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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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What Our Customers Are Saying

Excellent
Germaine S.
Luis and Alex did a great job fixing our door to the entrance of the store. They also provided excellent customer service. We are so happy with the service that was provided.
Kyle A.
It is above & beyond, that you get from this team! Kevin & Carlos really locked in & fixed a previous disaster that was left for them. They communicated there struggles but never gave up on it. We are so grateful for getting the right guys!
Amit S.
Great service technician Kenny Floyd was great and polite reasonable pricing
Thanks for the service
Glenn T.
If you’re looking for quality work on overhead doors and gate operators then look no further than Vortex!!! Vortex has serviced us at FedEx for 15 years and never let us down! Today was no exception when we called in an emergency work order as Ryan and Pablo were going home. The response time was first class. I also need to mention Rob and Breanna put it all together and made it happen. Great teamwork!!!! From all of us at FedEx we thank you!!!
Madison R.
Nigel and Kevin have always done a wonderful and prompt job on our doors. We appreciate them and their hard work.
Tori B.
Jose was very professional and had everything fixed in a timely manner. Definitely would recommend him and his company to others and use them again in the future.
Dave I.
Rayen, did an excellent job for us today, polite, knowledgeable (we talked about the issues for this job and I'm pleased with the results), thanks for sending him (Dave at Knight)
Zoil L.
Anthony worked very carefully and patiently to fix our broken roll-up door. He also try to repair the old door as much as possible to avoid replacing a new door. The job was perfectly done.
Myra S.
Thank you for sending out Paz and Craig to the site. They were super courteous and professional.

Update: Ismael and Erick were here today and were super courteous and very thorough with all the work orders. Thanks Vortex for sending these amazing techs.

Myra S.
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