How are Industrial Metal Security Gates & Systems Different from Residential Fences?

Unlike domestic vertical lift gates, the main function of which is to protect the territory, industrial security gate systems can easily cope with such tasks as controlling access to the site, entry and exit of large trucks, optimization of loading and unloading operations, etc. And at the same time, they have increased intensity and durability.

Let us understand what are the main differences between metal industrial gates and residential fences:

1. Impressive opening size. To move heavy-duty vehicles in companies, gates of the appropriate size are usually required. They are heavyweight and automated with powerful drives.
2. Continuous operation. To ensure high intensity of use, special requirements are placed on the design of industrial doors, the quality of the materials and the customized fittings.
3. Additional security system. Due to the high frequency of opening-closing cycles and the considerable weight of the leaf, automatic industrial gates are equipped with a fall protection system to prevent accidents.
4. Speed capabilities. It is possible to provide closing speeds of about 1.7-2 m/s. This is especially important for enterprises, in which the efficiency of work depends on the speed of service and movement of vehicles.
5. Increased durability. Industrial gates are made of dense metals (e.g. galvanized steel, thick sheets of aluminum, and so on) to ensure complete privacy and protect the enterprise from unauthorized access.

Industrial Gates – How to Choose Custom Security Gates in Toronto?

Heavy duty industrial gates are the main protection for large enterprises, warehouses, workshops, factories and other industrial facilities. In contrast to standard household constructions, large industrial gates are designed for intensive operation for a long time and can withstand heavy loads without problems; if necessary, they allow large-sized equipment and transport to pass through unhindered. Such products are subject to higher requirements for quality, safety, and functionality.

When selecting commercial and industrial doors, it is important to consider several key factors. First, you need to determine the type of door that will fit your business’s specific needs: swing, sliding, cantilever, or sectional. Each type has its features, advantages, and limitations.

Next, you should consider the materials used to manufacture the gates. They can be made of steel, aluminum, wood, or plastic. The choice depends on the requirements for durability, insulation, appearance, and cost. Most often, as mentioned above, we manufacture metal industrial gates.

It is also important to consider the opening options: manual, automatic, or semi-automatic. Automatic systems equipped with electric drives provide convenience and safety in use. For commercial gates, in about 85% of cases we equip the design with automatics, this is a time-tested and hundreds of customers-proven method of opening the gate.

In addition, you can provide additional functions such as security sensors, access control systems, and the possibility of integration with other company security systems.

The Bottom Line

To summarize, industrial high security gates should be strong, durable, and functional. And even better if they are automated. We provide all of this with our gate manufacturing in Toronto and would be happy to create the perfect fence design for your residential and industrial gates!