Swing gates are a cost effective solution for access control in manual or electric operated versions. They are very adaptable in terms of designs and sizes, with equal split on a double swing set or unequal to facilitate obstacles or other factors within the site entrance. Steel or aluminium are the best materials for commercial gates and even if a customer requires timber in the gate the basic structure is always best manufactured from steel for stability, strength, durability and for a reliable daily operation.
Heavy duty, electric operated swing gates can be an excellent deterrent and security solution but only if the motors drives and any additional locking methods are correctly specified and enabled. Manual gates are far simpler and only need to be strong, tall enough for security and built to withstand a physical attack and also have a recognised locking system capable of preventing forced attacks and simpler cutting tools.
Engineered for security and visual appeal, our commercial steel gate ranges offer either totally manual operated, manual, but prepared for automation, or fully automated, with all the necessary motors drives, safety sensors and access control methods included..
The best automated swing gates are constructed from premium grade steel, with further processes in protective coatings to ensure the best corrosion resistance. A finished polyester powdercoat is applied in a range of standard colours or special RAL colours on request.
Compliance in a Commercial World
Whilst you can purchase the various components for automatic swing gates from multiple suppliers, the best gates and usually the only ones capable of being properly certified for compliance are the gates which have all the components prespecified to work with each other based on the gate design, weight and application.
A proper sign off with certified compliance is essential when electric gates are used in applications where staff and the public have access to the gates.
> Designs
Swing gate designs with vertical round or square bars are for a very traditional look, the more aggressive palisade designs are to prevent climbing and then also various mesh designs exist which are great to match security fencing supplied with the gates..
Bespoke steel gate designs are also possible and are priced on an individual basis.
Benefits of Automated Commercial Swing Gates
- Affordable - Simpler construction and fewer components make them more affordable in many sizes and specifications.
- Adaptable - Swing gates can be manufactured in steel to so many different patterns, designs and specifications so can satisfy anyone's specific needs for design on corporate identity and so on.. A swing gate can look soft and attractive or hard and aggressive to suit the application.
- Low Maintenance - One or a pair of electric motors and the hinges for the gates are all that really need maintaining.
- Enhanced Security - Gates provide great security for any premises if they are specified correctly to suit the potential threats.
- Privacy - With the right gate designs you create greater privacy is you are maybe next to a public path or highway with your entrance.
Swing gates are used extensively throughout the commercial world preventing vehicles entering private or public car parks, controlling personnel into private and public buildings out or hours and providing access control for almost any property, such as offices, schools, hospitals, industrial sites, warehouses and so on…
