TYM-HYD Box Frame Roller Gate and Operator System
Product Notes
- Closes single clear opening widths up to 250’ and double clear openings up to 500’.
Product Summary
TYMETAL’s Box Frame Cantilever Gate, matched with a TYM-HYD hydraulic operator for your single source gate system solution.
Technical Data Sheet 
Chain Link CAD 
Chain Link PDF 
Chain Link SpecsTYM-HYD VF2/3 Gate Operator
The TYM-HYD VF2/3 gate operator is a hydraulic rail drive system with variable frequency drive (VFD). It’s ETL Listed (UL325) class III or IV and capable of powering slide gates weighing up to 5,000 pounds at a speed of 2.2 feet/second or 3 feet per second. Gate length is only limited by weight.
TYM-HYD-80 Gate Operator
For gates over 5000 pounds the TYM-HYD-80 operator is available and can power gates weighing up to 8,000 pounds at a speed of 1 foot/second.
The Smart Touch Controller
The SmartTouch 725 Controller with 70+ configurable settings, 32 character OLED display and 7 tactile buttons, or Bluetooth smartphone interface is included with all TYM-HYD hydraulic operators. SmartTouch 720 is an available option without Bluetooth or Ethemet. Standard features include contactless solid-state limits.
Manual
Click here to download the Box Frame Roller Gate Installation / Maintenance manual.
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 Roller Gate and Operator 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.
How does hydraulic operation compare to mechanical or electric gate actuation?
The TYM-HYD Fortress hydraulic gate delivers smoother, higher-force operation than electric chain-drive systems, making it particularly effective for heavy box frame roller gate panels that require substantial drive force to accelerate and decelerate reliably. Hydraulic systems also provide fail-safe holding force when the gate is at rest, keeping the gate securely positioned under wind or vehicle contact loads.
How does hydraulic control improve performance in extreme weather or high-cycle environments?
Hydraulic systems maintain consistent operating force across a wide temperature range, unlike electric motors that can overheat under continuous-duty cycling or lose torque in cold weather. The TYM-HYD Fortress is well-suited for facilities in extreme climates or with high-frequency operation requirements where electric drive systems would require derating or additional thermal management.
What service intervals are required for hydraulic fluid replacement and inspection?
TYMETAL recommends annual inspection of hydraulic fluid condition, seals, hoses, and cylinder or motor assemblies for the TYM-HYD Fortress system. Fluid replacement intervals depend on operating frequency and environment — consult TYMETAL’s maintenance schedule for the specific interval applicable to your installation’s duty cycle and climate conditions.