Ametco Manufacturing Corp.
P.O. Box 1210
4236 Hamann Parkway
Willoughby, OH 44096
Tel: (440) 951-4300
Toll-Free: (800) 321-7042
Fax: (440) 951-2542
E-Mail: ametco@ametco.com
Web site: http://www.ametco.com
Ametco® Manufacturing Corporation offers technical assistance to Architects, Engineers,
Contractors, Owners and Facility Managers regarding the design and installation
of our products. We have provided many custom solutions for unusual situations.
Let us assist you in determining the optimum design for your project. Please contact
Ametco® at the number shown above to obtain our services.
Ametco® is a member of the American Fence Association.
The Ametco® Gate System is the ideal complement to Ametco® fencing. It provides
all the advantages of being practical, sturdy, beautiful, durable and visually
harmonious.
Three gate types are available:
- Swing
- V-Wheel Roller
- Cantilever
Gate frames are constructed using welded steel tubing that is lightweight,
strong and rigid. These frames are then combined with Ametco® fencing panels to
form the gate sections.
Ametco® offers four types of gate infill panels:
- Steel Grille Panels
- Fixed Metal Louvers in aluminum, stainless steel, or galvinized steel
- Welded Wire Panels
The gate assemblies are galvanized and can be finished using
thermo-hardening powder coatings. This superior finishing system virtually
eliminates corrosion and maintenance problems.
The stainless steel and aluminum infill panels do not require galvanizing and,
when painted, yield a smoother surface than galvanized carbon steel. The color
gives an extra touch of appeal to the gates, harmonizing with its surroundings.
Once you have selected the color from the wide range of choices available, it
will endure exposure without crazing or fading.
- Single Pedestrian Gate width typically ranges from 3'-0" to 6'-0"
maximum. Gate height usually matches the adjacent fence. Total area for a single
leaf should not exceed 60 sq. ft.
- Double Pedestrian Gate clear opening width typically ranges from 5'-0"
to 40'-0" maximum. Gate height usually matches the adjacent fence. Total
area for single leaf should not exceed 200 sq. ft. The architect must dimension
unequal width leaves on the plans.
- Large Swing Gates are used to close openings larger than 6'-0" in width.
Maximum leaf size should not exceed 30'-0" in width. Maximum leaf area should
not exceed 300 sq. ft. Gate height usually matches the adjacent fence. Large Swing
Gates can be fabricated using cane bolts to secure each leaf or with optional
center posts and slide bolts.
- Gates can be designed for use independently of Ametco® fencing, for direct
attachment to surrounding construction, with unequal width leaves, or to meet
other special requirements. Ametco® will supply the correct number of hinges for
each gate leaf based on size, weight and service requirements.
- Swing Gates are furnished standard with posts, leaf or ball bearing hinges,
and padlockable bolts(s) [cane and/or slide type]. See the CAD Details attached
to this Profile for these components.
- For openings requiring smaller leaf sizes, swing gates may be attached directly
to standard Ametco® fence posts. For larger leaves, square steel tube gate-posts
will be required. Contact Ametco® for assistance in sizing
gate-posts and determining optimum footing design.
- Optional Features: Pickets may be added to fences using
Metro®, Blockade®,
Stadium® and Lattice panels. Gates with matching pickets may
be specified.
See below for detailed descriptions and illustrations of the Ametco® infill
panels.
- Single and Double Pedestrian gates are typically attached to posts using 4-1/2"
round bolts.
- Large Swing Gates are typically attached to posts using 6-1/2" dia. bolts.
- Gate posts shall have substantial footings and be installed plumb.
- All concrete must be cured before hanging gates.
- Most gates will be attached to posts using bolts in slotted holes. Gate leaves
shall be adjusted level using steel shims.
Swing Gates of all types can be welded to posts when security or other special
needs arise. Please contact Ametco® when considering welding Swing Gates to posts.
These rolling gates are supported by V-profile wheels that engage a special V-profile
steel track set into concrete. Wheels may be steel or plastic. For stability,
horizontally mounted guide rollers engage the top framing member of the gate.
Ametco® supplies these gates with V-Wheels, track, posts and guide wheels. Frame
sizes, roller diameters and other details are shown on the CAD Details attached
to this Profile.
