Sliding Gates Adelaide
A very popular type of gate installation, sliding gates may be an alternative to a swing gate system.
Sliding gates should ALWAYS be fitted so they slide horizontally and NOT on a slope. There are several reasons for this: the weight of a gate opening and closing on a slope may overload the motor. Also, if a gate of sufficient weight needs to be manually slid open or closed, the required manual effort may present a safety issue. Invariably, industrial installations of larger sliding gates are automated not just for convenience of access or egress but also for OHWS reasons.
There are a number of types of sliding gates available:
We had a customised automated gate manufactured and installed by Total Gate & Door Automation. Our Landscaper recommended TGDA. Corey and Nick were very present throughout the process and adapted as slight changes needed to happen to meet our needs. Our gate matches perfectly with our Hamptons fencing and the work is top quality. The ladies in the office were also really lovely to deal with as were the install team. Thank you to the team at TGDA, we highly recommend this business based on our final product and the service received.
Overall I would and already have recommended Total Gate & Door Automation.
Ground track slider
The ground track slider is the most common and most economical sliding gate system incorporating a ground track supported by a concrete footing which extends across the driveway opening and requires sufficient room to slide behind the fence to reach its fully open position. We also offer traffic barriers for everyone in Adelaide.
Cantilever gate
The cantilever gate system does not require a strip footing and track which means existing paving may be undisturbed. The driveway can remain in use, even whilst the cantilever system is being installed. It has a track and rollers incorporated in its base rail. Used more commonly previously in industrial applications where a driveway does not need to be closed off to do the strip footing and track installation. Today’s cantilever gate systems no longer need look ‘industrial’. They can be readily combined with attractive tubular gates and fences in a residential environment.




