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    DuraGates — Cantilever Gates, Evolved

    High Performance
    Cantilever Gate Hardware

    Accommodates

    4,400 lbs at 65 ft opening

    20,000 lbs at 30 ft opening

    An enclosed roller system helps the DuraGates cantilever slide gate comply with ASTM F2200 & UL325 safety standards — engineered for long-lasting, low-maintenance performance.

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    Isometric illustration of a DuraGates cantilever slide gate installed across a driveway, showing the enclosed track, roller carriage, and support posts
    Enclosed roller system helps comply with ASTM F2200 & UL325 safety standards.

    Maintenance Schedule

    What maintenance is required for the DuraGates system? The answer is: none! All you need to do is keep up with regular inspections and cleaning.

    We recommend you:

    Check the functionality and integrity of the carriages by:

    • Inspect the ground around the carriages for bits of steel that could indicate bearing failure.
    • Listen during the cycle for unusual scraping noises.
    • Clean the lower area of contact between the wheels and rail in the track.
    • Ensure the carriage bolts are tight to the concrete base.
    • Inspect the fasteners on each of the accessories to make sure all the nuts & bolts are tight.

    With minimal upkeep and long-lasting quality, DuraGates is a great investment.

    Maintenance Schedule Details

    The DuraGates system is very low maintenance. The bearings on the wheels are maintenance-free sealed bearings and do not need to be lubricated over their lifespan.

    No lubricant should be introduced into the track, wheels, carriages, or bottom load-bearing track assembly. Lubricants and oil-based products will attract and build up dust, dirt, and other materials that will significantly degrade the performance of the hardware and shorten its lifespan.

    Maintenance Frequency

    The maintenance frequency depends on the application and number of gate cycles.

    General Recommendations

    Application Recommended Frequency
    Private home or business Every 2 years
    Multi-family < 4 units Every 2 years
    Warehouse Every 1 year
    Multi-family > 4 units Every 6 months

    If the gate is automated, please follow the maintenance schedule for the operator as per the manufacturer’s recommendations.

    Required Maintenance

    Three key hardware groups to inspect on every service visit.

    Carriage / Track

    • Check the functionality and integrity of the carriages.
    • Clean the lower area of contact between the wheels and the track.
    • Confirm that the mounting bolts securing the carriages to the foundation are tight.
    • Confirm that the fasteners on the End Wheel are secure.

    Top Guide Assembly

    • Check the rollers for wear.
    • Confirm that the fasteners on the rollers are secure.
    • Check the condition of the roller covers, if applicable.

    Gate Stops

    • Confirm that the fasteners on the End Cups and brackets are secure.
    • Confirm that the fasteners on the Gate Receiver and bracket are secure.

    Warranty

    All products have a 2 year warranty. This warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of product parts that Fratelli Comunello SpA acknowledges as defective. The warranty does not include the costs necessary for repairing or replacing the material (e.g. labor costs, rental of equipment, etc.).