V-Wheel Roller Gates can be supplied with single or dual wheels. Single wheels
are used with gates up to 15' wide and 600 lbs. in weight. Dual wheels are used
for added stability in all gate sizes and for larger units. Plastic wheels may
be specified for units less than 600 lbs. in weight. Contact Ametco® for assistance
in selecting the optimum wheel configuration and material for your project.
The steel guide tracks are supplied for either single or dual wheels. They
are attached directly to concrete with countersunk fasteners and can be surface
or recessed mounted. To review track details, please refer to the CAD Details
attached to this Profile.
- Concrete used for track mounting must be "level" within 1/2".
- Concrete used to support V tracks must be designed to resist movement due
to frost, expansive soils or other causes.
- The standard post size is 4" (101mm) dia. round steel pipe. Ametco® supplies
post caps. Posts must be set into substantial concrete footings. We recommend
footings not less than 1'-6" dia. x 3'-6" deep (450mm dia. x 1066mm
deep). Contact Ametco® for assistance with special footing conditions and sizing
requirements.
- V-Wheel Roller Gates are typically used across openings that range from 4'-0"
to 60' maximum.
- When planning V-Wheel Roller Gate installations, be sure to account for the
space required to mount the stabilizing posts and to allow for gate travel. To
review planning and dimensioning requirements, please refer to the CAD Details
attached to this Profile.
See below for detailed descriptions and illustrations of the Ametco® infill
panels.
- Install track in concrete by anchors or poured concrete - check elevation.
- Final track leveling and alignment is done using solid steel shims.
- Install stabilizing post in concrete, square and level.
- Mount V-wheels to gate and set gate on V-track.
- Attach top guide-roller and adjust for smooth operation.
- Run gate on track-mount stops.
Ametco® now offers two styles of Cantilever Slide Gates:
- Monorail Style (steel and aluminum track)
- Single Track Style
- Double Track Style
The extruded aluminum track, custom fabricated trucks and the steel or aluminum Monorail Track Systems make Ametco's Cantilever Gates perform smoothly even on the largest gates. Ametco's engineering department will be glad to work with you in selecting the best system to meet your requirements.
The Single Track Style suspends the gate using an extruded aluminum track attached
to the top of the gate frame. The track is supported and guided by rollers attached
to ground mounted steel posts. Horizontally mounted guide rollers contact the
lower framing member to stabilize the gate. These guide rollers are attached to
the steel support posts. This gate is furnished with track, rollers, posts and
roller guides. All components are fully adjustable to account for field variations
and operating tolerances.
The Double Track Style suspends the gate using an extruded aluminum track attached
to the top of the gate frame and a second track attached to the bottom of the
gate frame. Both tracks are supported and guided by rollers attached to ground
mounted steel posts. This gate is furnished with track, rollers, and posts. All
components are fully adjustable to account for field variations and operating
tolerances.
Call the factory for assistance when designing Cantilever Gates.
Ametco®’s Cantilever Gates are supplied ready for manual operation. Electric
operator systems, not furnished by Ametco®, may be incorporated. Contact Ametco®
for assistance in designing and specifying electrically operated Cantilever Gates.
- When planning Cantilever Gate installations be sure to account for the space
required to mount the overhang posts and allow for gate travel. To review planning
and dimensioning requirements, please refer to the CAD Details attached to this
Profile.
See below for detailed descriptions and illustrations of the Ametco® infill
panels.
- Gate post must be 4" (101mm) round with substantial footings in order
to reduce vibration. If need be, place top and bottom rail between the two primary
gate posts. Gate posts shall have substantial footings and be installed plumb.
- All concrete must be cured before hanging gates.
- Track assembly to gate frame must be square at a 90º angle.
- Tighten bolts for back brackets firm; excessive pressure is not required.
- Once the track is permanently installed to the gate frame, run the truck through
the track to assure freedom of movement.
- Truck brackets may be offset as required for necessary clearance of track
assembly with gate posts. Truck should be bolted to post bracket with some pressure.
- The lower portion of the gate frame should pass through the guide wheels without
binding.
- NOTE: NOT SUPPLIED BY AMETCO®. If electrically operated,
run the gate by hand before connecting chain, to be sure the gate runs with
little effort.
- Where splicing is required to extend track assembly, straddle splice joint
with back plate and tighten bolts sequentially to assure proper alignment.
