Safety gates protect personnel from hazardous materials while still providing a safe exit for employees and customers. Industrial safety gates can be installed on the top of steel shafts, ladders, conveyor belts, and on non-slip surfaces like carpet or wooden floors. They can also be installed on non-flammable or electric surfaces, but must be approved by OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration). Self-closing and self-latching industrial safety gates secure assembled sections of a large or irregularly shaped opening. These gates are designed with a simple spring latch and can be used with padlocks and magnetic closures. Self-closing industrial safety gates fit easily into almost any opening without overlapping. They fit up to sixty inches into non-slip platforms, stairways and ramps, and up to three feet on ladders, staircases and ramps. The gate opens automatically and locks itself closed when the user is in the area. Available in stainless steel and aluminum, self-closing industrial safety gates come in carbon steel and high-tech polycarbonate for high-visibility in all types of workplaces, including industrial, commercial and residential. For maximum self-closing effectiveness, the magnetic closures are recommended. For maximum safety, industrial safety closing gates should be designed with two or more points of entry, using a non-combustible locking device, such as a self-closing hinge. The best locations for these gates are along access points where employees and customers can be easily reached by the public. For instance, the front and back entrances to a food warehouse are ideal because of the movement of people in and out of the facility. These types of access points would also protect against accidental falls and slips. A self-closing hinge provides the most effective protection against accidental falls because it prevents the gate from being opened from the outside. If there is a need for additional security, such as perimeter and exterior protection, fire extinguishers, access control systems and motion detectors may be added to the list of features. These safety gates can be customized with textured paint to give them a non-slip feature, or with bumpers that deflect falling debris. Depending upon the size and overall design, industrial safety gates can be purchased in several different color options such as powder blue or black. All of these features and more are available in the heavy-duty galvanized finish line of the mezzanine gate systems. Galvanized steel is one of the best materials to use for construction purposes because it is corrosion and rust resistant. It also requires little maintenance, is virtually indestructible and is expandable. Most galvanized fittings and accessories for these gates can be found in various color finishes such as hot-dipped galvanized, millefiori, matte black and many others. Other available accessories include gate kits, overhead, automatic release systems, overhead automatic gate openers and pneumatic nail guns. Whatever security features are desired for these structures, they can be installed easily with these products. For convenience and easy installation, most of these products are designed with a pre-cut locking mechanism that makes the installation process a breeze. To make the most of industrial safety gates, one only needs to ensure that it has been properly secured to the property it is on. It is important to make sure that if the gate is left unattended, it could cause damage or injury to anyone within its range. Hire a professional to help you install the gate or take on the task yourself. Read more about this topic here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electric_gates.
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