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Non-motorized And Motorized Sliding Arm Beam Barrier Gate
The Madoors USA Non-Motorized and Motorized Sliding Arm Beam Barrier Gate — product codes DKBS 30 and DKBS 80 — is a manual and automatic cantilevered sliding arm gate available in standard non-rated and PAS 68, K12, K8, and K4 crash-tested configurations — independently impact tested with a 7.5-tonne vehicle traveling at 50 mph (80 km/h), equivalent to 1,852 kJ of kinetic energy, stopping the vehicle completely within the gate aperture on impact. The cantilevered trackless design requires no track or support structure across the roadway and no roadway excavation — with shallow embedment of only 400mm and foundation depth of only 500mm — providing the widest available combination of certified crash protection, installation simplicity, and access control system integration in a sliding arm gate format.
CE verified and validated by the Perimeter Security Suppliers Association's verification scheme, the Madoors USA Sliding Cantilevered Gate covers clear widths up to 6,000mm at a minimum arm height of 1,000mm, interfaces with any access control system, and is available with electronically controlled motor drive for automatic operation or in non-motorized manual configuration for off-grid and low-frequency applications.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
The Madoors USA Sliding Arm Cantilevered Gate is crash tested and rated to PAS 68 at K4, K8, and K12 levels — with the K12 PAS 68 rating independently confirmed through physical impact testing with a 7.5-tonne vehicle at 50 mph generating 1,852 kJ of kinetic energy. The gate stopped the vehicle completely within the aperture on impact — confirming zero penetration performance at the highest available impact energy level. PAS 68 certification provides internationally recognized vehicle security barrier performance documentation for government, military, and institutional procurement compliance.
The gate leaf is constructed with a heavy-duty crash impact beam supported by heavy-duty posts — providing the structural rigidity and impact resistance required for certified K12 PAS 68 performance under the dynamic loading of a 7.5-tonne vehicle impact. The cantilevered design projects the gate leaf fully across the roadway from one side — balanced by a unique enclosed run-back on the non-road side — without any track, support post, or structural element crossing the roadway surface or requiring subsurface installation across the road.
Shallow embedment depth of 400mm is required for the gate posts — with foundation depth of 500mm — enabling installation where underground services, shallow ground conditions, and existing surface infrastructure prevent the deeper foundations required by conventional crash-rated barrier systems. No roadway excavation is required at any point — the entire gate mechanism and foundation are located on one side of the roadway opening.
Maximum sliding arm width is 6,000mm — covering the standard single and dual-lane road widths encountered at commercial, institutional, and high-security facility vehicle access points. Minimum sliding arm height is 1,000mm — providing the vehicle-engaging height required for effective hostile vehicle mitigation performance at the rated PAS 68 impact level.
Motorized automatic configuration uses an electronically controlled motor drive unit — designed for ease of installation and maintenance — interfacing with any access control system. Non-motorized manual configuration provides human-powered sliding arm operation for off-grid locations and infrequent vehicle throughput applications.
KEY FEATURES
PAS 68 K12 — 7.5T at 80 km/h — 1,852 kJ — Zero Penetration
The gate is independently crash tested at K12 PAS 68 performance — stopping a 7.5-tonne vehicle at 50 mph generating 1,852 kJ of kinetic energy completely within the gate aperture with zero penetration. This independently verified zero-penetration result at 1,852 kJ represents the highest available sliding arm gate crash performance, satisfying the most demanding government and military hostile vehicle mitigation procurement specifications for sliding arm barrier systems.
Cantilevered Trackless — No Roadway Excavation
The cantilevered design projects the gate leaf fully across the roadway from one side without any track, guide rail, or support post crossing the road surface — eliminating the roadway excavation, track installation, and track maintenance requirements of conventional sliding gate systems. No roadway excavation means no underground service conflicts, no road surface cutting, and no track debris accumulation that affects conventional bottom-tracked gates in contaminated industrial and security environments.
Unique Enclosed Run-Back — No Tipping
The balance of the cantilevered gate leaf projecting across the full roadway width is provided by a unique enclosed run-back mechanism on the non-road side of the hinge post — allowing the gate to be fully projected across the roadway without tipping under its own weight or under wind loading. This proprietary balance system is the engineering innovation that enables the cantilevered trackless projection across widths up to 6,000mm without requiring a support track or ground contact point at the road-side end of the gate arm.
400mm Embedment — 500mm Foundation — Minimal Civil Works
The 400mm post embedment depth and 500mm foundation depth represent the most shallow available foundation specification for a PAS 68 K12 certified sliding gate — enabling installation in the widest range of site conditions including shallow underground services, limited foundation depth from adjacent structures, and hard surface conditions where deeper foundation excavation would be impractical or cost-prohibitive. Minimal civil works directly reduces installation cost, installation time, and site disruption compared to all deeper-foundation certified gate alternatives.
Heavy-Duty Crash Impact Beam & Posts
The heavy-duty crash impact beam construction of the gate leaf and the heavy-duty post supports provide the structural mass and rigidity required for certified K12 PAS 68 performance — maintaining gate structural integrity under the 1,852 kJ impact energy of the 7.5-tonne test vehicle and transferring the full impact load into the foundation structure without gate leaf failure or post displacement.
Manual & Automatic Configurations — Same Structural Performance
Both non-motorized manual and motorized automatic configurations share the same structural specification — heavy-duty crash impact beam, heavy-duty posts, cantilevered run-back system, and foundation design — providing identical K12 PAS 68 certified crash performance regardless of whether the gate is operated manually or with the electronically controlled motor drive. This configuration equivalence allows the appropriate operational mode to be specified independently of the required protection level.
