Access Control Gates

A perimeter fence is only as secure as its weakest entry point. Ideal Fencing Corp designs and installs automated gate systems — slide gates, cantilever gates, swing gates, vertical pivot gates, and barrier arms — that control vehicle and pedestrian access at commercial, industrial, and government facilities across 13 states. We handle the complete scope: concrete foundations, gate fabrication, operator installation, and coordination with your access control integrator.

Gate Systems We Install

**Cantilever Slide Gates**: Our most specified commercial gate type. Cantilever gates use no ground track, making them ideal for sites with heavy vehicle traffic, uneven ground, or snow and ice concerns — a critical factor across Colorado, Idaho, Utah, and the Pacific Northwest. We install cantilever gates in openings from 12 to 60 feet with V-groove or round-rail carriages.

**Swing Gates**: Single and bi-parting swing gates for lower-traffic access points. Available in chain link, ornamental steel, welded wire, and solid panel. We install pad-mounted swing operators from LiftMaster, HySecurity, and DoorKing rated for gate weights up to 2,000 pounds.

**Vertical Pivot Gates**: Maximum security for openings up to 30 feet. The gate panel lifts vertically and pivots over the opening, eliminating the lateral space required by slide or swing gates. Used at high-security facilities, toll plazas, and loading docks.

**Barrier Arms**: High-cycle barrier arm operators for parking facilities, weigh stations, and controlled access roads. We install arms from 10 to 30 feet with breakaway and counter-balance options. Typical cycle counts of 500,000+ operations.

Automation and Integration

We install commercial-grade gate operators from HySecurity, LiftMaster, DoorKing, and FAAC — selected based on gate weight, cycle frequency, duty rating, and environmental conditions. Every automated gate includes safety devices per UL 325 and ASTM F2200: photo eyes, sensing edges, audible alarms, and strobe lights. We pre-wire for card readers, keypads, intercoms, telephone entry systems, and vehicle detection loops, then coordinate with your access control integrator for final termination.

Engineering for Western Conditions

Gate systems in our service territory must handle wind loads up to 110 mph (Front Range, Kansas plains), temperature swings from -20F to 105F, and heavy snow accumulation. We engineer foundations and structures for these conditions — not coastal or Southern US defaults. Cantilever gate carriages are specified with sealed bearings and stainless steel rollers for corrosion resistance in road-salt environments.

Maintenance Programs

Gate operators are mechanical systems that require regular maintenance. We offer annual and semi-annual maintenance programs covering operator inspection, lubrication, safety device testing, chain and belt tension, and limit switch adjustment. Preventive maintenance extends operator life from 8 to 12 years and prevents the emergency service calls that always seem to happen on a Friday afternoon.

Investment Range

Commercial gate projects typically range from $15,000 to $85,000 depending on gate type, opening width, operator specification, and access control integration scope. A standard 24-foot cantilever slide gate with operator and safety devices runs $22,000 to $35,000 installed. Vertical pivot gates and anti-ram rated systems are at the higher end. We provide detailed proposals with equipment specifications and a single installed price — no separate line items that obscure the real cost.