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Product Name	Swinging Self-Locking Cattle Headlock Gate
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Product Overview	The Swinging Self-Locking Cattle Headlock Gate combines a multi-position self-locking feed barrier with a rotating gate function for commercial dairy and cattle barns. During normal feeding, the section operates as a conventional cattle headlock, allowing cows to enter individual feeding positions and be restrained when required. By adding a compatible hinge assembly, the complete feed-front section can rotate away from the feed curb to create a wide access opening for cattle movement, machinery, cleaning or barn management. The modular system is particularly suitable for steel-structure dairy barns where feed-front sections must perform more than one function. Panel length, feeding-place width, number of headlocks and gate-support configuration can be selected according to barn layout and project requirements.
Key Features	Two-in-One Design: Functions as both a self-locking cattle feed front and a swinging access gate. Hinge Conversion: A compatible hinge assembly allows a standard headlock section to rotate as a complete gate. Independent Gate Locking: The locking mechanism on a rotating section can be operated separately from the fixed feed-front line. Self-Locking Feed Positions: Light-acting pivot bars provide reliable catching performance during normal feeding. Individual Release: Restrained animals can be released separately with a simple push-button mechanism. Group Operation: Fixed feed-front sections can be controlled from a central operating handle. Hidden Locking Mechanism: Main locking components are protected inside the upper profile. Low-Noise Operation: Polymer stopping components reduce metal-to-metal impact during cattle feeding. Ear-Tag Friendly: Structural geometry minimizes exposed components that could catch collars or ear tags. Castor Support Option: Longer swinging sections can use a wheel to reduce load on the hinge and simplify gate movement.
Structural Components	Closed upper structural profile Lower horizontal frame rail Vertical cattle-divider bars Pivoting self-locking bars Hidden locking mechanism Individual release push buttons Operating linkage Hinge assembly for rotating section Gate stopper and latch components Optional castor wheel Support posts and universal mounting fasteners Corrosion-resistant steel construction according to project specification
Working Principle	Feeding Mode: With the gate closed and secured between the support posts, cattle use the individual headlock openings as a normal self-locking feed front. Self-Locking Mode: When restraint is required, the movable bar engages the hidden locking system as the cow lowers its head toward the feed. Individual or Group Release: Individual cattle can be released separately, while compatible fixed sections can be released together using the central control system. Gate Conversion: After all animals are released and the gate latch is disengaged, the complete section pivots around the hinge post. Open Access: The rotated headlock section creates a clear passage for cattle transfer, feed-lane access, manure removal or equipment movement. Return to Feeding Position: The section swings back into alignment with the feed curb and is mechanically secured before returning to normal headlock operation.
Technical Specifications	Product Type Swinging self-locking cattle feed-front gate Reference Animal Type Large dairy cattle Reference Feed Openings 2 to 5 positions for large-stock sections Reference Section Length Approx. 134–325 cm for large-stock configurations Standard Reference Length 325 cm Reference Feeding Width Approx. 65 / 70 / 75 cm for large cattle Reference Frame Height Approx. 95 cm on referenced large-cattle configuration Support Post 2-1/2 inch / 76 mm reference post Mounting Adjustment Approx. +5 cm with standard reference fasteners; longer fittings available Gate Conversion Hinge assembly Gate Support Castor wheel recommended for longer rotating sections Locking Mechanism Hidden mechanical self-locking system Rotating-Gate Control Operated separately from adjacent fixed feed-front sections Surface Finish Corrosion-resistant finish according to project requirements
Applications	Commercial dairy farms Freestall and loose-housing cattle barns Feed alleys requiring occasional wide access Cattle transfer passages Machinery and cleaning access points Veterinary and treatment areas Replacement-heifer facilities Steel-structure dairy barns Dairy barn renovation projects Modular livestock-building projects
Customization Options	Panel length Number of feeding positions 65 / 70 / 75 cm reference feeding widths Large-cattle, heifer, young-stock or calf configurations Hinge assembly Heavy-duty castor wheel Gate stopper and locking hardware Floor-mounted or embedded support posts Universal feed-front fasteners Protective post sleeves Corrosion-resistant surface treatment Customizable according to barn drawings and project requirements
Installation & Maintenance	Install the hinge-side support post on a structurally sound concrete foundation or approved steel-building support. The post must resist both cattle loading and the cantilever load created when the gate is fully open. Mount the headlock panel with compatible universal fasteners and verify that the section is level before installing the opposite-side gate stop or latch. Longer swinging sections should use an appropriately positioned castor wheel to support the outer end and reduce stress on the hinge assembly. The floor path must remain sufficiently smooth for reliable wheel movement. Adjust the headlock operating system separately from adjacent fixed feed-front sections. Confirm that the gate cannot swing while cattle are restrained. Regularly inspect hinge pins, castor wheel, gate latch, self-locking mechanisms, push buttons, mounting fasteners and support posts. Remove feed and manure accumulation around all moving components.
Product FAQ	Q: Can a normal self-locking headlock section be converted into a swinging gate? A: Yes. Compatible sections can be equipped with a dedicated hinge assembly to create a rotating feed-front gate. Q: Does the gate still work as a cattle headlock? A: Yes. When closed and secured, the rotating section functions as a normal multi-position self-locking feed front. Q: Does a long gate require a support wheel? A: A castor wheel is recommended for longer rotating sections to reduce hinge loading and make manual movement easier. Q: Is the rotating gate controlled together with the fixed headlocks? A: The reference rotating section uses a separately operated locking mechanism. Q: What section lengths are available? A: Large-cattle reference sections range from approximately 134 to 325cm, with other dimensions available for heifers, young stock and calves. Q: Can the gate be customized for an existing barn opening? A: Yes. Section length, feeding-place width, support posts, hinge arrangement and fastening components can be selected according to the existing structural opening. Q: What information is needed for quotation? A: Provide the clear opening width, cattle type, required headlock positions, feed-curb dimensions, support-post arrangement and available barn drawings.
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