Cantilever Gate Support Wheel, Heavy, with Rubber Buffer

A heavy support wheel to steady and guide a heavy cantilever sliding gate at the end of its travel. A cantilever gate hangs from its carriages, and when it runs out across the opening the free end needs something to receive it. This wheel, on its strong folded steel bracket, picks up the bottom of the gate as it comes in and keeps the leaf in line. The backplate has a rubber buffer that takes the impact of the gate arriving. It is the heavy size of our support wheels, with an 83mm wheel, and belongs with the heavy cantilever track and carriages. The price shown is for one wheel. Fit it on the receiving post at the end of the gate run.

Why this wheel works

Steadies the gate at the point it matters. The free end of a cantilever gate tends to droop slightly. A support wheel lifts it back onto the line as it arrives, so the gate meets its latch or stop at the right height.

Rubber buffer on the backplate. The buffer softens the impact when the gate arrives, reducing noise and the shock passed into the post and the gate frame.

A strong folded bracket. The folded steel bracket holds the 83mm wheel in a rigid fork, and the backplate spreads the fixing load into the post.

Where it is used

Heavy cantilever gates for factories, warehouses, depots and commercial entrances, fitted to the receiving post at the end of the gate run. It is not a load-bearing carriage, so the gate must still be carried by its carriages. It needs a rigid post that can take the impact of the gate arriving.

Specifications

Choosing the right support wheel

Support wheels come in three sizes matching the three sizes of cantilever track. The heavy wheel is the biggest of the three with the 83mm wheel, and it is intended for the heavy track and carriages. For a lighter gate use the medium or light wheel so that the bracket and track match.

Also see the heavy end stop and heavy 1000kg carriage.

Fitting and care

Fix the bracket to the receiving post with the wheel height set so the bottom of the gate rolls onto it as it comes in. Slide the gate up by hand and check the wheel takes the leaf and the rubber buffer meets the gate frame cleanly. Tighten the fixings. A cantilever gate should be installed by someone competent, and any power operator must be tested after the adjustment.

Inspect the wheel and the buffer at each service and keep the bracket free of debris. Replace the buffer if it has split or hardened.

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.