Mezzanine Safety Gates

Continuous Protection for Elevated Pallet Access

Mezzanine safety gates protect workers at elevated pallet-transfer areas while allowing forklifts to load and remove materials. Dual-sided designs keep one barrier closed whenever the opposite side is open, helping prevent workers from being exposed to an unprotected edge during loading and unloading.

CH Bull offers mezzanine and pallet-access gates from multiple manufacturers for standard pallets, oversized loads, rack systems, rooftops and custom material-handling applications.

Mezzanine Gate

Compare Mezzanine Safety Gates

Compare gate options based on pallet size, mounting location, available clearance and loading requirements.

Safety Rail Company Mezzanine Pivot Gates

safety rail mezzanine pivot gates

Best For: Indoor mezzanines, elevated platforms and rooftop loading zones requiring flexible mounting options.

Highlights:

  • Single- and double-pallet widths
  • One gate remains closed at all times
  • Anchored and mobile mounting options
  • Built-in toeboard protection
  • Heavy-duty safety-yellow construction
  • Made in the USA

Tractel SafetyGate MZ Series

Mezzanine Safety Gates

Best For: Standard or wide mezzanine openings requiring a counterbalanced pivot gate.

Highlights:

  • Single- and double-pallet widths
  • Counterbalanced operation
  • Galvanized or safety-yellow carbon steel
  • Stainless-steel option available
  • Standard and custom sizes
  • Assembles with basic tools

Garlock LedgeGuard™

Garlock Safety Systems LedgeGuard

Best For: Tall pallets and loads that need to be hoisted directly from the gated area.

Highlights:

  • Open-top dual-gate design
  • One side closes when the other opens
  • Approximately 60-by-60-inch interior area
  • No gas struts required
  • Hardened, replaceable gear components
  • Options for connecting to existing railing

Wildeck Pivot Safety Gate

Wildeck Pivot Safety Gate

Best For: Mezzanines and elevated platforms requiring an adjustable gate for different opening widths.

Highlights:

  • Cut-to-fit design
  • Adjusts from approximately 3 to 10 feet
  • One side closes as the other opens
  • Integral kickplate protection
  • Connects with existing mezzanine railings
  • Suitable for new and existing platforms

Wildeck Overhead Safety Gate

Wildeck Overhead Safety Gate

Best For: Tall pallet loads and facilities with limited floor space around the transfer area.

Highlights:

  • Compact installation footprint
  • High pallet and load clearance
  • Spring-assisted operation
  • Integral kickplate protection
  • Smooth, coated-cable movement
  • Track guarding for industrial use

Wildeck Double-Drop Gate

wildeck double drop gate

Best For: High-volume operations that need alternating access to two pallet bays.

Highlights:

  • Two interconnected loading bays
  • One bay remains protected while the other is accessed
  • Supports continuous loading and unloading
  • Sliding inner and outer gate operation
  • Three-rail construction
  • Safety-yellow finish

Wildeck Pallet Drop Zone Gate

Wildeck Pallet Drop Zone Gate

Best For: Rack systems and constrained work areas requiring customized pallet clearance.

Highlights:

  • Rack-mounted or freestanding installation
  • Single- and double-pallet options
  • Customizable width, depth and height
  • Expanded-metal side panels
  • Built-in kickplate
  • Articulating arms maximize load clearance

Not sure which mezzanine gate fits your operation?

CH Bull can review the pallet dimensions, opening size, available clearance and loading process to help identify the right system.

How Mezzanine Safety Gates Work

Mezzanine safety gates use two connected barriers to help keep the elevated edge protected throughout the pallet-transfer process. The movement varies by gate design, but the basic operation remains the same.

1

Secure Worker Side

The interior barrier remains closed while the loading side is opened for forklift access.

2

Load the Pallet

A forklift places the pallet within the protected transfer area without entering the mezzanine.

3

Reverse the Gate

The gate is moved into its opposite position, closing the exposed edge before opening access from the employee side.

4

Retrieve the Materials

Workers can access the pallet while a physical barrier remains between them and the elevated edge.

Quick Comparison Guide

Use this guide to compare operating styles, applications and the main differences between each system.

SystemOperating StyleBest ForKey Difference
Safety Rail Company Pivot GateCounterbalanced pivot gateIndoor or rooftop applicationsAnchored and mobile configurations
Tractel SafetyGate MZ SeriesCounterbalanced pivot gateStandard and wide openingsMultiple materials and single- or double-pallet widths
Garlock LedgeGuardGeared open-top dual gateTall pallets and hoisted loadsOpen top with no gas struts
Wildeck Pivot GateAdjustable pivot gateVarying opening widthsCut-to-fit design
Wildeck Overhead GateVertical overhead gateTall loads and tight footprintsHigh clearance with compact floor-space needs
Wildeck Double-Drop GateInterconnected sliding gatesHigh-volume pallet transfersAlternating access to two loading bays
Wildeck Pallet Drop Zone GateArticulating dual gateRack systems and custom layoutsCustomizable in three dimensions

Need help evaluating an elevated pallet-transfer area?

CH Bull can review the opening, pallet dimensions, mounting structure and required operating clearance before recommending a gate.

Common Questions

A mezzanine safety gate protects an elevated pallet-transfer opening. Dual-sided designs maintain a barrier on either the loading side or employee side throughout the transfer process.

A conventional swing gate may expose the elevated edge while a pallet is being transferred. A dual-sided mezzanine gate is designed so one barrier remains closed while the other is open.

The Garlock LedgeGuard has an open-top design for tall or hoisted loads. The Wildeck Overhead Safety Gate also offers substantial vertical clearance while using a relatively compact footprint.

Safety Rail Company and the Tractel SafetyGate MZ Series offer single- and double-pallet widths. Wildeck’s Pallet Drop Zone Gate can also be configured for single or dual pallet loads.

Safety Rail Company offers a mobile mounting configuration intended for flat and low-slope rooftops, as well as an anchored version for suitable structural surfaces.

The Wildeck Pallet Drop Zone Gate can mount to compatible rack uprights or be installed as a freestanding system. Its dimensions can also be customized for available rack and pallet clearances.

The Wildeck Double-Drop Gate is designed around two alternating pallet bays, making it well suited to operations that need ongoing loading and unloading access.

Yes. Several systems are designed for new or existing mezzanines, platforms, railings and rack structures. The mounting surface, existing guardrail and available operating clearance should be evaluated first.

Helpful measurements include:

  • Clear opening width
  • Pallet width, depth and height
  • Available overhead clearance
  • Available floor space
  • Existing railing dimensions
  • Rack or mezzanine construction
  • Forklift approach
  • Nearby equipment or obstructions

CH Bull will need to understand the pallet-transfer process, loading frequency, pallet dimensions, mounting location and whether the application requires standard, double-pallet, mobile or custom sizing.

Protect the Pallet-Transfer Area

The right mezzanine safety gate depends on the pallet, opening, mounting structure and available clearance. CH Bull can evaluate the application and help identify a system that supports safer, more efficient material handling.

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