Steel work Experts/ Specialists.

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Amanda   083 719 2250

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Steel worx

We are Specialists and Experts in the following:

• Specializing and manufacturing of all types of steel sliding and swing gate systems.
• Manufacturing of steel pedestrian steel swing gates within steel sliding and swing gate systems.
• Manufacturing of steel security gates to your specifications.
• Manufacturing of steel burglar bars to fit to your property specifications.
• Specialists in the art of gate manufacturing and maintenance.
• Skilled in the art of welding mild steel, stainless steel and cast iron.
• Skilled in the art of aluminum welding in certain projects.
• Experts in the field of automating any type of steel security, sliding & swing gate systems.
• Experts in the art of steel gate hinge maintenance, steel gate wheel and bearing systems.
• Experts in the strengthening of any type of steel gate system to prevent easy access to your property.
• Experts & specialists in repairs to impact damaged gate systems.
• Experts in straightening or warped steel sliding, swing & security gate systems.
• Repairs to all swing, sliding and security gates are conducted on site!
• Replacement of steel hinges on swing gate systems.
• Replacement of bullet hinges on swing gate systems.
• Upgrading of any steel swing & sliding gate systems.
• Experts in casting of steel sliding gate tracks.
• Specialist in the art of welding steel swing & sliding gates.
• Welding of steel gate guide brackets and plastic gate roller guides.
• Painting of any steel repairs with red oxide primer paints to prevents rust from forming.
• Only the best steel products are used to manufacture steel swing, sliding and pedestrian gates.
• Using the best steel products to manufacture steel security gates, burglar proofing for your property.
• Welding of doggy pillars.
• Installing of wall spikes and other spike systems.
• Manufacturing and installation of steel palisade fences.
• Using the best concrete mix ratios to secure all steel poles in the ground.
• Installations of wall spike systems on boundary walls.
• Professional tools are used to create your steel security gate systems.
• Customer satisfaction is guaranteed.
• Professional guaranteed workmanship.

Frequently Asked Questions:

How safe is my steel gate?

• Your installer needs to make sure that your steel gate is fitted according to municipal bylaws.
• Municipal bylaws state that a steel sliding gate needs to have its own support post and the securing of the steel gate onto a brick wall is not permitted.
• All steel gates needs to be fitted with proper end stop brackets which will prevent the steel gate from derailing when opened.

How long will my steel gate last?

• Steel gates has a life span of 20 – 35 years in the Gauteng region.
• Galvanized steel gates life span is much longer as galvanizing prevents rust and oxidation of the steel gate.

How often should my gate be painted?

• The gate should have been painted a rust inhibitor initially which will prevent rust and oxidation of the steel gate.
• Only after applying a rust preventing paint, should a final color coat be applied.
• Steel gates should be painted every 5 years, the harsh South African sun is very hard on paint.
• Where paint is starting to peel off, one would need to remove all the old paint and rust, then apply a rust preventor paint and then a final oil based, epoxy paint.

Why is welding breaking on my steel gate?

• Proper welding will not break on its own accord.
• Poor welding techniques or welding rods used in the manufacturing could lead to premature failure of a steel weld.
• Welding of steel is a art, not everyone has mastered it.
• Some “specialists/ experts” use body putty to hide their welding mistakes.

My gate has been damaged by impact, driving into it, will my insurance cover it?

• The short answer is yes.
• Impact damage is an insured peril.
• Accidents do happen and there is no need to prove intension.

What maintenance should it do to keep my gate system operating flawlessly?

• Butterfly and bullet Hinges should be oiled every 3x months.
• Grease is a better lubricant for butterfly and bullet hinges.
• Gate wheels cannot be oiled from the outside. Spraying of Q20 oil only attracts dust and grime.
• Gate wheels have sealed bearings which are not always serviceable.
• Gate wheels should be placed onto sliding gates in a balancing way.
• It is better to fit serviceable bearings on steel sliding gates.
• Steel gate installations should be checked every 12 months.
• Plastic gate rollers do wear out over time. Q20 is often used to silence plastic gate rollers.
• Oil or grease can be used as a lubricant on plastic gate guide rollers.
• Make sure end stops are fitted and that they are strong enough to prevent the steel gate from derailing.
• Small children have died due to steel gate derailing and falling onto them.
• Owners should inspect steel gate posts for wear and tear signs which could lead to the collapsing of the gate system.
• More inspections are needed where steel gates are secured to brick walls.

How heavy is a steel gate?

• The weight of a steel gate depends on what type of steel was used to manufacture the gate.
• Palisade type steel gates of 4,5 meters in length normally weighs in around 50-80 kg.
• A 6 meter by 2,5-meter-high gate constructed out of rectangular steel and steel tubing can easily weigh in around 200-500kg.
• Regardless of steel gate weight, it should always move freely from either side and not jam in any place.
• Proper welding of the gate in the construction phase is paramount.

What can I do on my steel gate to prevent easy access to my property?

• Proper steel gate guide brackets need to be welded into place.
• A steel bracket can be welded into place to prevent burglars from lifting the steel gate off its steel track or gate motor.
• Steel brackets can be welded into place which will prevent intruders from sliding a steel sliding gate off the gate rail.
• Steel pins can be welded into place which prevents the gate from being moved off its gate track. Steel pins alignment do wear out over time as the steel tracks moves.
• When steel gates are properly secured and no 2 entrance is present, it is advised that a steel pedestrian gate is build to allow for emergency entry into the property.
• Single swing gate systems are the best to secure properties where swing gates are present.
• Double swing gate systems are the hardest to secure to prevent unwanted entry into a property.
• Magnetic lock systems on double swing gate systems are not a deterrent to intruders.

Spanish bars and burglar bars:

• Burglar bars may only be fitted on windows which can be opened.
• Municipal bylaws prevents a owner to fit Spanish bars to his windows.
• Reasons being, escape routes are needed should a fire start in the house.
• Municipal inspectors may issue fines to owners when Spanish bars are found to be present at properties.
• Spanish bars do add lots of value to ones property.
• Spanish bars are very good deterrents for intruders as escape routes are essential in the escape plans.
• Spanish bars is a extra line of defense which adds to your families security.

Service areas:

• Gauteng region
• Ptretoria
• Cebntruion
• Johannesburg
• East Rand
• West rand
• Johannesburg south
• Vaal Tri angle

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