Cantilever Gate Carriage, 8 Wheels, Medium, Max 600kg

An eight wheel carriage for medium cantilever sliding gates, rated to a maximum of 600kg. A cantilever gate has no ground track: it hangs off a pair of carriages bolted to the foundation and runs out across the opening. This is one of those carriages, built around a robust steel base plate with four fixing slots and a pivoting body that carries eight steel wheels in matched pairs. It is sized for the medium cantilever track and matches our medium end stop and support wheel. Use it when the light 500kg carriage is not enough and a full heavy carriage is more than you need. The 600kg figure is the maximum published for this carriage. The price shown is for one carriage. A gate of this type needs two.

Why this carriage works

Eight wheels spread the load. A cantilever gate puts a lot of leverage on its carriages, especially near full travel. Eight wheels running inside the track share that load better than four, which helps the gate run smoothly and reduces wear.

A pivoting body. The body of the carriage pivots on the base plate, so the wheels stay in line with the track as the gate moves over it, rather than tipping on a fixed bracket.

Slotted base for setting out. The four slots in the base plate give you adjustment when you set the carriage on the foundation bolts, so you can bring the two carriages square before you tighten down.

Where it is used

Medium cantilever sliding gates for commercial yards, warehouses and factory entrances where the opening cannot have a ground track, for example because of snow, leaves, or vehicles crossing the threshold. It needs a proper concrete foundation and a gate frame that has been designed for cantilever use.

Specifications

Choosing the right carriage

Carriages come in light, medium and heavy to match the three track sizes. The medium carriage has more capacity than the light carriage but is not interchangeable with its track, so choose the carriage, track and end stop together. A heavy gate needs the 1000kg carriage and the heavy track instead.

See also the medium end stop and medium support wheel.

Fitting and care

Set the two carriages level on the foundation with enough spacing for the gate, using the slots to bring them into line. Slide the track on, check the gate runs true by hand, and fit the end stop so the gate cannot run off. Tighten the fixings, then recheck the run. A cantilever gate should be designed and installed by someone competent, as a badly balanced gate can damage the carriages or be unsafe.

Clear out debris from the track at each service and check the wheels and fixings. Grease only if the wheels call for it.

Frequently asked questions

Ordering and delivery

Order online, with Express UK Delivery to your site and same-day dispatch on orders before 2pm, Monday to Friday. For a larger job, call 01744 520 110 or email sales@industrialsuppliesco.co.uk and we will confirm availability and delivery before you order.