Commercial Cellar Door
Flat Cellar Door
The Town Gate Flat Cellar Door is designed for safe, durable, and reliable access to basement and utility areas.
Constructed from heavy-duty steel, aluminum or stainless steel, the door features a flat profile for flush installation and clean appearance.
Each unit includes lift-assist mechanisms, corrosion-resistant hardware, and a positive latching system to ensure smooth operation and long service life.
Specifications
Guide Specifications
Material
Cover and frame fabricated from ¼” (6 mm) thick steel.
Optional construction in Type 304 or 316 stainless steel for corrosion resistance.
Cover
Reinforced diamond-pattern tread plate designed to withstand 300 psf live load (1464 kg/m²).
Frame
Hot roll angle-type frame with a full welded anchor angle perimeter for strength and stability.
Hinges
Heavy-duty hot roll 3/8″ X 1 1/4″ flat bar with 1/2″ stainless steel hinges (pin), providing durability and rust resistance.
Latch
Secure Town Gate slide-lock system, with interior handle and removable exterior handle.
Lift Assistance
Mechanical Lift “pull by hand“.
Optional
Enclosed compression spring operators within telescopic tubes for smooth operation and safety.
Includes an automatic hold-open arm with grip-release handle.
Finish
Industrial-grade red oxide primer or powder-coated finish in custom colors upon request.
Standard Features and Benefits
Precision-engineered by Town Gate for smooth, effortless, one-hand door operation — regardless of size.
Lift-assist system with compression springs ensures safe and easy access every time.
Automatic hold-open arm securely locks the cover in the open position, allowing safe and convenient egress.
Built from corrosion-resistant materials to guarantee long-lasting, reliable performance even in harsh environments.
Heavy-duty steel construction and a positive locking mechanism help prevent unauthorized access.
Custom sizes and finishes available, including stainless steel or aluminum options, to meet any architectural or industrial requirement.
Proudly manufactured in New Jersey and available for nationwide delivery.
Applications
Ideal for
Industrial facilities requiring reliable floor entry systems
Commercial buildings
Utility and maintenance areas
Basements and underground access points
Roof Hatches
The Town Gate Roof Hatch is engineered to provide safe, reliable, and weather-tight access to rooftops for maintenance, inspection, and emergency use.
Built from heavy-gauge steel, aluminum, or stainless steel, each hatch is designed for smooth operation, superior insulation, and maximum durability in demanding environments.
With a compression spring lift system, automatic hold-open arm, and reinforced construction, Town Gate Roof Hatches deliver long-term performance and safety for commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings.
Specifications
Guide Specifications
Material
- Steel: 14-gauge (2 mm) galvanized steel cover and frame.
- Aluminum: 11-gauge (2.3 mm) aluminum cover and frame.
- Stainless Steel: 14-gauge (2 mm) Type 304 stainless steel cover and frame.
Cover
Brake-formed, hollow-metal design with 1″ (25 mm) concealed insulation.
3″ (76 mm) beaded, overlapping flange, fully welded corners, internally reinforced for 40 psf live load.
Gasket
Continuous Rubber gasket factory installed to the cover for a weather-tight seal.
Hinges
3/8″ (9 mm) Type 316 stainless steel hinge pins.
Latch
Stainless-steel slam latch with interior and exterior turn handles and padlock hasps for secure access.
Lift Assistance
Gas pistons with automatic hold-open arm and grip-handle release.
Finish Options
- Steel: Red-oxide primer.
- Aluminum: Mill finish.
- Stainless steel: mill finish
- powder-coated finish in custom colors upon request.
Standard Features and Benefits
Available in multiple sizes, curb heights, and materials, with custom configurations upon request.
Gas pistons lift system ensures smooth, easy, one-hand operation regardless of hatch size.
Automatic hold-open arm keeps the cover securely open at approximately 70°, ensuring safe ladder access.
Overlapping cover design with fully welded corners, EPDM rubber gasket, and full insulation on both cover and curb for superior weathertightness and energy efficiency.
Corrosion-resistant materials provide long-term, maintenance-free performance.
Heavy-gauge construction and positive slam latch maintain building security in all conditions.
Applications
For safe roof access in commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities requiring reliable, weather-tight.
Water tight Cellar Door
The Town Gate Water-Tight Cellar Door is engineered to deliver maximum protection against water intrusion, flooding, and moisture damage. Built from high-strength structural steel and equipped with a fully sealed perimeter system, this door prevents water penetration even during heavy rain or severe weather conditions. Its sloped-wall design and corrosion-resistant finish ensure long-term durability, making it ideal for homes and properties in areas prone to storms and runoff.
Specifications
Guide Specifications
Material
Frame and doors fabricated from 3/16″ to 1/4″ steel. Optional Type 304 or Type 316 stainless steel construction available for enhanced corrosion protection.
Door
Features a diamond-pattern tread plate reinforced to support a 300 psf live load capacity, ensuring strength and durability under heavy use.
Frame
Constructed from a formed channel frame with a fully welded anchor angle around the perimeter for added rigidity.
Includes a drain coupling welded to the frame for connection to a dry well or disposal system.
Hinges
Equipped with heavy-duty forged Type 316 stainless steel hinges and ¼” hinge pins, providing smooth operation and long service life.
Latch
Fitted with a Type 316 stainless steel slam latch, featuring a fixed interior handle and a removable exterior turn/lift handle.
The latch release mechanism is protected by a flush, gasketed screw plug to prevent tampering and moisture intrusion.
Lift Assistance
Operated by compression spring mechanisms housed within telescopic tubes.
Includes an automatic hold-open arm with a grip handle release for controlled and secure opening.
Finish
Coated with a red oxide alkyd primer to protect against corrosion and prepare the surface for additional finishing if required.
Standard Features and Benefits
Designed with an integrated lift-assist mechanism that allows smooth, effortless one-hand operation — regardless of the door’s size.
Equipped with an automatic hold-open arm that locks the cover securely in the open position to ensure safe entry and egress.
Manufactured from corrosion-resistant materials to provide long-lasting, dependable performance with minimal maintenance.
Built with heavy-duty components and a secure latching system to prevent unauthorized access and enhance overall safety.
Available in a variety of standard and custom sizes, including stainless steel options, to meet any architectural or industrial requirement.
Applications
Town Gate Floor Access Doors are designed for use in commercial, industrial, and utility environments requiring safe, durable, and weather-resistant access to underground areas, service tunnels, or mechanical spaces.
