How to make a hanging sliding gate with your own hands? Scheme of sliding gates with a top beam. Benefits of sliding gates

Hanging sliding gates are most often used in industrial buildings: hangars, warehouses, garages, docks and so on.

Sliding gates have a modular design, thanks to the office, assembly is easy. Most often, gates are made of steel. Fastening parts are coated with a layer of zinc, which protects them from corrosion.

Classic gates with two leaves made of iron or wood are no longer as popular as they used to be. They are being replaced by modern designs that are more convenient to use. Such gates include suspended ones, which are important to use both in the role garage doors, and as an entrance to the site.

Hanging gates are arranged according to the same principle as sliding gates. The only difference is that in the design of the suspended gate, a guide is used, which is attached to the upper floor beam. Sliding gates contain a rail. The suspended structure is made using plastic or sheet metal. The movement of the sash will occur along the fence or wall. Such gates can be automated or manual.

Features of suspended retractable structures

The first element to be installed is the guide. It must be made of high-quality metal in order to hold the sash on weight.

The main features that contain suspended sliding gates:

1. The suspended structure is able to save space before entering, which can be quite important with a small passage width.
2. There is no need to constantly clear the entrance of snow.
3. This design is wind resistant.
4. In order to, there must be free space along their opening line.
5. The upper squirrel, to which it is necessary to attach the guide, limits the height of the gate.
6. In winter, you will need to regularly clean the guide from snow.

List of necessary materials for installing the gate

Materials, tools and purchased products that you will need to install a suspended sliding gate with your own hands:

In the production of sliding hanging gates of any size and weight, it is allowed to use no more than two trolleys per leaf.

1. Metal pipe of square section 40x40 mm and 20x20 mm for the frame.
2. Decking, sheet metal or sandwich panels that will be needed to make the canvas.
3. Square pipe 120x120x4 mm, which will be needed to make the upper beam and supports.
4. A guide that is twice as long as the width of the gate (most often it will be 6 m).
5. A set of fittings that contain sliding gates.
6. A set of automation that will be needed in order to automate the sliding gate (the process of opening and closing).
7. Welding machine.
8. Mortise lock.
9. Bulgarian.

Step-by-step instructions on how to make and install a hanging sliding gate with your own hands

Most often, the width of the gate, which is standard for cars, does not exceed 3 m.

If there is a desire to make the gate wider, in order to facilitate the construction, you can make them double-leaf, moving apart in different directions.

When choosing a drive for automation sliding gate pay attention to what weight gate leaves it can work with.

Sliding gate kits are sold ready-made, most often with a guide. They are calculated for a certain mass of the structure, therefore, before purchasing them, it is necessary to calculate the mass of the gate.

If you plan to make a double-leaf sliding gate, you will need to purchase 2 sets.

Elements that are necessary for automation can also be found on sale. Its price varies considerably depending on the required functions. Anyone can find the option that suits him. You can put the gate and without automatic opening, with a manual drive.

The process of making a frame for the gate with your own hands

For the manufacture of the gate frame, you will need a rectangular profile pipe 30x50 and sheet steel 2.5-3 mm thick for lining.

The pipes are laid on flat surface according to the shape of the future gate, joining the corners, they are fixed by spot welding. It is important to measure the diagonals. If they are uneven, the gate may warp.

The door frame is leveled with a light tap of a hammer if necessary.

The seams are welded so that moisture cannot get inside the frame. Next, you need to measure the internal dimensions, and then cut the inner frame from a 20x20 mm pipe. You need to collect it in the same way as the external one. It must be welded to the outer frame from the inside, while aligning along one edge. Next, you need to clean it from scale, rust and cover with a primer. After it dries, you will need to cover it with paint for metal.

For gates made of sandwich panels, it makes sense to use an Ω-shaped frame. A panel is inserted into its groove. This profile can also be used for corrugated board construction, however, in this case, it will be necessary to additionally strengthen the frame with a metal corner.

Do-it-yourself lock and door leaf fixings

Retractable support gate design: 1. The canvas is assembled from steel sandwich panels, hinges, rollers, rubber seals. 2. Top guide. 3. Bottom guide. 4. Handle. 5. Gate valves. 6. Brush seals.

The first step is to cut off the heels of the carriages. After that, it will be necessary to weld the resulting product to the canvas frame. The spacing of the carriages in width must be determined already in place. It is worth paying attention to the fact that the canvas must necessarily cover the opening on the sides by 200 mm to each side, from above by approximately 100 mm. In this case, the gap between the canvas and the floor should be approximately 50 mm.

The door leaf must be cut according to the inner size so that it lies on the frame inner pedestal with a minimum gap. At the same time, you can fix the canvas on the frame using self-tapping screws or rivets. If the gate is made of corrugated board, a profiled sheet is selected, the wave height of which will be a maximum of 20 mm. This is necessary so that it does not go beyond the frame.

If it is planned to install on the structure mortise lock, you will need to immediately provide for its fastening.

Do-it-yourself manufacturing and installation of a frame for sliding gates

The frame will be needed for the gate, which is installed at the entrance to the site. It can be made from a 120x120 mm pipe using welding. At the same time, it must be remembered that the upper beam must necessarily go beyond the structure to the width of its opening. If it is planned to make a single-leaf gate, it should extend to the width of the gate in either direction. As for the double-leaf, it is worth knowing that the beam should go out half the width to each side.

Further, the ends of the vertical support pipes must be concreted into the ground to a depth of at least 1.2 m. In this case, a level must be used, because the distortion of the upper beam will lead to spontaneous opening and closing of unlocked gates. If you plan to install the gate on the wall, you can simply fix the guide over the opening of the structure and extend it along the free wall.

The process of installing the guide and fittings with your own hands

The advantage of classic sliding gates is that the leaf is not a load-bearing structure and can be made of almost any material.

The guide should be attached to the upper beam or wall using brackets so that its working part, along which the roller bearings are planned to ride, is turned down. In this case, the free end of the guide, which is equal to the width of the structure, must necessarily go beyond the opening.

In case the standard rail, which has a length of 6 m, is not enough for such a purpose, it makes sense to think about welding a piece of the appropriate length to it. The rail is leveled using the adjustment screws on the brackets. In this case, it is also worth using the level.

Next, roller bearings (which can sometimes be called carts) are attached to the top of the structure on both sides of the frame. The gates are suspended, while the roller bearings are inserted into the guide, after which the plugs are installed, which will be included in the kit. If desired, it will be possible to install an automation kit and connect it in accordance with the diagram, which will be given in the passport documentation.

Guide rail mounting diagram
(only for gates with floor support).

Retractable hanging gates are quite reliable and modern. In the event that they are properly maintained, the service life can be at least 15 years.

In addition to hanging doors, you can also consider making cantilever doors, which follow the same principle, but have a guide rail that can be set at any possible height. Their difference from suspended ones is that the cantilever design will not limit the height of the passage.

To avoid side swings, it is necessary to fix the gate leaf with a limiter. If necessary, it can be trimmed or bored holes for a larger possible range of adjustment.

The scheme of fastening the lower guide rollers
(only for doors with top suspension).

Limiting the travel of the carriages can be achieved by welding a piece of reinforcement or a bar onto the slot of the guide. On the one hand, as a stopper, it is possible to install a knurling roller from the existing kit - this will allow you to easily roll out the blade from the guide if necessary (for example, for service or performing any repair work). The ends of the guide can be closed with special plugs.

If it is planned to manufacture gates of great height (more than 3-4 m), it is recommended to fix the bottom of the structure no longer by using a limiter, but by the same guide as on top.

In such a case, a guide must be welded along the bottom of the canvas, in which the carriage will walk, installed to the collection from the opening. In this case, it should preferably be on an adjusting support. This may be necessary in order to be able to adjust its height.

Some information that may be useful to those who make the structure with their own hands

It is worth noting that in no case should one believe the myths that sliding hanging gates require any special fittings. A similar design can be easily made on the basis of ordinary console fittings. In this case, everything will need to be turned from the bottom up and think a little.

Some people may object and say that there are special sharpened fittings for this type of gate. However, it is worth noting that it is quite difficult to find and purchase it in Russia. At the same time, it can be either expensive, or flimsy, or raw.

Top-hung sliding doors are ideal for climatic conditions Russia and therefore work reliably and without failures, both in hot summers and in cold winters, and also do not require snow clearing.

