Designed to support the movement of gates by ensuring that they always open and close smoothly and safely, swing gate accessories are specifically designed to meet the technical requirements of traditional swing gate openings.
A popular gate type, often chosen for its practicality of installation and the advantage of the total absence of guide rails on the ground, an indispensable feature for installations in settings where the terrain is uneven, bumpy or sloping, and where there is insufficient side clearance.
As with other types of gates, choosing the right accessories is crucial to ensure functionality, safety and durability of the structure.
FAC Srl, a leading manufacturer of gate components, offers a wide range of swing gate accessories suitable to meet every installation and usage need: from upper and lower hinges, with or without plates, adjustable or quick-fixing, to hinges and safety pins and cables. Certified, quality Made in Italy solutions designed to ensure maximum performance and safety in all contexts and conditions.
In this article we will find out about the characteristics of a swing gate, the type of accessories required by this particular structure, and FAC’s offering of swing gate components.
What are the characteristics of a swing gate?
Consisting of one or more gates, depending on the type of opening, swing gates are distinguished by the swing movement of the gates, which in this type of structure wheel on pivots attached to the columns to allow smooth and safe movement.
With an internal or external opening, depending on structural needs and available space, swing gates are the ideal choice on uneven terrain or surfaces with little side clearance, thanks to their versatile installation that does not require ground guide rails. Thanks to their large opening, they are also particularly suitable for managing all accesses where deep spaces are not a limitation.
Here are the main features that make swing gates an affordable and advantageous choice.
Ease of installation
Swing gates do not require guide rails on the ground, which greatly simplifies the installation process, especially in areas with uneven terrain or slopes. Compared with sliding gates, then, they require less masonry work during installation.
Versatility
This type of gate can be installed in residential, commercial or industrial spaces, adapting to various aesthetic and functional needs. It can also be easily motorized during or after installation.
Wide opening
A swing gate provides a wide opening, thus representing the ideal solution for all entrances with sufficient space in depth. Depending on the type of mounting, it can provide 90° or 180° internal opening.
Sash movement
The doors open inward, depending on the needs of the surrounding area and the desired configuration.
Ease of maintenance
Swing gates require minimal maintenance, especially if they are made and completed with high-quality materials and accessories such as those offered by FAC.
Swing gate accessories: the FAC offering
FAC provides a full range of swing gate accessories designed to ensure maximum safety and functionality over time.
From upper and lower hinges to safety strikes, pins, and cables, we offer solutions for every type of project, both residential and industrial, available in various finishes (galvanized or stainless steel) and sizes, depending on the work to be done.
Tested and certified products, 100% Made in Italy, designed to meet the diverse installation needs of professionals.
Let’s briefly take a look below at our swing gate accessory offerings designed for large gates, small or pedestrian gates, gates and heavy gates.
Gate hinges for top support
For the upper support of structures FAC offers different types of hinges designed to meet different technical and assembly requirements: from hinges with anti-rotation pivot to hinges with trestle, from banded hinges to special hinges with orthogonal adjustment, to the more classic hinges with bearings. Let us see, in detail, each type.
Hinges with anti-rotation hinge pin
Designed to prevent the pin from slipping out in the event of loosening, they are available in both galvanized steel and stainless steel, with various installation options: cementing, welding or fastening.
Here are the types of anti-rotation pivot hinges in our catalog:
- hinges with long bar
- hinges with 2- or 4-hole plate to fix
- quick fastening hinges
Hinges with U-bolt
Available in various sizes in stainless steel or galvanized, depending on the specific needs of the project, our hinges with U-bolts can be chosen in either weld-on or cement-on versions. The presence of the U-bolt provides an extremely stable attachment, ensuring a firm anchorage to the gate structure.
Here are all the types of hinges with clevises available in our catalog:
- hinges with classic U-bolt
- long-bar hinges with U-bolt
- Adjustable hinges with weld-on jumper or 4-hole deep-drawn plate to fix
- Hinges with U-bolt and 2-hole deep-drawn plate to fix (also adjustable)
- Hinges with clevis welded to 4-hole deep-drawn plate to fasten
- Hinges with clevis welded to 2-hole deep-drawn plate to fasten
- hinges with quick-fixing clevises
Banded hinges
Available in galvanized steel and in various sizes according to the type of gate or door to be built, these hinges are designed to be welded, cemented or fixed through special plates. Below are the variations of band hinges in our catalog:
- classic weld-on or cement-on band hinges
- adjustable band hinges
- Adjustable band hinges with 4-hole deep-drawn plate to fix
- Adjustable band hinges with 2-hole deep-drawn plate to fix
- internally threaded band hinges
- quick-fixing square tube band hinges
Orthogonally adjustable hinges
Our attention to customer needs led us to develop orthogonally adjustable hinges, an advanced solution that allows us to overcome the traditional limits of door opening by extending the movement up to 180 degrees. Available to be fixed or welded, depending on installation needs, they are also offered in our catalog with U-bolts to ensure greater stability and strength.
