Sliding Gate Track Wheels & Gate Rollers
Richmond supplies a comprehensive range of sliding gate track wheels, recessed gate wheels and bottom mount gate rollers for residential, commercial and industrial sliding gate installations. Our range includes steel gate track wheels, stainless steel gate wheels, nylon gate wheels and swivel wheel configurations in diameters from 58mm to 118mm.
Designed to support smooth gate movement along a compatible track, Richmond’s sliding gate wheels are used on manual and automated sliding gates across driveways, warehouses, workshops, manufacturing plants and industrial sites. Available in recessed and bottom mount configurations, these wheels provide different installation options for steel and aluminium gate frames.
Whether you need a 78mm recessed gate track wheel for a compact sliding gate, an 88mm stainless steel gate wheel for a corrosion-resistant installation or a 118mm bottom mount gate wheel for a larger gate assembly, Richmond offers practical options for different applications. Explore our wider sliding gate motors and hardware range for compatible tracks, guide rollers and automation equipment.
Sliding Gate Wheels for Manual & Automatic Gate Systems
Sliding gate track wheels support the weight of a sliding gate and allow it to move horizontally along a suitable running track. They are essential components in ground-running sliding gate systems, helping the gate travel smoothly between open and closed positions.
Richmond supplies recessed sliding gate wheels that fit within compatible gate frames and bottom mount gate wheels that attach beneath the gate structure. The correct mounting configuration depends on the gate design, frame construction, available ground clearance and wheel installation requirements.
Wheel diameter and material also affect suitability. Richmond’s range includes 78mm, 88mm, 98mm and 118mm track wheels, along with a 58mm swivel configuration. Stainless steel and nylon options provide additional material choices for installations with different environmental and operating requirements.
For reliable operation, the wheel groove and profile must match the running track, and the combined wheel capacity must be suitable for the gate weight. Correct track alignment, wheel positioning and installation are important for both manual and automated sliding gates.
Complete your installation with compatible sliding gate tracks and gear racks, sliding rollers and guides and sliding gate motors.
Product Types by Application
Recessed Sliding Gate Track Wheels
Recessed gate track wheels are designed to fit within a compatible gate frame, providing an integrated wheel mounting arrangement. Richmond’s range includes the 78mm Recessed Gate Track Wheel (GTR003) and 88mm Recessed Gate Track Wheel (GTR004).
These wheels are commonly used in residential driveway gates, commercial sliding gates and fabricated steel gate frames. Recessed mounting can be useful where the gate design requires the wheel to sit within the lower frame section, subject to suitable frame dimensions and installation clearances.
Bottom Mount Sliding Gate Track Wheels
Bottom mount gate track wheels attach beneath a compatible sliding gate frame, providing a wheel mounting option for gates designed with an underside attachment point. Richmond supplies the 78mm Bottom Mount Gate Track Wheel (GTR001), 88mm Bottom Mount Gate Track Wheel (GTR004B), 98mm Bottom Mount Gate Track Wheel (GTR093) and 118mm Bottom Mount Gate Track Wheel (GTR002).
These wheels are used on residential, commercial and industrial sliding gates where a bottom-mounted wheel arrangement is appropriate. Different diameters allow installers to select a wheel that suits the gate construction, required ground clearance and compatible track profile.
Stainless Steel Sliding Gate Track Wheels
Richmond supplies stainless steel gate track wheels for applications requiring stainless steel wheel construction. The range includes the 88mm Stainless Steel Bottom Mount Gate Track Wheel (GTR239) and 88mm Stainless Steel Recessed Gate Track Wheel (GTR237).
Stainless steel wheels provide an option for outdoor installations where corrosion resistance is an important consideration. These products are relevant to residential, commercial and industrial gates exposed to weather or moisture, provided the wheel capacity and track compatibility meet the installation requirements.