Based on this, using retractable fittings, you can make a suspended structure up to 400 kg with your own hands, the opening width of which will be 2-5 m, while the weight of the canvas can be 200 kg. In such a case, the fittings will only have to work to unfold the shelves. At the same time, on cantilever gates, the beam will work for tearing off the carriage and indentation, therefore, 400 kg is provided.

In addition, in this case, only the extreme pairs of rollers of the carriage will work.

Finally, it should be said that metal suspended sliding gates are a fairly reliable and inexpensive system that can equally well be suitable for warehouses, garages, various industrial premises, entrance openings in the walls (for example, in a country cottage).

Making a retractable suspended structure with your own hands is enough challenging task, however, it fully justifies itself. Such gates will be able to open and close without any problems in any weather, even if there is a significant drop in temperature. In addition, if you mount an automatic device, opening and closing gates of this type can turn into a real pleasure.

It is worth noting that the manufacture and installation of such a structure with your own hands can be much cheaper than purchasing a manufacturing service from any specialized construction organization.

The advantage of the design is that there is no need to lubricate the rollers.

Sliding or sliding gates are gaining popularity among private developers, as all the necessary components for their installation have appeared on the market at an affordable price. At cost, swing gates are, of course, cheaper. Sliding structures win in terms of aesthetics and ease of use. You can reduce costs by saving on the services of installation companies by installing sliding gates with your own hands. This is not so difficult to do if you understand the schemes, watch video tutorials, and also consult with experienced home craftsmen. To perform the work, a ready-made kit for mounting cantilever sliding gates is purchased, which includes two rollers, a carrier beam made of a U-shaped profile, several traps and holders. The assembly and installation of the sliding gate structure is carried out in a certain sequence.

This video demonstrates the DIY installation process. After viewing, all the questions that arose earlier on the installation of sliding gates will disappear by themselves. So clearly and simply shows each individual operation.

Briefly about the device of sliding gates

Below is a diagram and a list of the main elements of a ready-made set of sliding gates, presented on the market by both foreign and domestic manufacturers of this type of equipment.

Legend: 1. Guide U-shaped beam; 2. Roller supports or trolleys (two pieces); 3. Removable end roller; 4. Bottom catcher; 5. Top catcher; 6. Top latch with rollers (bracket); 7. Plate for fixing roller bearings

On a foundation specially prepared for the installation of sliding gates, a pair of bearing roller bearings is fixed at a certain distance from each other. The guide U-shaped beam is welded or screwed to the lower edge of the metal frame of the door leaf. Roller bearings not only withstand the load falling on them from the entire structure, but also ensure its free movement. The supports are fastened with the help of embedded bolts or a special plate that is securely fixed to the foundation.

The roller bearings are fastened to the steel channel, which is laid in the foundation together with the reinforcing cage, using bolts or welding.

The gates are installed on roller carts so that they are inside the U-shaped carrier beam. This arrangement protects the rollers from contamination, which affects the duration of their trouble-free operation. As a result, the gate easily rolls to the side, both in manual control mode and in automatic control mode using an electric motor.

Important! The frame for the door leaf, welded from a profile pipe with dimensions of 60x40x2 mm (main frame) and 20x20x1.5 mm (lintels), must be sufficiently rigid. After all, the gate leaf is under the influence of wind loads, which can be very significant. The canvas should also not be subjected to any deformation under the pressure of its own weight.

There are many manufacturers involved in the production of fittings for sliding gates, among which there are Russian market the most famous are ROLTEK (St. Petersburg), CAME and Rolling-Center (Italy), DOORHAN (Moscow).

The sets of components required for the installation of sliding gates are divided into three sizes according to the weight of the structure and the clear width of the opening:

• small (up to 400 kg and up to 4 m);
• medium (up to 600 kg and up to 6 m);
• large (from 600 kg and from 6 m).

When choosing the right kit, they are guided by the width of the opening to be blocked, the height of the canvas and the total weight of the entire structure.

Preparatory stage - pouring the foundation

Work on the foundation for sliding gates begins with the marking of the trench. At the same time, from the edge of the opening on the side of the rollback of the gate, the length of the concrete base is set aside, equal to half the width of the passage. The width of the foundation base is 40-50 cm. When calculating the depth of the pit, the level of soil freezing in a given area is taken into account. In the Moscow region, the foundation is laid with a depth of 1.7 m, and in Siberia - 2.5-3 m.

An embedded element is made from the channel 18 and reinforcement (d 12), by welding all the parts together in accordance with the diagram. The channel must be used to enhance the strength and rigidity of the foundation under construction. The low-alloy steel used in the production of channels is able to withstand the impact low temperatures and does not corrode. The length of the channel blank is equal to half the width of the opening. The length of vertical reinforcing bars is calculated from the condition that they must go below the freezing depth of the soil.

The embedded frame is welded from channel 18 and reinforcing bars, the diameter of which is 12 mm. Reinforcement can be replaced with steel corners

By connecting the vertical rods with steel lintels, a strong reinforcing cage is obtained, which is lowered into the prepared trench for pouring the foundation. First, a layer of sand is poured onto the bottom of the trench, which is carefully compacted.

Important! The level of the foundation must match the level of the road. The ground clearance must be higher than 5 cm so that there are no problems when operating the gate in winter.

Before pouring the foundation, you should check the horizontal position of the reinforcing cage, using the building level for this. During alignment, also make sure that the longitudinal axis of the steel channel is parallel to the fence line.

If you plan to install a drive to automate the control of sliding gates, then at the stage of pouring the foundation, lay the wires, hiding them in special corrugated tubes. The exit point of the wire bundle is chosen based on the planned location of the electric drive. Usually the equipment is installed in the middle of the foundation.

A reinforcing cage is lowered into the trench prepared for the foundation. In this case, the plane of the steel channel is aligned with the level of the roadway

To fill the foundation, a concrete mortar is mixed from 4-5 bags of M400 cement, crushed stone (0.3 cubic meters) sand (0.5 cubic meters). The poured foundation is left alone for 3-5 days, during which the concrete will gain the desired strength. After the specified time, proceed to the installation of sliding gates.

Step-by-step instructions for installation work

Mark the line of movement of the gate using a cord stretched along the opening, placing it at a height of 200 mm from the surface of the roadway and at a distance of 30 mm from the response post. On this cord you will align the position of the carrier profile (beam).

Prepare the roller carriages for installation and insert them sequentially inside the supporting profile beam. Then move the carts to the center of the gate. Place the gate leaf with the roller bearings inserted into the profile on the steel channel of the embedded structure. Then place the first and second supports in the marked places, and adjust the gate so that they are parallel to the stretched cord and touch it.

Fastening roller trolleys to the channel

Weld the adjusting platform of the second roller support to the channel. After rolling the gate into the opening to the very end and checking the horizontal position of the leaf, weld the adjusting platform of the first roller support by welding.

• Remove the sliding door leaf from the roller bearings.
• Remove the supports themselves from the adjusting platforms.
• After welding along the contour, weld the adjusting pads to the steel embedded element.
• Attach the roller bearings to the welded leveling pads.
• Slide the sliding gate leaf onto the roller bearings.
• Install the gate in the closed position and adjust the horizontal position of the carrier profile plane. For this wrench raise or lower the adjustment pads relative to each other.

The installation of the front bearing roller trolley is carried out 150 mm from the edge of the door opening, so that when they are fully opened, the end roller will rest against the support

Important! It is possible to give a horizontal position to the gate only if they are in the closed state.

Free play adjustment

Adjust the position of the roller bearings located inside the carrier profile. To do this, slightly loosen the upper nuts securing the roller bearings to the adjusting platforms. Close and open the gate by rolling it from end to end several times. In this case, the roller bearings will be able to take the correct position inside the carrier profile, in which the gate moves easily and freely. When you have finished adjusting the free travel of the gate, tighten the upper nuts of the roller bearings tightly.

Mounting the end roller and plugs

Next, install the end roller, as well as the plug of the carrier profile. To do this, an end roller is inserted inside the supporting U-shaped profile, placing it on the front side of the door leaf, and the part is fixed with fixing bolts.

The cap of the supporting profile, supplied with the sliding gate, is welded on the back side of the door leaf. This detail prevents the carrier profile from being clogged with snow in winter, which prevents the door from jamming.

