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Ametco® Gate Systems: Swinging, V-Wheel Roller and Cantilever PRODUCT PRESENTATION Three gate types are available:
Gate frames are constructed using welded steel tubing that is lightweight, strong and rigid. These frames are then combined with Ametco® fencing panels to form the gate sections. Ametco® offers four types of gate infill panels:
The gate assemblies are galvanized and can be finished using thermo-hardening powder coatings. This superior finishing system virtually eliminates corrosion and maintenance problems. The stainless steel and aluminum infill panels do not require galvanizing and, when painted, yield a smoother surface than galvanized carbon steel. The color gives an extra touch of appeal to the gates, harmonizing with its surroundings. Once you have selected the color from the wide range of choices available, it will endure exposure without crazing or fading. ![]() Swing Gates
Swing Gate Design Considerations
See below for detailed descriptions and illustrations of the Ametco® infill panels. Swing Gate Installation
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V-Wheel Roller Gates These rolling gates are supported by V-profile wheels that engage a special V-profile steel track set into concrete. Wheels may be steel or plastic. For stability, horizontally mounted guide rollers engage the top framing member of the gate. Ametco® supplies these gates with V-Wheels, track, posts and guide wheels. Frame sizes, roller diameters and other details are shown on the CAD Details attached to this Profile. V-Wheel Roller Gates can be supplied with single or dual wheels. Single wheels are used with gates up to 15' wide and 600 lbs. in weight. Dual wheels are used for added stability in all gate sizes and for larger units. Plastic wheels may be specified for units less than 600 lbs. in weight. Contact Ametco® for assistance in selecting the optimum wheel configuration and material for your project. The steel guide tracks are supplied for either single or dual wheels. They are attached directly to concrete with countersunk fasteners and can be surface or recessed mounted. To review track details, please refer to the CAD Details attached to this Profile. V-Wheel Roller Gate Design Considerations
See below for detailed descriptions and illustrations of the Ametco® infill panels. V-Wheel Roller Gate Installation
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Cantilever Gates Ametco® now offers two styles of Cantilever Slide Gates:
The Single Track Style suspends the gate using an extruded aluminum track attached to the top of the gate frame. The track is supported and guided by rollers attached to ground mounted steel posts. Horizontally mounted guide rollers contact the lower framing member to stabilize the gate. These guide rollers are attached to the steel support posts. This gate is furnished with track, rollers, posts and roller guides. All components are fully adjustable to account for field variations and operating tolerances. The Double Track Style suspends the gate using an extruded aluminum track attached to the top of the gate frame and a second track attached to the bottom of the gate frame. Both tracks are supported and guided by rollers attached to ground mounted steel posts. This gate is furnished with track, rollers, and posts. All components are fully adjustable to account for field variations and operating tolerances. Call the factory for assistance when designing Cantilever Gates. Ametco®’s Cantilever Gates are supplied ready for manual operation. Electric operator systems, not furnished by Ametco®, may be incorporated. Contact Ametco® for assistance in designing and specifying electrically operated Cantilever Gates. Cantilever Gate Design Considerations
See below for detailed descriptions and illustrations of the Ametco® infill panels. Cantilever Gate Installation (Single Track Design)
Ametco® Steel Grille Infill Panels ![]()
The Ametco® steel grille panels use steel bars with a yield strength of 36,000 psi and a tensile strength of 50,000 psi. Yield and tensile strengths for posts are similar to the values for steel bars used in the panels. METRO® Design Applications: The simple, clean lines of this type of fencing means that it can be used for a vast range of applications. It is particularly suitable for prestige and high security applications including residential, sports, leisure, industrial and military. Specify: Electro-forge welded steel fencing. Ametco® Metro® design - 1" x 1/8" main bar, 3/16" round cross bar, 2-7/16" x 5-3/16" mesh. Galvanized to ASTM 123 and/or powder polyester-coated. Weight 2.20 lbs. per sq. ft. For complete dimensions see the CAD LIBRARY details. BLOCKADE® Design Applications: Where safety, strength and anti-break-in characteristics are required: military deposits or installations, repeaters, radar stations, petrochemical installations; preferably to be fitted with burglar-proof uprights and safety