Aremco Barriers – Access Control Knowledge Centre

How Wide Should a Vehicle Entrance Gate Be? One of the first questions you'll need to answer when ordering a manual swing gate is: How wide does my gate need to be? It might seem straightforward – measure the entrance and order a gate to match. In practice, there are several things worth considering before deciding on the final width. The vehicles using the entrance, turning angle, available space, gate configuration and even exactly where you take your measurement from can all affect the specification. At Aremco Barriers , we've been manufacturing manual gates and barriers for more than 40 years. In this guide, we'll explain what to consider when deciding how wide a vehicle entrance gate should be. What Is the Clear Opening of a Gate? The clear opening is the usable space available for vehicles to pass through when the gate is fully open. This is one of the most important measurements when planning a vehicle entrance. It shouldn't be confused with the overa...

What Is a Safety Restrainer on a Swing Gate and Why Is It Important? When choosing a manual swing gate, most people naturally concentrate on the obvious things: the width of the opening, the height of the gate, the finish and how it will be locked. One important component can easily be overlooked – the safety restrainer . A safety restrainer is designed to provide a secondary means of support should a gate's primary hinge system fail. On a large steel swing gate, this is an important safety consideration because the gate leaf can be substantial in both size and weight. At Aremco Barriers , safety restrainers form part of our approach to manufacturing manual swing gates, with consideration given to the requirements of BS EN 12604 . In this guide, we'll explain what a gate safety restrainer is, why it is important and why it should be included in ongoing gate inspections and maintenance. What Is a Swing Gate Safety Restrainer? A safety restrainer is a secondary safety devi...

Choosing the correct size manual swing gate starts with more than simply measuring the width of an entrance. The available opening, vehicle movements, surrounding space and how the gate will be used all need to be considered. For commercial, industrial and public-sector sites, getting these details right at the start can make the difference between a gate that is straightforward to operate and one that causes unnecessary access problems. At Aremco Barriers , we manufacture manual steel swing gates in the UK for a wide range of vehicle access-control applications. This guide explains the main measurements and practical points to consider when deciding what size swing gate you need. How Do I Measure for a Manual Swing Gate? One of the first things we need to know is the required opening between the gate posts . Measure the width of the entrance where you intend the gate to be installed and consider the actual usable space vehicles will need to pass through. It is important to distinguish...