When installing the top bracket, it can be used for fixing both anchors and welding. The bracket rollers are lubricated after installation for better glide

To install the upper guide bracket, loosen the fasteners of its rollers. Then the bracket is placed above the door leaf in such a way that the rollers touch the upper edge of the leaf, and the side with the holes provided for fasteners is directed towards the support post. Pressing the bracket to the surface of the support post, fix the part with fasteners.

Sheathing the door leaf with a profiled sheet

After that, they proceed to sheathing the frame frame of the gate with a profiled sheet, cut in height and width to the desired size. Installation of the profiled sheet starts from the front edge of the gate. Sheathing is fastened with self-tapping screws or rivets. Each subsequent sheathing sheet is superimposed on the previous sheet "on one wave".

As a material for sheathing sliding gates, profiled sheet is most often used, which is complemented by forged elements that give the structure an elegant and special look.

Installing traps: why and how?

One of the last stages of installing a ready-made set of sliding gates is the installation of traps. The lower catcher, installed when the door is fully loaded, allows you to partially remove the load from the roller bearings when the leaf is closed. To determine the position of the lower catcher, close the gate and align it with the end roller.

The upper catcher helps to keep the gate leaf, which is in the closed state, from swinging during the action of sail loads. The upper catcher is mounted at the level of the protective corners, and in the closed position they (the corners) must touch the brackets of the upper catcher.

Rules for self-installation of automation

At the last stage, automation is installed, if this option was originally planned. In this case, the movement of the sliding gate leaf is carried out with the help of gear racks, which are sold in meter-long pieces along with fasteners. Reiki are attached to the carrier profile. When installing automatic sliding gates with your own hands, you should know that in addition to gear racks, you will need an electric drive, a remote control, a beacon lamp and a key. Everything is installed in full accordance with the requirements of the instructions attached to the equipment for automatic gate movement control. In case of difficulty, you can contact an experienced electrician.

As you can see, you can cope with the installation of sliding gates on your own. However, this process cannot be called easy. Not only knowledge is needed, but also physical effort. Therefore, many private developers prefer to trust the installation of sliding gates to professionals.

A gate with a retractable or, as it is also called, a sliding system is an integral part of the design, designed to fence the dacha and adjacent areas.

To date, the range of such structures is extensive, but many craftsmen want to make their own gates of this type.

This is connected not only with the economic point of view, but also in connection with the application of creative energy. Therefore, many people ask how to make a sliding gate with your own hands and in a short time?

Types of sliding gates

Recoilers are produced in different types, which have their own advantages and disadvantages.

Cantilever gate

Cantilever gate design allows not to limit the upper dimensions of the product, and also excludes contact with the lower rail passing close to the ground surface.

This is one of the most difficult designs to complete. The basis of such gates is a console or, as it is also called, a channel. These devices hold the structure leaf when opening and closing the gate.

In modern gates with this type of movement, there are no lower and upper guides, which provides the car with free movement on the territory of the yard. The canvas is suspended on a special beam, standing on rollers that move the surface of the product.

Roller blocks and guide beams are usually placed in the bottom section of the gate. Often there are similar retractable mechanisms with the strengthening of the rollers and beams in the upper or even in the middle part.

Such placement is justified when it comes to a wall with capital properties or a canvas with increased strength, which can withstand the bulky weight of the structure.

For home use, it is best to do the bottom movement so that you do not have to carry out additional work to strengthen the wall.

These gates last longer than others, because the sliding structure completely enters the guide grooves, which protect the product from the atmospheric effects of the external environment.

Cantilever gates are often equipped with an electric drive. It is attached between the roller carriages. The drive has a control unit and special devices to ensure the safety of movement.

Positive sides such gates are obvious:

On console systems there are shortcomings, but there are few of them:

• the design of such gates is difficult to make with your own hands;
• installation of the gate involves a free area for a gap, which is one and a half times larger than the opening itself. This is not always feasible;
• need for a strong foundation.

Hanging gate

Hanging system sliding gates are popular in warehouses, businesses and garage docks. The principle of operation of such a mechanism is almost the same as that of conventional sliding gates, with only one difference - the guide beam is attached at the top of the opening.

When choosing elements for fastening the structure, you need to purchase only high-quality products.

It is recommended to choose a material suitable for this type of gate from steel with additional galvanization and PVC coating for resistance to negative natural factors.

The gates open along the wall, so they do not need additional space from the inside and outside. If desired, this design can be equipped with an electric drive for ease of use.

Benefits of hanging sliding gates:

1. Suspended designs significantly save space.
2. The strength of the gate allows it to withstand wind loads.
3. There is no need for additional cleaning of the entrance in front of the house from snow.

Roller structures

Gates with roller mechanism are more popular for entering the yard than in the garage, because the width of the garage wall does not always allow you to place a solid sash and place the entire mechanism to the side when the structure is opened.

For the yard, this is an ideal option due to space saving and ease of use of the device. When the button is pressed, the roller mechanism works so that the fence moves to the side.

If you equip the device with automatic control, you can influence it using the remote control.

The gate structure consists of a guide profile attached to the lower part of the product, a bearing-based roller mechanism, a frame leaf and other elements that fasten and hold the structure.

rail gate

The principle of operation of rail gates is to slide the protective cloth over the surface of a special rail located on the surface of the earth. The movement is due to the roller welded to the bottom of the product.

Of all types of gates with a sliding system rail mechanism is the simplest and most popular. It is often used at the entrance to private homes.

Such a mechanism has a number of advantages:

• the sash has a support, so it will never sag;
• the simplicity of the device allows it to be made by a master who does not have much experience;
• the sash does not take up much space and is equal to the width of the entrance opening.

Flaws such devices:

• the operation of the sash can be disturbed by debris or snow cover;
• the rail that guides the web must be cleaned regularly;
• the rail laid on top of the ground cover protrudes slightly, making it difficult for a vehicle to enter.

Sliding gates, consisting of two parts

Sliding gates are sometimes made of two parts. This operating principle allows you to save space in the width of the wall, since the gate is divided into two parts.

The design can also be equipped with automation, and open with a remote control. Drives on electric bases are installed in each gate leaf.

Construction and arrangement of gates with a sliding mechanism

One of the most popular gates are cantilever, the design of which consists of the following elements:

Making sliding gates with your own hands

Preparation for work start by checking the necessary tools:

All of these tools can be found in every home, with the exception of a welding machine. You can ask friends or neighbors for it. If funds allow, it is better to buy it, such a tool will never be superfluous.

You may be interested in how to make a fence gate from corrugated board.

Creating a drawing and diagram

If all the necessary tools are available, you can proceed to counting building materials, which must be purchased on the construction market and metal depot.

The frame is being made by welding first pipes 60x40 millimeters, 6 meters long to the guide. Next, two vertical pipes 60x40 millimeters, 2 meters each, are attached, the first to the edge, the second - at a distance of 4.4 meters from the edge of the horizontal pipe.

A horizontal one, 4.4 meters long, is attached to the upper ends of these pipes. The free edge of the lower horizontal pipe and the edge of the upper one are connected at an angle by a pipe of 2.56 meters.

The frame fabric must be filled with vertical pipes 40x20 mm. Next, move on to the power frame.

The foundation for the future structure must be prepared by digging a U-shaped pit with a depth of at least one and a half meters.

A section with an opening of four meters should be equal to six meters. road clearance you need to draw at least seventy-five millimeters.

power frame is prepared from a channel (2.2 meters long and 20 centimeters wide) and reinforcement, the height of which is 1.5 meters, in mutually perpendicular directions.

This structure is concreted and a platform for the drive and a stand are welded to it. Next, the lower rollers are attached to the stand and top roller on a column. Upper and lower traps are attached to the column opposite to the moving gate.

last element circuit is automatic and gear rack.

Material selection

Having drawn a diagram of the proposed design, you need to carefully study the material for the frame and door leaf.

The frame is made of wood or profile pipes.

The inner part of the gate is created from:

When choosing a material from forged elements or wooden components, it is important to remember that such a design requires reinforced parts of components and additional fittings.

Screw piles are often used in sliding sliding gates, and such supports are made within three or four days. If you use a concrete base, such work is carried out in the warm and dry season.

It takes a month for the material to dry completely., and this significantly delays the installation of sliding gates.

That's why screw piles are more practical and smarter when installing the gate yourself. Such piles can be moved to different places, and the concrete will remain poured in its original place.

