Overhead Slide Gate System (Gate and Operator System)
Product Notes
- Closes single clear opening widths up to 53’.
- For larger clear opening widths contact TYMETAL. Clear opening widths for all security gates will vary depending on several factors, including infill options, wind load, and location. Custom options are available.
Product Summary
TYMETAL’s Fortress Heavy Duty Overhead Slide Gate solves closure requirements that are particularly rigorous. Truly a specialty gate, the Heavy Duty Overhead Slide Gate is made to withstand greater than normal stresses in very large openings. Contact us today to discuss this barrier in more detail. We also invite you to request drawings and specifications and take advantage of our extensive in-house resources.
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Our Overhead Slide Gates have been installed in demanding applications all over the US and Canada. Special features and design improvements, learned from years of experience in extreme high-use environments, reinforce the gate panel in critical areas. The installation method is versatile, as the gate may be hung between three pairs of 4” OD posts with a structural steel support beam or wall mounted with the appropriate support system.
The Heavy Duty Overhead Slide Gate track is fabricated from thick wall aluminum alloy extrusions. The primary members (top and bottom) are rectangular shaped in cross-section with outside vertical members “P” shaped in cross-section.
TYMETAL includes cross bracing of 3/16” minimum diameter stainless steel cable throughout the gate panel to keep the frame members square. Special bottom guide assemblies are included for each side of the gate and we also supplies a minimum of two self-aligning, 4-wheeled, sealed, ball-bearing truck assemblies with each gate.
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 Overhead Slide Gate System (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.
What is the maximum span and weight capacity for TYMETAL overhead slide gate systems?
TYMETAL overhead slide gate systems are designed for large industrial and commercial openings, with custom fabrication available for non-standard spans. Panel weight capacity is determined by the trolley and track system selected. Contact TYMETAL with your required opening width and gate panel weight for an engineered system configuration.
How does the integrated gate and operator system improve reliability compared to separate installations?
TYMETAL’s integrated gate-and-operator system ensures the drive components, mounting provisions, and control interface are matched to the specific gate panel weight, travel speed, and duty cycle requirements. This eliminates compatibility issues that can arise when operators are field-selected independently, and simplifies commissioning by providing a pre-engineered system with documented performance specifications.
Are these systems compliant with UL 325 and ASTM F2200 standards?
TYMETAL overhead slide gate systems are designed in accordance with ASTM F2200 and are compatible with UL 325-compliant operator systems and safety devices. The integrated system configuration includes provisions for the entrapment protection devices required under UL 325 for automated vehicular gate installations.
What maintenance schedule is recommended for chain-drive or trolley systems?
Chain-drive systems should be lubricated and tensioned per the operator manufacturer’s schedule — typically every three to six months for moderate-use installations, more frequently for continuous-duty applications. Trolley wheels and bearings should be inspected for wear at each service, and the overhead track inspected for fastener tightness and alignment.
Can the gate operator be retrofitted with advanced access control technologies?
TYMETAL overhead slide gate operator systems use standard control interfaces that support retrofit integration of advanced access control technologies including cloud-based credential management, RFID readers, biometric devices, and IP-connected control panels. Wiring provisions in the original installation should be reviewed to confirm adequate conduit capacity for new control cabling.