The Illinois Engineered Products XL1265 Portable Folding Gate is a heavy-duty, freestanding barrier designed for temporary access control without sacrificing airflow or light. This starter unit expands to a 12-foot opening, making it suitable for sealing hallways, doorway banks, or other pass-through areas while maintaining visibility and ventilation. When not in use, the gate folds compactly for storage, and its 78" collapsed height on casters allows easy relocation within facilities.
Constructed for durability, the system features a 14-gauge galvanized lattice and 12-gauge zinc-plated angle framing, with robust 3" polyurethane casters to facilitate movement across varied floor surfaces. The starter unit includes a padlock hasp for securing the gate, and the design supports adding adder gates to extend coverage as needed. The configuration is available in heavy-duty and extra-heavy-duty variants, with options for wall or floor attachment on the wider models. The assembled unit ships unassembled, enabling straightforward on-site setup and customization to fit exact site requirements.
Typical use scenarios include temporary blockages in school corridors, restricted access around elevator banks, or controlled entry points in offices, factories, retail spaces, and warehouses. The system’s modular nature means you can start with a 12-foot wide starter and add 6-foot adders to tailor the barrier to your exact opening. When planning installation, consider the collapsed height of 6'6" and the need for a stable anchoring approach, especially for higher-traffic or more permanent-seal applications. The starter unit carries a weight of 135 pounds, which reflects its sturdy construction while still permitting position shifts via the integrated casters.
Features:
- Instant security for openings as needed
- Expandable to 12' wide with adders for custom widths
- Foldable and roll-away design for easy storage
- 78" collapsed height with 3" casters for mobility
- Starter gate includes padlock hasp for locking
- Heavy-duty construction with wall mount option available
- Width:
- Up to 12'
- Height:
- 6'
- Depth:
- 27 Stacked
- Fits Widths:
- 12'
- Expanded Height:
- 6'
- Collapsed Height:
- 6' 6
- Type:
- Heavy duty, starter
- Attachment:
- Wall
- Lattice:
- 3/8 x 3/4 14 gauge galvanized with 3/16 x 1/2 zinc plated steel rivets
- Frame:
- 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 12 gauge zinc plated angle iron
- Axle:
- 28 wide w/ 2 casters 3 dia w/ 12 gauge CRS brackets in channel construction and zinc plated
- Support Bars:
- 3/4 galvanized round tubing
- Transport Strap:
- 17 gauge U-channel welded to axle
- Locking Bar Wall Mount:
- 18 gauge, 3/16 zinc plated angle iron
- Assembly:
- Ships unassembled
- Casters:
- 3 Rubber Locking
- Weight:
- 135.0 lbs. ea.
- Package Size:
- Each
