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Illinois Engineered Pair Folding Security Gates

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Illinois Engineered Pair Folding Security Gates for Wide Industrial Openings

Illinois Engineered Pair Folding Security Gates are designed to secure wide industrial and commercial openings while maintaining visibility, airflow, and operational efficiency. Ideal for dock doors, receiving areas, hallways, and service entrances, these gates provide dependable access control without creating blind spots or restricting ventilation. The paired folding configuration delivers a strong physical barrier when closed and full accessibility when open, making it a practical solution for high-traffic environments.

Wide openings present a unique security challenge in industrial facilities. They require controlled access without compromising safety, visibility, or workflow. Solid walls or fixed panels often limit sightlines and airflow, increasing safety risks and reducing efficiency. Illinois Engineered Pair Folding Security Gates address these issues by combining durable construction with an open web design that allows personnel to see through secured areas while maintaining effective perimeter control.

Pair folding gates improve daily operations by allowing large openings to be fully secured or fully opened as needed. When open, the gates fold neatly to the sides, keeping the entire opening clear for forklift traffic, pallet movement, and pedestrian flow. When closed, they form a rigid, tamper-resistant barrier that deters unauthorized access while still allowing visual monitoring across the opening.

Selection Guide:

♦ 6' to 8' wide: available in 6'-6", 7', 7'-6", 8', or 8'-5" collapsed height
♦ 8' to 10' wide: available in 6'-6", 7', 7'-6", 8', or 8'-5" collapsed height
♦ 10' to 12' wide: available in 6'-6", 7', 7'-6", 8', or 8'-5" collapsed height
♦ 12' to 14' wide: available in 6'-6", 7', 7'-6", 8', or 8'-5" collapsed height
♦ 14' to 16' wide: available in 6'-6", 7', 7'-6", 8', or 8'-5" collapsed height
♦ 16' to 18' wide: available in 6'-6", 7', 7'-6", 8', or 8'-5" collapsed height
♦ 18' to 20' wide: available in 6'-6", 7', 7'-6", 8', or 8'-5" collapsed height
♦ 20' to 22' wide: available in 7' or 8' collapsed height
♦ 22' to 24' wide: available in 6'-6", 7', 7'-6", or 8' collapsed height

Selecting the Right Model:

♦ Width: choose the opening range that matches your doorway, from 6' up to 24' wide.
♦ Height: choose from 6'-6" up to 8'-5" collapsed height based on your opening height (full range available up to 18' to 20' wide; widest sizes offer a narrower height selection).
♦ Traffic type: the paired folding design suits very wide openings needing full clearance when open, such as dock doors and receiving areas.

Where Commonly Used:

♦ Dock Doors and Receiving Areas: A pair of folding gates secures wide openings while keeping the opening fully clear when open.
♦ Hallways and Service Entrances: open-web design maintains visibility and airflow through secured passageways.
♦ High-Traffic Material Handling Areas: gates support forklift traffic, pallet movement, and pedestrian flow.
♦ Warehouses and Distribution Centers: tamper-resistant barriers deter unauthorized access while allowing visual monitoring.

CustomMHS carries the full line of Illinois Engineered folding security gates, backed by the manufacturer's warranty.

