Cantilever Gate End Stop, Light, Meeting Point Bracket

An end stop for light cantilever gates, also called the meeting point. It is a U-shaped zinc-plated steel bracket with a ramp lip, fixed at the foot of the closing post. As the gate closes, its support wheel rolls up the ramp into the U, which carries the end of the gate and stops it being pushed sideways. A cantilever gate has no track across the opening: it hangs from a steel track along its bottom rail and rolls on two carriages fixed to a foundation beside the opening, so the entrance stays clear and gravel, leaves or snow cannot jam it. The price is for one end stop; one is needed per gate.

Specifications

Why it works

Carries the closed gate. The leading end of the gate rests in the stop, taking load off the carriages when the gate is shut.

Holds it in line. The sides of the U stop the closed gate being pushed sideways by wind or by hand.

Simple to fit. Bolt or weld it to the post at the height that lines up with the support wheel.

Where it is used

• Cantilever driveway and yard gates
• Industrial and commercial site entrances
• Entrances where a ground track would clog, freeze or be driven over
• Motorised cantilever gates, with a gear rack and operator

Choosing the right parts

The parts come in three grades. Pick the grade for your gate's length and weight, then use carriages, support wheel, end stop and track from the same grade: they are sized to fit each other.

Fitting and care

Hang the gate on its carriages first. Close it slowly to find where the support wheel meets the post, then fix the end stop there, with its ramp facing the gate, so the wheel rolls up into it without a jolt. Add a top guide bracket so the gate cannot lean, keep the inside of the track clear and check the fixings once a year.

Frequently asked questions

Ordering and delivery

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