Brace large gate

[gadeberg]

I have a large heavy gate so something is needed to relieve the hinges when opening it.

A solution that would work well is a cable that holds it. But is it possible to arrange it so that it doesn't slacken when you open it? I set it up just to test, the cable is tight and fine in the closed position but slackens the more you open it. Is there any relationship between the gate and the cable for this to work?
Another solution?
Support wheels are not possible

 

[-RB-]

Is there any relationship between the gate and the wire for this to work?
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The upper attachment point must be directly above the hinge pivot point for it to work well.

 

[Nyfniken]

You might need a brace for the vertical post so it doesn't bend.

 

[-RB-]

The upper attachment point must be directly above the pivot point of the hinges for it to work well.

I mean the upper attachment point of the cable. It must be directly above the hinges so that it does not slacken when the gate is opened.

 

[sblixten]

Isn't it easier to buy new hinges...or how big is the gate really?

 

[gadeberg]

It is seven meters. The hinges that are there must be used. As far out as the handle of the hinge is, is that where the wire must start? The height has no significance?

 

[sblixten]

Seven meters is a lot.
In fact, length and height don't really matter.
What is crucial is how form-stable it is, as well as the hinges and post being properly dimensioned.
I have no experience with gates that large.
However, I don't understand why the wire would slacken when you open the gate.
I guess that the point where the wire starts is incorrect in relation to where the gate is mounted on the post.
Do you have a picture?

 

[ZipLock]

If the surface the gate swings over is relatively flat, you can attach a wheel (approximately 15 cm in diameter) under the end of the gate.

 

[gadeberg]

If the surface that the gate swings over is reasonably flat, you can attach a wheel (about 15 cm in diameter) under the end of the gate.

Unfortunately, it's not possible with a wheel.

 

[KnockOnWood]

Seven-meter (iron?) gate sounds insane.

Cut it into two parts so that you can open a smaller, lighter section. Most of those seven meters probably don't serve any function anyway. Roads that wide don't exist in all of Småland

 

[gadeberg]

It is in a barn

 

[KnockOnWood]

It is in a barn

Can't the cows go one by one

 

[ArneTW]

It might work to attach a counterweight to the line instead of letting it be tightly clamped.
Then the position of the clamping is not as critical.

Large gates are sometimes hung on a track instead of using hinges.

/ATW

Ps the higher up the attachment point is, the better; if it’s too low, the load on the line becomes too great Ds

 

[Nyfniken]

Length and height don't really matter.

I want to argue the opposite. For the cable's part, the pole should be as long as possible. For the pole's part, it should be as short as possible. It's important to find the best combination, which depends on the pole's "bendability" and the cable's elasticity.

 

[sblixten]

I want to argue the opposite. For the wire's part, the pole should be as long as possible. For the pole's part, it should be as short as possible. It's important to find the best combination, which depends on the pole's "flexibility" and the wire's elasticity.

I was unclear. I meant without a wire. My mistake.