bolts. Can be fitted with alarm devices. Specify: Electro-forge welded steel fencing. Ametco® Blockade® design - 1-3/16" x 5/32" main bar, 1/4" round cross bar, 2-7/16" x 5-3/16" mesh. Galvanized to ASTM 123 and/or powder polyester-coated. Weight 3.67 lbs. per sq. ft. For complete dimensions see the CAD LIBRARY details. LATTICE Design Applications: Great versatility for both civil and industrial use and especially suitable for railings and internal decoration. Specify: Electro-forge welded steel fencing. Ametco® Lattice Design - 1" x 1/8" main bar, 3/16" round cross bar, 2-7/16" x 2-19/32" mesh. Galvanized to ASTM 123 and/or powder polyester-coated. Weight 2.56 lbs. per sq. ft. For complete dimensions see the CAD LIBRARY details. STADIUM® Design Applications: The Stadium® model is suggested for economy in large areas and the internal subdivision of areas already fenced, for the three sides of outer fencing, which are not seen, internal decoration, special applications and false ceilings. Limitations: This design can be climbed. Specify: Electro-forge welded steel fencing. Ametco® Stadium® design - 1" x 1/8" main bar, 3/16" round cross bar, 3-15/16" x 3-15/16” mesh. Galvanized to ASTM 123 and/or powder polyester-coated. Weight 1.28 lbs. per sq. ft. For complete dimensions see the CAD LIBRARY details. SHADOW® Design Model with inclined sections, exclusive polished design, without cuts or joints and therefore monolithic. It can be installed with horizontal sections, in which case it is practically peep-proof. Applications: Suitable for use on balconies, as sunscreens, protective screens, false ceilings, ventilation openings, parking garages and special applications. Specify: Electro-forge welded steel fencing. Ametco® Shadow® design horizontal - 1-31/32" x 1/16" formed main bar, 5/32" round cross bar, 1-13/16" x 5-7/32" mesh. (Select one) Shadow® 80 for 80% direct visual screening or Shadow® 100 for 100% direct visual screening. Galvanized to ASTM 123 and/or powder polyester-coated. For complete dimensions see the CAD LIBRARY details.
Fixed Metal Louvers The Ametco® Eclipse® and Total Eclipse® fixed louver infill panels are available in aluminum and stainless steel. The aluminum and stainless steel Eclipse® panels have a very smooth finish when powder coated because they do not require galvanizing. The Eclipse® panel features 80% direct visual screening and the Total Eclipse® panel features 100% direct visual screening. Both panels may be used horizontally or vertically. See the Ametco® Fixed Louver Fence Profile for illustrations of these panels and additional information. Welded Wire Panels
These welded wire panels offer high, medium and basic security ratings. See the Ametco® Welded Wire Security Fence Profile for illustrations of these panels and additional information. MATERIALS and FINISHES Lasting Colors The hot dip galvanizing will leave rough areas on the treated surface. These rough areas do not impair the coating in terms of corrosion resistance. The galvanized product is then powder coated. The color gives an “extra” touch of appeal to the Ametco® fencing system, harmonizing with its surroundings. Once you have selected the color from the wide choices available, it will endure exposure without crazing or fading. For jobs where a smooth surface is requires, see Ametco®’s Fixed Louver Aluminum or stainless steel products. Colors ![]()
We also offer custom colors on a minimum order basis. Please contact Ametco® for additional information. Finish Warranty The warranty for the powder coated finish is 20 years. The polyester coated galvanized metal remains corrosion free for years. Performance properties for the polyester coating are as follows:
A 2-part polyurethane coat on top of hot dip galvanized is used when gates are too large to be powder coated. Ametco® Mfg. Corp. certifies that its fencing systems are free from defects in material and workmanship. The polyester coated finish is guaranteed not to crack, peel or blister for a period of 20 years. Accidental damages, defects resulting from improper installation and damage from vandalism or abuse are not included. Warranty is limited to a prorated value of the coating, not to exceed the original value of the coating. Or, at Ametco®’s discretion, re-coating the panel but not to include labor removal or reinstallation. TECHNICAL SUPPORT
See the Ametco® Specifications attached to this Profile for complete ready-to-edit CSI formatted proprietary specifications. See the CAD LIBRARY details attached to this Profile for product and installation details. In the interest of improving quality and design, Ametco® reserves the right to amend specifications without giving prior notice. CODES and CERTIFICATIONS AVAILABILITY and COST Cost: Costs are quoted on a job basis due to varying requirements of each project. Cost may be obtained by calling Ametco® Manufacturing Corp. at (800) 321-7042. OPERATION and MAINTENANCE
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