FenceTrac provides cantilever slide gates for commercial and industrial applications requiring wide openings where swing gates are not practical. Automated cantilever slide gates are available for openings up to 32 feet wide. These are custom-built units with heavy-duty posts and track systems engineered for the specific application.
The Short Answer
Yes. Cantilever slide gates are available through FenceTrac for commercial, industrial, and large residential projects. They are built to order and sized to the exact opening width, with automation available for hands-free operation. All cantilever gates use the same powder-coat color options and can accept the same infill as the rest of the FenceTrac fence line.
What Is a Cantilever Slide Gate
A cantilever slide gate rolls parallel to the fence line to open instead of swinging inward or outward. The gate is suspended on rollers mounted to a heavy counterbalance frame, which means the gate never touches the ground and does not require a ground track.
This design eliminates the ground-level track that traditional rolling gates use. Without a ground track, there is nothing to collect debris, ice, or gravel, and nothing for vehicles to drive over. The gate operates cleanly in any weather and on any surface.
Cantilever gates are the standard choice for commercial driveways, warehouse entries, distribution centers, gated communities, and any opening where a swing gate would block traffic or require too much clearance.
When to Choose a Cantilever Gate Over a Swing Gate
Swing gates and cantilever gates serve different site conditions. Choosing the right type depends on the opening width, available clearance, and how the gate will be used.
Opening Width
Standard FenceTrac double swing gates cover openings up to 12 feet. Beyond that, a cantilever slide gate is the practical option. Cantilever gates handle openings from 12 feet up to 32 feet without structural compromise.
Swing Clearance
Swing gates need clear space in front of or behind the gate equal to the gate width. On properties with sloped driveways, parked vehicles, or tight approaches, that clearance may not exist. A cantilever gate slides along the fence line and requires zero swing clearance.
Traffic Volume
High-traffic commercial entries benefit from cantilever gates because they open and close faster than swing gates, especially when automated. A 24-foot cantilever gate can cycle open and closed in seconds, keeping vehicle queues moving.
Gate Design and Infill Compatibility
FenceTrac cantilever slide gates accept the same infill options as the fence panels. This means the gate matches the fence line in material, color, and texture.
A commercial property with LuxeCore aluminum-core composite privacy fencing can have a cantilever gate filled with the same LuxeCore boards. The same applies to UltraBlend PVC, aluminum boards, and other compatible infill materials.
The gate frame is powder-coated in the same color as the fence. From the street, the gate reads as a continuous section of the fence line rather than a separate element. This is a design advantage for properties where curb appeal and a consistent architectural finish matter.
Automation Options
Cantilever slide gates are frequently automated, especially on commercial properties. Automated gate openers mount to the gate frame and post structure, driving the gate along its track with a chain or belt mechanism.
Common access control options paired with automated cantilever gates include keypads and PIN entry, remote controls, smartphone-based access systems, card readers and key fobs, intercom and video systems, and vehicle detection loops.
The automation hardware and access controls are provided by the installer or a gate automation specialist. FenceTrac builds the gate structure to accommodate the selected automation system.
Commercial and Industrial Applications
Cantilever slide gates are used across a range of commercial and industrial fence design applications.
Common installations include warehouse and distribution center entries, gated community main entrances, industrial facility perimeter access, self-storage facility gates, office park and corporate campus entries, and school and municipal property vehicle gates.
For commercial properties that need both vehicle-grade access and a professional appearance, the cantilever gate maintains the same both-sided design and clean finish as the rest of the FenceTrac fence system.
How to Order a Cantilever Slide Gate
Cantilever gates are quoted as custom projects. The process starts with providing FenceTrac the opening width, desired gate height, infill selection, and automation requirements.
FenceTrac’s team sizes the gate, counterbalance frame, posts, and track system for the specific application. The finished gate ships with all structural components ready for installation by a qualified fence contractor or gate installer.
For projects that require stamped engineering drawings for permitting, FenceTrac provides these upon request for an additional fee.
Related Questions
What is the standard width for a double FenceTrac gate? Standard double swing gates cover openings up to 12 feet. For wider openings, a cantilever slide gate is the recommended option.
Can I add an automated opener to a FenceTrac gate? Yes. Cantilever gates are commonly automated with chain-drive or belt-drive openers paired with access control systems.
Does FenceTrac offer adjustable width gates? Standard swing gate kits can be adjusted to narrower widths by cutting the top and bottom rails. Cantilever gates are built to the exact width specified.
See Also
FenceTrac enclosures for dumpster, utility, and equipment screening applications that may pair with cantilever gate access. How to build an extremely strong privacy fence for details on FenceTrac’s frame and post engineering.
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