Nothing is more important than keeping colleagues safe, so don’t compromise when it comes to installing industrial safety gates.
Here, we outline some of the key considerations to look out for before purchasing industrial safety gates for your workplace.
Industrial safety gates should self close to avoid obstruction for both pedestrians and vehicle operators. Self closing gates help to protect people at access points, platforms and loading bays by eliminating human error and avoiding people walking through restricted areas without awareness.
Not only does the Safety P-Gate™ self close, its unique single hinge design also removes virtually all risk of finger traps, making the gates even more safe than they already are. The closing speed can also be adjusted to make them suitable for any application.
Maintaining your safety gates and ensuring they are still fit for purpose takes a lot of time that could be spent on other areas of the business. Save this time by opting for a low-maintenance, long-lasting finish on your gates.
Safety P-Gates™ are hot dip galvanized and powder coated for enhanced protection against corrosion, reducing the frequency of replacements even with outside installation. When galvanizing and powder coating are used on the same fabrication, it is known as a duplex coating: a durable synergy of the two coating methods. We can also provide a galvanized-only finish on our gates if required.
There are different factors to consider depending on whether your safety gate is located indoors or outdoors.
Safety gates can be used indoors along walkways to provide a safe path for pedestrians to and from access points. Putting a gate along access points helps people to think about their own safety before proceeding, helping to reduce the risk of accidents.
Outdoor gates should be corrosion resistant and withstand atmospheric attack, especially in the rainy winter months. Not only does this help the gates last longer, it also helps save money in the long term on replacements and upkeep.
All our gates are hot dip galvanized and powder coated by us, protecting against corrosion and providing a longer lifespan than painted safety gates. Not only this, the coating is low-maintenance to help save time on repeat inspections.
No matter where you’re installing them, it’s important to make sure the gates open in the correct direction to avoid potential collisions. The Safety P-Gate™ can be manufactured and assembled to open to the left or right, and inwards or outwards; our gates are made to order to ensure they suit your exact requirements.
No two workplaces are the same, so we bespoke manufacture gates to suit your exact specifications. They can be made to open inwards or outwards, and on the left or right side, to ensure they don’t block paths or roads for vehicles.
The gates will also need to be a bright colour to make sure they are easily visible to both pedestrians and vehicle operators. Safety P-Gates™ are powder coated by us after hot dip galvanizing, helping improve both their visibility and longevity. While we usually offer a bright yellow for these gates, simply let us know if you need a different colour and we’ll be happy to help.
Every parent wants their child to be able to play in a fun, safe environment – and the public playgrounds you manage are no different. From the first impressions on arriving to practical safety considerations, we outline some of the key considerations to look out for when choosing the right playground safety gate.
Playground gates should be a different colour from the fencing that surrounds them, making them easily recognisable as a point of entry to the playground. This acts as both a convenience and a safety consideration in emergencies where quick recognition of access points is needed.
The Mono Hinge Self Closing Gate can be powder coated in a wide range of colours, helping to contrast any existing fencing while also being visually appealing for visitors.
Playground gates that don’t close automatically are likely to be left open, creating a safety risk from unexpected swinging motions that can injure children.
Closing speed is just as important as whether they self close at all; gates that close too quickly may also swing back before visitors have enough time to pass through.
All Mono Hinge gates are self-closing, with a gentle mechanism and an adjustable closing speed, ensuring maximum safety and making sure the playground remains accessible for all. The gates can be manufactured to be opened inwards or outwards, with the hinge on the left or right, to suit any requirement.
Frequent downtime maintaining and repairing playground gates takes a lot of time, and can create disruptions for visitors. Additionally, if the gate has a poor quality coating, you run the risk of spending more money on replacements and repairs of the gates, which can add up over time.
Our gates are hot dip galvanized and powder coated for extended durability and protection against corrosion. When galvanizing and powder coating are used on the same steel fabrication, it is known as a duplex coating: a durable synergy of the two coating methods.
We can also offer a galvanized-only finish if required, keeping the gates protected against corrosion while keeping the steel appearance. Galvanized steel requires little to no maintenance over its long lifespan, meaning less downtime and disruption – not only for you, but also for the children and parents visiting the playground.
Gate hinges can easily trap fingers, but what if all external hinges were removed?
Mono Hinge gates have a unique single hinge design, removing virtually all risk of trapped fingers. Combined with a gentle self closing mechanism, Mono Hinge gates are truly one of the safest playground gates on the market.
To be wheelchair accessible, RoSPA guidelines advise that gates should be at least 1 metre wide, self-closing with a closure time of at least 3-5 seconds, and have easy to operate latches.
Mono Hinge single gates are a minimum of 1.2m wide, with our largest double gates providing an overall width of over 2.7m, and adjustable closing speeds to allow people time to pass through safely. We’re proud to supply inclusive playground gates.