It is necessary that the adjacent territory has a fence. And it should have passages - a gate and a gate. But it’s not very convenient, for example, in rain or snow, to get out of the car and manually open the gate. It will be much better if you hire a special worker for this purpose. But he needs to be paid. Then the ideal option is an automatic sliding gate. Their installation is quite simple, but you still have to spend money on the purchase of all components. You can use both ready-made designs and home-made ones - there is not much difference in them. Is that the cost.
Positive qualities of sliding structures
Usually sliding gates are chosen (installation and manufacturing of a simple structure will be discussed later in the article) for several reasons. They have an attractive appearance, are reliable, and they also havea number of other benefits:
- Operation is absolutely silent. No rattles and squeaks will disturb you or your neighbors.
- The gate will not take up much space both when closed and when open.
- No need to clear the structure of snow, debris or ice.
- Maintenance is minimal - you only need to check the running gear in a timely manner.
- The design is reliable and durable. After all, it uses metal. Compared to wooden gates, their strength is very high.
- In addition to the gate, you can install an automation system that increases the comfort of use.
It should be noted that the automation is controlled from a distance. You, sitting in your car, can open the gate in a few seconds.
System flaws
But there are several disadvantages of the design, where would we be without them? Only two minuses:
- It is necessary to make the entrance space large enough. This should be especially taken into account if the arrival of large vehicles is foreseen.
- Be sure to install sliding gates on a monolithic platform.
If you do everything according to the rules and spend money on making the gate once, then they will serve you for a long time.
Varieties of gates
In our article we will look at what types of gates are. There are three of them, you need to carefully study all these designs in order to choose the best one for yourself. Some have a simple design, while others requirepreliminary careful development of drawings, as well as considerable time and labor costs. Carefully study all the features of such work and the installation instructions for sliding gates. It is not so difficult to install them with your own hands, especially if you follow the advice of the masters. We will present some of them in our material.
Cantilever type gates
Such gates are a design in which the retractable panel is mounted on the lower rail. It is recommended to make just such a variant of the gate, as it has clear advantages when compared with others. For example, it does not matter what height the vehicle will pass (there is no limit on this parameter).
The gates take up quite a bit of space along the fence. They are burglar-resistant, but there is also a drawback - a high rate of windage. Even a novice builder can independently build such a gate - there are no barriers to this. And if you make a competent installation of automatic sliding gates, then they will be very convenient to use.
Hanging gates
This type of gate is used, as a rule, in cases where there is a limiter on top - in warehouses, hangars, etc. Moving components are located on the upper rail. This is a significant design flaw, since it is quite difficult for large vehicles to enter the territory. This feature must be taken into account if you plan to carry out construction work on your site that requires special equipment. However, this typeconstruction is ideal for cases where large equipment will not enter the yard. By installing automatic sliding gates, you will ensure a high degree of comfort.
Wheel structures
The sliding gate leaf is set in motion thanks to the rail - it is laid directly on the ground or reinforced concrete. The canvas has several wheels at the bottom. The disadvantage of the design is that very often there is a clogging of the path along which the wheels move. After all, you need to take into account that the rails are very close to the ground, so fallen leaves, ice, snow can accumulate on it. Not only will it be problematic to open the gate, but the metal will also begin to rust. And if you have carried out the installation of a sliding gate drive, then you need to ensure that nothing extraneous gets inside. Otherwise, the drive may be damaged.
Before starting production or before buying a finished product, you need to analyze the pros and cons. Do you need large-sized transport on the site, in what season is it planned to use the gate, how often they need to be opened and closed. Based on this, we can conclude which design is best to use. You also need to pay attention to your financial capabilities - the gates have a large mass, so only high-quality materials should be used in the manufacture.
Fittings and main components of the gate
As you understand, you need a metal sheet - this is the basis of alldesigns. In addition, when installing a sliding gate drive and other elements, you will also need the following accessories:
- Guide rail - you can use a metal beam. It is recommended to use material with a section of 71 x 65 mm, the length should be more than 6 meters. In order for the gate to serve for a long time, it is necessary that the walls have a thickness of 3.5 mm or more.
- Carriage and rollers - with their help, the blade moves freely along the guide rail.
- With the help of traps and end rollers, it is possible to limit the movement of the web. In addition, these elements do not allow the canvas to fall out of the guides.
- Plugs and limiters - they do not allow the mechanism to clog with snow, mud, ice.
All kit components must be purchased based on the design and estimated weight of the finished structure. You need to focus on such indicators:
- If the length does not exceed 4 m, then the maximum load on the fittings should be no more than 500 kg.
- For a web length of up to 5 m, it is necessary to use fittings designed for a load of up to 600 kg.
- If the length of the canvas is 5-6 m, you need to install fittings with a design load of up to 700 kg.
And thus the maximum load on the structure is calculated. On sale you can find a large number of ready-made kits for mounting sliding gates. But it should be noted that accessories can be purchased separately. But it is wise to do this if you just need to save on manufacturing.
Width calculationgate
So, the first step is to make a calculation and draw at least a sketch of the future design. And you need to calculate everything very carefully, because the quality of the future design depends on it. When designing sliding gates, literally everything must be taken into account - the admission of vehicles, free play, etc. Having all the data, you can begin to carry out calculations. And the first thing you need to decide on what should be the width of the opening.
In this case, it is imperative to take into account the dimensions of the transport that will enter the territory. For the free passage of the "gazelle" you need at least 2.5 m, but for KamAZ at least half a meter more. When calculating, you need to focus on the fact that the car will drive in at an angle of 45 degrees. There should be a distance of about 30 cm between the pillars that hold the structure and the mirrors of the car. Also, be sure to consider the fact that the car can tilt if the ground sinks under it. Therefore, the gap should be increased to about half a meter. The ideal width is about 5 m.