Structures withstand vibrations due to their blades, and cement base over time, it will loosen and disrupt the entire propulsion system of the structure.

Foundation made using screw piles, is durable, and the installed canvas serves for a long time and without failures. Piles can be installed in weak and water-saturated soil. They cut through the soil to the limit until they find a reliable footing underground.

Installation of screw piles

The main condition for the high-quality installation of screw piles in such a design is rigidity. This condition is due to the fact that the screw piles have an increased load. Material should not go into the ground even under its own weight.

When installing this design, you should use a profile pipe with selected parameters and a pipe crate. The frame is pre-coated with a primer.

Components for gates are selected taking into account the weight and height of the product. The canvas moves to the side along the guide, it is its quality that determines how long the structure will last.

It is important to know that the gate rollback must exceed the size of the opening. This distance is considered to be the measurement indicator of the console, which is equal to the width of the opening.

For the effective operation of the gates installed on screw piles, an appropriate section is required.

The choice of site must be approached thoroughly and with the expectation that the width of the gate must be multiplied by a factor of one point five, then the ideal distance will be obtained. This is important for convenient operation of the product..

Installation of piles produced in several stages:

1. Foundation laying, which includes marking the territory and cleaning the pits from the soil. Installation of embedded materials and, if necessary, pouring concrete.
2. If the master plans to install automatic control, electrical cabling.
3. Sequential installation of poles and the entire gate system.

Estimated movement of the gate system fixed with lacing stretched along the line of the entire opening. The recommended fixation height is two hundred millimeters.

If the pit was filled with a concrete solution, it will take seven days to continue the work until the solution dries completely.

Frame preparation

Metal product for the frame treated with anti-corrosion coating and give it time for the solution to dry on the surface.

You can make the frame yourself, but most importantly, so that the welded elements are without holes in the joints. If there are such holes, dirt and snow will get into them.

The base of the frame consists of pipes measuring 60x40 mm, as shown in the photo with a sketch above. The ribs of the structure and the lintels inside can have a cross section of 20x40 millimeters.

The frame is assembled in the following order:

1. Profile pipes are measured and cut according to the prepared drawing.
2. The resulting parts to create a frame product are degreased, painted and treated with a special solvent.
3. The prepared elements are laid out on a flat surface.
4. The perimeter of the frame is assembled and tacked with a welding machine.
5. The corners of the product are checked and, if everything converges, they are finally welded together.
6. After welding, stiffeners and internal jumpers are installed to the product.
7. The lower part of the product is connected to the carrier beam.
8. The surface where they were held welding work, coated with an anti-corrosion coating and an additional layer of paint.

The manufacture of sliding gates with a wicket gate significantly complicates the entire process of design and installation. Necessary take into account the location of the gate at the earliest stages of work.

Installation of corrugated board

For gate trim you will need, screws 19 mm long and a screwdriver.

If the owner does not want to carry out additional waste of material for the counterweight triangle, this can be abandoned, because it will not be noticeable from the street side.

Automatic gates will look even better if the pillars are sheathed with bricks. With basic knowledge of the masonry process, this is easy to do.

Required fittings

The details necessary to create the gate are best purchased in specialized stores. It doesn't make sense to make them yourself. because it is not justified from an economic point of view.

Before buying a rail mechanism, you need to calculate the required length. It is calculated based on the width of the gate and multiplying the number by 1.5.

Hardware for sliding gates selected based on the weight of the structure. There are parts that can withstand loads up to four hundred kilograms, and sometimes there are models for sale for forged gates that can withstand up to eight hundred kilograms.

For gates with corrugated sheathing, parts that can withstand up to four hundred kilograms are suitable.

When choosing carriages with a roller mechanism, you need to decide what material they will be created from.

The building materials market offers a choice between metal and polymer materials. Best to choose polymer coating , with proper operation, it will last a long time, and will create less noise than metal.

Fastening of flashings

In a brick row, three embedded parts are made for the subsequent installation of a flashing. A reinforcing piece is welded to the pole. A corner is attached to the edge of the reinforcing product in such a way that one part of it is held on the brick, and the other sticks out.

Top and bottom inserts installed at the level of the third bricks, and the middle one is in the middle of the product.

A pipe is welded to the protruding corners - a flashing with dimensions of 60x30 millimeters.

guide rail

It is impossible to make a rail for moving the structure at home, so you have to spend cash to purchase such item.

When choosing a material, you must first pay attention to the presence of a mirror surface and the right angles. Manufacturers usually care about their reputation and polish products from rust.

Based on the weight and size of the structure, a suitable rail is selected.

Maintenance of the rails is simple: you need to regularly check its surface for dirt and excess debris.

Roller carriages

Roller carriage movement allows you to move the gate system along the opening. Each carriage of the system consists of eight rollers made of metal or polymer coating.

The manufacturing process of the carriage is not difficult: holes are made in the marked metal plates to place the roller mechanism in them.

To create a caret bearings can be used old car , for example, from Zhiguli.

If the metal is not strong enough, then the plates are welded. When drilling, it is best to use oil to cool the surface.

Axes and holes are measured and the surface is cut to the desired length. Washers are placed on the axis, then wheels, and the resulting structure is screwed for movement. Before welding the base bearings must be packed tightly with grease.

The process of making homemade rollers for sliding gates is shown in the video:

Catchers and plugs

Metal plates curved in a special way are designed to catch the gate and their fixing after closing. With the right selection and quality of the metal used, it will not be difficult to make such products.

The plugs serve as protection for the guide from snow and mud masses. You can purchase ready-made protective elements made of rubber or plastic material. You can simply weld the ends of the beam material with a welding machine.

Self-manufacturing of fittings is allowed, but on the condition that the master already has experience in carrying out such work.

With a lack of experience, it is better to purchase additional elements in specialized stores from reliable manufacturers.

Frame and gate installation

After completing the creation and preparation of parts and structural elements, it is necessary to assemble the frame and gate.

Carriages are placed on the channel installed in the foundation, while trying to push them apart when strengthening.

The sliding gate frame is attached to the carriages and is set taking into account the level indicators. After that, the platforms of the carriages are lightly welded to the channel system.

After the actions taken, control measurements are made and the platform of the carriages is finally welded.

It is important to monitor the level indicators, which will indicate the presence of distortions in the structure.

After that, the traps of the upper and lower sections are welded, and end rollers are also installed.

Important to remember that the end rollers must enter the lower catcher system so that they completely unload it when the system is closed.

Automatic system in sliding gates

Automatic opening of sliding gates is carried out by a mechanism, equipped with an electric drive. Opening occurs with the help of a button on the remote control. To assemble such a mechanism, any materials from the garage are suitable, and the fastening will take no more than a day.

The signal is supplied by a roller or chain system using an asynchronous motor.

At the preliminary stage of work, you need to select the appropriate engine for the mechanism.

If a three-phase meter with a star-type winding is available, it is recommended to stop at this particular device.

With such a device, you can avoid problems with the movement of the system and improve gate efficiency.

If a three-phase meter is not available, you can use single-phase with a capacitor type. It is important to know that such a device is characterized by poor performance, especially at system startup.

If neither the first nor the second option was found, less expensive materials can be used. We must not forget about the reliable connection of the kinematics. The gear shaft is connected to the engine with a rigid type coupling.

The gearbox can be replaced by a belt drive. This method of assembly work has the difficulty of connecting in tripod elements and the additional involvement of an automobile tensioning mechanism.

The mechanism with an independent shaft is given special importance when using a belt mechanism. Extreme attention must be paid to the centering of the shaft because it has two transmissions.

Self-manufacturing of the electric drive

The most elementary way to install automation of the sliding gate movement process is a chain or, as it is also called, rack and pinion.

A bicycle chain is strengthened on the gear shaft, and another one is installed on top of it, a special one with a diameter in links similar to that present in the sprocket.

The chain is installed in a horizontal plane. Sprocket rotation in one direction or another sets in motion the entire mechanism of the sliding gate.

Strengthening the engine and gearbox is carried out with bolts having special nuts. Support for them must be rigid. Elongated holes are made under the base to securely fix the motor mechanism.

The next step in the installation is attaching the chain to the gate. The chain is installed in the lower part of the beam, and as additional protection use casing from rubber material.

In order to finally strengthen the chain, welding is used.

