Description
One of the applications for a manual barrier gate operator is in military base installations. A manual barrier does not employ any sort of electric motor. The boom is opened and closed via
human interaction with the gate. The WPT-MGT-19 is a heavy duty manual barrier gate operator made of steel and aluminum stock that is anit-corrosion coated. The boom length can be ordered from 6.5 feet to 23
feet.
Construction
The WPT-MGT-19 is constructed from both steel and aluminum. The vertical post is made from tubular steel with a bracket that is used to fix the barrier to the concrete pad. The barrier
boom is made from round tubular aluminum and is white with red reflective tape on both sides. The pivot assembly is made from flat steel stock which is mounted on a stainless steel rotating shaft. Cast Iron
counterweihts are slid onto the pivot assembly to couteract the weight of the boom. A tip support will be required for boom lenghts of 16 feet and longer. The WPT-MGT-19 includes padlock fixing points to
keep the boom in a open or closed position. The padlock is included.
Surface Treatment
The WPT-MGT-19 uses hot zinc spray anti-corrosion protection on the rotating assembly and vertical post. Rustproof primer and 2-component micaceous iron epoxy is applied. Then 2-component
polyurethane finish paint is applied. The standard color is a RAL 2000. Other colors can be spedial ordered
Options
Tip Supports for boom lengths over 15 feet.
Lockable Padlock Tip Support
Boom Lighting with Power Supply Box
Red and White Plastic Arm Skirt
Octagonal Stop Sign in Either One or Two Directions
Installation
The installation of a barrier gate operator requires a concrete foundation.
A lane diagram or layout should first be designed to represent the customer's goals for the application area. The concrete pad should be included in the lane diagram.
What is a Manual Barrier Gate Operator?
A manual barrier gate operator does not contain anysort of electric motor to raise or lower the boom. The boom is raised or lower with human intereaction with the gate.
Industry Jargon
Maniual Barrier Gate Operators can be referred to as Maual Gate Openers, Manual Gate Closers, Manual Barrier Gates, Manual Barrier Arms to name a few.
