Flow Control and Confinement for the Efficient Dairy Operation

Gates and Fence PanelsGalvanized Square Tubing Construction

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Gate and Panel SolutionsFree Stall Gates • Tie Stall Gates • Beef Operations

Welcome to the Sturdy Built Gate and Panel Equipment

Guide. When it comes to cattle control in productive

operations, it never pays to skimp on gates. Gates

with proper engineering combined with high function-

ality make your daily chores easier by directing and

keeping cattle where they belong! We manufacture

standard and custom gates to fit precisely in your

openings. Even more, we’ll help you design gates that

can serve in special applications. Ask your represen-

tative for more details.

GATES FOR ROBOTIC MILKING“ Ask for Our Automatic Milking Systems Equipment Guide”

Table of Contents • STURDY BUILT ADVANTAGE . . . . . . . . . . 3

• GATES FOR TIE STALL BARNS . . . . . . . 4

• GATES FOR FREE STALL BARNS . . . . 6

• WATER GUARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

• BIRD CONTROL GATES . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

• SCISSORS GATES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

• FLOW CONTROL GATES . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

• COUNTER-BALANCED GATES . . . . . . 10

• GATES FOR CALVES & HEIFERS . . . . . 11

• FENCING PANELS/MESH GATES . . . . . 12

• FEED-THROUGH GATES/CUSTOM . . . . 13

• CATTLE SWEEPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

• MANURE PUSH-OFF GATES . . . . . . . . 15

• DEER GATES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

• SMALL ANIMAL/ROUND BAR GATES . . 17

• PRE-FABRICATED GATES . . . . . . . . . . 18

• MOUNTING HARDWARE/POSTS . . . . . 19

Flow Control Gate by Sturdy Built

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• Galvanized Square Tubing - 1.75 in. square 14 ga.

• Square Tubing is Stronger than Round Tubing

• Precision Formed Corners for Additional Strength

• End Caps Provide a Seal against Harsh Environments

• Welds Zinc-Coated to Minimize Rusting

• Adjustable Hinges for Easy Maintenance Over Time

• Hinge Mounting Options for Wood and Steel Posts

• Many Latch Options for Flexibility and Convenience

• Many Specialty Gates for Unique Tasks, as well as Completely Custom Gates

The Sturdy Built AdvantageManage Your Farm Better with Engineered Gates from Sturdy Built

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Telescoping GatesDirect cattle traffic at cross alleys and retract for convenient storage

Barnyard Gates and Panels

Portable Extension Gate An excellent tool for tie stall barns or when working alone

Tie Stall Barn Gates and PanelsGalvanized Square Tubing Gates for Alleys, Barnyards, and Pens

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Missing a Sturdy Built Gate?

5 Bar Telescoping Gates Get it Right in More Than One Direction!

If you are remodeling or building new, we will assist in gating layout to maximize the space available with the most functional solutions for every application. You can also submit your plans to us; we do blueprint take-offs for estimating and construction.

“Here’s what happens . . . ”

“Avoiding the Chase . . . ”

Gates and Fence PanelsAvailable in these Sizes:

• 3-bar (26.75” high) • 6-bar (54” high)

• 4-bar (38” high) • 6-bar (60” high)

• 5-bar (48” high)

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Gates and Waterer GuardsFor Free Stall Barns

Raised Height Manpass (Optional)

Telescoping Gate

Custom Waterer Guards

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To answer the flow control and confine-ment needs of free stall barns, we offer various gate solu-tions. From simple 5-bar gates in stall areas to specialized tasks in holding areas and parlor entrances, our gates and panels help your herd move smoothly during the daily routine.

Stainless Steel Sleeves for Posts provide additional protection in harsh environments

Bird Control Gates provide support for curtain closure

Bird Control Gates For Free Stall Gable Ends

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• Optional hinges allow gate to rotate on post, providing wider openings

• Lift-assist gas springs

• Integrated latch locks the gate in closed position

• 3-bar (36” high)

Scissors Gates Swing up and out of the way!

Closed Position

Up and Out of Way

In Upward Motion

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Flow Control GatesDesigned especially for today’s

Robotic Milking Systems, the One-

way Gate is ideal for many flow

control applications. Rugged, gal-

vanized construction will withstand

many years of stress in continued

operation. Cows move safely and

smoothly under the curved fin-

gers featuring poly end cushions.

Hinging option allows for equip-

ment access. Can also be per-

manently mounted between posts.

Built to fit any opening throughout

your facility.

Fingers Tipped Forward In Training Mode

Swings Open For Skid Loader Access

Cow Path Flow Control Gates Eliminate Reverse Cow Traffic Flow

Flow Control Gate by Sturdy Built

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Counter-Balanced Pivoting Gates Convenient Group Management at Waterers

Counter-Balanced Pivoting GatePivots up and out of the way, allowing open

passage, especially for free stall barns.

Adjustable Counter Weight keeps gate up in open position!

