The All-Inclusive Guide To In-Ground Manual Swing Gates
While swing gates seem simple enough to understand, there are various options available and additional hardware you may like to use with your in-ground swing gate. Manual swing gates have the added advantage of not requiring electric or mechanical components, making them useful in rural or forestry areas. Plus, with a manual gate, it’s easy to control who can access an area simply by moving the included arm gates.
Should You Use Single Gates Or Dual Manual Swing Gates?
While one option is not better, you may need a specific model for your usage. If your gate is used to let in wide vehicles, such as commercial farming or landscaping equipment, or even semi-trucks, you may prefer a double-leaf swing barrier arm gate. On the other hand, if you’re only looking to block bicycles, motorcycles, or average cars, a single-arm barrier swing gate could be the right option.
Sizes for manual swing gates vary for single-arm models from 10 to 20 feet and for double-gate models from 20 to 40 feet. Before purchasing your gate, measure how large you will need your manual gate, and always leave some extra room so your vehicle does not intervene with the manual gate post.
| Single Manual Swing Gate Arm Sizes | Double Gate Manual Swing Gate Arm Sizes |
|---|---|
| 10 ft. | 20 ft. |
| 12 ft. | 24 ft. |
| 14 ft. | 28 ft. |
| 15 ft. | 30 ft. |
| 16 ft. | 32 ft. |
| 20 ft. | 40 ft. |
Swing Sentinel Manual Single Leaf Swing Barrier Gate
The sentinel single-leaf swing barrier arm is made from galvanized steel and comes in lengths of 10 to 20 feet. These swing gates have in-ground installation processes and are made in the United States. The eye lock attached to the gate helps the placement of a padlock or other locking mechanisms. Made with durable Shut-It dual sealed bearing hinges, this leaf gate will last for many years without fail.
Key Features:
- Made From Durable Galvanized Steel
- No Mechanical Or Technical Parts
- Perfect For Remote Agricultural Or Forestry Use
- All Gate Kits Fall Under The Buy American Specifications And Are Made In The USA
- Lengths Available From 10 To 20 Feet
- Use Shut It Hinges Known For Their Durability And Strength
- Single Leaf Manual Gates Easily Let Vehicles And Pedestrians Into Areas
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Swing Sentinel Manual Double Leaf Swing Barrier Gate Arm
The manual double-leaf swing barrier gate arms are made from galvanized steel and available in lengths ranging from 20 to 40 feet. These gates are created to be durable and assist with limiting entry to banks, national parks, large agricultural centers, or anywhere else, you may need a swing barrier gate arm. The included eye lock helps secure the gate when used in conjunction with a padlock. Shut It Hinges are used to ensure long-lasting and maintenance-free gate usage.
Key Features:
- Made From Durable Galvanized Steel
- No Mechanical Or Technical Parts
- Perfect For Remote Agricultural Or Forestry Use
- All Gate Kits Fall Under The Buy American Specifications And Are Made In The USA
- Lengths Available From 20 To 40 Feet
- Use Shut It Hinges Known For Their Durability And Strength
- Double Gates Great For Usage With Areas With Wider Vehicles Or Machinery
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What Type Of Hinge Do These Manual Swing Gates Use?
All manual swing gates available here use D&D SHUT IT Original BadAss Weld-On Gate Hinges. These hinges have a sealed bearing and are made from heavy-duty steel. These hinges are created with CNC Machining involving high-tech computer-controlled machines that produce a close-to-perfect product with some of the highest tolerances in the gate hinge industry. As a bonus, these hinges will never need greasing or maintenance, so if your gate is installed in a remote area, you’ll never need to check up on it. These hinges can hold a maximum gate weight of 1,100 pounds, so you can rest assured that your manual swing gate will likely never experience any hinge breakage or moving after many years.
What Are Some Additional Accessories I Can Add To My Manual Swing Gate?
One of the essential accessories to add to any manual swing gate is safety tape. Safety tape meets regulations set by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and improves the overall security of a manual swing gate on public roads, highways, and private roads. The manual outlining these safety precautions, named the Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), requires retro reflectorized stripes on both sides of the gate if used on a major roadway. These stripes should alternate between red and white at 16-inch intervals. If you want to read more about these regulations, the US Dot Swing Barrier Gate article has all the essential information about safety tape usage.
Safety tape is made from adhesive acrylic and has a retroreflective UV-stabilized polyester film packing to ensure the sun does not cause discoloration. Even if you are not on a major roadway, adding some safety tape to your gate allows cars to see it more clearly and not cause any accidental damage. Safety tape lengths vary from 10 to 40 feet and can accommodate any manual swing gate.
What Can I Attach A Swing Gate Barrier Arm To?
Manual gate arms (including gate kits) and receiver posts are sold separately, so if you need a post to connect your swing gate barrier arm, the sentinel swing barrier receiver post is an in-ground solution. This post helps your gate leaf stay in the open or closed position. It reaches 6 inches high and has a diameter of 3 inches.
To mount this post, bury the bottom 2.5 inches of the post in cement. After the cement has hardened and cured, you can attach the swing gate barrier arm. What is unique about this post is the eye lock mechanism. This mechanism is the key to keeping your gate opened or closed and provides a secure connection. Your gate will not move once in place, ensuring a fast closing and opening every time.
Sentinel Swing Barrier Reciever Post
What Is A Manual Swing Gate And Post Made Of?
The swing gate and posts are made from a galvanized steel pipe. Galvanized steel is known for its long-lasting properties and is created by adding a zinc coating to steel. This process helps prevent rusting and offers durable protection. If using galvanized steel on a gate, post, or any other outdoor object, the zinc will act as a barrier, preventing damage to the inside steel parts, corners, and other hard-to-reach areas. In manual swing gates, the OD base posts are usually 2 7/8 inches thick, and the OD Arm Posts are 1 7/8 inches wide. Every part of the swing gate arm is made with galvanized steel, even the other Sentinel swing barrier receiver post, ensuring that each part of the gate stays working for many years.
Additional External Locks For Eye Lock Part Of a Manual Swing Gate
Of course, when installing a manual swing gate, you may need a lock to keep unwanted traffic out of the designated area. For these purposes, leaf swing barrier gate arm kits contain everything you need to install a gate, including a padlock, leaf or leaves, and a 6’ tall gate post. These kits have every part made in the United States, meaning that this gate kit will qualify if you need to purchase under the Buy America Act.
These kits include the long-lasting Shut It Dual Sealed Bearing hinges that will keep your gate functional for many years, and the included padlock helps you keep your gate closed by latching onto the eye lock. If you prefer to avoid searching for each part of a gate separately and buying everything you need, kits are a great option.
Overview Of All The Benefits Of a Manual Swing Gate
- Made From Long-Lasting Galvanized Steel
- A Simple Solution For Remote Areas Or Places Without Access To Power
- Can Be Purchased As A Single Swing Or Double Swing Configuration
- All Gate Kits Fall Under The Buy American Specifications And Are Made In The USA
- Lengths Available From 10 To 40 Feet
- Use Shut It Hinges Known For Their Durability And Strength