Procter Contracts Secures Coveted ‘Project of the Year’ Title at the 2023 AFI UK Fencing Industry Awards

Procter Contracts, a leading name in the UK’s security fencing industry, is thrilled to announce its outstanding win at the 2023 AFI UK Fencing Industry Awards held on October 5 at Cardiff’s iconic Principality Stadium. The company secured the esteemed ‘Contractor of the Year’ award in the Domestic category (sponsored by Durapost) for its outstanding Castle Park Project.

Celebrating Success at the AFI Awards 2023

The 2023 AFI UK Fencing Industry Awards, organised by the Association of Fencing Industries (AFI), brought together the very best in the industry to recognise and celebrate excellence, achievements, and innovation within the fencing sector. Procter Contracts was not only crowned ‘Contractor of the Year’ but was also shortlisted as a finalist in two other categories: the Aldi Project in the ‘Industrial Contractor of the Year’ category and, once again, the Aldi Project in the overall ‘Project of the Year’ category.

Melloney Evans, Director at Procter Contracts, commented, “We are absolutely thrilled to have received this recognition for our Castle Park Project. It’s a testament to the hard work and dedication of our exceptional team. We’re proud of how far we’ve come in just three years, and this award motivates us to continue striving for excellence in everything we do.”

Samantha Goman, Director at Procter Contracts, added, “Being shortlisted in multiple categories and winning “Contractor of the Year” reaffirms our status as experts in the industry. We remain committed to delivering innovative solutions for our clients, and this recognition encourages us to keep pushing boundaries.”

Procter Contracts extends its gratitude to the AFI team for hosting an exceptional event, the generous sponsors for their support, the diligent panel of judges, and fellow nominees who all contribute to the industry’s success.

For more information about Procter Contracts and to read more about this award-winning project, please visit https://www.proctercontracts.co.uk/case_studies/castle-park-view/

Household waste recycling centres (HWRCs) provide somewhere for members of the public to dispose of unwanted items in a safe,
environmentally-responsible way. However, one person’s rubbish can be a desirable commodity to others, so theft, trespass and vandalism is a serious concern.

The biggest issue is out-of-hours break-ins, with locks, gates and fences being damaged in order that larger quantities of items can be stolen. This can result in lost revenue streams and reductions in items donated to charity, whilst
also incurring disruption to business continuity and costly repair to the damage done to locks, gates and fences.

Perimeter security fencing and gates are the first line of defence around a recycling centre and are therefore vitally important. Furthermore, fencing and gates are a significant factor in the first impression made on visitors, so appropriate high-security fencing and gates act as an effective deterrent.

This Specifier’s Guide to Perimeter Security for Recycling Centres explains the options available, presents the advantages and
limitations of each, and steers the reader towards making the right decisions that will result in the necessary level of security while
taking into account other factors such as costs and aesthetics.

Guide to School Bike Shelters

School bike shelters are a crucial addition for any school looking to encourage and promote sustainable and healthy modes of transportation for its students and staff. These covered structures provide a secure and protected storage solution for bikes, keeping them safe from theft and harsh weather conditions. With a bike shelter at school, students can easily grab their bikes and be on their way to class, reducing traffic congestion and promoting a greener lifestyle.

 

Benefits of a School Bike Shelter

A bike shelter offers a range of benefits for schools and its students. These include:

• Security: Bikes stored in a bike shelter are less likely to be stolen or damaged, providing peace of mind for students.
• Convenience: Biking to school is a convenient and eco-friendly mode of transportation, and a bike shelter makes it easier for students to grab their bikes and be on their way.
• Protection from the elements: Bikes stored in a shelter are protected from sun, wind, rain, and snow, keeping them in good condition and ready to ride.
• Encouragement of biking: A bike shelter encourages more students to bike to school, reducing traffic congestion and promoting a healthy and environmentally friendly mode of transportation.
• Space-saving: A bike shelter takes up less space than individual bike racks, making the most of limited outdoor space.

