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Site Considerations
Site Considerations
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In order to ensure a reliable and durable installation thought should be given to:
Strength of the pillar
For reliable operation it is important to ensure that the way the operator is secured to the wall takes into
account the strength of the pillar, the size of the gate, and how frequently the gate would be used:
PILLAR
PILLAR
PILLAR
This mounting works well for
heavy gates shorter than
about 2m in single house-
hold domestic applications.
Alternatively it should be
considered for use on pillars
of low or unknown strength.
This mounting means is
typically used on light to
medium weight domestic
gates that are about 1.5m
long, and that is mounted on
pillars of average strength.
This mounting is highly
recommended for all light
industrial gates, or for heavy
gates of any length.
Alternatively it should be
considered for use on pillars
of low or unknown strength.
Strength of the gate and gate bracket
The gate adaptor kit both strengthens the connection to the gate, and also allows for more flexibility when
mounting the bracket to the gate:
The Mechano kit
This kit is useful when fitting VECTORS to existing installations, and also makes adjustments easier when
doing new installations.
Applications:
• Light industrial
• Heavy gates
• Frequent use
Applications:
• Domestic
• Medium gates
• Frequent use
Applications:
• Domestic
• Light gates
• Infrequent use
Standard bracket
High security kit
High security kit
together with a
Wall adaptor kit
BEST
WORKS WELL
GOOD
As important as the bracket is how the bracket is secured to the pillar:
Applications:
• Prefabricated
walling
• For heavy gates
operating
frequently
PILLAR
PILLAR
STEEL
PILLAR
PILLAR
PILLAR
Applications:
• Masonry pillars
• Frequent use
Applications:
• Lighter gates
• Domestic
Applications:
• Light gates
• Domestic
Applications:
• Very light
• Very domestic
Through wall
Chemical
anchors
Welding
Sleeve
anchors
RAWL Bolts
BEST
WORKS WELL
WORKS WELL
OK
NOT
RECOMMENDED
Welding
Gate adaptor kit
Through bolts
Gate adaptor kit
Welding
Through bolts
(High tensile)
FAIR
GOOD
VERY GOOD
BEST
Tex screws and mild steel bolts are not recommended