A complete guide to gate fabrication: Materials, components, and hardware solutions

F.H.Brundle, a leading provider of high-quality gate fabrication and metal working materials, has revolutionised gate fabrication with its extensive range of gate hardware, steel sections, and components. Explore everything you need to know about gate fabrication, from choosing materials to finding hardware solutions.

What materials are best for gate fabrication?

From galvanised steel gates to modern automated systems, gate fabrication requires careful material selection. Materials such as aluminium, composite (WPC), and wood can be used for gates, but when choosing materials for gate fabrication, steelwork, and wrought iron are the top choices to create the perfect gate.

Our new range of ERW tube and steel sections are also perfect for creating modern gates. ERW – Electro Resistant Welded Steel – is a recommended material for gate fabrication and boasts square corners for smooth welding, is hugely durable and allows for thinner wall thicknesses. It also allows for the creation of strong yet lightweight fabrications.

Our ERW range features our specialised profiles, including T-shaped tube, L-shaped tube, rectangular tube, convex tube, and box sections allowing for the fabrication of reliable and long-lasting gates.

An extensive range

At F.H.Brundle, we offer an extensive range of steel sections, wrought iron components, and hardware solutions to meet every fabrication need. It includes the largest selection of box section, angle steel, flat steel, round steel, and square steel bars, perfect for making strong and decorative gates. We also provide high-quality wrought iron parts, including railheads, bars, bushes, baskets, collars, and scrolls, for creating beautiful wrought iron gates.

Hardware solutions for every application

We offer a comprehensive range of gate hardware solutions ideal for gate fabrication, including our new left or right-hand Lock Box and Locinox Forty Lock kit. The kit features a precision laser-cut, L-shaped profile lock box with a flange, supplied with a Forty Lock 60mm cylinder. Designed to simplify the fabrication of modern gates, it pairs perfectly with our new range of ERW profiles and steel sections. The L-shaped profile serves as an essential component for gate construction, and when used with rectangular steel, aluminium, and WPC infill boards, the kit allows you to conceal the profiles behind the lip for a sleek, polished front view. Our vast product range also includes strong heavy-duty hinges that accommodate various gate styles and sizes, along with high-security gate locks and latches for maximum protection.

For more specialised applications, we supply quality gate wheels and tracks, which are great for sliding systems, automation components for electric gate installations, and professional-grade cantilever gate kits that deliver smooth, reliable operation.

Automation and security features

Modern gate fabrication often includes automation systems, and we offer a wide range of versatile electric gate openers which can work with different gate designs. These also come with advanced safety sensors and access controls to ensure safe operation in any setting.

Our selection includes weather-resistant control boxes and motors compatible with swing, sliding, bi-folding, and cantilever gates. Paired with our range of user-friendly remote-control systems, these components integrate seamlessly to provide reliable and fully automated access control for any gate configuration.

As the leading CAME-preferred UK distributor, we offer an extensive selection of CAME sliding gate motors and electric gate openers for both residential and industrial needs, providing reliable automation solutions for any application. Whether you need a simple residential gate opener or a robust industrial automation system, our expert team can help you select the perfect solution.

Gates made to measure

Our made-to-order gates combine versatility with premium quality. Available with either WPC board infills or frames ready for your chosen material, each gate is crafted to your exact specifications, and you can customise everything from dimensions to infill orientation for your perfect gate solution.

The robust steel frames and posts can be seamlessly matched with our extensive fencing systems, creating a cohesive perimeter solution. Choose from concrete-in or wall-mounted installations, with frames galvanised and powder-coated in standard black (RAL 9005) or your preferred RAL colour. All our gates feature top-quality hardware throughout, ensuring durability and reliable performance.

The perfect gate design

Whether crafting iron gates for residential properties or steel gates for commercial projects, design considerations will include how heavy and big the gate is, how it will open, and what kind of security it needs.

To help you design your wrought iron railings and gates, our Brundle design studio has a free ironwork design tool which allows you to create customised gates.

The design studio is easy to use and offers many style templates, various colour finishes, custom options, and decorative components. It allows you to easily plan and visualise your project and you can explore over 3000 designs, check prices and get product details.

A simple selection process

Streamline your gate selection with our comprehensive F.H.Brundle gate selector tool. From residential to commercial options, our gate range combines style with practicality. Available in multiple heights, widths, and finishes, you’ll find the perfect gate to match your requirements.

Partner with F.H.Brundle for gate fabrication

With more than 135 years of experience and working with industry leading suppliers, we ensure customers can get quality materials and components for any project, providing everything you need for gate fabrication all in one place.

Thanks to our national distribution centre, eight UK regional branches and a fleet of more than 80 vehicles, we have 98% stock availability at any one time, so when you order we can dispatch it the next working day. Our experienced in-house team are also on hand to provide you with the very best customer service and any the technical support you need.

To explore our complete range of gate fabrication materials and hardware visit our website fhbrundle.co.uk, request a copy of our new comprehensive 2025/2026 catalogue or contact our expert team today.