Guardian Grade Fabricoil pre-engineered security gates and screens from Cascade Architectural are high-quality design solutions used to secure spaces while concurrently allowing views. Perfect for security in public common areas, storefront closures in retail settings, airports, convention centers, and other public spaces, Guardian Grade Fabricoil pre-engineered security gates and screens are cost-efficient and a perfect security solution for both new and retrofit construction. At the core of the system, Cascade's Guardian Grade Fabricoil® wire fabric provides exceptional material strength, which is then paired with the heavy-duty Secura Track attachment system and a series of lightweight aluminum vertical channels to elegantly frame the metal mesh fabric material and provide intermediate points for securing at the floor level using footbolts.
Fireproof and acoustically-transparent, these metal mesh security gates and screening systems are custom manufactured to meet unique project requirements. Easy to install and maintain, the durable and lightweight Fabricoil® coiled wire fabric does not require heavy support or large storage pockets to stack gates when opened, and allows for unencumbered sight lines and free airflow through the screens to minimize impacts on HVAC systems and allow signage, media, product and branding to remain visible while closed, locked, and secured.
Explore the design and configuration options available for our pre-engineered security gates and screens, and contact Cascade Architectural’s technical sales department for assistance in the selection of coiled wire fabric material, color, finish, weave size, track components, locks, channels and other components to meet your exact vision and security requirements.
Engineered Attachment Systems
Finishes
Presentation is Paramount. Durable custom finishes for every component of your Fabricoil® system.
To deliver your design vision, Cascade Architectural offers high-performance protective coatings for Fabricoil® and its attachment systems to achieve your project’s functional and aesthetic requirements. Coatings are provided in a wide range of colors and finishes including custom colors using your manufacturers paint codes or to match standard RAL finishes. For maximum durability, all exterior Fabricoil® Systems are Powder Coated unless natural finishes are desired. Cascade has conducted extensive successful salt-spray testing to ASTM G85 annex A5 test standards to 4,000 hours of exposure. Stainless Steel and Copper-Clad Steel can be left in its natural form. Left unfinished, Copper-Clad Steel will slowly change to brownish hues and ultimately a bronze/grey/green patina. Our team of experienced product specialists are ready to assist you in selecting the appropriate type of protective coating to bring your vision to life.
Fabricoil weaves come equipped with high-performance protective coatings or may be left untouched for a natural metal finish, no powder coating necessary. Below are a list of raw materials used to create Fabricoil® weaves and a guide to their finishes.
Aluminum
Aluminum 5056 – H18 Wire is an ideal material for our weaving process. Its ease of formability, high resistance to corrosion, excellent strength-to-weight ratio and its natural aesthetic qualities make aluminum wire the obvious choice for most applications. Our Aluminum Wire is very ductile-aiding to the weaving process, making it relatively cheap to manufacture. Being non-ferrous, the material does not discolor or deteriorate in most climates. Weighing almost 1/3-1/2 that of steel, Aluminum weaves can cover more area while adding minimal mass to its supports, again decreasing the overall cost. In its bare state, Aluminum Wire is light silver in appearance but can be coated any custom color. Additionally, our Aluminum wire can be polished to be more lustrous, called Brightened Aluminum. Aluminum is available in a wide variety of wire gauges.
Steel
Brite Basic Steel Wire is a low-carbon, mild steel wire with a semi-bright finish. Its relatively high strength, durability and low cost make it a great choice for a wide variety of applications. Our Brite Basic Wire conforms to ASTM standards and can be coated almost any custom color. Brite Basic Steel is available in a wide variety of wire gauges.
Stainless Steel Type 316
Stainless Steel Type 316 exhibits very high levels of corrosion resistance when compared to most other stainless-steel types. It has a slightly higher strength than Type 304 and can handle higher temperatures. In most cases, Type 316 is used for all exterior applications where relatively high strengths and high resistance to oxidation or eroding is required. In its bare state, Type 316 has a lustrous metallic finish. Stainless Steel Type 316 conforms to ASTM standards and is available in a wide variety of wire gauges.
Copper-Clad Steel
Copper-Clad Steel Wire is our mild steel wire with pure copper metallurgically bonded to the low carbon steel wire’s surface. The Copper-Clad Wire exhibits a brilliant red polished finish when extruded in the continuous solid-cladding process. However, if left bare and untreated the wire’s appearance will slowly change to brownish hues and ultimately a grey/green patina. Additionally, left in its natural form Copper-Clad Steel Fabricoil® is naturally antimicrobial resulting in increased public health safety but also increased durability and beautiful aesthetics. By applying a thin layer of clear automotive lacquer, the bright salmon color can be maintained if desired. Our Copper-Clad wire conforms to ASTM standards and has both interior and exterior applications. Copper-Clad Steel is available in a wide variety of wire gauges.
