Wheels, Boxes & Track

In our Wheels, Boxes, & Track Category we have all the hardware you need to create a V-Track style sliding gate. V-Track can be fabricated out of angle iron and flat bar if you like doing your own welding, or you can buy prefabricated sections to install using concrete anchors. Most companies simply hot dip galvanize the track, although Liftmaster sells theirs with a Black finish. Track sections under 8' long can be shipped UPS for a reasonable cost, but the sections longer than that have to go truck freight so it is not recommended to go that way unless you need a quantity of 15 or more. 

V-Groove Wheels are available in 4" or 6" heights and can be made out of plastic, cast iron, or steel. Cast iron wheels are the cheapest using a sleeve bearing and supplying a zirc fitting to keep the wheels greased. The cast iron wheels tend to break quickly, and are only about $25 cheaper than a good set of steel wheels, so they are a poor choice in the long run. Plastic wheels have a sealed bearing so no greasing is required, they are quieter in operation than the steel wheels, but they will not last as long or support as much weight. Steel wheels are the way to go, even the 4" size can support up to 3000 lbs per wheel. They have a sealed bearing on both sides of the wheel and do not need greasing. They are typically finished with a zinc coating to help prevent rust. Used correctly these wheels will last 5-10 years or more. Make sure to buy the correct mounting box or plates to go with your wheels, or you may opt to go with a complete assembly like those offered by DoorKing.

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