The Gater is our newest certified anti-terrorism vehicle barrier. The Gater (the name is a word play on both gate and alligator)  is an all-electric vehicle barrier that has the U.S. State Department's highest crash test rating (K12). The Gater is available in various widths, and can span one or more traffic lanes.
The Gater has stanchions with in-ground foundations that are installed on either side of the roadway, and a beam extending
across the roadway that can be raised and lowered. When open, the beam is vertical, so all vehicles — regardless of height — have unobstructed access. That beam can be used alone for vehicle protection only, or it can have a gate attached to prevent pedestrian access. The gate can be either ornamental, or a high-security, anti-climb gate.
The Gater has a hollow aluminum beam that spans the roadway. This beam contains multiple energy absorbing bands, instead of the large and heavy steel components found in conventional anti-terrorism gate arms. Stanchions on either side of the roadway engage the beam when it is in the down position. The Gater achieves its stopping power from the energy absorption properties of these non-metallic bands, and from the way the vehicle's impact energy is directed into the ground by the stanchions. See the crash test photo below for a striking example of how the bands stopped the impacting vehicle even though the lightweight aluminum beam was  destroyed. (By the way, that's the truck's radiator wrapped around the beam.)
A 24-volt DC electrical control system (with any input voltage) operates the Gater. A battery backup system supplies a minimum of 24 hours of operation in the event of a power failure. This all-electric feature (no hydraulics) means excellent performance and very low maintenance when the barrier is installed in extremely cold climates. Also a plus is the fact that all moving components are well above grade level, which means that heat tracing is minimal and operating costs are extremely low.
As with our Arrestor and Lightfoot model barriers, we offer the Gater in conventional high-visibility colors, or from our custom palette of over 250 colors. We can even add graphics and logos.
 We developed the Gater in cooperation with AutoGate, Inc., one of America's premier manufacturers of vertical pivot lift gates. Their all-electric operator is renowned for providing years of trouble-free service. And, if the Gater is ever struck — deliberately or accidentally — the in-ground foundation survives intact. Simply replace the beam (or beam and gate) and you are back in operation.
Contact us with your vehicle barrier requirements and we will respond promptly with a quote. Not sure about your specific requirements? No problem, we'll be glad to help you define your needs and develop specifications.
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