Gate automation installation

To put it all together, you need to perform several steps:

1. Before installation, you need to choose a place for installation and proceed with the installation of the rail in such a way that so that it is on the surface of the gear.
2. At the desired point, the drive is fixed with a welding machine.
3. Next you need install gear rack. It is welded to the pipe and pulled over the surface of the canvas.
4. All elements are checked and welded again.
5. The next step is the installation of limit switches. They are either mechanical or magnetic.
6. The system must be connected according to the instructions given by the manufacturer. Settings for additional functions are carried out with the remote control.
7. Further install light fixtures capturing photo signals.

For installation, you need to make a hole in the pipe and pass the main power sources through it.

8. Fastening of a signal type of a lamp that transmits data about approaching objects. This element can be excluded from the installation, but for the safety of the structure it is better to use it.

How to make a simple sliding gate with your own hands, see the video below:

In this article, we will consider all the intricacies of installation and construction, as well as all the possible problems that may arise if you decide to install sliding gates with your own hands. Usually the biggest difficulty is the drawing of sliding gates. Next, we will consider the basic principles of installing sliding gates with our own hands, video instructions and photos of various designs.

Width

This is the most important question that you must first answer. Width refers to the free space between the sliding gate posts when they are completely open. To answer this question, several factors need to be considered:

• What cars will be driving? Cars? KAMAZ trucks? Tractor? Gazelles?
• At what angle will they drive in, especially trucks?

In practice, the width of the gate is made such that when driving through, there is a gap of at least 35 cm from all sides between the mirrors of the car and the gate posts.

Practice shows that the optimal width of a sliding gate is approximately 4.5 m, and the ideal width is 5.5 m.

Please note that everything written above refers only to the width of the opening, but not to the width of the canvas. If we consider the canvas, then there is an important nuance that must be taken into account. The width of the canvas must be approximately 25 cm larger than the width of the opening. Otherwise, when the gate is closed, a gap will appear, which can be seen at an angle to the plane.

Height

Some people think that if the height of the canvas adjacent to the fence is 1.8 m, then the height of the canvas must be 1.8 m. In fact, this is not so. let's let's look at an example:

And now let's see what happens in the end. In these cases, you consider the same height of the corrugated board, but do not take into account the fact that in the version with a fence, the profiled sheet will go straight from the ground and its edge from above is clearly 1.8 m above the ground. But, in the case of gates, the bottom edge should not touch the ground, it must be raised by about 15 cm.

It should be noted that the distance between the ground and the bottom of the gate can be adjusted using the adjustment levers, which are usually included in the set of rollers. Roller supports are put on and fixed on the adjusting platforms with nuts, and with the help of them, the installation height of the supports can be adjusted in the range of 6-10 cm.

Further. Unlike a fence, a profiled door leaf, as a rule, is installed in the profile from which the leaf frame is made, and the profile is most often welded from profiled pipe 40x60 mm. The gate height is already obtained: 100 + 40 + 2000 + 40 \u003d 2180 mm. But that's not all, because a guide beam is welded to the canvas below, which has a height of 60mm. That is, taking into account this beam, the distance from the ground to the top will already be 2180 + 60 = 2240 mm. As you can see, according to this scheme, the top edge of the canvas will be 240 mm higher than the top of the fence.

Do-it-yourself drawing and diagram of sliding gates

The design of this type of gate is so simple that you do not need any drawing. Below we explain the scheme of the gate, then you can easily understand their design. So, the basis for the design of sliding gates are two rollers and a moving guide beam along them.

The guide, moving along the rollers, is the basis of the entire structure. It is welded below to the frame and now it moves along the rollers. Since the rollers should not be located in the opening, so as not to get in the way underfoot, they are fixed to the side, outside the opening, and the gate is extended by a "counterweight". A typical design is when the length of the "counterweight" is equal to half the length of the gate opening. In other words, for an opening of 5 m, the length of the frame is 5 + 5/2 = 7.5 m. Moreover, 2.5 m in the frame will be the “counterweight” that goes beyond the opening and is on the rollers.

All other sliding gate components, the drawing of which should be drawn up by a professional, carry almost no loads and are required to protect the door leaf from swinging.

Let's take a look element by element set of components, which are required for the installation of sliding gates with your own hands:

1. End cap for inner rail. Its purpose is mostly decorative, and also to prevent snow from stuffing inside when the gate rolls back in winter;
2. Support rail with 2 adjustment rollers. It is located on top of the post and simply keeps the canvas in a vertical position from tipping over and swinging;
3. Upper catcher. It is mounted on a "receiving" pole. The task of the catcher is to protect the web from swaying when they are closed;
4. Bottom catcher. Almost the same as in the previous paragraph, but with a support platform where the support roller rolls up if the gate is completely closed. The task is to keep the gate from swinging, as well as unload the guide and drive rollers;
5. Support roller. It is both a plug for the front of the guide and a damper. During the closing of the gate, it enters the “lower catcher”, dampens the impact of the closing ones;
6. The guide itself, due to which the gate moves back and forth on the rollers.
7. Support rollers with adjustment stands are the elements that ensure the rolling of the gate and carry the main load.

Adjustment stands required for:

• the possibility of replacing roller bearings if they fail;
• adjusting the height of the gate in relation to the ground;
• accurate installation of straight roller bearings.

Do-it-yourself installation of sliding gates

Mortgage

For most people, the mortgage element raises many questions, since the dimensions and shape of this part are not clear, and everyone is trying to find its design scheme. You don't need a diagram. The task of this element is only to prepare a certain basis on the foundation for further fastening of the rollers and the drive by welding. With this in mind, the shape is absolutely irrelevant, the dimensions may vary. Mortgage channel No. 10-25 is used. The heavier the gate, the more powerful the channel is needed. The mortgage must stand directly on the line of movement of the door leaf, the platform for the electric motor is shifted from this line into the territory.

Foundation

This is probably the most responsible and important element of the entire structure. To begin with, the foundation is required for a mortgage, where the support rollers will be fixed. Some companies and private builders offer a more economical version of the foundation than reinforced concrete, namely, they offer to twist a couple of screw piles, where the mortgage is then welded up and, by and large, almost everything is ready.

Then, next to it, another one is screwed slightly obliquely into the bunch of piles (since many piles cannot be installed exactly next to each other), under the pole. We will not even consider this method. Probably, it will fit under light and small sliding gates, for example, 2.5 meters long with a light frame, but the longer gates will “walk” on this basis.

We believe that in this case there is no alternative to the reinforced concrete foundation, but it can also be done in different ways. So, for example, it is often proposed to pour only one foundation - directly under the mortgage, or two separate ones, one of them - under the mortgage, the other - under the "receiving" pillar.

This option is much better than the solution of installing screw piles, but the presence of two separate foundations can end in failure, especially if these foundations are not below the ground freezing level. Just as a result of frost heaving, these individual foundations can move independently of each other. In this case, even with small offsets relative to each other, everything can end up with the fact that the gate will not fall into the traps that are on the receiving post, and you will need to reconfigure them all the time.

The solution to this problem is very simple (but more expensive than two separate foundations) - both pillars must unite with one foundation. In this case, even if the base is displaced, both columns will always be parallel to each other, moving in one bundle.

pillars

They must be installed before pouring the foundation. In the variant with sliding gates, they carry almost no load other than wind. That is, the canvas, the gate, as a rule, has a large "sail" and with a strong wind, the entire load is transferred from the canvas to the poles. If we consider the best option, then for these gates it is enough to use a pipe 65x65x2 mm.

As to whether it makes sense to put U-shaped pillars or ordinary - there is no general opinion. Accessories can be installed without problems on single poles. But the U-shaped option is better, this option is preferable when in the future you plan to install not only the drive, but also a set of automation for the gate, which includes photocells. To begin with, it is much more convenient to install photocells on internal poles, and not on poles outside (taking into account anti-vandal considerations). And also, inside the pillars inside it is quite convenient to lay hidden wiring to the signal lamp and photocells.

Frame construction

The frame is preferably made of metal. Structurally, it is made of pipes of square or rectangular section of several sizes. Larger pipes are used as a power frame, internal filling in the form of stiffeners made from smaller pipes.

