It is important for any business or industrial site to be perfectly secure. For this, several solutions are available, whether it be remote surveillance, security guards, or equipment to prevent intrusions such as fences and gates.
Our experts invite you to discover the types of gates specifically designed for the security, traffic flow management, and operational efficiency of businesses.
Defining the Dimensions of Your Gate
When you choose to equip your site with an industrial gate, there are several specific factors to consider.
First, the length of your gate must be adapted to the types of vehicles that will enter and exit the site, as well as to the available space in your yard and on the exterior roadway.
You must also take into account the space required for your gate’s opening and closing, as well as any installation constraints, such as slopes or the presence of a structure that could block the complete and ideal opening of your gate.
The Different Types of Industrial Gates
Once you have taken the necessary measurements and identified the constraints, you must also consider which type of gate to install: sliding, swing, with voice recognition… There is no shortage of choices!
The Swing Gate
The most common gate in its category, the swing gate is nonetheless effective! This type of gate will offer a classic aesthetic to your business but will require sufficient space to allow the leaves to open wide enough.
To facilitate opening, you can equip it with a motorization system to manage traffic flow and prevent unauthorized entry.
The Sliding Gate
This is the most used gate in the industrial sector, especially when access is primarily reserved for trucks (no leaves obstructing maneuvers when entering the yard). The sliding gate can be considered in several ways (on a self-guided rail or cantilevered).
This is the solution that will serve you for creating large openings for trucks and professional vehicles. By equipping it with an opening and closing motor, you will manage traffic flow and secure your location.
Sliding Gate: On Rail or Cantilevered?
With a self-guided rail gate, you will need to install a rail fixed to the ground that will be as long as the path taken by the gate during its opening movement. Conversely, the cantilevered gate does not need a rail to precisely guide its opening and closing. This cantilevered option is the solution if you cannot install a guide rail on your ground.
Choose a Robust Gate
Robustness should be one of the main criteria during your search. Robustness involves several parameters to consider:
- Average daily traffic
- Weather conditions
- The mechanism used
- The material composing the gate
It is important for you (and your finances) to make the right choices from the start so as not to regret it later due to recurring technician interventions or even replacing the gate after a few years.
Security Beyond the Gate
To protect your industrial site, a gate is good, but proper fencing is even better!
If you truly wish to protect your business and the assets within, fencing is necessary. For example, you can install rigid professional mesh fencing to define and protect your property against malicious acts.
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