TonkaTrak TAC-50-4M Cantilever Gate System Installation Guide
- May 15, 2024
- TonkaTrak
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TonkaTrak TAC-50-4M Cantilever Gate System
Product Specifications
- Gate Weight Capacity: Under 150kg
- Maximum Gate Opening: 5.7m (8m overall length)
- Track Options: 50mm for openings up to 4.5m, 65mm for openings up to 5.7m
Product Usage Instructions
TonkaTrak Gate Design and Fabrication:
- Fabricate the gate flat on a table.
- Weld or rivet the track to the gate upon completion.
- Use joiner pins to align and strengthen the track if needed.
Installation Process:
- Pour a concrete slab to accommodate carriages, gate motors, and guide post.
- Align the carriages using a string line or laser and bolt them into the slab.
- Use M10 x 100mm min depth screw bolts or M12 chemist anchors with 100mm depth for bolting.
- You have 20mm of adjustment side to side once the carriages are bolted down.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
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Q: What is the maximum weight capacity of the TonkaTrak gate system?
A: The TonkaTrak gate system is suitable for gates under 150kg in weight. -
Q: How do I choose the right truck size for my gate opening?
A: For openings up to 4.5m, we recommend using the 50mm track. For openings up to 5.7m, opt for the 65mm track. -
Q: Can I convert a standard sliding gate into a cantilever gate using TonkaTrak?
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A: Yes, TonkaTrak offers the flexibility to convert a standard sliding gate into a cantilever gate, providing a quicker installation process without compromising on quality.
THE MOST SIMPLE, INSTALLER-FRIENDLY
CANTILEVER GATE SYSTEM
- Discover the revolutionary world of TonkaTrak, an innovative aluminum cantilever gate system meticulously designed and crafted by Edgesmith for residential or light-commercial applications. Unlike traditional cantilever systems, TonkaTrak offers a lightweight and elegant solution that eliminates the drawbacks of expensive and challenging installations associated with steel cantilever gates.
- TonkaTrak allows you to incorporate your favorite gate designs effortlessly and can even be used to convert a standard sliding gate into a cantilever. Experience the benefits of a quicker installation process without compromising on quality or durability.
- Join the future of gate hardware with TonkaTrak – where simplicity meets sophistication, exclusively brought to you by Edgesmith.
SELF-ALIGNING CARRIAGE
TonkaTrak’s patented carriage pivots around a ball joint allowing it to auto- adjust to ensure correct alignment of the track and carriage. The ball joint also ensures that no matter what is happening up top, the forces of the gate are always carried evenly on all four wheels.
TRACK & RACK
- Locally extruded track in structural grade aluminum, the track is available in two configurations: with 50mm between the fins to take a 50mm gate frame and 65mm between the fins for 65mm gate frames. The gear rack slides into a T-slot in the extrusion for a clean, neat finish. The rack is locked in position with rack clamps. ****
HARDWARE KIT
- A TonkaTrak Kit comes in one box and includes a complete set of hardware. Just add your track, racks and own gate design with 50mm or 65mm aluminum frame.
DESIGNED & ENGINEERED BY EDGESMITH
The Gate
- Suits gates of under 150kg and under 5.7m openings (8m overall length)
- Choose the type of track to suit your opening. We recommend the 50 track for openings up to 4.5m and the 65 track for openings to 5.7m.
- Fabricate your gate flat on the table and weld or rivet the track to the gate on completion.
- Use the joiner pins to align and strengthen the track if it needs to be joined. Joins should be tig welded carefully so as not to distort the track or deform the running surface.
The Installation
- Pour the concrete slab to accommodate carriages, gate motors, and guide posts. 300mm deep is sufficient if it is a fresh slab. If the driveway concrete already extends to the area where the carriages will be bolted then it will be sufficient to support the gate as long as it has integrity.
- Align the carriages using a string line or laser and bolt them into the slab. Screw bolts M10 x 100mm min depth or M12 chemist anchors with 100mm depth are recommended. Note that you still have 20mm of adjustment side to side once they are bolted down.
- Slide the gate on and adjust the carriage height so the gate runs level
- Screw on the end wheels using 14g tek screw or self-tapper.
- Attach the end catches to support the gate in its open and closed positions
- Enjoy a beer as this has taken you less time than a standard sliding gate install.
Dimensions
