Composite Lock Gates

A major advantage of composite: it never rots or rusts. This makes it the ideal material for building durable, low-maintenance lock gates.

Why composite outperforms wood and steel?

Traditional wooden and steel lock gates rust or rot over time, requiring regular, costly maintenance and unwanted lock stoppages. With composite lock gates, that’s a thing of the past. Composite is extremely strong, lightweight, and built to last.

Inventors of Composite Lock Gates

Composite lock gates were invented at FiberCore Europe. Our InfraCore® technologydelivers the perfect balance of strength and light weight. The largest composite lock gateswe produce measure more than 13 x 6.2 meters.

This unique combination of strength and lightness makes composite lock gates the ideal solution for a wide range of projects. Whether for water structures, flood barriers, or standard locks, our composite lock gates perform reliably for years with minimal maintenance.

Lightweight = easy assembly

We manufacture your lock gates in our own factory in Rotterdam, then transport the prefabricated gates directly to the site for assembly. Prefab lock gates mean faster installation, less disruption, and reduced blockage time. Thanks to their low dead weight, lighter pivots are all that’s needed.

Proprietary Engineering

With an experienced team of engineers and specialists, we bring deep expertise to every project ensuring your lock gate solution is a success from design to delivery.

Rijkswaterstaat Study: ‘MultiWaterWerk –Standardization of Lock Doors’

Composite Lock Gates: Lowest MKI Value and LCC Score

Rijkswaterstaat commissioned the GWW sector to conduct a comparative study on lock gate materials. The goal: determine which material wood, steel, composite, or hybrid performs best in terms of environmental impact and lifetime costs for specific door sizes.

The results speak for themselves: FiberCore Europe’s composite lock gates scored best on both MKI value(environmental impact) and LCC(life cycle cost) confirming composite as the smarter choice for sustainable, cost-effective lock infrastructure.

Our Secret? InfraCore® Inside

You can fully rely on our lock gates engineered for exceptional strength using our unique InfraCore® technology. We developed this technology specifically to build extremely robust panels, free from internal bonding or bolted joints. InfraCore® works on a simple principle: continuous structural connection of glass fibers between the top and bottom of the structure. This prevents delamination and ensures our structures retain their strength and rigidity for the long term.

Why choose lock gates from FiberCore Europe?

High strength with InfraCore® Inside technology
Prefabricated and ultra-lightweight for nuisance-free construction
Practically maintenance-free
Stronger than steel, wood, and concrete
Light pivots thanks to low dead weight
Excellent MKI value and LCC score
Safe and fireproof
Competitive price
Low carbon footprint
Fully circular

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Choose Low-Maintenance Lock Gates, Too

Contact us to discuss your options and develop the right composite lock gates for your project. With decades of experience in the development and production of fiber-reinforced composites, FiberCore Europe is the expert of choice for reliable, durable lock gates.

Get in touch with our engineering team today.