 

Procter Contracts – Your Partner for School Bike Shelters

At Procter Contracts, we understand the importance of designing and installing high-quality and secure school bike storage solutions. Our team of experts has worked with head teachers, architects, contractors, civil engineers, and developers on standard and custom-built bike shelters for schools throughout the UK.

We offer a range of bike storage solutions, from simple cost-effective bike stands and scooter racks to completely secure lockable bike shelters and enclosed bike compounds. Our shelters can also be adapted for use in a variety of commercial settings, including offices, retail parks, housing developments, hospitals, and transportation hubs.

 

Why Invest in a Bicycle Shelter for Schools?

With the growing popularity of cycling, schools and other public arenas have an increased responsibility to provide safe and secure storage solutions for bikes. By providing a convenient and secure cycle shelter, you can help make cycling a viable choice of transportation for more people. Whether you’re a facilities manager, site developer, or a school head teacher, investing in a bicycle shelter for your school is a smart move for your organisation.

 

Procter Contracts – A Name You Can Trust

Procter Contracts is a professional company that meets HSE & European Standards for gates and fencing systems. With over two centuries of experience in providing security and protection, we specialise in school bicycle shelters, security gates, and school fencing, and provide design and installation for all our products.

Invest in a safe and secure bicycle shelter for your school and contact Procter Contracts today for your free quote and school site survey!

Procter Contracts is delighted to announce their expansion and the opening of a new office in Reading.

The operation will employ a team at Berkshire Place in Reading, and focus on providing commercial fencing applications including automated gates and street furniture to Main Contractor construction companies and end users.

It will also serve as a base to grow its automation and access control team, providing preventative maintenance visits and new installations for gates, barriers, CCTV, and access control.

Samantha Goman, director at Procter Brothers, said: “The new Reading office signifies the next step in our journey in the South East and represents the company’s ongoing commitment to providing high security perimeter protection and industry-leading services to customers in the region. The new office base will enable us to further develop our business and build long-term partnerships with clients across the South East.”

Melloney Evans, director for Procter Brothers, added: “The new office will be used to manage a strong pipeline of work, as well as an existing portfolio of high profile building and engineering projects in the region. This includes current works at Guildford Train Station and Maidenhead Train Station Car Park that utilise our manufacturing capability to deliver roof plant enclosures, fencing, and automated gates, and well as other commercial projects at Twickenham Stoop Stadium and Ride Nation providing security fencing, railings and gates.”

Procter Contracts is a business unit of Procter Brothers Ltd and has a long and successful history dating back to 1740 but it is now embarking on an exciting new programme of development for its team. Under new leadership since 2020, the company has grown, and employs over 100 people at regional operations in South Wales and Leeds, and now the South East.

The Reading office is located at 100 Berkshire Place, Winnersh Triangle, Winnersh, Reading, RG41 5RD. The office will be open from 8.30am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday.

To find out more or to discuss your perimeter security requirements throughout the region please call the team on 0800 2944177.

A Complete Guide to Perimeter Security Fencing for Schools  

School security is a multi-faceted subject. As well as parents expecting their children to be safe from intruders, schools want to prevent truancy by controlling when and where children can leave. In addition, the personal safety of pupils, staff and visitors is of considerable concern to Local Education Authorities, academy trusts and governing bodies.

Today’s schools contain valuable and portable property that is attractive to thieves, and arson is a significant problem that can, to a large extent, be tackled by preventing unauthorised access.

According to a recent report, there are estimated to be 1400 to 1800 fires in schools each year (27 to 35 per week), with a real cost each year likely to be well over £100 million. One in eight schools suffers a serious arson attack, and around two-thirds of school fires start outside normal school hours.

Clearly good perimeter security and effective school fencing can help to reduce incidents of school arson.

Nevertheless, schools have to remain an attractive learning environment, and schools are encouraged to open their facilities to the wider community at other times. Adequate security therefore has to be achieved without schools looking like prisons. Furthermore, research shows that aggressive security measures can make establishments appear at risk; and if there is a perception that crimes are being committed, this can lead to an increase in crime.

