Wide Gate Applications
Commonly used for swing gates wider than 8′, subject to the completed gate design and installation requirements.
The 3″ × 3″ Heavy-Duty Steel Gate Post provides additional structural support for large swing gates and powered gate systems where a standard aluminum side post may not provide enough support for the gate size, weight, or operator forces.
This 8-foot square steel tube has a 3″ × 3″ outside profile and a 3/16″ wall thickness. It is commonly used for swing gates wider than 8 feet and for single or double swing gates that will be motorized. When a gate operator is installed, the motor should be secured to this steel support post as required by the operator and gate design.
The steel post and included steel cap are powder coated in the selected Alumission color for a coordinated installation. Choose Black, Bronze, White, Dark Grey, or Light Gray; the post and cap are supplied in the same finish.
Use the steel post when the gate design requires more structural support than a standard aluminum side post can provide.
Commonly used for swing gates wider than 8′, subject to the completed gate design and installation requirements.
The 3″ square tube and 3/16″ wall provide increased rigidity for demanding gate installations.
Use as required for large single swing gates or double swing gate systems.
Position the steel post according to the hinge, operator, and structural requirements of the completed gate system.
Powered swing gates introduce repeated operating forces that require a properly designed structural mounting point.
The swing-gate motor should be attached to the steel support post in accordance with the operator manufacturer’s requirements.
Heavy-wall steel provides a more appropriate support structure for powered gate applications than relying only on a standard aluminum side post.
Use for motorized pedestrian, driveway, and other compatible single swing gates.
Use the required steel support arrangement for both leaves of a powered double swing gate system.
Both components are finished together in the selected Alumission powder-coat color.
Each post includes one steel cap finished in the same selected color.
Available in Black, Bronze, White, Dark Grey, and Light Gray.
Match the structural steel post to Alumission gate frames, posts, and surrounding components.
The powder-coated finish provides a durable exterior surface when handled and installed correctly.
The completed installation must be engineered or selected for the actual gate size, weight, wind exposure, operator, and site conditions.
Determine the required post position and support before setting hinges or mounting the operator.
Use the motor manufacturer’s required brackets, fasteners, clearances, geometry, and safety devices.
Repair coating damage at drilled, cut, welded, or abraded areas using a compatible steel-protection system.
Large or motorized gates should be installed and adjusted by qualified gate professionals familiar with structural and operator requirements.
Included: One 8′ long 3″ × 3″ square steel gate post with a 3/16″ wall and one matching steel cap, both powder coated in the selected Alumission color.
Sold separately: Gate, hinges, operator or motor, mounting brackets, fasteners, concrete, anchors, electrical components, safety devices, and installation tools.
Review the dimensional drawing and confirmed steel-post specifications when planning the gate structure, hinges, foundation, and motor mounting.
Gate post, foundation, hinges, operator brackets, fasteners, and safety systems must be selected for the actual gate size, weight, wind exposure, operating forces, site conditions, and applicable requirements.
Answers about dimensions, gate compatibility, motorized gates, colors, the included cap, and installation planning.
It provides extra structural support for swing gates when a standard aluminum side post is not sufficient for the gate size, weight, or operating forces.
The post is a 3″ × 3″ square steel tube with a 3/16″ wall thickness and an overall length of 8′.
No. This product is supplied only in the 8′ length.
It is commonly used for swing gates wider than 8′, heavy gates, and gate systems requiring increased structural support. Final requirements depend on the complete gate design and site conditions.
Yes. It can support properly designed single or double swing gate installations.
Yes. A heavy-duty steel support post is recommended when a single or double swing gate will be motorized.
The motor should be attached to the structural steel post using the operator manufacturer’s required brackets, fasteners, geometry, and clearances.
No. The gate operator, brackets, fasteners, electrical components, controls, and safety devices are sold separately.
For the wide or motorized applications described on this page, use the heavy-duty steel post as the structural motor-mounting support rather than relying only on the aluminum side post.
Choose Black, Bronze, White, Dark Grey, or Light Gray.
Yes. One matching steel cap is included with each post.
Yes. Both pieces are powder coated in the selected Alumission color.
No. Select all hinges, anchors, brackets, fasteners, and foundation materials for the actual gate design and installation conditions.
Confirm gate dimensions and weight, hinge loads, operator geometry, foundation requirements, wind exposure, post location, clearances, fasteners, electrical work, and all required safety devices.
Clean and protect exposed steel immediately with a compatible coating system suitable for exterior steel and the installation environment.
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