Fully open position

In closed position

In opening motion

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3-Bend Waterer Guards

Gates and Panels for Calves and HeifersGates Designed for Group Pens in Grow-Out Operations

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Fencing Panels • Mesh Gates

Galvanized Fence Panels with 2 x 4 Galvanized Wire for Curtain Protection in Barnyard

Galvanized Fence Panels with 2 in. x 4 in. Galvanized Wire added for Child Safety

Heavy-Duty Gates with wire mesh for box stalls

6-Bar Safety Fencing for Bull Confinement

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Feed-Through Gates • Custom GatesFor Confinement and Animal Control

Fencing Panels • Mesh Gates

Special Feed-Through Gates and Custom Hay Racks in Heifer Facility

Sturdy Built Customized Gates are built to utilize space and boost efficiency!

We offer many gate solutions, but some applications requirea completely custom design. The photo above (right) shows a folding alley gate for hoof trimming day. On above photo at left is a self-locking access gate. We can design and fabricate custom gates for you. Ask us for more details.

WHAT IS YOUR NEED?

Folding gate designed to save space. Ultimate strength. No post necessary.

Unfolding and creating an additional smaller pen inside large pen

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• Galvanized steel contoured panels

for durability and long life

• Increased worker safety during

vaccination or loading

• Saves time

• Reduces cattle and operator stress

Let Us Design and Build a Cattle Processing Sweep for You!Loading Chute Panels and Gates

Cattle Processing SweepsDesigned and Custom Built by Sturdy Built

Equipment for Beef ProducersCattle Sweeps, Chutes, and Automatic Head Gates

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• Counterbalance Pivoting Gate engineered with protective stainless splash shield and convenient self-locking latch

• Rugged Hot Dipped Galvanized Push-Off Safety Guard, single-piece design for superior strength

• Designed to accommodate tire scrapers

• Available in 8 ft, 10 ft, or 12 ft widths

Galvanized and Stainless Steel Manure Push-Off GatesDesigned for Safety and Convenience

Closed Position

Open Position

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Deer GatesPowdercoated or Galvanized

If you need to confine your deer or keep them out of your orchard or any given area, we have reliable and attractive gates for you. Available in single entry or as twin gates. The heavy-duty twin gate latch connects twin gates easily and securely.

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Small Animal Gates • Round Bar GatesFor Pasture and Stalls

Small Animal Gate featuring 2 in. x 4 in. Hot-Dipped Galvanized Wire

Lighter duty round bar gates are ideal for pasture use for dairy, horses, and small animals, or anywhere a light-duty gate is preferred. Constructed of 1.9” OD 13 or 16 gauge high-tensile galvanized steel tubing. In fabrication, tubing is notched and welded for strong connections.

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Spring Bolt Latch

Latch Hardware – Hot Dipped GalvanizedBolt On Mount (shown), also available in Post Clamp Mount

Right Hand Latch Left Hand Latch Center Latch

Pre-fabricated Gates In Stock • Many Length Options

Standard In-Stock 5-Bar Gates:

• 48” x 5-Bar

• Include female adjustable hinge pins

• Galvanized square tubing

1.75” x 14 gauge

• Welds are zinc-coated

• 6” Latch Stubs

In Stock for these opening sizes

4’ 7’ 4’ 4” 7’ 4”4’ 8” 7’ 8”

5’ 8’ 5’ 4” 8’ 4”5’ 8” 8’ 8”

6’ 9’6’ 4” 9’ 4” 6’ 8” 9’ 8”

10’ 13’ 10’ 4” 13’ 4” 10’ 8” 13’ 8”

11’ 14’ 11’ 4” 14’ 4 11’ 8” 14’ 8”

12’ 15’ 12’ 4” 15’ 4” 12’ 8” 15’ 8”

16’

Need a gate NOW? Check our stock for the size you need!

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Two-Way Cam Style Latch

Chain Latch

Two-Way Tripper Style Latch

Hinge Hardware - Hot Dipped Galvanized

Bolt-On or Weld-On Hinge PlatesAutomatic Hinge Spacing on Wooden or Steel Posts

Post Clamp Hinges

Weld-On Male Hinges

Adjustable Hinge Bolts

Sliding Type Twin Gate LatchMade of heavy wall steel for superior strength

Center Latch for Square Rail

Heavy WallGalvanized Steel Post

featuring Optional Stainless Steel Sleeve for Curbline

Protection

Large Inventoryof GalvanizedSteel PostsAdjustable Hinges

Make each gate fit precisely. Easily adjust at any time.

Fit snugly inside galvanized posts. Prevent water and dirt from filling posts.

Poly Post Caps

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260 S . Muddy Creek Road, Denver, PA 17517Toll Free: 866-543-5116 • Phone: 717-335-3030 Fax: 717-335-3020 • info@sturdybuiltmfg .net

Dealer:

Gates and Panels FOR THE PRODUCTIVE DAIRY FARM

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