School perimeter security is further complicated by the need to meet legal and planning requirements, and security has to be considered as a complete package including fencing and other appropriate measures such as CCTV, access control and security lighting. Every school has its own needs and challenges, so the solution to the problem is different in each case.

Given the importance of fencing and the complexity of the context, this guide to perimeter security fencing for schools explains the different options available, presents the advantages and limitations of each, and will assist you in making decisions that will provide the right level of security at an acceptable cost and without compromising other areas such as aesthetics.

School perimeter fencing achieves the following…

• Marks the school’s boundaries.
• Deters casual trespassers and/or determined intruders.
• Increases the time it takes for determined intruders to breach the security.
• Prevents pupils leaving the school without permission.
• Prevents unauthorised removal of property.
• Compliance with insurer’s requirements in terms of theft, damage and public liability.

Security starts with a risk assessment

A risk assessment is the best place to start when specifying perimeter security.

This has a three-part checklist covering the factors to consider:

1. Incidence of crime
2. Environment and buildings
3. Security measures

A simple scoring system is used, with the score total indicating whether the school in question is low, medium or high risk. Depending on the overall level of risk, suitable measures can be selected. After this, the risks should be re-assessed to see if an acceptable level has been achieved. If not, either the proposed security measures need to be revised or additional measures will be required. Again, the risks are reassessed, and the iterative process continues until the risks have all been reduced to a level that is as low as reasonably practical (which takes into account the cost of implementing the security measures compared with the associated reduction in risk).

Risk assessments also need to be reviewed as follows:

• Periodically –to check whether there have been any significant changes to the factors considered in the initial assessment
• In response to any changes in circumstances — such as an increase in the value of the property being protected, a spate of theft, vandalism or arson attacks, or an increase in security at other schools in the vicinity that could result in the phenomenon known as crime displacement

For schools that have been assessed as being medium or high risk, it is recommended that advice is sought from a professional risk manager, as a risk assessment conducted incorrectly will give misleading results that could cost the school dear — either as a result of insufficient security being put in place or excessive expenditure on an unnecessarily high level of security.

Perimeter fencing as part of a security package

It has already been mentioned that perimeter fencing needs to be considered as just one element of school security. The role played by fencing will depend on a number of factors, such as the results of the risk assessment, the layout of the school and its grounds, whether strict access control is required, and whether there are any public rights of way through the school premises.

In some cases the best approach is to install perimeter fencing around the complete school boundary but, elsewhere, it might be more appropriate to use fencing as part of a package of measures to secure a smaller area around the school buildings. Other measures might include walling, security lighting, CCTV, intruder alarms, automatic fire detection/alarm/sprinkler systems, shutters and grilles on windows and doors, entrances with access controls, defensive hedging (eg hawthorn), barriers and bollards, and security guards on patrol.

In high-risk schools where relatively severe security measures are being considered, it should not be forgotten that means of escape must be retained in case of a fire, as well as means of access for emergency services.

More information about reducing risks and implementing security measures is contained in a free 60-page guide, New Schools 2014, published by the Secured by Design police initiative, and in an Interactive Design Guide based on the same material, both of which are available from the Secured by Design website (see Useful Resources below). In addition, the Safer Schools and Hospitals Toolkit contains a wealth of useful guidance; this was published on the Home Office’s Crime Reduction website in 2005 but is currently only available via the National Archives.

Choosing the right type of perimeter fencing

Several different types of fencing are available, with the final choice being a question of the relative importance of security, aesthetics and cost. Fences 1.2m high are normally only suitable for boundary demarcation, while a fence 1.8-2.0m high will usually be sufficient to deter casual intruders, and 2.4m fencing is necessary to keep out more determined intruders. In very high-risk schools, fences as high as 3-3.5m may be required, and fences as high as 5m are sometimes installed where ball games are played. Bear in mind that planning authorities will need to be satisfied with the type and height of fencing, as well as any additional security measures specified.