Natural finish no powder coating.
Antique Brass
Antique Bronze
Antique Copper
Brightened
Brite Blue
Brite Pearl Grey
Cascade Blue
Champagne
Cloud Cap
Copper Bronze
Copper-Clad Steel
Coral Blue
Dark Red
Devils Punch
Freedom Red
Graphite
Green Brown
Gunmetal Black
Metallic Blue
Metallic Gold
Metallic White
Orange Whip
Pewter
Rosewood
Satin Black
Satin Brass
Satin Bronze
Satin Copper
Silver
Stainless Steel
White
Weaves
All Fabricoil® weaves share the same fundamental geometry, created by interlocking individual strands of spiraled wire. What varies widely is Fabricoil’s scale. The weave you select impacts the material’s percentage of open area (from 40% to 85%), textured appearance, thickness (from 3/32” to 1/2”), wire gauge (from 14 to 21), and ultimate strength. Your knowledgeable Cascade Architectural representative is ready to help you select the perfect weave for your application.
5/16"
3/8"
1/2"
Fullness
Fabricoil® can create a billowing drapery effect by using more material than what is required to cover a given area. This effect is called "fullness" and is expressed as a percentage of additional material. Acceptable range for fullness is 15-200%.
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25%
50%
100%
150%
200%
Resources
Guardian Grade Fabricoil® Security Gate Configuration Options
Configuration Stacking Calculator
Calculating your stacking requirements is easy. Fill out the dimensions of your Clear Opening1 width into the dimension fields below and the stacking calculator will generate the following dimensional results:
- Stacking dimensions if the gate is stacked within the clear opening.
- Total track length dimensions if the gate is stacked within the clear opening.
- Stacking dimensions if the gate will be stacked beyond the clear opening.
- Total track length if the gate will be stacked beyond the clear opening.
1 Clear Opening is the exposed area that the gate will cover to secure the space.
Locking Configurations
Depending on the level of security and performance needed, Guardian Grade Fabricoil® systems can be configured with a top track only or with both top and bottom tracks, and the selection of vertical channels, lock assemblies, handles, batons, and other hardware.
A system's configuration options will vary based on where the opening lock channel lies: left-end opening, right-end opening, center opening, or left- and right-end opening. Intermediate channels with keyed locking footbolts are a popular option for added security, but simple system's where Guardian Grade Fabricoil coiled wire fabric is secured only at the jamb wall channel are also common. The system specification and material design options are virtually limitless – capable of meeting the exact security needs and design aesthetic of any space.
Bottom Track
with Keyed Operated Floor Pins,
Keyed on Unsecured Side Only
with Keyed Operated Floor Pins,
Keyed on Secured Side Only
with Keyed Operated Floor Pins,
Thumb Turn on Secured Side Only
with Keyed Locking Footbolts,
on Secured Side
with Keyed Locking footbolts
on Unsecured Side
with Locking Footbolts
on Secured Side
or Footbolts
on Secured Side
Keyed
Secured Side:
Thumb turn
Keyed
Secured Side:
None
Keyed
Secured Side:
Keyed
Thumb turn
Secured Side:
Thumb turn
None
Secured Side:
Thumb turn
- Track System
- Coiled Wire Fabric (Pre-Installed)
- Fixed Wall Channel
- Intermediate Channel
- Fabric Channel
- Lock Channel
- Jamb Wall Channel
- Keyed Locking Footbolt Kit with Receiver, Installed on Intermediate Channel
- Positive Locking Footbolt Kit with Receiver, Installed on Intermediate Channel
- Positive Locking Footbolt Kit with Receiver, Installed on Lock Channel
- Positive Locking Footbolt Kit with Receiver, Installed on Fabric
- Lock Assembly, Hook Bolt and Receiver (Pre-Installed)
- Baton, Stainless Steel
- Handle, Aluminum
- Intermediate Channel w/ Key/Thumb Turn Operated Floor Pin
- Center Jamb Condition at Top Track
- Center Jamb Condition at Top Track
- Track System
- Coiled Wire Fabric (Pre-Installed)
- Fixed Wall Channel
- Intermediate Channel
- Fabric Channel
- Lock Channel
- Jamb Wall Channel
- Lock Assembly, Hook Bolt and Receiver (Pre-Installed)
- Baton, Stainless Steel
- Handle, Aluminum
- Center Jamb Condition at Top Track
- Side Jamb Condition at Top Track