Prices are shown by manufacturer model number.
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Model Number Width Collapsed Height In Use Height Price View Model
6' to 8' wide
6'-6" high
6' high
$447.93
6' to 8' wide
7' high
6'-6" high
$488.05
6' to 8' wide
7'-6" high
7' high
$495.85
6' to 8' wide
8' high
7'-6" high
$528.16
6' to 8' wide
8'-5" high
8' high
$540.41
8' to 10' wide
6'-6" high
6' high
$473.56
8' to 10' wide
7' high
6'-6" high
$501.42
8' to 10' wide
7'-6" high
7' high
$528.16
8' to 10' wide
8' high
7'-6" high
$554.90
8' to 10' wide
8'-5" high
8' high
$581.65
10' to 12' wide
6'-6" high
6' high
$508.11
10' to 12' wide
7' high
6'-6" high
$541.53
10' to 12' wide
7'-6" high
7' high
$568.27
10' to 12' wide
8' high
7'-6" high
$623.98
10' to 12' wide
8'-5" high
8' high
$651.84
12' to 14' wide
6'-6" high
6' high
$584.99
12' to 14' wide
7' high
6'-6" high
$609.50
12' to 14' wide
7'-6" high
7' high
$641.82
12' to 14' wide
8' high
7'-6" high
$677.47
12' to 14' wide
8'-5" high
8' high
$710.91
14' to 16' wide
6'-6" high
6' high
$662.99
14' to 16' wide
7' high
6'-6" high
$690.85
14' to 16' wide
7'-6" high
7' high
$733.18
14' to 16' wide
8' high
7'-6" high
$786.67
14' to 16' wide
8'-5" high
8' high
$852.42
16' to 18' wide
6'-6" high
6' high
$786.67
16' to 18' wide
7' high
6'-6" high
$827.90
16' to 18' wide
7'-6" high
7' high
$896.98
16' to 18' wide
8' high
7'-6" high
$935.99
16' to 18' wide
8'-5" high
8' high
$991.70
18' to 20' wide
6'-6" high
6' high
$893.64
18' to 20' wide
7' high
6'-6" high
$935.99
18' to 20' wide
7'-6" high
7' high
$1017.33
18' to 20' wide
8' high
7'-6" high
$1069.70
18' to 20' wide
8'-5" high
8' high
$1147.69
20' to 22' wide
7' high
6'-6" high
$1521.06
20' to 22' wide
8' high
7'-6" high
$1655.73
22' to 24' wide
6'-6" high
6'-0" high
$1582.27
22' to 24' wide
7' high
6'-6" high
$1459.69
22' to 24' wide
7'-6" high
7'-0" high
$1749.41
22' to 24' wide
8' high
7'-6" high
$1760.55

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What are Illinois Engineered Pair Folding Security Gates used for?
These gates are designed to secure wide industrial and commercial openings such as dock doors, receiving areas, and service entrances. They provide controlled access while still allowing visibility and airflow through the opening. This makes them well-suited for busy facilities that cannot afford to block sight lines or ventilation. The paired design creates a strong barrier without turning the space into a closed-off zone.
Why are pair folding gates a smart solution for wide openings?
Large openings are difficult to secure because they often serve as primary traffic routes for people and equipment. Solid barriers can reduce visibility and create safety concerns in active environments. Pair folding gates solve this by using an open web design that maintains clear sight lines across the secured area. You get perimeter control without sacrificing awareness or workflow.
How does the paired folding configuration improve access?
The gates fold neatly to each side of the opening when not in use. This keeps the entire width clear for forklifts, pallet jacks, and foot traffic. There are no center posts or fixed panels left in the way. That full accessibility supports faster material handling and smoother daily operations.
What security benefits do these gates provide when closed?
When closed, the two sections meet to form a rigid and tamper resistant barrier. This helps deter unauthorized entry and protects valuable inventory or restricted areas. At the same time, the open grille construction allows supervisors and staff to monitor activity on both sides. The combination of strength and visibility supports both security and safety.
How do these gates support safer and more efficient workflows?
Maintaining visibility across wide openings helps reduce blind spots and improves supervision. Continued airflow through the opening supports a more comfortable and compliant work environment. Because the gates can be fully opened or fully secured as needed, facilities can adapt quickly to changing operational demands. This flexibility helps protect assets without slowing productivity.
Is the manufacturer’s warranty included with my purchase?
Yes. All products sold on CustomMHS.com include the original manufacturer’s warranty unless otherwise noted. Custom MHS is an authorized dealer for the brands we carry, which means your purchase is covered by the manufacturer's full factory warranty.
Do you offer bulk pricing or discounts on large orders?
Yes. Many products include automatic quantity price breaks. If you’re outfitting a facility or placing a larger order, email us for project pricing. We can often provide improved volume pricing and help coordinate logistics for staged deliveries or multi-location shipments. Contact: [email protected]
Why purchase from CustomMHS.com?
CustomMHS.com isn’t a mass marketplace. We specialize in storage and material handling for manufacturing and distribution operations, and we help you choose the right configuration upfront so you avoid costly ordering mistakes and delays. You get responsive support for larger projects, scalable quantity pricing, and dependable fulfillment. The result is smoother installs, fewer re-orders, and a simpler buying process that saves time and money.

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and industrial facilities across North America. From shelving systems and pallet racking to storage containers, workbenches, carts, security fencing, and cabinets,
we carry industrial-grade brands and help you choose the right specs, load ratings, and configuration for your facility, workflow, and space before you order.