It is advisable to immediately weld the gear rack to the frame (or threaded cylinders for the gear rack fasteners). Gear rack fasteners (threaded cylinders, 3 pieces per meter of rack) are standardly included with it. Be sure to check given fact at the time of purchase! In order to install automation later without any problems. Otherwise, then it will be very inconvenient to weld it evenly to the bottom of the canvas.

Its length must be no less than one meter of the length of the opening. This one extra meter (or even more) of the gear rack goes to the "counterweight" in order to constantly be in engagement with the gear wheel of the carcass drive motor. The gear rack is universal and fits 99% of drives(NICE, CAME, Alutech, Dorhan and so on). If threaded cylinders are welded for further fastening of the gear rack, it is advisable to weld them first to the guide.

Also, do not forget that if you want to install a wicket in sliding gates (by cutting the wicket directly into the door leaf), then it must be done in that part of the gate that is closest to the support rollers on which the leaf is held. If you want to make a gate at the far end of the leaf from the gate rollers or the middle one, then you can significantly upset the balance of weight distribution, strength, “increase the lever”, that is, those indicators that affect the rollers.

Yes, sliding gates can be quite expensive, but with their manufacturability and simplicity of design, they will give a big head start to lifting and swing gates. Installed clearly in compliance with technology, they are less likely to jam and deform.

Sliding gates can be called the most popular type of gate today. Previously, not everyone could purchase such a design because of the high cost of both fittings and other elements of such gates. Today, their prices are much more affordable. The advantages of such gates are practicality and durability. But since it's complicated technical design, it is better to leave the installation of the gate to professionals. If you are confident in your abilities, have some construction skills and tools, then installing sliding gates with your own hands will not be fraught with many difficulties. Moreover, you can save on hiring specialists. The main thing that is needed is taking into account technical requirements, selection of components, compliance with standard loads and following the instructions. Let's take a closer look at the installation process.

Elements and components of the gate

In fact, having everything you need to do the job, it will not be difficult for you to install the gate. You do not need particularly deep knowledge in construction, just basic knowledge, material and following the recommendations of specialists are enough.

For work you will need expendable materials, but the main and important part of the elements is the fittings responsible for the movement of the gate. It consists of:

• roller trolley or carriage (2 pcs.);
• lower and upper trap;
• guide U-shaped beam;
• gear rack;
• removable end roller;
• upper retainer with rollers;
• plates for fixing the roller trolley.

When choosing high-quality accessories, pay attention to trusted manufacturers, taking into account the price and quality of products. You can also seek help from professionals who will help you choose the best option.

It is much easier to buy a ready-made gate kit with all the necessary elements, which you only need to assemble and install in place. It has a special installation instruction, thanks to which you can easily do all the necessary work.

Work plan

1. Digging a trench and building a foundation. Retractable gates are quite heavy, so for smooth and proper operation, you will need to make a foundation.
2. Wiring, if you want your gate to open automatically from the drive, or if you plan to install a video camera on it.
3. Installation of roller elements.
4. Installation of the gate on the rolling mechanism. At this stage, you need to hang the gate without adjustment.
5. Fixing the hardware that catches the gate.
6. Final adjustment of the gate.
7. Connection of automation, if it is provided.

If you want your gate to serve for a long time and without interruption, you need to strictly adhere to the plan and follow the instructions, carefully following each step.

Digging a trench and preparing the foundation

First of all, you need to do the preparatory work for the foundation. Start with trench planning. To do this, follow these tips:

1. From the border of the gate, step back a distance that is equal to half the width of the entire passage. For example, the width of your passage is 4 m, then the length of the foundation will be 2 m from the border.
2. The width of the trench depends on the width of the structure of the gate itself. For example, the width of your gate is 20 cm, then you need to dig a trench 10–15 cm wider in two directions, that is, 40–50 cm.
3. Depth is a matter of controversy for specialists. Some say that it is important to deepen the trench below the level of freezing, others - that this factor does not affect the future foundation at all. According to the first, the foundation should go 1–1.5 m deep, according to the second, 0.5–0.7 m will be enough. What depth you choose is entirely up to you. We recommend doing it no more than 1 m.

After you have decided on the size, use a shovel to dig a trench in the right place. You should end up with something like the picture below.

We prepare the mortgage element

In order to make a mortgage element, you will need:

• channel width 18–20 cm (it can be replaced with a corner of the same size);
• fittings Ø 12–15 mm;

A backfill element is a structure made of a channel and reinforcement, which in the future will be installed in a trench and will be concreted. Take a metal channel and cut it to the length of the entire trench. If it is 2 m, then the channel should be 2 m long. After that, reinforcement must be welded to it to form a metal frame. The length of the reinforcement rods should be 5–10 cm more than the depth of the trench so that it can be sunk into the ground. How exactly you will weld the reinforcement depends on you, there are no restrictions here, it can be welded in increments of 15 cm. The main thing is that the frame is strong, has a vertical base, which is connected by jumpers.

Instead of fittings, you can take a different type of metal products, for example, corners.

After the frame is ready, it can be installed in a trench. But before that, the bottom of the trench should be covered with sand or small gravel and tamped down, making cushion for foundation 5 cm high. Sink the reinforcement so that the surface of the channel is flush with the road surface. With help building level line up the frame perfectly. If a strong skew forms on either side, remove the frame and add sand to that place. If the mortgage is placed unevenly, it will prevent the correct movement of the gate.

The foundation must be level with the road. The ground clearance can be no more than 5 cm, so that you do not have problems using it in winter.

Electrical wiring

If your gate will be equipped with an automatic gate opening and closing system, or if you need to install CCTV, you need to take care of laying electrical cables. They need to be carried out immediately before pouring the foundation. The cable is placed in a special corrugated hose and laid in the foundation structure. In advance, you need to decide on the place where the drive will be installed, and run the wires there. The free ends of the wires must be brought out 1–1.5 m above the foundation level. In order to do everything yourself, look at the wiring diagrams and drawings for sliding gates.

Foundation pouring

Once you have laid the wiring, the embedded element can be poured concrete mix. For this you will need cement grade M400, sand and gravel. The proportions are as follows: for 1 kg of cement, 3 kg of sand and 4–5 kg of crushed stone are needed. Water should be half the weight of all components. It turns out:

The total is 4 liters of water per 1 kg of cement, 3 kg of sand and 4 kg of crushed stone. Mix the required amount of mortar and fill the trench. It is important that the channel surface is not completely concreted, the concrete must be at its level. Now the foundation must be left to dry. It will take 3-5 days, during which it will get stronger and be reliable enough for further work.

Door leaf assembly

To make a frame for the gate, you need to have the skills to work with welding machine, since all elements must be connected by welding. If you do not have welding experience, you can ask your friends or a special workshop for help, where a gate frame will be made according to your drawings.

To make a gate frame, you need to purchase profile pipes. Their size will correspond to the desired gate size. There are many designs that you can make. The main thing is to choose the right one for you, cut the pipes right size and carry out welding work. Professionals advise to cook the frame so that the horizontal cross members are on top of the vertical pipes. Thanks to this, you will prevent corrosion, you only need to plug the horizontal pipes. When the structure is ready, the joints must be cleaned and the frame covered with protective paint.

If your gate is larger than 1.5 m, to strengthen the structure and prevent sagging, you need to weld the crossbars in 50 cm increments.

At the same stage, a guide U-shaped beam should be welded to the lower pipe, thanks to which the gate will move. After that, the frame is sheathed with a profile sheet.

One of the options for how to make a gate frame is presented below.

Installation of roller trolleys to the channel

Roller carriages can be called the most important mechanism, since they must withstand the load of the entire structure, so they should be attached to the channel as securely as possible. Plates for attaching rollers must be welded to the channel. Everything is done as smoothly and in the same plane as possible so that the gate moves freely. To line them up, you can use a laser pointer or a stretched cord. Another option is to draw a parallel line on the foundation, which will be a tangent line to the edge of the plate. The plates should be welded in the middle of the channel. To do this, step back 15 cm from the edge, closer to the opening and fix the first plate. The second plate is attached 10 cm from the opposite edge.

Now you need to fix the roller carts on the plate. Usually they are connected with bolts and nuts. Tighten them securely and install the gate. Check for smooth running, check measurements and adjust the position of the roller bearings to align the door perfectly. To do this, you can use the cord, which must be pulled along the opening line of the gate, at a distance of 20 cm from the surface and 3 cm from the second post. The cord will serve as a guide that will help set the gate perfectly level.