The Ametco® steel grille panels use steel bars with a yield strength of 36,000
psi and a tensile strength of 50,000 psi. Yield and tensile strengths for posts
are similar to the values for steel bars used in the panels.
Characteristics: Metro® design shares the same mesh as Blockade® design but with
smaller bar sizes. This is the typical fencing configuration in steel grating
produced by an automatic electrofusion process. It represents a successful integration
of production requirements, design criteria and market needs.
Applications: The simple, clean lines of this type of fencing means that it
can be used for a vast range of applications. It is particularly suitable for
prestige and high security applications including residential, sports, leisure,
industrial and military.
Specify: Electro-forge welded steel fencing. Ametco® Metro® design - 1"
x 1/8" main bar, 3/16" round cross bar, 2-7/16" x 5-3/16"
mesh. Galvanized to ASTM 123 and/or powder polyester-coated. Weight 2.20 lbs.
per sq. ft.
For complete dimensions see the CAD LIBRARY details.
Characteristics: Blockade® is the most robust of the five designs.
Repeats the design of the Metro® but with components of greater section, which
make it the most robust model in the series.
Applications: Where safety, strength and anti-break-in characteristics are
required: military deposits or installations, repeaters, radar stations, petrochemical
installations; preferably to be fitted with burglar-proof uprights and safety
bolts. Can be fitted with alarm devices.
Specify: Electro-forge welded steel fencing. Ametco® Blockade® design - 1-3/16"
x 5/32" main bar, 1/4" round cross bar, 2-7/16" x 5-3/16"
mesh. Galvanized to ASTM 123 and/or powder polyester-coated. Weight 3.67 lbs.
per sq. ft.
For complete dimensions see the CAD LIBRARY details.
Characteristics: Square mesh model, particularly rigid and well joined, with
components perfectly balanced.
Applications: Great versatility for both civil and industrial use and especially
suitable for railings and internal decoration.
Specify: Electro-forge welded steel fencing. Ametco® Lattice
Design - 1"
x 1/8" main bar, 3/16" round cross bar, 2-7/16" x 2-19/32"
mesh. Galvanized to ASTM 123 and/or powder polyester-coated. Weight 2.56 lbs.
per sq. ft.
For complete dimensions see the CAD LIBRARY details.
Characteristics: Square mesh model, very strong but light in design, with good
see-through and blending into the environment.
Applications: The Stadium® model is suggested for economy in large areas and
the internal subdivision of areas already fenced, for the three sides of outer
fencing, which are not seen, internal decoration, special applications and false
ceilings.
Limitations: This design can be climbed.
Specify: Electro-forge welded steel fencing. Ametco® Stadium® design - 1"
x 1/8" main bar, 3/16" round cross bar, 3-15/16" x 3-15/16”
mesh. Galvanized to ASTM 123 and/or powder polyester-coated. Weight 1.28 lbs.
per sq. ft.
For complete dimensions see the CAD LIBRARY details.
Characteristics: Shadow® panels offer two choices for direct visual screening:
80% and 100% [when viewed perpendicular to face of panel]. Specify "Shadow® 80" or "Shadow® 100."
Model with inclined sections, exclusive polished design, without cuts or joints
and therefore monolithic. It can be installed with horizontal sections, in which
case it is practically peep-proof.
Applications: Suitable for use on balconies, as sunscreens, protective screens,
false ceilings, ventilation openings, parking garages and special applications.
Specify: Electro-forge welded steel fencing. Ametco® Shadow® design horizontal - 1-31/32" x 1/16" formed main bar, 5/32" round cross
bar, 1-13/16" x 5-7/32" mesh. (Select one) Shadow® 80 for 80% direct
visual screening or Shadow® 100 for 100% direct visual screening. Galvanized to
ASTM 123 and/or powder polyester-coated.
For complete dimensions see the CAD LIBRARY details.
All three gate types can be fabricated with Ametco®’s Fixed Louver infill
panels. The Venetian® Design is our newest fixed louver panel.
The Venetian® Design features a unique V-shaped aluminum extrusion that has 100% visual screening in
any direction, yet still allows air flow for ventilation
The Ametco® Eclipse® and Total
Eclipse® fixed louver infill panels are available
in aluminum and stainless steel. The aluminum and stainless steel Eclipse® panels
have a very smooth finish when powder coated because they do not require
galvanizing. The Eclipse® panel features 80% direct visual
screening and the Total Eclipse® panel
features 100% direct visual screening. Both panels may be used horizontally or
vertically.
