Cantilever Sliding Gate Calculations

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Cantilever sliding gate calculations.

The lenght of the cantilever gate this distance is 0 2. The posts are typically spaced a distance equal to 50 of the opening. The term cantilever slide gate may refer to any number of gates from ornamental picket styles to functional chain link styles from those that require cantilever rollers to those requiring gate tracks and trolleys. Duragates cantilever gate hardware offers a trouble free and easy to install solution for sliding gates.

The maths involved in calculating cantilever gets a little complex so we have made a handy calculator which basically involves you knowing four things. Greatest force to which the gate is subjected overall length required in millimetres opening plus run off area. The distance of the center lines of the rollers. Total gate weight in kilograms.

All cantilever slide gates will share certain characteristics which differentiate themselves from. Enter below the main measurements for selection and calculation of the sliding gate most suited to your needs. A cantilever gate is a type of slide gate. So a 20 opening would require a 30 overall gate leaf.

Cantilever gates are unique because they are cantilevered over the opening. Evaluate your site to determine if you have enough room to accommodate the gate. Find us unit 4 plenty close hambridge road newbury berkshire rg14 5rl uk call us 01488 658 276. The effective length between one gate post and the other.

Fill in the fields according to the following data. This additional 10 of gate is called the counter balance and considered the tail of the gate. Cantilever slide gate theory. Distance from the opening edge to the first trolley.

Configure your sliding gate system. Sealed bearings and covered rollers avoid many of the usual maintenance and efficiency problems due to weather elements. Note that the length l requested corresponds to the span of the gate i e. 0 4 m longer than the gap between the pillars of the gate.

Size required for concrete base in millimetres. Add at least 10 to your calculations. Gate opening width in millimetres. This simple yet heavy duty system can handle almost all sliding gate applications.