Bottom Stop for Hanging Gates: Installing a Travel Limiter Yourself
Imagine the situation: you open the gates, the carriages slide smoothly along the track, but due to a strong push or a gust of wind, the gate leaf moves too far and... flies out of the guide rail. To avoid a dangerous fall of the heavy structure, there is a simple and brilliant solution — a ground-mounted travel limiter.
The bottom stop (buffer) is not just an accessory, but a key safety element. It absorbs the impact load in the extreme position, protecting the roller carriages from breakage and you from accidents.
Where is Stop №6 Installed?
A3 — gate frame position when fully open | №5 — top stop | №6 — bottom stop
According to the diagram, the installation follows this logic:
- [1] Point A3: This is the extreme position of the gate when fully opened. This is where stop №6 is mounted to the ground.
- [2] Double Protection: For ideal fixation, we recommend combining the bottom stop №6 with the top stop №5 (which is inserted inside the guide rail).
- ✔ This top-and-bottom combination firmly secures the gate leaf, eliminating any play or wobble.
⚙ Tools for DIY Installation
For drilling holes in concrete
Diameter 10-12 mm
For tightening bolts
For precise A3 marking
Simple Installation Algorithm (4 Steps)
Fully open the gates to the desired stopping point.
Place stop №6 against the frame and mark the hole positions on the concrete.
Drill the holes, insert anchor bolts, and tighten the stop firmly to the base.
Test: the gates should hit the stop's damper softly and squarely without tilting.
Don't Forget the Other Components!
Gate safety depends on the quality of every single bolt. At KSV Systems, we have already gathered the best components for you.
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