How to make the mechanism of sliding gate own hands?

A country house is the dream of every person who has lived in a big city for a little while. And it is not surprising, because the mass congestion of people often dulls the individuality. And in silence, in nature, a person as if recalls his roots, thinks about the truths of life, returns his "I". Therefore, many people are eager to leave big cities and buy houses in the country.

But at first you will not be able to enjoy solitude. First of all, it is necessary to take care of the fencing of the house territory.

Status and presentability of the house will give a sliding gate. They are easy to use, durable, durable. Of course, their cost is not cheap. But if you wish, you can independently design the construction of such gates. It's quite simple.

Cons and pros

Why the sliding gate? First of all, it is a presentable appearance and reliability. In addition, the sliding gate mechanism has many advantages, compared to other types of fencing.

Benefits:

"They occupy a minimum of space."

- Virtually no noise during operation.

- Minimal care.

- Minimal maintenance.

- Reliability and long service life.

- Often equipped with an automatic mechanism that provides comfort to the owners.

Unfortunately, there is no perpetual motion machine, therefore there are drawbacks for sliding gates. They are few:

- Installation of the gate should take place on a monolithic platform.

- For larger vehicles, increase the entry space. And this requires additional financial costs.

Types of sliding gates

Do you wish to install a sliding gate with a self-made mechanism? Then you should familiarize yourself with the variety of them. Some of them have a simple design, while others require careful drawing of the drawing and application of great effort.

There are such sliding gates:

- Console.

- Suspended.

- Wheeled.

Cantilever sliding gates

The roll-off sheet in this structure is mounted on the lower guide. For the independent production of the sliding gate mechanism, experts recommend this option. In comparison with other designs, the cantilever gate has many advantages. For example, the transport height does not matter, because there is no upper limit. The design occupies a minimum of space along the fence. Indicators of sail and burglar resistance of such gates are large enough. In addition, the model is characterized by the simplicity of construction, and therefore there are no barriers to its erection.

Suspended sliding gates

This type of gate is most often installed in warehouses or hangars, in which there is an upper limit or a roof. All moving parts are located on the upper guides. This is reflected in the capacity of large vehicles. Therefore, this fact should take into account the owners of suburban areas, in which often there is a special equipment.

Wheel Sliding Gates

The main mechanism of sliding gates of this type is a rail laid on concrete or ground. In the lower part of the canvas is equipped with special wheels. The drawbacks of this model include the greater likelihood of clogging the road through which the gate moves. After all, the rail is near the ground, which means that the fallen leaves will always fall into this space. But in the period of active melting or flooding, the appearance of ice is not ruled out. As a result, the doors will be problematic to open, and the metal structure will be susceptible to corrosion. Sliding gates with a rack-and-pinion mechanism are less attractive for owners of country houses.

Having analyzed all the features of each mechanism of sliding gates, you can conclude that this or that option is acceptable. In addition, you should evaluate the financial possibilities, because all the doors are characterized by a large weight, and, accordingly, require high-quality components.

Accessories

In addition to the main metal cloth, it is necessary to purchase additional components, without which the normal functioning of the structure is impossible.

These include:

• Guide rail.
• End rollers and a trap for them. They limit the movement of the canvas.
• Carriages with rollers. Allow the web to move freely along the guide rail.
• Plugs and stoppers. Prevent the ingress of dirt, ice and snow into the mechanism.

All complete equipment should be purchased in accordance with the estimated weight of the gate. For example, sliding gates up to 4 m require the use of a roller mechanism for sliding gates, which can withstand loads of up to 500 kg. If the length is up to 5 m, the fittings must withstand a load of up to 600 kg.

At the moment, ready-made mechanisms for sliding gates are available (in Novosibirsk, for example, or in other cities), which need only to be installed.

Calculations

The design and construction of the gate with a sliding mechanism requires careful preliminary calculations. Therefore, it is necessary to make a scheme of the future design, in which the future loads, the height of vehicles, etc., will be calculated.

Schematically, the design looks simple enough. The basis is a power platform made of reinforced concrete. The frame with the catcher of the pile frame of the gate is installed between the pillars-racks. The corrugated board is fixed to the frame, the handle is fixed on the canvas. The gate can also be equipped with an electric drive.

Installation of gates

It is necessary to conduct concreting under the cantilever frame and the pole for the construction of the catchers. But you should be careful, because in connection with the characteristics of the ground, these structures can change their position relative to each other. But there is a way out. It is enough to form power fills on one concrete base. In this case, even the impressive changes will allow to change the level of the entire structure at the same time.

Given the ground, dig a ditch equal to the width of the pillars according to the freezing information of the ground. At the bottom pour sand with gravel 15 cm high. The ditch is reinforced with a steel rod section of up to 6 mm. The channel is laid on the rod by the shelves set down. To him in the future and attach a moving carriage.

Arrange the formwork. The finished support poles are placed in the right place.

The fill should be slow. It is necessary to monitor the escape from the air column. At the same time, there should not be overflow to the channel. Within a few days it is recommended to pour a platform with cold water. This prevents the appearance of cracks on the surface.

Work continues in 2-3 weeks.

Make a frame with reinforcements from a rectangular profile. Internal crate is made of pipes of smaller cross-section (30-35 mm). All cut pipes are checked for compliance with the length.

The main frame is welded, after reinforcing the profile is welded inside the frame. The rail is welded to the bottom of the frame. Welds seams, lay a layer of primer.

Now the support poles are fastened to the catchers and the carriage, constantly following the level of the construction. For reliable fixing use anchor bolts. Check the mobility of the chassis, install a gate.

They put them on the carriage profile, scald with tack welds around. This ensures the stability of the structure. After another check of the coincidence of the levels of the two parts of the gates, the running parts are completely scalded.

A ready-made structure is painted in a tone to the sheathing of the profiled sheet. Paint must be with anti-corrosion properties.

When the paint dries, you can proceed to the door trim. It should be remembered that screw the profiled sheet screws with heads for a screwdriver. It is necessary to use fasteners with rubber gaskets and special spanners. So the fixation place will be protected from moisture.

The finished gates are equipped with handles, locking elements, electric drive and a bolt.