RETRACTABLE
Navigating floor obstacles can be a problem. Extendamatic can operate without a caster (up to about 9-feet). As you can see in the photo, the elimination of the caster would provide the ability of the gate to override floor tracks, conduit or curbs. This technique is most commonly used with a double gate configuration (two gates that meet from opposing directions and close in the center). See floor plan section for configurations.
TALL LATCH POST
This is the Latch Post that comes standard with the Extendamatic Safety Gate. It's height matches the height of the Latching Stanchion and it has a protruding steel bar with a hole in it to accommodate the 3/4-inch Latch Pin. Notice that the Latch Pin can be padlocked to prevent unwanted intrusion. This configuration is best for installing interlock mounting plates and systems.
SHORT LATCH POST
This is a very quick and efficient way to Latch the gate. The Latch Pin is simply lined up with the top of the Latch Post and drops into a hole in the top of the post. The one drawback to this latching system is that the Latch Pin cannot be padlocked.
STEEL DROP PINS TO THE FLOOR
Drop-pins to the floor are mainly used to provide side impact stability on long gate installations. They are 3/4-inch heavy-duty steel, with handles placed at an ergonomic height to prevent operator stooping. The Drop Pin is also used to index and anchor two opposing gates where they come together.
ANTI-ROTATE MECHANISM
It is sometimes necessary to prevent gate rotation in a certain direction. For example, in the case of guarding an open pit or drop-off, logically you would not want the gate to be able to swing inward over the pit. As you can see from the photo, the Anti-Rotate Mechanism is adjustable and can be set to stop the gate at precisely the desired position.
STANDARD INTERLOCK
For companies that desire a simple to use interlock device, we provide a standard heavy-duty, industrial plug/receptacle system that is quick and easy to use and comes already instaled on the gate. You only need to hook up the wiring to your control panel when you install the gate. Removing the shorting plug interrupts the circuit.
CUSTOM INSTALLED INTERLOCK
Many companies have their own interlock systems specifically tailored to their operation and choose to send us their interlock components. We then design and manufacture custom bracketing and factory install their interlock devices. In this manner, a perfect match is assured every time, and there are no installation issues when installing the gate.
INTERLOCK MOUNTING PADS
Our third option is to design, manufacture and factory install the mounting plates so that the customer can attach their own interlock device when installing the gate. This usually involves the customer providing us with drawings or templates in order to assure a perfect match when they do the interlock install.
CUSTOM DESIGN
Sometimes an application is so unique that it requires a custom designed gate. As an example, the photo illustrates a 3-sided gate configuration that guards an opening that contains a floor elevator. The entire gate retracts and swings to the side to provide total access to the elevator for the purpose of loading and unloading.