Stainless Mount Nylon Gate Track Wheels
Richmond’s nylon gate wheel options include the 88mm Stainless Bottom Mount Nylon Gate Track Wheel (GTR238) and 88mm Stainless Recessed Nylon Gate Track Wheel (GTR236). These products combine nylon wheel construction with stainless mounting components.
Nylon gate wheels provide an alternative to metal running wheels for suitable sliding gate applications. They can be considered where the selected track, operating environment and load requirements are compatible with nylon wheel construction.
Large Diameter Sliding Gate Wheels
Richmond offers larger diameter bottom mount track wheels, including the 98mm Bottom Mount Gate Track Wheel (GTR093) and 118mm Bottom Mount Gate Track Wheel (GTR002). These products provide additional wheel size options for compatible sliding gate installations.
Larger diameter wheels may be considered for gates requiring a particular mounting height or wheel configuration. Wheel diameter alone does not determine load capacity, so the manufacturer’s specifications and intended track arrangement should be checked before selection.
Swivel Sliding Gate Track Wheels
The 58mm Sliding Gate Track Wheel – Swivel (GTR271) provides a swivel wheel configuration within Richmond’s sliding gate hardware range. This product offers an alternative mounting arrangement to conventional fixed recessed and bottom mount track wheels.
Swivel wheel configurations are relevant to specialised gate assemblies where the mounting and movement requirements suit this type of component. Compatibility with the intended gate structure, track and operating conditions should be confirmed before installation.
Specialty Product Options
78mm Gate Track Wheels
Richmond’s 78mm gate wheel range includes the Recessed Gate Track Wheel (GTR003) and Bottom Mount Gate Track Wheel (GTR001). These products provide two mounting arrangements in the same nominal wheel diameter.
78mm gate track wheels are relevant to compatible residential and commercial sliding gate frames where the wheel dimensions and mounting arrangement suit the installation. Selection should consider the gate weight, frame design and running track profile.
88mm Gate Track Wheels
Richmond offers several 88mm sliding gate wheel configurations, including the Bottom Mount Gate Track Wheel (GTR004B), Recessed Gate Track Wheel (GTR004), Stainless Steel Bottom Mount Gate Track Wheel (GTR239) and Stainless Steel Recessed Gate Track Wheel (GTR237).
The 88mm range also includes nylon wheel options with stainless mounting components. This selection allows gate installers and fabricators to compare mounting styles and materials while maintaining the same nominal wheel diameter.
98mm & 118mm Bottom Mount Wheels
The 98mm Bottom Mount Gate Track Wheel (GTR093) and 118mm Bottom Mount Gate Track Wheel (GTR002) provide larger diameter options for suitable bottom-mounted sliding gate assemblies.
These wheels may be relevant to commercial, agricultural and industrial gate installations requiring particular wheel dimensions or mounting clearances. The appropriate wheel must be selected according to the gate’s actual load and track requirements rather than diameter alone.
Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel Options
Stainless steel gate track wheels provide a material option for installations where corrosion resistance is important. Richmond’s range includes 88mm stainless steel recessed and bottom mount configurations.
These wheels are relevant to outdoor sliding gates exposed to moisture and changing weather conditions. The complete gate assembly, including mounting hardware, bearings and track, should also be assessed for environmental suitability.
Nylon Wheels With Stainless Mounting Components
Richmond’s 88mm Stainless Bottom Mount Nylon Gate Track Wheel (GTR238) and 88mm Stainless Recessed Nylon Gate Track Wheel (GTR236) provide nylon wheel options in two mounting configurations.
These products offer a material alternative for suitable sliding gate systems. Nylon wheel suitability depends on the gate weight, running track material, operating environment and the wheel’s specified load capacity.
Recessed vs Bottom Mount Gate Wheels
Recessed and bottom mount gate wheels perform the same general function but use different mounting arrangements. Recessed wheels fit within a compatible gate frame, while bottom mount wheels are attached beneath the frame.