Installing the top retainer

So that when the gate moves, they do not move out, a latch or guide is installed on top of the pole. He will stop the gate and prevent it from swinging in strong winds. To do this, holes for fastenings should be marked on the support column. Measure everything correctly so that the upper frame can go into the latch without obstacles.

On the pole, you need to install a bracket for mounting the guide. If you will be fixing it in concrete or brick, use anchors with a stud diameter of 10 mm. If you are attaching it to metal, then special screws will do. In the case when welding is used, the rollers must be removed.

After fixing the latch, check it. The gate must move smoothly, remain vertical, and the rollers must cover them tightly.

There are different clamps, roller or in the form of a conventional bracket. Which device to choose is your decision.

End roller and plugs

From below, at the end of the guide U-shaped bar, in its front part, it is necessary to fix a removable end roller, which is inserted inside the profile. It attaches easily with bolted connection. On the opposite side, you need to install a plug (plug) or the same roller.

Such a roller is needed so that when the gate is closed, the guide rolls onto the catcher located below, which will be installed on the pole on the other side. In this way, you will be able to reduce the load on the base plates that hold the rollers to the foundation. Plugs or plugs act as a barrier to snow, rain, dirt, and debris that can enter the guide bar. If they are not there, then roller carts can quickly fail, and the gate will not open smoothly and easily.

Fixing the upper and lower trap

To secure the lower and upper trap, you need to close the gate as far as it will go. On the post, mark the places where the frame of your gate ends. In this place, above and below, you need to fix the mortgages, to which the traps will be attached. Depending on the mortgages, they can be fixed by welding or bolting.

Catchers will soften the contact of the door frame with the support rollers, as well as minimize loosening of the structure in strong winds. The lower catcher also serves to reduce the sagging of the frame, which may appear after a long operation of the gate. Finally, check that your gate is properly installed. Open and close them several times, make sure the movement is smooth and even.

Installation and connection of automation

If you want your gate to open and close automatically, you need to purchase special equipment and install it.

First of all, a mounting plate should be welded to the channel, to which the drive will be connected. Usually such a plate is included in the kit. For welding, you can use profile pipes, which are welded to the channel, and then a plate is welded to them. After that, the engine itself is installed on the base and fixed with the help of bolts, which are also included in the kit. It has adjusting screws, thanks to which the motor can be adjusted up-down, left-right.

It remains only to weld the gear racks to the U-shaped frame. This will require patience and accuracy, since the slats should be welded so that they are as a whole. Then, when driving, you will not hear any extraneous knocks from the gate. Then adjust the drive so that it easily drives the gate. It remains only to configure the mechanism according to the manufacturer's instructions.

That's all, after all the manipulations, your gate is ready for operation. You can be proud of yourself, because you yourself were able to do such a great job. Correctly installed gate They will be quite reliable, and their service life will please you.

Video

Watch the detailed video instructions for installing sliding gates:

Another video tutorial:

Sliding gates are a compact and ergonomic solution for a country house. As a rule, their production and installation are carried out by professionals who have workshops and equipment at their disposal. In this article we will tell you how to make and install sliding gates yourself.

Retractable gates - a sliding structure that moves along the fence, completely blocking or freeing the entrance to the territory. There are two types of these gates:

1. Monoscreen - consists of one leaf. The entire structure rests on an additional foundation through a steel embedded part. It does not require constriction along the tops of the pillars and is shifted to one side. It is applied at height of a cloth to 2 meters. Option for private construction, open parking lots, yards.
2. Double synchronous design - consists of two identical canvases that move simultaneously in different directions. Relies on two additional foundations. It requires the installation of an upper beam along which the canvases move on rollers. Withstands large canvases. It is used at a height of more than 2 meters. Option for high hangars, strategic and industrial facilities and cargo areas.

The main advantage of sliding gates is that they do not require space inside or outside the site when opened.

Preparatory work

Gate production is not cheap work and can be up to 60% of the final cost. Therefore, consider the possibility of making them with your own hands.

To make a sliding gate leaf, you will need locksmith tools, clamps, welding machine and related skills. It is worth considering that the product must be welded without distortions and stretches, so you need to choose a flat area and prepare goats or a prefabricated frame workbench of a suitable size (the dimensions of the future canvas plus 1 meter on each side).

• the pillars must be static (not dangling), supporting elements will be attached to them;
• the surface under the movable part of the gate must be horizontal, without slope;
• "ground clearance" of at least 50 mm;
• the length of the entire movable backstage will be 50% greater than the width of the opening.

Attention! The top edge of the canvas should be at least 20 cm below the top of the pillars.

The basis for sliding gates is a set of fittings. This is a set of parts needed for normal functioning finished product. Such kits are produced as standard, all elements are carefully fitted and are presented in three versions:

1. Small set. Opening width up to 4 m, weight up to 400 kg.
2. Medium set. Opening width up to 6 m, weight up to 600 kg.
3. Big set. The width of the opening is more than 6 m, the weight is more than 600 kg.

Attention! Be sure to consider these data when choosing the filling of the canvas frame.

The kit includes the following parts:

• main guide (6 m)
• support bar with rollers
• end roller
• upper and lower catchers
• roller carriage trolley
• plastic guide caps

Manufacturing of sliding gates

Consider the assembly of the frame and the consumption of material using the example of a canvas for an opening 4 meters wide, a canvas height from the ground of 2 meters (clearance 75 mm) and light filling from a profile (as the most common option). Distinctive feature retractable design is the presence of a counterweight. It is a part of the canvas that does not overlap the opening. As a rule, its length is taken as 50% of the width of the opening.

For the manufacture of the frame, you will need rectangular pipes of the following sizes:

• 60x30 - 16 rm. m (3x6) - to create a frame. 1 piece - 6 m, 1 piece - 4 m, 2 pieces of 1.85 m, 1 piece - 2.7 m;
• 40x20 - 20 rm. m (4x6) - to create the inside of the frame. 3 pieces of 4 m, 4 pieces of 2 m;
• guide bar 6 m from the small or medium set.

A pipe 60x30 is welded onto the tire along the entire length with a wide part, while 30 mm should be retreated from the visible edge (a vertical stand will stand there). Weld seams 50 mm long are placed in 400 mm increments on both sides. Along the width of the gate (4 m), pipes 60x30 1.85 m long are attached perpendicular to the tire. We cut the free ends of these pipes (if necessary) and connect them with a 60x30 pipe 4 m long.

Attention! At this point, you need to check the diagonals, set the size and eliminate distortions before welding.

1 - guide rail 6 m; 2 - pipe 60x30 5.97 m; 3.4 - vertical pipes 60x30 1.85 m; 5 - pipe 60x30 4m; 6 - slope 60x30 2.7 m

After eliminating the distortions, in place we mark a pipe 60x30 2.7 m long from the free end of the tire to the upper corner of the frame (in the form of a slope). After trimming, we install it on tacks and scald all pipe joints.

We divide the inner part of the frame into equal rectangles (6 in total), lay out the pipes 20x40, mark them in place and cut them. These pipes will be welded with a narrow plane to the frame along its axis, so 20 mm linings should be prepared in advance. Thus, there will be space for the profiled sheet to the edge of the frame. We grab and scald pipes 20x40.

All welds must be cleaned (grinding disc) and polished (petal disc) with a grinder.

Like any steel structure frame needs to be painted. First you need to remove metal dust and scale. Then be sure to wipe with a rag soaked in solvent. Then primed and painted.

After the paint has dried, fill the frame. We fasten profiled sheets cut to size to a 20x40 pipe with rivets or self-tapping screws according to the marking. Filling options can be very different - blockhouse, sandwich panels, paneled panels, mesh, polycarbonate, steel rail or grate. This does not affect the design and assembly principle of the frame.

Attention! If the frame is filled with artistic forging, blockhouse or other massive elements, take into account the weight of the product when choosing a standard set for sliding gates.

Sliding gate installation

To install the gate, you will need a powerful embedded part (ZD), as a rule, from channel No. 20 (width 200 mm), firmly fixed to an additional foundation, which takes the entire load from the structure. It will be located on the side of the pillar, towards which a rollback will be made when opened. The foundation will be made in the form of two piles (1 m each) along the edges, united by a grillage that acts as a pillow for the AP. For ease of installation and reliability, it is better to weld the frame in advance and make it in the form of a whole structure with a channel. Before placing concrete, make sure that the position of the HV is strictly horizontal in all directions.

