Scissor gates for retail environments

Advantages

From a retailer’s perspective, scissor gates offer a combination of security and openness.

• Clear visibility through the gate when closed
  
• Ventilation remains possible
  
• Compact folding to the side when opened
  
• Suitable for frequent daily operation
  
• Flexible use for exterior and interior applications
  
• Robust steel construction
  
• Custom-made to fit the opening

For what situations

Scissor gates are suitable for a wide range of retail situations where openness and accessibility are important.

Typical situations include:

• Shop entrances in shopping streets
  
• Retail units in shopping centres
  
• Interior security zones within stores
  
• Night closures where visibility is required
  
• Locations with limited headroom

Technical information

Scissor gates are engineered around lateral movement and compact stacking. The gate consists of articulated steel profiles connected by pivot points, forming a collapsible lattice that extends across the opening and folds compactly when opened.

Structural stability is achieved through the geometry of the scissor elements and the distribution of locking points across the width of the gate. Depending on the application, the system can be top-hung, bottom-guided, or combined, allowing adaptation to headroom constraints and floor conditions.

The steel components are designed for frequent folding cycles and finished with durable coatings. Locking systems are selected based on security requirements and can be positioned centrally or distributed.

Scissor gates are manufactured to measure, adapted to opening width, stacking space, and usage pattern. Systems are produced in accordance with applicable European standards and supplied with CE marking, where required.