Most schools will want fencing to be coloured for aesthetic reasons, but it should be remembered that dark fencing provides easier through-visibility and, therefore, better security.

Where sloping ground needs to be fenced, the fencing should be stepped or raked to ensure that the appropriate minimum height is maintained and there are no gaps beneath the fence.

Chain link Fencing was popular for decades due to its low cost and versatility, being available in a range of strengths and finishes including galvanised and plastic-coated options. It is easily adapted to uneven ground and can be mounted on steel or concrete posts with or without additional security features (see below). Today, however, chain link fencing is considered suitable only for low-security applications such as boundary demarcation and the problem remains that chain link fencing is easily damaged and quickly becomes distorted, unsightly and ineffective at providing perimeter protection.

Timber fencing is suitable for only a limited range of applications around schools, as it provides very little protection against intruders, is combustible and easily vandalised, and most designs provide no through-visibility. Depending on any pre-treatment, it can also need periodic maintenance.

Palisade fencing became extremely popular in the 1980s. It typically takes around twice as long to cut through as chain link, though climb-resistance is seldom much better. Overall security is therefore only marginally improved, yet the cost is greater. Different thicknesses and profiles are available, and polyester powder coating can provide a more attractive finish than the common galvanised finish. Palisade is available with the tops of the pales formed into a variety of shapes from round-topped to a single point or a splayed multi-point form.

Vertical bar (railing) fencing is similar in concept to palisade fencing but is not as visually obtrusive, having a less industrial appearance. The level of security is similar to or better than that provided by palisade fencing, and there is normally a choice of top finials for the vertical rails. Purchase and installation costs, however, tend to be slightly higher than for comparable palisade fencing due to the greater manufacturing cost. As with the other types of fencing, matching gates can also be manufactured.

Welded wire mesh (weldmesh) panels provide a more secure type of fencing and this type of fencing is often the preferred option for schools.

It takes many times longer to cut through than most alternatives and can be significantly harder to scale due to the lack of hand and footholds — provided the mesh is sufficiently small, of course. Welded mesh fencing is normally galvanised to provide a long-lasting finish, and polyester powder coating can be used on top of the galvanising to add colour. Although the top of the weldmesh panel can provide only limited anti-climb features (a short vertical wire), toppings can be mounted on the supporting posts to increase security.

Additional security features

Fence extensions

These are included here for completeness, though they are more usually applied to high-security fences around industrial or commercial premises rather than schools. Extensions can be mounted on most concrete or steel posts, with vertical, cranked, Y-shaped or T-shaped forms for securing rows of barbed wire or rolls of razor wire. There are also various purpose-designed products, usually with metal or plastic spikes that rotate on bars fixed between posts.

These extensions all significantly reduce the likelihood of intruders climbing over the fence. However, great care must be taken when specifying toppings that could potentially cause injury. There is, for example, a legal requirement to mount the toppings visibly so that anyone can see them as they approach the fence, and, with certain toppings, there should be warning signs mounted on the fence at regular intervals, and these signs should be visible/lit at night. It is never recommended to use an anti-climb topping below 1.8m and, additionally, local planning restrictions may not permit the use of certain types of topping.

Buried fencing

In some cases there is a risk that intruders may attempt to dig beneath a fence. To counteract this threat the fence can be buried so that it extends below ground level. This technique can also be effective if it is necessary to keep out rabbits or other burrowing pests.

CCTV

CCTV (closed-circuit television) is a cost-effective deterrent and provides evidence to help secure convictions in the event of crimes being committed. Nevertheless, one of the main advantages of CCTV is that it provides an instant alert of an attempted break-in, thereby helping to prevent theft, vandalism and arson. For CCTV to be most effective when used in conjunction with fencing, the fencing should have a relatively open structure — such as weldmesh rather than palisade — to enable the camera to provide a view through the fence.