1 - piles 1 m long; 2 - channel 200 mm wide and 2 m long (1/2 opening width)

After the concrete has hardened along the edges of the gate, strictly along the axis of movement of the gate, we weld the roller carriages from the set. We fasten the rollers on them with bolts.

We fix pipes 60x80 (false pillars) vertically along the height of the canvas plus 10 cm on the support pillars from the side of the gate. canvas between openings. We grab the supporting bar with rollers to the side post at the desired height. On the receiving - upper and lower traps.

Attention! All welding work until the end of the adjustment is carried out by spot welding (“tack welding”).

We mount tightly on the seat. The rollers of the lower carriage must enter the tire, the upper tube of the frame 60x30 must stand between the supporting rollers. If you have free hands, the bar with supporting rollers can be installed in place - during the installation of the canvas itself. We fix the end roller according to the instructions. We carry out tests, noting the nuances of the gate. Then we make adjustment and final fixation of all welding units.

Sliding gate automation

Like any other type, sliding gates provide for the use of automatic operation and remote control. However, the installation of such devices requires specific knowledge and practical experience.

It is quite possible to manufacture and install the structure itself, but it is better to turn to specialists for connecting automation. The equipment, if desired, can be installed at any time, but if this is known immediately, then it is better to lay the sleeves for the power cables in advance.

You can also choose ahead of time. We recommend the following models of automation:

Sliding gate kits:

* - Each standard set includes a 6 m rail. The amounts of additional payment for each additional meter of length are indicated.

Estimate for the manufacture of sliding gates:

* - in the manufacture of the frame, it is allowed to use used material cleaned from rust. Savings can be up to 60% (on the specified positions).

** - the estimated cost of work on connecting automation is 3000-5000 rubles.

Sliding gates are not cheap pleasure. However, in the long run, they justify every ruble invested. Successfully combining practicality and compactness, they are the arithmetic average of swing and lifting sectional structures. At the same time, due to the simplicity and manufacturability of the device, correctly installed sliding gates are less prone to warping and jamming than their counterparts.

Vitaly Dolbinov, rmnt.ru

Suspended sliding gates made of corrugated board (height 2 m)

Suspended sliding gates made of corrugated board (height 2.2 m)

Features of the layout of hanging gates

Hanging sliding gates have many positive qualities. First of all, it is:

• no restrictions on the width of the passage;
• the ability to completely block the opening of great height;
• slight sensitivity to the weight of the sash and wind loads;
• the possibility of sealing gaps.

When suspended, the loads on the rollers and on the sash frame are evenly distributed, which reduces the requirements for the strength of all elements. Fixing the door leaf on three or four spaced points minimizes its possible fluctuations and allows you to make a high-quality seal of the opening in the closed position. This, in turn, keeps the room warm in cold weather.

It is clear that such an arrangement requires the presence of an opening or the installation of sufficiently high supports if outdoor hanging-type sliding gates are mounted. In some cases, this can be considered a disadvantage, but there are many situations where the installation of a hanging guide does not require additional costs or is justified by the size and weight of the gate.

Suspended sliding gates manufactured by Adamis

We offer design, manufacture and installation of turnkey gates. The high quality of our products is ensured by a careful selection of imported components and well-established in-house production of basic structures. At the request of the customer, a wicket can be built into the door leaf for ease of passage.

Our specialists will gladly provide all technical information and advise on the selection of components and installation of the entire structure.

Possibilities of suspended gates with automation

In terms of use and automation possibilities, suspended gates are similar to other types of sliding structures.

To use the electric drive, a toothed rack is fixed on the canvas, which serves to transfer the traction force from the engine with the drive gear on the shaft. The electric drive is selected taking into account the weight of the sash and the required speed and intensity of work.

The intensity of the gate never reaches 100%. Most electric drives are rated at 60%. This is sufficient for almost any application.

Electric suspended sliding gates are equipped with a control system that provides a certain level of convenience and security. This system can include different devices. Typical composition of control automation:

• push-button control;
• signal lamp;
• obstacle sensor in the alignment;
• obstacle sensor in the sash rollback zone;
• actuator overforce sensor (integrated in the drive unit).

At will, this minimum can be expanded and supplemented. For example, a remote control with a code panel or a key with a button can be added to it. The greatest convenience is provided by a radio module that allows you to open the gate remotely.

The configuration of the control system is carried out taking into account the specific conditions of use of the gate.

Hanging sliding gates are of high quality, robust design, characterized by low cost and the possibility of using for ordinary residential buildings, garages and industrial facilities. You can make them yourself, pre-armed necessary materials and carefully reviewing the relevant information. If all the rules are followed, you can create a system that will work flawlessly in all weather conditions. And the addition of an automatic mechanism will turn the operation of the gate into a real pleasure.

Hanging gates consist of several basic elements, such as:

• guide parts;
• support rollers;
• base.

Peculiarities

To make a hanging gate, a drawing must be drawn up before starting work, while taking into account the dimensions of all parts and selecting a suitable location, which will prevent difficulties in the passage of vehicles and the passage of people. Calculations are also carried out to determine the total cost of the structure.

Hanging gates will last much longer when using parts that have high quality. This can be determined by the presence of all the details of the manufacturer and strong packaging. The products of little-known companies may have a low cost, but you should not pay attention to it if there is damaged low-quality packaging, and there are no products accompanying documents. Due to such components, the gate may jam or simply not open at the most inopportune moment.

Hanging drawings and construction process

The first stage of work is the pouring of the base, on which bearing supports are subsequently installed using fasteners or special supports. The pit for pouring must have a sufficient depth exceeding the level of soil freezing. The concrete mass after the completion of the arrangement of the foundation hardens within 2-3 weeks.

To move the outboard drive, special guides are placed. It is also worth noting the existence of drawings in which there is no lower guide element, while there are additional differences in the form of a support roller system and location.

The next step is to purchase components suitable for the selected type of system - these are grippers, plugs, guide structures and rollers. The latter mainly have a special coating that protects against adverse atmospheric phenomena. They are made of plastic and metal, the level of strength of plastic elements is similar to that of steel, while they make much less noise when using the gate.

Frame creation

The frame is made by welding steel pipes. This process requires extreme care to prevent distortions, while it is necessary to systematically use a plumb line to check the evenness of the elements. The sashes are further fixed on the resulting frame with rivets or screws. The material can be grating, plastic or metal sheets, wood, the choice depends on the required strength and preferences of the owners. Hanging gates, made by hand, can be decorated with the material used on the walls, so that they will not attract attention in the closed position and become almost invisible. In addition, finishing with artificial stone. Of particular importance is the tightness of the fastening of the plugs located on the sides of the guide structure, since when the sash is moved, they can be knocked out.

Security measures

The most commonly used methods to prevent unauthorized entry into the territory are the installation of barbed wire in the upper part of the structure, while it should not interfere with the rapid movement of the wings, and the supply of an electric shock system. Any drawing of the gate should provide for the presence of free sufficient space for shifting the leaves, this will ensure correct work and long service life of the entire system. On average, the distance should be twice the size of the entrance opening.

Automatic movement

The arrangement of automation requires the provision of power, while the supplied power cable must have high-quality protection against negative influences. Hanging gates open in this case after pressing a special button located on the territory, or dialing a code from the street side. It is also possible to create a remote control that resembles an electronic key for cars. Do not forget about the lighting of the remote control for controlling the system and the space next to the gate.

Advantages

This type of construction is characterized by easy movement and no need for additional free space on both sides of the gate, since only the sides of the leaves are used, which are parallel to the fence. Top-hung systems have become widespread due to the possibility of opening the leaves with an electric drive. This innovation greatly simplifies life by the fact that you do not need to move the hanging gates yourself, since in this case you just need to press the button, which is especially important after a hard day's work.

Previously, the lack of building materials and related elements significantly complicated the task of self-manufacturing gates with top suspension. But today, the search for the necessary parts does not cause any particular difficulties, while, due to the high competition of manufacturers, the materials have become available to any category of the population. The construction of a hanging gate with self-manufacturing will cost much less compared to the total amount that will be billed by the construction company after the completion of the work. Accurate use will ensure long-term trouble-free operation of the gate for a period of at least 15 years. The support rollers operate smoothly and quietly even without special care and lubrication.