Cantilever sliding gates 75 products

How a cantilever gate works

The leaf of a cantilever gate moves above the ground. It is carried by a load-bearing profile that runs on two carriages anchored to a concrete foundation next to the entrance. The gate needs no track across the opening, so it is not affected by snow, leaves or gravel, and concrete work is only needed under the carriages.

What to consider when designing the gate

• Space to slide back – for balance, the leaf is roughly a third longer than the opening.
• Leaf weight and length – these determine the profile and carriage size. The maximum clear passage width is stated for each complete kit.
• Guides and stops – the top guide with rollers keeps the leaf upright, while the bottom stop and catcher hold the end of the leaf in the closed position.
• Operator – you can easily automate a cantilever gate with a sliding gate operator and a toothed rack.

We can arrange a finished made-to-measure gate through partner metalworkers – Made-to-measure gates.