TYM-VSA Box Frame Cantilever Slide Gate System
Product Notes
- Closes single clear opening widths up to 60 feet and double clear openings up to 120 feet.
- Chain drive with adjustable variable speeds from 1.2 feet to2.2 feet per second.
- 10 gauge motor box with correctional grade lock.
- Manual hand crank for use during power outage.
Product Summary
For those larger applications where security, speed, reliability, and budget are the major considerations, TYMETAL’S Box Frame Cantilever Slide Gate and TYM-VSA operator is the perfect choice. As with all featured TYMETAL gate and operator systems this gate and operator combination has been tested. Drawings and layouts are available; specifications describing the gate and operator system are available as well.
Technical Data Sheet 
Chain Link CAD 
Chain Link PDF 
Chain Link Specs Features & Benefits
- UL325/UL991 compliant
- Capacity: 5000 pounds
- Post mounted for ease of maintenance
- Chain drive; #50 chain
- Continuous duty
- Speeds ranging from 1.2 to 2.2 feet per second; programmable variable speed controller
- Soft start and stop
- 10 gauge hot-dip galvanized steel cabinet with correctional grade lock (powder coated finish optional)
- 24VDC control module
Manual
Click here to download the TYM-VSA Gate Operator 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-VSA Box Frame Cantilever Slide 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 materials and weld techniques are used in the VSA box frame assembly?
The TYMETAL TYM-VSA Box Frame gate is fabricated from structural aluminum tubing welded using continuous welds at all primary structural connections, providing a rigid, watertight box frame assembly. The closed box profile resists torsional loading and panel deflection under wind and operational forces, delivering greater stiffness than open-section tube or channel frame designs of equivalent weight.
Can the VSA Box Frame Gate be configured with electromechanical operators?
Yes. The TYM-VSA Box Frame gate is compatible with both electromechanical and hydraulic cantilever gate operator systems. The gate frame includes standard operator mounting provisions, and TYMETAL can specify the appropriate operator model for the gate’s weight, required cycle time, and duty cycle requirements.
How does this design perform under heavy wind load or seismic stress?
The VSA Box Frame’s closed rectangular cross-section provides significantly higher torsional stiffness than open tube frame designs, allowing it to resist wind-induced racking and vibration across wide panel spans. For seismic applications, the foundation and support post system can be engineered to site-specific seismic requirements in conjunction with TYMETAL’s engineering team.
What inspection and lubrication schedule ensures optimal movement of the sliding sections?
Roller bearings on the TYM-VSA Box Frame system should be lubricated every three to six months, with more frequent service for high-cycle installations. The support rail should be kept free of debris and inspected for surface wear, and gate travel alignment should be verified periodically to prevent uneven roller loading that shortens bearing service life.