Introduction

A slide gate unit has a gate which slides sideways to block a narrow lane. This unit is mainly used in races and narrow lanes for the purpose of blocking, baulking, indexing and anti-backing. It is typically used in places where there is limited room and a traditional swing gate would pose an obstruction in its open position. There are three main types of slide gates, manual solid slide, pneumatic solid slide and pneumatic split slide. Each one offers its own unique advantages.

Manual

A manual solid slide gate offers a cost effective version to fulfill its purpose. The term ‘solid’ refers to a single gate and this gate is un-sheeted reducing the gates weight. The gate latches in its closed position preventing the possibility of livestock nosing it open. In all slide gates there is a door guide on the ground, which prevents the doors being damaged when livestock hits it or brushes past the end of it (particularly when trying to separate two animals).

Manual Slide Gate Features:

• Feet bolted to concrete allowing for location during installation and removal

• Lower gate guide track minimizes damage from impacts on gate as well as cattle brushing past the end of gate

• Open railed gate reduces total weight

Summary:

• Sideways sliding gate

• Used in narrow lanes or races

• Allows blocking, baulking, indexing and anti-backing

• Suits indexing crush, lane draft or circular draft

• Manual solid slide gate is cost effective