Access control

Some schools use gates with access control both to keep intruders out and prevent pupils from leaving during school hours. Even if access control is not an immediate requirement, it may be prudent to make allowance for its adoption in the future when specifying gates.

Bollards and barriers

Depending on the layout of the school buildings and vehicular access, it may be necessary to install bollards and fixed barriers to prevent ram-raiding.

What type of fence posts to use?

Timber posts are unsuitable for security fencing, which leaves either concrete or steel — with a choice of RSA (rolled steel angle), RHS (rectangular hollow section) or CHS (circular hollow section). Factors to consider include strength, cost, aesthetics, requirement for toppings, and whether tamper-resistant barrel winders need to be concealed within a hollow section. Concrete is less prone to corrosion than galvanised, powder coated or painted steel, but it has a more industrial appearance.

Gates

Whenever there is a perimeter fence, there needs to be at least one access point. Gates are usually available from fencing suppliers to complement the specified type and design of fencing.

It is important to ensure that the design and specification of the gates provides the same level of security as the fencing. While the size will depend on the type of access required (individuals, groups of people, or single or multiple vehicles), it is best practice to keep the access points as small in number and size as reasonably possible. For reasons of safety, it is recommended that separate gates are provided for vehicles and pedestrians, though positioning them adjacent to each other facilitates simpler monitoring.

Hinged and sliding gates are typically used at schools, though lifting barriers and road-mounted barriers are also appropriate in some circumstances.

Whatever type of gate or access is used, care must be taken to ensure that it is not vulnerable in comparison with the remainder of the perimeter security. For example, gates should be located where they are clearly visible, and all hinges and other mechanical components must be adequately maintained.

Note also that gates need to be considered in conjunction with the access controls if those are being specified or might be added in the future.

Security pitfalls to avoid

Whatever security measures are implemented, care should be taken to avoid the most commonly encountered pitfalls. These include holes that are left unrepaired, trees that grow up adjacent to fencing and make it easy to climb over, fences that are constructed alongside quiet, unlit roadways where a vehicle can readily — and without attracting attention — be parked alongside to provide an easy route over the fence, and other items such as wheeled rubbish bins that can be manoeuvred to aid climbing. Given the propensity for schools to be attacked by arsonists, it is important that rubbish and other flammable items are not stored in close proximity to the fencing.

The importance of correct installation

A fence is only as good as its installation. Poorly installed fencing detracts from the appearance of the premises, and everybody knows how important first impressions are; an invited visitor may see the poor fence as a reflection of the school’s own standards, while a potential intruder may look upon poorly installed fencing as a sign that the school pays little attention to security.

Furthermore, poorly installed fencing may be easier to breach in some cases, and it will be more likely to need repairs and maintenance earlier than would otherwise be necessary. In the worst case, an insurer may contest a claim if security fencing is deemed to be unsatisfactory.

Installing fencing is a skilled job and specifiers should be aware that some fencing contractors hire unskilled labour on a project-by-project basis, rather than retaining a team of properly trained installers.

Secured by Design

Secured by Design (SBD) is an official police initiative that aims to reduce crime through effective environmental design. The scheme also calls for the installation of security products that meet police-approved standards.

Established by the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) in 1989, SBD is now widely recognised within the building industry and is increasingly being listed in tenders as a mandatory requirement. Specifying SBD-accredited products (such as perimeter security fencing) and SBD-accredited installers helps to demonstrate that appropriate steps are being taken to reduce crime. SBD is also recognised as a simple way to identify products that are effective in preventing crime, as the SBD logo is the only symbol guaranteeing national Police approval of products providing a realistic level of resistance to criminal attack. In order to be recognised by the SBD scheme, products have to be tested and approved by UKAS-accredited test houses as being compliant with specified standards.

For more information about our range of school fencing products and services, please contact by emailing [email protected] or telephone 0800 294 4177.

Procter Brothers Limited, the Caerphilly-based manufacturer and service provider, has announced the successful completion of its management buyout. This move ensures a secure future for Procter Machine Safety and Procter Contracts.

