A kit of hardware for sliding gates is a kit of components used for the installation and operation of sliding cantilever gates. It includes all the necessary parts to ensure smooth and safe movement of the gates, as well as their reliable fixation.
SP Premier is a Ukrainian manufacturer of hardware for sliding cantilever gates, which has more than 20 years of experience in the production of gate frames and hardware. You can choose the optimal one for your conditions from 5 kits of hardware for gates of different weight and size.
SP Premier has been engaged in the systematic development, research, improvement and testing of gate frames and hardware since 2002. Another kit, for super-heavy gates, is currently at the stage of load testing and launching into serial production.
Advantages of SP Premier hardware kits
- Metal quality. SP Premier hardware uses hot-rolled passivated pickled metal, steel grade S235JR.
- Choice. SP Premier offers 5 kits of hardware for gates weighing from 400 to 1200 kg and opening widths up to 12 meters.
- Balance. The value of the kits is in the calculated and balanced load, when no part receives an excessive load - therefore, the entire kit will last longer. That is why it is worth giving preference to a ready-made kit — so that you do not have to replace all the parts of a self-assembled kit that is not calculated and not balanced.
- Quiet gate movement. The carriage bearings from the kits have good contact with the cantilever track in clearly calculated places, which ensures quiet movement. The design of the cantilever track is constantly being improved so that the geometry of this part is as close to ideal as possible.
- Resistance to twisting from wind. The gate does not "twist" under the influence of wind due to the full counterweight of the frame and additional upper catchers (option). The gate enters the catchers in any conditions.
- More than 20 years of improvements in design and materials. Since 2002, SP Premier has been directly purchasing metal and manufacturing metal parts (except for bearings), and not assembling kits from cheap Chinese parts, as businesses can afford where the gate direction is not the main one and does not have such a long history of improvement and development.
Types of SP Premier hardware kits
- Optima — for gates of household or initial industrial level. Weighing up to 400 kg. Cantilever track metal thickness 3.0 mm. The kit has wheeled carriages with bearings of the 201 series. The upper holder has 2 rollers.
- Standart — for gates of household or initial industrial level. Weighing up to 500 kg. Cantilever track metal thickness 3.5 mm. The kit has wheeled carriages with bearings of the 301 series. The upper holder has 2 rollers.
- Standart Trend — for gates of household or initial industrial level. Weighing up to 500 kg. Cantilever track metal thickness 3.5 mm. The kit has wheeled carriages with bearings of the 301 series and adjustable plates. The upper holder has 2 rollers.
- Standart Pro — for gates of household or initial industrial level. Weighing up to 500 kg. Cantilever track metal thickness 3.5 mm. The kit has wheeled carriages with bearings of the 301 series and adjustable plates. The upper holder has 4 rollers. Roller guides have bearings of the 201 series. Lower catcher with bumper.
- Strong — for gates of industrial or premium level. Weighing up to 800-1000 kg. Cantilever track metal thickness 4.5 mm. The kit has wheeled carriages with bearings of the 303 series. The upper holder has 4 rollers. Roller guides have bearings of the 201 series.
What components are included in the kits
- Cantilever track
- Wheeled carriages
- Guide roller
- Rollers guide plate (
upper holder)
- Upper end stop (upper catcher)
- Bottom end stop (bottom catcher)
- Guide end cap
- Mounting plates for carriages
Additional options
- Automation for sliding cantilever gates from partner Gant to ensure their convenient and comfortable opening/closing.
- Gear rack for automation.
- Kit of SP Premier mounting and adjusting plates.
- Additional SP Premier upper holding plate for two rollers.
- Front metal guide roller on a 201 series bearing, assembled with a guide end cap with rubber bumpers.
How to choose hardware for sliding gates
Choosing hardware for sliding gates is an important stage in the process of their installation, since correctly selected hardware guarantees the convenience and durability of your gates.
Here are some criteria to consider when choosing hardware for sliding gates:
1. Weight and size of the gate
- For gates weighing up to 400 kg, you can use a hardware kit with a 3 mm thick guide track.
- For gates weighing from 400 to 500 kg, it is recommended to use a hardware kit with a 3.5 mm thick guide track. And metal rollers.
- For gates weighing from 800 to 1000 kg, it is necessary to use a hardware kit with a guide track thickness of 4.5 mm or more. And metal rollers.
2. Gate usage intensity
- For gates that will be used infrequently, you can use a hardware kit with less powerful rollers and bearings.
- For gates that are used frequently, it is recommended to use a hardware kit with more powerful metal rollers and bearings.
3. Presence of automation
If you are planning a gate with an electric drive for opening/closing, you will need a hardware kit extended with special parts that will ensure compatibility with the automation. We are talking about a gear rack, mounting bolts and bosses. Motors, remote controls, lighting elements, electrical wiring are not included in the kits and must be purchased separately.
Here are a few tips to help you choose the best hardware for your sliding gates:
- Consult with a specialist and be sure to announce the planned weight of the gate and the type of gate leaf finish, the width of the opening, the frequency of opening — so that he takes all this into account.
- Read reviews of different hardware kits and the conditions in which the authors of the reviews installed and operated their gates.
- Buy hardware from trusted specialized stores and metal bases, and not from random sellers.
When choosing hardware for sliding gates, it is important to save wisely — after all, only high-quality hardware will be cheaper in the long run, because it will ensure smooth, silent operation of the gate and its long service life without the need to waste time and money again and again on repairs and replacement of low-quality hardware parts.
The SP Premier team has invested more than 20 years of work to ensure that you can get high-quality hardware at the level of the import quality of the best manufacturers — right in Ukraine and at Ukrainian prices.
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