A Custom Cantilever Gate at Marnong Estate
A Custom Cantilever Gate at Marnong Estate
If you’re based in Melbourne’s North or West, chances are you’ve heard of — or better yet, visited — Marnong Estate. It’s a stunning winery and venue that caters for everything from relaxed dining experiences to weddings and overnight getaways. If you haven’t been yet, put it on your list!
We recently had the pleasure of manufacturing and installing a cantilever gate at Marnong Estate, serving as a secure access point to the private residence area. Here’s a look at how it all came together.
What Goes Into a Gate Like This?
A high-quality cantilever gate isn’t just a slab of steel on a track — there’s a lot of smart engineering behind the scenes. Here’s a breakdown of the key components we used for this installation:
Gate Operator
We powered this gate with a Centurion D10 motor — a heavy-duty industrial sliding gate operator that’s built to handle serious workloads. You can actually spot it in the photos!
Support & Guide Hardware
The gate rides smoothly thanks to:
- Rollers that support and guide the gate along its travel path
- A carriage assembly located at the rear of the gate when it’s in the fully open position
Safety System
Safety is always a priority. This installation uses FAAC XP 20 D photocell safety beams, with two detection heights to cover different vehicle types:
- 600mm high — positioned for standard cars
- 1200mm high — positioned for trucks and larger vehicles
Structural Elements
- A motor post and frame with a welded base
- A closing/receiving post on the opposite side, fitted with matching safety beam mounts
Cantilever Channel Details
- The front of the channel is capped for a clean, finished look
- The opposite end is hollow and includes a securing bolt
How We Put It All Together
Conduit & Base Plate
To keep things tidy, the conduits emerge directly from the concrete pad beneath the motor. We also customised the motor base plate by cutting a hole so the conduits could pass through cleanly into the motor area — no messy cable runs in sight.
Motor Post & Frame Installation
We installed a 4-post A-frame structure first, then welded the base on after the gate was in place. This approach let us tailor the base to the exact final position of the motor, which was then bolted on securely.
Bracing & Mounting
RNF 65 nylon wheels with bearings were screwed onto the back of the post and frame. The fasteners and bolts are mounted on angle iron, with the bracing carefully aligned to suit the layout of the post and frame.
Carriage Placement
When the gate is fully open, you can see the carriage sitting at the far rear. The carriage spacing follows Rolling Centre specifications precisely, which ensures the cantilever load is properly distributed and the gate travels smoothly every time.
Safety Beam Placement
The transmitting and receiving photocells are mounted across the driveway opening. On the closing/receiving post, you’ll find:
- One safety beam at the top position
- One safety beam at the bottom position
The corresponding FAAC XP units on the opposite post are aligned to create two separate detection planes at different heights — giving you solid safety coverage for all types of vehicles passing through.
The End Result
The finished gate is a great example of what a well-engineered cantilever installation looks like — secure, smooth-operating, and built to last. It’s always satisfying to see a project like this come together at a venue as beautiful as Marnong Estate.
If you’re thinking about a similar gate for your property or business, we’d love to help. Get in touch with the Newtower team to talk through your options.
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