Procter Brothers benefits from unrivalled expertise in its two specialisms, combining the best aspects of traditional craftsmanship and care for customers and employees, with up-to-date production technologies. Procter Machine Safety designs, manufactures and installs machine guards and provides machinery safety services, while Procter Contracts designs, manufactures and installs entrance gates, fencing, security systems and street furniture.

The management buyout was led by Procter Bros’ existing managing director John Procter and his management team. John Procter assumes the role of Group Managing Director, taking on the mantle from his father, Jeremy Procter. Nevertheless, Jeremy Procter remains involved with the business as an advisor, ready to be called upon for his experience when required.

Following the management buyout, the firm continues to be family-owned, as it has been since 1740. Procter Brothers employs over 110 people at its site at Pantglas Industrial Estate in Bedwas, Caerphilly.

Customers will find that it is ‘business as usual’ following the management buyout, as all key staff are being retained and existing orders fulfilled. Looking to the future, customers will benefit from the significant investment that is being planned for improvements to the factory, development of an ecommerce website as well as complimentary products and services.

 “I am delighted to have led the acquisition of Procter Brothers Ltd, where I have worked as Managing Director for over six years. We are a market leaders in machine safety, security fencing and automatic gates and I am committed to growing the business further and cementing our position within the industries we serve.”

John Procter

Procter Contracts is launching the Pro-Secure family of security-rated entrance gates comprising SR1 and SR2 swing gates and sliding gates. Swing gates are available in single-leaf and double-leaf formats, and all of the new gates can be manufactured in a variety of sizes for use at vehicle and pedestrian access points in a wide range of different sectors.

The Pro-Secure gates have been independently tested and verified as achieving security rating SR1 or SR2 as defined by the internationally recognised LPCB standard LPS 1175 Issue 8.0, and they are therefore listed in the LPCB Red Book. The LPCB (Loss Prevention Certification Board) is part of BRE Global, a third-party approvals body, and LPS 1175 is the standard for certification of intruder-resistant building components, strongpoints, security enclosures and free-standing barriers. To achieve the SR1 and SR2 certifications, the gates had to be tested and proven to resist sustained attacks using specified hand tools for defined periods.

In most cases, Pro-Secure gates will control vehicular access but they are equally suitable for use where large numbers of pedestrians enter or leave a site. Typical applications include commercial and industrial premises, warehouses and logistics hubs, waste recycling centres, schools and other educational campuses, hospitals and care homes, sports grounds and leisure facilities, data centres, government and defence establishments, airports, docks and utility sites.

Features that help the SR1 gates achieve their security rating include all-steel robust construction, heavy-gauge 868 wire mesh cladding fully welded to the frame, reinforced latch areas and, for the swing gates, hinge protection plates. The SR2 gates additionally benefit from double cladding with 358 steel mesh to resist cutting and climbing.

All of Procter’s Pro-Secure gates are hot-dip galvanized for long-lasting protection against corrosion. Customers can specify an optional polyester powder coating on top of the galvanizing for additional corrosion protection and improved aesthetics. Standard colours are black and green, or almost any RAL colour can be chosen.

Smaller gates in the Pro-Secure range can be manually operated but larger gates are powered or automated, and these are CE marked to the Machinery Directive.

Procter Contracts provides a comprehensive service that includes site surveys, security risk assessments, design, manufacture, installation, commissioning and, for powered/automated gates, CE marking and maintenance contracts. Furthermore, the company supplies and installs a variety of access control systems for powered and automatic gates.

“We have been manufacturing security gates for decades, so it is great news for customers that we now have independent certification by BRE and can market the Pro-Secure gates as LPS 1175 SR1 and SR2 security rated. This will be particularly beneficial for specifiers and contractors throughout the UK working on Secured by Design projects, for which we have been an accredited installer for several years.”

Bryan Scriven, Head of Procter Contracts

To complement the Pro-Secure gates, Procter Contracts can supply and install high-security fencing – including electric pulse fencing – plus CCTV systems and street furniture such as fixed or rising bollards, Armco barrier, rising-arm barriers, speed ramps and one-way flow plates.