Calculating the length of the canvas
Nothing complicated here. You already have data on the width of the opening, now you need to add about 40-50% to this value. In this case, you will be able to hide the gap that will be between the gate and the fence canvas. That's all, the calculation of the length of the gate leaf is done, you can start calculating the height.
Maximum gate height
As you understand, this parameter has no practical role. But still he hasmeaning. Pay attention to aesthetics - it is necessary to make a calculation in such a way that the sash is in the same plane with the main part of the fence. Otherwise, a height difference will inevitably be observed. And this is not very beautiful and aesthetically pleasing.
For example, your fence is made of profiled sheet, the total height is about 2 m. The height of the gate must be calculated taking into account all the parameters of the components included in the kit - the guide, wheels and carriages, the frame for holding and other elements. Be sure to take into account the gap that will be between the bottom edge of the gate and the ground. It is necessary that the distance be about 10-15 cm. These conditions must be observed when installing the Dorkhan sliding gates and any home-made structures.
Make a design drawing
Now you can draw the whole design on paper or in the program - as you like. The base is a platform made of reinforced concrete. Between the racks it is necessary to install a frame on which the catchers of the welded frame are mounted. A profiled sheet is attached to the frame. There must be a handle on the curtain if the gate is not equipped with an electric drive. It is desirable that there are two options for opening - manually and automatically. If the automatic drive fails, you can open the gate with your hands. It is worth noting that there are practically no differences in the installation of automatic sliding gates and simple ones.
Start installation
Of course, it is quite difficult to perform all the work on the manufacture of cantilever gates alone. At a minimum, you need a couplethe person helped. Get tools if you don't have them. Be sure to prepare all the materials with which the concreting of the area under the gate is made. Make a list of required materials and enter everything into the estimate.
How to install support poles
To reduce the cost of the structure, as well as the amount of effort required for construction, it is necessary to make separate concrete under the cantilever frame and pillars. But there are also "pitfalls", they are associated with the characteristics of the soil - you need to take into account the mobility of the soil, heaving, freezing. With such an impact, the design of the gate may change - the leaf may not fall into the traps, the gate will be slanting. Therefore, it will be necessary to constantly adjust during operation.
But you can go for a trick and install all the power parts of the pour on a single concrete base. In this case, even major changes in the design will be able to change the height of the entire system.
So, let's proceed to the installation of sliding gates. Instructions for installing supports are as follows:
- The first thing to do is to dig a ditch, its width should be the same as that of the pillars. And the depth is slightly greater than the freezing point of the soil. Be sure to consider soil mobility - increase depth by 20% if building on sandy or floating soil.
- Then it is necessary to pour sand and gravel into the bottom in two layers - the height of each is about 15 cm. With the help of such layers, moisture will not come close to concrete. Consequently, the durability of the building is increased. And there is one more plus - a large mass of the gate will not be able to affect the quality of the platform.
- The ditch must be reinforced with a steel bar. You just need to stick it into the ground and tie it together with wire. Welding should not be used, as it can destroy the metal. No need to use thick rods - it is advisable to use a thickness of 6 mm or less. The wire is used only special - for knitting reinforcement.
- Immediately, a steel mortgage must be laid on the rod. This is a channel that is placed down the shelves. A carriage will be attached to it in the future. Please note that the channel should be located horizontally - control its position strictly according to the level. Otherwise, the gate will warp.
- Install the formwork. In the event that you put ready-made support pillars, immediately place them in their places. If this is not done, then it is necessary to make the formwork so that it is possible to fill the base under the console. For the manufacture of formwork, you need to use a wooden board, which is knocked into shields. Be sure to install props that will not allow the entire structure to fall apart.
- Filling should be done in one go. Make sure that all the air comes out - bayonet the solution. Do not overflow concrete onto the channel. If the so-called white milk appears on the concrete, then the ditch is completely filled. For several days, the solution must be poured with cold water so that cracks do not appear.
The base will be ready in about 3weeks, only after the final hardening, you can continue to install sliding gates (do it yourself or not - it doesn’t matter, because the procedure is the same).
How to weld gates
First you need to prepare the material - cut all the pipes into pieces, focus on your project. Then weld the main frame components. After you weld the crate (pipes of a smaller section). The reinforcing profile should run diagonally. Welding must be done in 30 cm increments with a tack weld. A rail must be welded to the bottom of the finished frame. It is impossible to sheathe immediately - first, a performance check is carried out.
Installing the frame and accessories
Now you can install traps and carriages on the supporting pillars. Do it strictly according to the level. Fixing is carried out only with anchor-type bolts - no others can withstand a high load. After checking the mobility, you can proceed with the installation of the gate.
The gate must be put on the carriage profile and scalded with tacks in a circle. This will ensure maximum stability for the gate. The final welding can be done after the performance check and matching of the height levels has been carried out. Here's how the installation and installation of sliding gates. Now let's move on to the final stage.
Completion of works
The finished structure can be painted in a color that must match the main one. It is recommended to use paints containing anti-corrosion agents. Apply a fewlayers of paint, after final drying, you can proceed to the sheathing. This is best done with a professional sheet. It is worth noting that the installation of sliding gates "Alutech" is no different from the installation of "homemade". The requirements for the master are the same.
When everything is ready, you can install an automation kit or handles. Lay the power wires to the drive. If you plan to install an automatic gate opening system, you will need to install another channel. It is not very difficult to make a system on your own, but you will have to think about where to put photocells or limit switches. With their help timely stop of the electric drive is provided.
