1) The rusting on the cane bolts is similar to the boards in general.
2) The wheel is a Phenolic wheel, specs rate the durability and longevity in a wet environment as poor. An inexpensive wheel meant for light weight running on steel or concrete with no rough surface. These gates are dependant on the wheels holding them up off the floor. As they are welded on, it is a real problem.
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1) On the 2nd rink, the wheels are both rusted off.
2) Staff are forced to drag the doors into place.
3) Why were they not replaced under warranty?
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1) A retractable lever pin with stainless steel and a covered grip on the handle. It aligns the bottom of the doors and locks them into position.
2) A lever locking clamp aligns the top of the door onto a centering block. They are both easy to operate and have strength tolerances well beyond this use.
3) The wheel is a polyurethane wheel. The specs rate it as “excellent” for mobility, durability, floor protection, and “very good” for rough surfaces and water. The support is stainless steel. Notice the slight angle the wheel is on, we have fixed it at an angle relative to the arc the door travels. This prevents the wheel from wearing on the concrete and also prevents the wheel from turning when you move it in the opposite direction. Together with the small amount of weight on the wheel, it makes for a smooth operating door that stands up well with no maintenance. All this hardware can be unbolted and replaced in the future. This hardware is more expensive than what you see to the left, but it is long lasting.
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