and can easily be configured by an installer or user to adapt to nearly any site-specific functional requirement. The controller includes a 32 character OLED display. RS485 and ethernet for network connections are included.
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 the TYM-HYD Box Frame Cantilever Gate System, 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 hydraulic components drive the TYM-HYD Box Frame Cantilever Gate System?
The TYM-HYD Box Frame uses a hydraulic power unit, directional control valve, and hydraulic motor or cylinder assembly to drive the cantilever gate panel along its support rail. The hydraulic circuit is designed for smooth acceleration and deceleration, providing consistent operating force for heavy box frame gate panels that would exceed the practical capacity of electric chain-drive operators.
How does hydraulic actuation enhance reliability compared to chain or cable systems?
Hydraulic systems provide continuous, proportional force throughout the gate’s full travel rather than the point-loading characteristic of chain or cable drives, reducing mechanical stress on the gate frame and support system. The hydraulic circuit’s inherent overload protection also prevents damage from obstructions or wind loading that could break or stretch a mechanical drive.
What are the safety features and emergency override functions built into the hydraulic controls?
The TYM-HYD hydraulic control system includes pressure relief valves that prevent overloading of structural components, and manual override provisions that allow the gate to be opened or closed during a power or system failure. Safety device inputs for photo eyes and loop detectors are integrated into the control panel per UL 325 requirements.
What operating temperature range can this hydraulic system sustain?
TYMETAL’s TYM-HYD hydraulic system uses fluid formulations and component seals selected for the operating temperature range of the installation site. Cold-climate configurations use low-viscosity hydraulic fluid and may include immersion heaters in the power unit reservoir to maintain fluid viscosity during cold starts. Contact TYMETAL for specifications applicable to extreme temperature environments.
What is the recommended inspection interval for hydraulic seals and fluid replacement?
Hydraulic seals and hose assemblies should be inspected annually for weeping, cracking, or swelling. Fluid condition should be checked at least annually by appearance and, ideally, by laboratory analysis. Full fluid replacement and filter service should follow TYMETAL’s documented maintenance schedule, typically every one to three years depending on operating frequency and environment.