The choice depends on the gate’s lower frame construction, available installation space and required ground clearance. Richmond supplies both configurations in several wheel sizes, allowing installers to match the mounting arrangement to the gate design.
Gate Wheel & Track Compatibility
Sliding gate track wheels must be matched to a compatible running track. The wheel groove, track profile and mounting arrangement influence how the gate is supported and guided during movement.
Incorrect wheel and track combinations can lead to poor alignment, excessive wear or unreliable gate travel. Browse Richmond’s Sliding Tracks and Gear Racks range to select suitable running track components.
Replacement Sliding Gate Wheels
Sliding gate track wheels are subject to wear from repeated gate movement, loading and environmental exposure. Replacing worn or damaged wheels can help restore smooth operation when the remaining gate hardware is in suitable condition.
When selecting replacement gate wheels, confirm the existing wheel diameter, mounting configuration, track profile, load requirements and available clearances. Richmond’s range includes recessed, bottom mount, stainless steel and nylon wheel options for compatible replacement applications.
Sliding Gate Wheels for Automated Gates
Automatic sliding gates rely on freely moving track wheels to allow the motor to drive the gate along its running track. Wheel condition and track alignment can affect the load placed on the motor during operation.
Before installing or servicing an automatic sliding gate, check that the wheels rotate freely and the gate moves smoothly throughout its travel. Richmond supplies Sliding Gate Motors, Sliding Rollers and Guides and related hardware for compatible automated installations.
Applications by Industry
- Residential Properties: Sliding Gate Track Wheels and Recessed Gate Rollers for manual and automated driveway gates.
- Commercial Properties: Bottom Mount Gate Wheels and Stainless Steel Gate Wheels for suitable commercial vehicle entrances and access gates.
- Manufacturing & Industrial Sites: Sliding Gate Track Wheels for industrial access gates, workshop entrances and external equipment yards.
- Warehousing & Logistics: Bottom Mount Sliding Gate Wheels and Track Components for warehouse entrances, delivery access points and vehicle gates.
- Gate Manufacturers & Fabricators: Recessed Gate Wheels, Bottom Mount Gate Wheels and Nylon Gate Wheels for new sliding gate construction.
- Gate Automation Installers: Sliding Gate Track Wheels for compatible motorised driveway gates and automated commercial entrances.
- Property Maintenance: Replacement Gate Track Wheels for repairing worn or damaged sliding gate running gear.
- Rural Residential & Agricultural Properties: Sliding Gate Wheels for suitable farm driveways, property entrances and rural access gates.
Industrial Equipment Solutions Across Australia
Richmond is a leading Australian supplier of sliding gate track wheels, recessed gate wheels, bottom mount gate rollers, stainless steel gate wheels and nylon sliding gate wheels for residential, commercial and industrial applications. Our range includes 58mm, 78mm, 88mm, 98mm and 118mm wheel options for different gate configurations and mounting requirements.
For recessed installations, Richmond supplies the 78mm Recessed Gate Track Wheel (GTR003), 88mm Recessed Gate Track Wheel (GTR004), 88mm Stainless Recessed Nylon Gate Track Wheel (GTR236) and 88mm Stainless Steel Recessed Gate Track Wheel (GTR237). Bottom mount options include the 78mm GTR001, 88mm GTR004B, 98mm GTR093 and 118mm GTR002, alongside stainless steel and nylon configurations.
Whether you are fabricating a new sliding gate, upgrading an existing installation or replacing worn gate wheels, Richmond offers practical options for different gate sizes and operating environments. Complete your installation with compatible Sliding Tracks and Gear Racks, Sliding Rollers and Guides and Sliding Gate Motors.
Backed by Australia-wide supply, product expertise and in-house engineering capability, Richmond supports gate manufacturers, installers, maintenance contractors and industrial buyers with reliable gate hardware solutions.
Browse Richmond’s Sliding Gate Track Wheels range, or contact Richmond for assistance selecting suitable gate wheels, mounting configurations and compatible sliding gate hardware.