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WHY CHOOSE OVER OTHER
SLIDING/ROLLING GATE SYSTEMS?

DuraGates enclosed roller system V-track systems

Pros:
• Nice slide action if there is nothing in the
way of the rollers like a garden hose, rock,
or other obstruction.
Cons:
• Needs digging of trench along length of driveway for proper installation.
• Ground track can be obstructed by objects laying over it.
• Rollers can possibly be derailed.
• In freezing weather, snow and ice can obstruct the track, and when the
gate is open, the track would potentially be in the way of snow plowing.
Benets of using DuraGates Hardware! • In freezing weather the rollers can freeze up, compromising the smooth
slide action of the gate.
• Higher Weight Capacity
With the weight of the gate transferred to the ground, gate Overhead track systems
openings up to 59 feet with a weight of 4000 pounds can be
accommodated. Pros:
• Enclosed Track • Sometimes a closed roller
Enclosed track system helps comply with ASTM F2200 & UL325 system, meaning the rollers
are sheltered from the
safety standards. This system is perfect for snowy, icy, rainy…. elements within the track,
basically any environment as the rollers are enclosed inside the this way snow and ice doesn’t
track and are not aected by precipitation thus eliminating the impede the rolling action of the gate.
need for constant cleaning and maintenance.
• Use with any Gate Material Cons:
• Bearings used in these systems are not commonly a sealed bearing,
The gate can be either welded or mechanically attached to the so maintenance is required, grease must be used to keep the bearings
bottom track. within the trucks rolling smoothly. This type of lubrication accumulates
• Smaller Overall Gate Length grit, especially in dusty environments and requires a cleaning of the
The counterbalance is less than traditional cantilever hardware track and roller surfaces to maintain a smooth gate action.
which works especially well when space is restricted. • Overhead systems usually do not work with gates that are meant to be
• Easy Installation ornamental or even just aesthetic, the track looks quite industrial from
the outside if it is not hidden by the gate.
Once the 2 carriages are mounted on the concrete pad, simply • It is not possible to do an arched top gate.
slide the gate on the carriages and add the end wheels. • Gate is constantly pulling down on the track resulting in limited weight
• Durability capacity.
High quality rollers and track result in years of troublefree
operation. Chainlink exposed-roller systems
• Reduced Load on Gate Motor Pros:
The gate will roll smoothly and can even be operated with one • Economical: Because this type of
hand. This reduces the load on the gate motor resulting in a system uses the bottom pipe of the
longer life and reduced maintenance on the motor. chainlink gate as a track, there is no
• Low Maintenance track to purchase. This means that
all you have to buy are rollers to
Enclosed, sealed bearing equipped roller construction, no support and guide the gate.
lubrication required! The sealed bearings really stand up to
dusty environments where grit would eat up non-sealed bearing Cons:
designs. • These gates have practically no aesthetic appeal, this is why they are
commonly used in industrial applications.
• Minimal Visible Hardware • Due to using the chainlink panel frames as the channel for the rollers,
Since no unsightly wires or overhead track are needed with the gate itself can get quite dirty from lubrication of the rollers getting
DuraGates, our hardware makes for a more aesthetically pleasing onto the gate frame.
gate system. It can also be adapted for a gate with an arched top. • These gates can have the least smooth action.
• Unobstructed Driveway • The rollers are exposed and need constant cleaning.
No track on the ground to trip over. The driveway can be • Needs at least 50% counter balance
uneven and sloping since the gate is o the ground. • As the gate posts may eventually shift, the rollers may need constant SLIDING GATE SYSTEMS
adjustment.

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