AUTOMATIC
GRAVITY-CLOSING DESIGN
The gate has a horizontal swing, not a vertical drop. The design relies solely on
gravity. It does not depend on springs, cams, bearings, or the operator. When opened, the
hinge design causes the blade to travel slightly upward. When the opening force is
released, the blade is pulled downward by gravity and swings back to the closed position.
STRONG RIGID CONSTRUCTION
The hinge, blade, pin, block and washer are molded from a strong, rigid polyurethane.
The polymer is colored throughout with high visibility safety yellow. Galvanized nuts and
bolts are included for mounting to angle iron handrail. Tests have been run on both style
gates to insure that they can withstand and exceed the OSHA 200 pound load requirement on
the top rail and 150 pound load on the midrail.
EXCELLENT OUTDOOR WEATHERABILITY
The polyurethane is relatively unaffected by sunlight and atmospheric corrosion. Due to
its chemical matrix, the material will discolor, but not degrade. After 9 months exposure
in Arizona and Florida, there was no loss of tensile strength. Many parts molded from this
material have successfully performed in hostile chemical plant service for over 20 years.
EASY INSTALLATION
Each gate comes preassembled. By locating just 4 holes (2 for the hinge and 2 for the
support block) in the guardrail posts, the gate can be quickly and easily installed.
LOW MAINTENANCE & LONG SERVICE LIFE
The polyurethane will not corrode or degrade. There is nothing to wear out, replace,
lubricate or paint. Should enough dust and dirt accumulate to reduce or impede the gate's
closing action, a simple clearing procedure can be followed. Removal of the top cover
plate (which secures the hinge pin in place) will allow cleaning the buildup from the pin
and blade. The gate will perform year after year.
ECONOMICAL & EFFECTIVE
This gate practically eliminates your design time and is less expensive than fabricated
metal gates. More importantly, our gate works -- it provides the protection that you paid
for.
