How to make a sliding gate with your own hands?

Sliding gates with their own hands to build quite easily, if you know how to do it right. In addition, they can be constructed from completely accessible materials: a metal corner, reinforcement, a channel, and also appropriate accessories. All elements of the movable mechanism must be of high quality, since the gates will be used frequently and should not quickly break down.

Sliding gates with their own hands it is desirable to do on sites that have small dimensions. They will help to save usable space.

The most important element of this type of gate is the bearing beam. But if the guide parts attach to that part of the fence where the mobile part will go, then you can do without it. In addition, make a groove at the bottom. On it will go wheels, and the frame thus will not "go". This gutter should be made of concrete. Wheels can be made of dense and very strong rubber, otherwise they will quickly erase.

Now let's look at how the sliding gates are made with their own hands using the supporting beam. So, for the construction you will need racks, a metal channel length of up to 6 meters, several powerful bearings. The very frame of future gates can be made from a metal profile. The main advantage of the presented construction is that, regardless of the frame position, the load on the beam will be the same.

Sliding gates with their own hands are made as follows. First you need to prepare the territory for work. It is also necessary to determine the size of the opening. The most optimal width is a value of 3-3.5 m. The frames for the frame should be carefully concreted to a depth of 1 m. The height of these supports should be about 2-2.5 m.

Well, if the beam is removable. When installing the supports, the level must be strictly observed. Mount the beam preferably over the consoles. At the same time, the frame of the movable part of the gate, together with the supporting rollers, must already be suspended. Fittings for sliding gates should be very strong.

The frame made, for example, from a corner, can be finished by different materials. You can weld bars to the upper and lower frame elements or use several sheets of metal. After the frame is made and the gate is completely ready, you should paint them, cut the lock and the handle. Next you will need to monitor the design, in time to clean rust, update the finish coat.

Sliding automatic gates, which will be controlled by a special panel, can also be done by yourself. You just need to choose a quality management system. In addition, it is necessary to purchase locking, as well as unlocking keys, which will have to be used in the event of a lack of electricity or breakdown of the structure. Naturally, without special sensors, whose task is to respond to signals from the control panel, the gate will not work. All these items should be bought in specialized stores with a good reputation and carefully check the quality certificates. Good luck!