Manual hinge gates provide a passageway for personnel, lift trucks and other equipment. This mechanism can be attached to a variety of gravity conveyors. They’re hinged on one side and must be unlatched before lifted. While they are relatively lightweight, longer, heavier sections might be difficult for some people. Spring balance gates provide a passageway for personnel, lift trucks and other equipment. They are available on a variety of gravity conveyors and provide spring assisted leverage to minimize lift force.