Gates
Middleton Forge can manufacture a gate to suit your exact requirements. Because we manufacture in-house, these can be as simple, or as detailed as you require. Our huge range of components on offer allows you to create the exact design you require.
Here are a few examples of previous gates we have manufactured.
Ornate gates manufactured exactly as the client's requirements
A basic rectangle frame, vertical infill with arrow head finials. We have used a box section frame, larger tubular infill bars and heavy arrow heads to help create a grand looking gate.
The rises at each end of the gate and the solid middle rail create this unique design.
A simple design, just enough features to blend into place.
This particular location required a intercom system
By adding two middle rails and extra lower vertical bars we create our "Teesdale" range. We supplemented this design with circles to infill between the two rails and a row of scrolls under the top rail.
A simple "Teesdale" design. These gates were left with a galvanised finish and are as good today as when fitted over 15 years ago.
Creating a variation of the Teesdale we have replaced the row of circles for letters.
A large, bold design.
The Circle and name create this distinctive design
Another variation
By applying an arched top we have created our "sedgfield" range.
Photo's to follow of the make up
Attention to detail - smooth welds. One of many finial choices.
A basket welded into hammered bar. The welds are camouflaged with steel decorative banding. Hammered box section and a hammered decorative clashing strip are on the left.
Slightly different variation
The gate in its galvanised finish. Preparation and checks are made before the gate goes to be powder coated.
Design includes finials, collars baskets and circles
The automated gates have been projected between the stone pillars. All the automation is now hidden.
Created exactly as the architect required
Vertical bar gates with a bit of extra finishing detail
For a new opening, we can manufacture the gates ready just to be dropped into position.
Ornate in their own right
Attention to detail. Hinges, latch, dropbolts and material selection.
In a rural location, the client wanted strong steel gates, but to look like wooden gates.
Box section blended into tubular steel created the desired effect.
Similar to the "Newbiggin" but the gate is constructed from a box section frame and infill horizontal rails, with the diagonals and verticals made from flat strip welded to the front face.
Using a heavy box section frame creates a quality product. Middle rail, extra arrow heads, twisted verticals and baskets create this design.
Due to minimal space we manufactured these gates as "bi-fold" gates. This allows a wide opening to be closed with gates that when hinged and swung take up minimum space.
Hooks have been drilled and resined into existing stonework.
Steel letters have been welded into the middle rails; twisted verticals applied; hammered box section frame, lower scrolled panels, solid steel collars and steel baskets. Note the underground motors.
A simple - bold design
A square design made up of box sections and tubes.
A simple, elegant gate. The design feature is the solid verticals with a squashed end.
A design feature top and bottom of the gate, with a centre piece.
Double leaf option.
A simple row of circle's. One of many arrow head finial choices.
Square collars sit between the double top rails.
Keeping the stone pillar as a design feature, the hinges have been built into position.
Sliding gates are manufactured in two ways, Tracked method, and Cantilever method. At Middleton Forge we manufacture and install both of these types of gate.
Tracked method is basically a wheeled gate, held in the vertical position by a post, but slides along a steel track set into concrete.
Cantilever method is a gate with a channel welded to the bottom of the frame. By using a series of guides and balancing, this method avoids the need for any ground tracking and the additional maintenance associated.
Middleton Forge manufacture and install a wide range of sliding gates. They are designed to suit your individual requirements. While perfect for heavy industry, we have also carried out installations on many domestic properties and smaller commercial installations.
A neat example showing the track in the open and closed position.
A sliding & hinged combination. The gates are steel frames with timber infill.
Pedestrian gate complements the design
Galvanised steel frame, Sapele infill
A simple but very effective rural design
The toothed rack running along the inside of the gate.
The octagonal shape in the induction loop which allows the gate to open when a vehicle is passes.
Sturdy box section frame, clad with palisade pales.
The palisade gate blends nicely in amongst the matching fence.
The profiled wheel runs smoothly across the domed track.
Strong box section outer frame with fully welded box section infill
A 7.5m opening is now securely closed.
Killingworth Leisure Centre
A heavy duty cantilever filled with 200 x 50mm twin wire mesh and backed with high voltage electric fencing.
Lifted into place and bolted down to pre cast concrete slabs.
The gate is delivered & fitted as one unit. The complete service provided by Middleton Forge.
Note the electric fence wire strands running through the black insulators.
A heavy duty motor to drive the gate.
Sliding gates are available in all shapes and sizes.
A pin code entry system was applied to this automated gate.
Fully welded box section design.
Two cantilever gates brought together to cover a larger entrance.
Both gates meet on the centre support.
Operative checking the large gate rides up onto a centre support.
To allow for the sloping opening, the LH side of the get is projected above ground level.
Another mesh example. Note - One third of the gate is supported with the rollers while the remaining two thirds is suspended.
A level opening is to be considered.
Hinged gates are the most common type of steel gate we manufacture.
Our range includes:
Using box section creates a heavy, traditional look
Heavy duty slide bolt system
Box section frame, vertical bar infill
Purpose built to do the job.
Designed around the fence.
Dropbolts to be locked into position. Ideal for schools.
Closes above the kerb out of harms way.
A steel frame is applied behind the timber boards
Minimal gaps in this bin store.
The hidden galvanised frame
We manufacture temporary site gates
A galvanised frame with a Sapele infill
Strong and effective
We manufacture a range of gates for use on various sports pitches
See our Ornate section for other styles we offer.
50 x 50 x 4mm weld mesh creates an ideal security solution.
These gates were backed with high voltage electric wires.
A bespoke "kissing" gate arrangement
Key entry systems can be added if required
We even manufacture our own Heavy Duty eyebolts
We can automate all our gates
Middleton Forge can not only offer tailor manufactured gates, but we can also carry out your gate automation requirements.
We carry out all kinds of installations for domestic, commercial, agricultural and industrial clients.
We can also offer advice to help you choose the correct access control method, which may include:
Placed underground on the inside of the property. A very neat & tidy option.
A tracked motor operates sliding gates. We even offer 3 phase options for heavier installations.
We can manufacture, automate & Hi-ab deliver the whole kit.