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Scissor Gate

Scissor Gates are designed for use as pedestrian or traffic control units in school corridors, institutions, and commercial buildings.

Scissor Gate

They are also used as security units for driveways, storefronts, loading platforms, and warehouse doors. They allow ventilation without the loss of security. Scissor Gates are often used to secure a glass storefronts after the close of business or in the back warehouse where you need security when your roll-up door is open. Vortex can help repair, replace, or install any size gate you need.

Scissor gate door features include:

  • Economic as far as price
  • Often installed on the inside of a retail storefront, but can also be mounted on the exterior of the storefront
  • Also used to secure back warehouse and loading docks during business hours, and still allows for ventilation into warehouse
  • Option to slide on track for a more secure fit
  • Trackless options to prevent trip hazards or a folding bottom track to remove the track out of the way during business hours
  • Bi-parting or single sliding gate available
  • Gate can stack on the sides of the opening, or can pivot out of the way for a fully clear opening (if side room exists)
  • Often black in color, but can come in other color options
  • Custom ordered to fit your storefront or application
Scissor Gate on storefront

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