Hinges with bearing
Among the most classic and widely used solutions in swing gates are hinges with bearings, which are designed to minimize rotational friction due to the presence of bearings. These hinges are available, in our catalog, in a variety of versions to meet different needs:
- Adjustable hinges with welded bearing (also for tubular)
- Adjustable hinges with bearing and 4-hole bracket to fix
- Adjustable hinges with bearing for square section to weld or with bracket to fasten
Accessories for lower support
For the bottom support of swing gates FAC offers a full range of accessories available in galvanized steel, stainless steel, or in rough. Proposed solutions include lower pins, which can be combined with the corresponding weld-on or column-fixed plates.
We have also designed adjustable solutions for swing gates, such as lower hinges with bearings, available in the following models:
- Lower hinges with weld-on bearing or bracket 4 holes to fix
- Lower hinges with weld-on tapered roller bearing or 4-hole bracket to fix (also for tubular)
- Lower hinges with bearing and 4-hole plate for ground fixing, also available with tapered roller bearing and for tubular
- Lower hinges with grease nipple
- Lower hinges with weld-on square section bearing or 4-hole plate to fix, also available with tapered roller bearing
Matching upper and lower hinges
To make it easier for professionals, FAC has also developed preconfigured solutions with ready-to-use upper and lower hinge combinations that can be selected according to the weight and size of the gate.
Matched in size, materials and installation types, these pairs of hinges are offered in different configurations, for example, weld-on or with a 4-hole bracket to fix, including options for openings up to 180° or on a slope.
Floor casements and wall casements
Also included in FAC’s swing gate accessory offerings are ground and wall-mounted swing gates, which are useful for safely stopping the gate at the end of its movement, whether it is opening or closing. These sashes, available in a variety of models, provide an additional level of safety, especially for manual openings, where they prevent the sash from leaving the work area, and for motorized ones, where they act as a stop in case the motor fails to stop movement due to breakage or accidental events.
Here are all the types of casement in our catalog:
- Ground sliders for 2-leaf gates
- Ground flange-mounted swing gates for 2-leaf gates to fix
- Wall-mounted knockers with dowel
- Wall-mounted knockers with plate to fix
Electro-welding door knockers
In addition to traditional casements, FAC also has a variety of types of electrowelded door-mounted casements to be mounted on the side of the sash near the lock.
These particular accessories are available to weld directly onto the sash or to fasten, through special adjustable plates with holes.
Anti-fall cables
To complete the range of swing gate accessories FAC also offers a wide selection of anti-fall cables, which are essential to ensure complete gate safety.
These accessories have the important function of supporting the sash by preventing its sudden fall in case of excessive accessory wear, hinge breakage or various accidents.
An important expedient that eliminates the risk of personal or property damage.
These components, recommended by FAC, are now essential to ensure the safety and CE marking of the structure.
Not just swing gate accessories: discover FAC’s complete offering
FAC offers a wide selection of accessories not only for swing gates, but also for sliding solutions, swing gates, hanging gates, and cantilever gates. In fact, our product range is designed to meet the specific needs of each installation, always with the guarantee of the highest quality, durability and reliability.
For sliding gates, FAC offers a wide selection of accessories such as wheels, rails, plates, guides and racks, which are essential to meet the technical requirements of these openings.
Suspended gates, on the other hand, can benefit from a wide range of trolleys for different capacities, as well as rails and all suitable supports.
FAC also provides complete solutions for cantilever gates that include guides, sliding systems, and reinforced plates.
In our catalog you can also find specific accessories for swing gates and special folding gates designed to solve problems related to lack of side sliding and uneven terrain.
Whatever type of gate to be installed, FAC has the right solution to meet every technical and functional need!
With long experience in the industry and a constant focus on innovation, FAC can guarantee a range of high-quality gate accessories that ensure durability and optimal performance in any context.
With a comprehensive and diverse catalog, our company is able to support professionals and installers worldwide in choosing the best solutions, offering reliable and certified products, along with the advantage of specialized and personalized technical assistance.
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