Electronically Controlled Motor Drive — Any Access Control Interface
The motorized automatic configuration uses an electronically controlled motor drive unit that interfaces with any access control system — card readers, biometric readers, loop detectors, remote controls, keypads, and guard console inputs. This universal access control interface compatibility allows the sliding arm gate to be integrated into any existing or new facility security management infrastructure without compatibility constraints.
CE Verified — PSSA Verification Scheme
CE verification confirms compliance with European machinery safety, electromagnetic compatibility, and low-voltage electrical directives. Perimeter Security Suppliers Association verification scheme membership provides additional independent quality assurance — confirming that Madoors USA conforms to internationally recognized quality standards and providing clients with verified confidence in the product and the supplier. PSSA verification is the industry-standard quality mark for the perimeter security sector.
K4, K8 & K12 Ratings — Normal Type Option
The full range of crash test ratings — K4, K8, and K12 — alongside the standard non-rated normal type option provides procurement flexibility for different threat assessment levels. Lower-rated configurations at K4 and K8 provide certified protection at lower impact energy levels for applications where the threat assessment does not require K12 performance — reducing installation cost while maintaining independent crash test certification at the appropriate protection level.
Up to 6,000mm Clear Width — 1,000mm Minimum Height
The 6,000mm maximum arm width covers the full range of standard vehicle access road widths at commercial, institutional, and security facility entrances. The 1,000mm minimum arm height provides the vehicle engagement height required for effective hostile vehicle mitigation performance — engaging the front bumper, radiator, and lower engine compartment of all standard commercial vehicles at the certified impact energy level.
Ease of Installation & Maintenance Design
The gate system is specifically designed for ease of installation — with the shallow foundation depth, pre-engineered component connections, and motor drive unit designed for straightforward field assembly without specialist tooling or equipment. The maintenance design provides simple access to all drive, balance, and structural components for routine inspection, lubrication, and component replacement — minimizing maintenance downtime and maintenance cost across the service life of the installation.
PRODUCT CONFIGURATION OPTIONS
Standard Non-Rated Manual — Non-motorized sliding arm gate without crash certification for general access control applications at commercial, residential, and institutional facility entrances where vehicle exclusion and access management are required without specific hostile vehicle mitigation certification.
K4 Crash Rated — Manual or Automatic — PAS 68 K4 certified sliding arm gate for lower-speed vehicle threat scenarios at commercial premises, retail car parks, and institutional facilities where certified vehicle access management is required at K4 impact energy level.
K8 Crash Rated — Manual or Automatic — PAS 68 K8 certified sliding arm gate for medium-speed vehicle threat scenarios at government buildings, transport hubs, and commercial high-security installations requiring K8 certified hostile vehicle mitigation.
K12 Crash Rated — Manual or Automatic — PAS 68 K12 certified sliding arm gate providing maximum available hostile vehicle mitigation performance — 7.5T at 80 km/h, 1,852 kJ, zero penetration — for military, government, critical infrastructure, and highest-threat commercial security applications.
ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION SEQUENCE
Site Survey & Configuration Selection
Opening width — up to 6,000mm — available run-back space for the non-road side balance mechanism, foundation depth clearance, crash rating requirement — K4, K8, K12, or standard — and motorized or manual operation requirement are confirmed. Access control system interface specification is confirmed for motorized configurations.
400mm Embedment Foundation Excavation
Foundation excavation is completed to 500mm depth at the hinge post and receptor/guide post positions. No roadway excavation is required at any point. Electrical supply and control wiring conduit routing from the power supply to the motor drive position is installed during foundation works for motorized configurations.
Post Installation & Foundation Concrete
Heavy-duty gate posts are installed in the foundation excavations and concrete is placed to the 500mm foundation depth. Post alignment, plumb, and spacing to the confirmed gate width are verified before concrete cures.
Gate Leaf Installation & Run-Back Balance Assembly
The heavy-duty crash impact beam gate leaf is installed on the hinge post mechanism. The unique enclosed run-back balance assembly is installed on the non-road side. Gate leaf balance, full projection across the roadway without tipping, and run-back travel are verified through manual operation across the full open and close range.
Motor Drive Installation & Access Control Interface
For motorized configurations, the electronically controlled motor drive unit is installed and connected to the gate mechanism and electrical supply. Access control interfaces are connected and verified. Travel limits, speed, and position parameters are programmed.
Safety System Installation & Testing
Safety sensors, obstruction detection, and emergency stop are installed and tested. For non-motorized configurations, manual operation effort across the full swing range is verified.
CE & PAS 68 Certification Documentation Handover
CE verification documentation, PSSA verification confirmation, PAS 68 K4/K8/K12 crash test certification, and installation records are compiled into the project handover package.
DEPLOYMENT SCENARIOS & USE CASES
Madoors USA Non-Motorized and Motorized Sliding Arm Beam Barrier Gates are specified for any vehicle access control point requiring PAS 68 K12 certified crash protection in a cantilevered trackless sliding arm configuration.
- Government building and ministry vehicle entrance sliding gates
- Embassy and diplomatic compound vehicle access barriers
- Military installation vehicle access control sliding gates
- Critical national infrastructure vehicle entrance barriers
- Airport road and perimeter vehicle access control gates
- Hospital and healthcare facility vehicle access barriers
- University and educational campus vehicle entrance gates
- Shopping center and retail premises vehicle access barriers
- Commercial warehouse and factory entrance gates
- Hotel and hospitality facility vehicle access barriers
- School and college vehicle entrance certified barriers
- Transport hub and rail station vehicle access control
- Town center and high street vehicle exclusion gates
- Corporate campus and business park vehicle access gates
- Emergency service vehicle access certified barrier systems
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