See the Ametco® Fixed Louver Fence Profile for illustrations of these panels
and additional information.
All three gate types can be fabricated with Ametco®’s Welded Wire Security
Panels. Ametco® offers five styles of welded wire infill panels that match our
Welded Wire Security Fencing:
- Fiesta Design
- Guardian Design
- Amopanel Design
- Park Design
These welded wire panels offer high, medium and basic security ratings. See
the Ametco® Welded Wire Security Fence Profile for illustrations of these panels
and additional information.
Ametco® gates are protected by extremely effective coating systems, giving long
life with a touch of elegance. The hot dip galvanized finish with a polyester
powder coating gives Ametco® fencing protection from the elements, as well as increasing
its sturdiness and eliminating maintenance. This system gives the best corrosion
protection in the industry.
The hot dip galvanizing will leave rough areas on the treated surface. These
rough areas do not impair the coating in terms of corrosion resistance. The
galvanized product is then powder coated. The color gives an “extra” touch
of appeal to the Ametco® fencing system, harmonizing with
its surroundings. Once you have selected the color from the wide choices available,
it will endure exposure without crazing or fading. For jobs where a smooth
surface is requires, see Ametco®’s
Fixed Louver Aluminum or stainless steel products.
We also offer custom colors on a minimum order basis. Please contact Ametco® for
additional information.
The American Hot Dip Galvanizers Association, Inc. states, “The life expectancy
of galvanized coatings on typical structural member is far in excess of 50 years
in most rural environments and 20 to 25 years plus, even in severe urban and coastal
exposure.”
The warranty for the powder coated finish is 20 years. The polyester coated
galvanized metal remains corrosion free for years.
Performance properties for the polyester coating are as follows:
SALT SPRAY RESISTANCE: (ASTM B-117) Bonderite 1000 steel panels, in a scored
condition, exhibit no undercutting after 500 hours in 5% spray testing at 95 degrees
F and 95% relative humidity. No rusting or blistering on panel face. Under the
same conditions after 1000 hours the panels showed less than 3/16 " undercutting.
WEATHERABILITY: (ASTM D822) After one year exposure in South Florida with panels
facing south and tilted at a 45 degree angle, a high gloss white polyester coating
retains 88% gloss (gloss readings obtained on washed panels). No film failure.
A 2-part polyurethane coat on top of hot dip galvanized is used when gates
are too large to be powder coated. Ametco® Mfg. Corp. certifies that its fencing
systems are free from defects in material and workmanship. The polyester coated
finish is guaranteed not to crack, peel or blister for a period of 20 years. Accidental
damages, defects resulting from improper installation and damage from vandalism
or abuse are not included. Warranty is limited to a prorated value of the coating,
not to exceed the original value of the coating. Or, at Ametco®’s discretion,
re-coating the panel but not to include labor removal or reinstallation.
Applicable Standards:
- Material: Bar Stock: ASTM A 36, Tube: ASTM A 500-Grade B
- Fabrication: ANSI/AWS D1.1
- Hot-Dip Galvanized: ASTM A 123
- Cadmium Plating: ANSI/ASTM A 165-71, Type NS with a clear chromate finish
- Powder Coating: Hardness ASTM D 3363; Direct impact ASTM D 2793. Salt spray
resistance test ASTM B 117
See the Ametco® Specifications attached to this Profile for complete ready-to-edit
CSI formatted proprietary specifications.
See the CAD LIBRARY details attached to this Profile for product and installation
details.
In the interest of improving quality and design, Ametco® reserves the right
to amend specifications without giving prior notice.
Please contact us for a copy of the Ametco® Warranty.
Availability: Ametco® security grille panels are carried in stock in large mats.
Jobs are fabricated and coated before being shipped throughout the United States.
Cost: Costs are quoted on a job basis due to varying requirements of each project.
Cost may be obtained by calling Ametco® Manufacturing Corp. at (800) 321-7042.
The advanced coating method supplied on the Ametco® gate system requires little
or no maintenance. If, or when, panels require repainting, they can be removed
and taken down to allow for easy painting.
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