How a Gate Wheel Helps Reduce Wear and Tear and Protect Your Gate?

Large farm gates are a staple of any rural property. You would have noticed it getting pushed open multiple times a day and how it looks like a struggle each time. It’s because the weight of a wide and heavy farm gate causes it to pull on the hinges. The strain is enough for the post to get misaligned. 

A farm with fence gate wheels runs more smoothly than a farm with dragging gates that take forever to move. 

Installing a farm gate wheel is one of the simplest and most cost-effective ways to extend the life of your fencing. This blog will help you understand how gate wear and tear on fence gates can be avoided altogether, saving thousands in repairs. 

How it Helps-

Hinges Get a Break from Constant Strain 

The primary job of gate hinges is to hold on to heavy, wide gates and keep them upright and connected to the fence. But even heavy-duty hinges fall short after some time. The gravity and weight do the work, pulling the unsupported gate at the top hinge, and with it sometimes fence posts start leaning. 

Now, when you try to open the gate, it’s too heavy to move, wobbly from its hinge, dragging along the floor, or digging in the soil. 

Whereas by adding a gate wheel, we free the gate from its weight, making it smoother to open and close. Hinges won’t strain as the gate’s weight gets distributed, keeping the post vertically erect as it was installed. 

Protecting the Gate Frame from Sagging 

It isn’t just the post that suffers; the gate frame itself can warp under its own weight. We often see gates that have become "rhomboid" rather than rectangular because the far end has dropped. Using fence gate wheels ensures the frame stays square. 

The constant support ensures the gate frame’s shape keeps its original position. Sagging gates are a struggle and unpleasant to look at. So, there are many reasons for you to call us right now! 

Need for the Wheel & Where to Get it From 

Farm gates are generally built over soil and rocks rather than a tiled floor. For a smooth movement, you need something extra. 

The Farm Gate Wheel offered by QuikFence is a result of everyday frustration that farmers face. We saw how having a gate became an obstacle rather than an advantage, and thus the need for a gate wheel came into place. Our heavy-duty gate wheel is the relief you were searching for all along. 

At QuikFence, we know that Australian conditions are tough on people and hardware. Our gate wheels are designed to handle the dust, mud, and heavy steel common on Aussie farms. We focus on providing solutions/products that are durable and won’t become a headache after a few months’ use. Installing the fence wheels is very straightforward, and our team also offers guidance for the installation process. Simply contact us and we can discuss the rest! 

Give Your Gate a Helping Hand 

Stop lifting your gates and start rolling them. A small investment in a quality wheel today prevents the need for a new fence post tomorrow. 

Ready to smooth out your entries? Check out our range of gate hardware at QuikFence and find the perfect match for your property.