The Farmers Mart Oct/Nov 2016 - Issue 48 | Page 68

Farm Security LATEST FROM BARRIER COMPONENTS »»BARRIER COMPONENTS HAS BEEN sourcing, testing and stocking gate hardware for almost 30 years. These include cantilever and tracked gate systems, bi-folds and swing gate hardware, to suit numerous applications. Hardware is sourced from FAC, a quality Italian supplier and together they have brought to market innovations highlighted in their new brochure. Recently introduced is a new trackless folding gate hardware solution, a bifolding kit designed to cope with openings between 1.9m and 10m wide. The compact kit can be automated, even using retrofit swing arm units and is quick and easy to install. There are two kits available, one for single leaf and one for double leaves and they comprise a central profile, column joint, leaf joint and hinges. Cantilever gate systems are a fantastic solution for high traffic, high security applications when controlling both pedestrian and vehicle access. The main benefit is that it can span openings of up to 18m in length with a single gate panel yet require no floor mounted tracks that are susceptible to both damage and debris build-up. The range includes the new light duty 800 series option, ideal for both residential and light commercial applications with a maximum weight capacity of 300kg and a 5 metre gate width. A 900, 1000, 2000 and 3000 series is also available. All the cantilever gate options come in a kit format for ease of specification, which consists of roller units, guide rollers, end stops and roller guide unit. The track is sold separately in 3 or 6 metre lengths. The Guardian Cantilever gate system holds its strength and remains on track, despite attack, even when the gate is partially open. The system has been tested to CE standards with a plan to gain PAS 68/69 approval. Two kits cater for gates up to either 6000mm or 12000mm wide. Barrier Components also offers a large selection of tracked sliding hardware including gate wheels, guide rollers, gate stops and rail profiles. New telescopic solutions are available for cantilever, guardian and tracked systems significantly reducing the space required adjacent to the opening and accessories include handles, locks, pad bolts and strike plates. Download the new brochure at www.barrier-components.co.uk or call 01708 891515. Quality Helaform sliding door systems have been sold by Barrier Components since 1987. Ideal for industrial and agricultural sliding doors, their range of galvanized and stainless steel systems provide robust hanging system solutions for doors up to 2000kg in weight. Tel: 01708 891 515 [email protected] www.barrier-components.co.uk 68 Oct/Nov 2016 www.farmers-mart.co.uk