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Cantilever Sliding Gates
Cantilever gates are a strong option for entrances that need the practicality of a sliding gate without a track running across the ground. They are especially useful for driveways, business entrances, industrial sites and shared access roads where security, reliability and ease of use matter.
Gate Control designs, manufactures and installs cantilever gates for domestic and commercial properties across Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and the surrounding areas. We can also combine your gate with electric gate automation, access control, CCTV and ongoing servicing.
When are cantilever gates a good choice?
- Entrances where a ground track would be awkward or exposed to debris.
- Driveways or roads with uneven surfaces, slopes or heavy use.
- Commercial sites that need dependable vehicle access control.
- Shared entrances where smooth, low-maintenance operation is important.
What are cantilever gates?
A cantilever gate is a type of sliding gate, but instead of running along a track set into the driveway or road surface, the gate is supported from the side. This allows the gate to move smoothly across the entrance without needing a floor track.
- No ground track: Helpful where dirt, stones, leaves, ice or regular traffic could affect a tracked gate.
- Smooth operation: Cantilever gates are designed to open and close cleanly, even across busy entrances.
- Lower day-to-day maintenance: With no track across the entrance, there is less to keep clear.
Cantilever gates for driveways and entrances
Cantilever gates can be used for private driveways, business premises, car parks, industrial yards and managed access roads. They are often chosen where a traditional swing gate would take up too much space, or where a tracked sliding gate is not suitable for the surface.
Every site is different, so we start with a survey to check the entrance width, available run-back space, ground levels, safety requirements and access control needs before recommending the right gate system.