For more information about the new Pro-Secure SR1 swing and SR1 sliding gates and the SR2 swing and SR2 sliding gates, go to www.proctercontracts.co.uk. Alternatively, contact Procter Contracts to discuss specific projects by emailing [email protected] or telephone 0800 294 4177.

We’re taking our responsibilities to respond to COVID-19 very seriously. The health of our staff and customers is our absolute priority and we want to reassure you that we are doing everything in our power to ensure you can continue to work with us safely.

We have a comprehensive continuity plan in place to ensure that we remain open for business, and have drawn up specific hygiene, travel, delivery, visitor, supply chain and working policies accordingly.

This includes, but is not exclusive to; clear on-site hygiene information across all sites for the benefit of employees, visitors and deliveries, increased cleaning and hygiene provisions across all sites, guidance on home working for staff; limiting physical contact and providing guidance on interaction distances, provision of alternative communication tools and the cancellation of all but non-essential visitors.

Whilst we are still very much open for business and able to fulfill all work, we are closely monitoring events and will continue to follow Government advice and provide you with any updates on any further developments. As the situation changes we will endeavour to work with you at every stage to try and limit any potential impact.

Our thoughts go out to all of you who have been affected by this unprecedented event.

We know that this is a worrying situation but can promise you that everyone at Procter is focused on limiting any potential impact. In the meantime, if you have any concerns or questions then please do contact a member of the Procter team and they’ll do their very best to help.

Procter Contracts has launched a range of high-quality, attractively designed sliding gates that take up little space when open and offer a cantilever option that requires no track or rail to be laid across the roadway. Designated the Pro-Glide range, the gates are offered in a variety of sizes, styles and material specifications to suit different applications. In addition, customers have a choice of access control system and safety measures. Procter Fencing Systems undertakes all site surveying, design, manufacture and installation, thereby ensuring that strict control is maintained over costs, quality and delivery schedules.

Designed to provide robust, long-term and secure access control, Pro-Glide sliding gates are manufactured using a fully-welded steel construction. Customers can select from a range of alternative infills, including palisade, balustrade, welded mesh, sheet metal panels or ornamental designs. The main support structure is fabricated from four round-section tubes. This is complemented by similarly designed receiving posts for the opposite side of the entrance and optional swing pedestrian access gates. While the standard finish for all components is hot-dip galvanising with tough polyester powder coating, special finishes can be provided on request.

All Pro-Glide sliding gates are available powered by either a low-maintenance electro-mechanical or electro-hydraulic system. Power units are fully sealed and highly reliable regardless of the weather or environmental conditions. In all cases, a manual override is provided to permit opening even in the event of a total power failure. Access control can be by means of induction loops, radio control devices, card readers, keypads or push buttons. Furthermore, to ensure the safety of personnel and vehicles using the gates, customers can specify devices that range from warning lights and photocells to video control and traffic lights.

Individual standard tracked or cantilevered gates are manufactured in widths of 3m to 10m and in a range of heights up to 3m. Bi-parting pairs of gates can be installed to give a wider opening, or custom sizes can be produced to order. All gates, whether standard or bespoke, come with a 12-month warranty.

As well as the Pro-Glide sliding gates, Procter Fencing Systems also designs, manufactures and installs compatible fencing systems to provide a complete perimeter security package. Fencing is available in a variety of specifications, such as chain link, welded mesh panels, vertical bar railings, palisade or to bespoke designs. With over 100 years’ experience in fencing and gates, Procter Fencing Systems is able to apply traditional skills and modern technology to the design and manufacture of security systems that match the needs of architects, specifiers and contractors. Because all processes are controlled in-house, Procter Fencing Systems can design, manufacture and install standard or customised systems extremely rapidly.

Download a free PDF guide to Pro-Glide Sliding Gates, or to discuss a particular application, please email Procter Contracts.