Sliding Gate Wheel 60mm, 12mm and 16mm Round Track, Bracket Mount

The smallest wheel in this box section range, for light sliding gates on 12mm or 16mm round track. At 60mm nominal, 58mm on the data sheet, this wheel suits light sliding gates and shed doors where a larger bracket would look clumsy or foul the rail. It comes fitted in a short pressed bracket, 85mm long and 27.5mm wide, that bolts up to the underside of the rail through two 9mm slots at 55mm centres. It runs on a round bar laid along the ground, and it is sold to suit 12mm and 16mm bar. The price shown is for one wheel with its bracket, with a minimum order of 10.

Important: This wheel suits small round bar track only. It will not run on 20mm bar, V section track or cantilever track. Data sheet sizes are a guide; components can vary slightly.

Why this wheel works

A half round groove on a small round bar. The groove cups the top of the bar along its length, which keeps the wheel centred as the gate travels.

A simple running gear. This line is not listed as double bearing, which keeps the price down for a gate opened by hand a few times a day. Choose a double bearing wheel if the gate is motor driven or in constant use.

A compact bracket for a narrow rail. The bracket needs only 27.5mm of width on the underside of the rail and the overall height is 64mm, so it suits lighter rail than the bigger sizes can. The two slots give a little adjustment along the rail when you are lining the wheels up.

Where it is used

Light sliding yard gates, shed and workshop doors, and pedestrian-width sliding panels on a 12mm or 16mm round bar, indoors or out. A wheel this small works best on a clean, level track, because it has less ability to roll over debris than a 100mm or 140mm wheel. It is not meant for heavy vehicle gates or uneven ground.

Specifications

Choosing the right wheel

Check the bar first. The groove measures 13mm across on the data sheet, which is a close fit on 12mm bar. On 16mm bar the wheel sits higher in the groove and rides on its edges, so measure your bar, and test a wheel before you commit to a long run. If your track is 20mm bar, or your gate is heavy, step up to the 80mm compact wheel or a larger size. If the wheel has to go inside the rail, take the 60mm internal housed wheel.

See all gate wheels and sliding gate track.

Fitting and care

Mark the wheel positions on the bottom rail so the two wheels sit close to the ends of the gate and in line with the track. The bracket needs a flat underside 27.5mm wide. Bolt through the two holes at 55mm centres, or weld the bracket after grinding the plating off the weld area and working with fume extraction. Fixings are not listed as included, so allow your own. Set the gate so that the wheels sit fully on the track along its whole travel.

Keep the track clear of stones and packed dirt, and check the wheels and fixings at each service. Plating gives light protection only, so touch up scratches and welds with zinc-rich paint. Replace a wheel that has worn or stiffened, and check its partner at the same time.

Frequently asked questions

Ordering and delivery

Order 10 or more 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.