5 Best Commercial Gate Kits You Can Get in Ontario
- Graft Gate Supply
- Aug 9
- 5 min read
Updated: Aug 9
If you install or specify commercial gates for a living, the difference between a smooth project and a headache usually comes down to what's in the box.
A true commercial gate kit - one that bundles the gate, the operator, and the safety hardware into a single, pre-engineered system - cuts down on sourcing time, speeds up install, and keeps a project compliant with standards like UL325 and ASTM F2200 from day one.
This article is for installers and contractors weighing their options for commercial gate kits in Ontario. We're breaking down five of the top brands available in the province, what each one actually includes, and where the real time and cost savings come from - so you can spec the right kit before you're on-site, not after.
5 Best Commercial Gate Kits You Can Get in Ontario
Brand | Includes Gate Panel? | Includes Automation? | Best For | Components and Specs |
Yes | Yes, paired automation available | Full-service commercial installs needing one supplier | Aluminum frame, galvanized steel track, rack-drive operator, 10–56 ft openings | |
2. Comunello | No, kit contains hardware only | No, hardware only - automation sold separately | Installers building custom cantilever systems | Trolleys, galvanized track, end wheels, top guides |
3. SEA | No, kit contains automation only | Yes | High-cycle, cold-climate commercial sites | Hydraulic/electromechanical operators for swing, slide, barrier |
4. FAAC | No, kit contains automation only | Yes | Heavy-duty hydraulic swing gate applications | Hydraulic operators, control panel, weatherproof enclosure |
5. LiftMaster | No, kit contains automation only | Yes | Multi-site facilities needing smart monitoring | Gear-driven operator, integrated safety devices, myQ connectivity |
1. Graft Canalever
Graft Gate Supply has been serving Ontario's gate installers and fabricators for over 40 years, and Canalever is our answer to a problem we've watched contractors deal with for just as long: too many suppliers, too many parts, and no guarantee it all fits together on-site. We built Canalever from the ground up as a complete, self-contained commercial cantilever gate kit - engineered specifically for Canadian weather and high-cycle commercial use.
A Canalever kit pairs a heavy-gauge aluminum frame with a roll-formed galvanized steel track, and is available in single-blade openings from 10 to 30 feet, or double-blade configurations up to 56 feet, with customizable infill options like welded wire mesh, pickets, or laser-cut aluminum panels. Kits are built around a rack-and-pinion drive rather than a chain drive, meaning fewer wear points and reliable performance through Ontario winters, with pre-wired lights and safety devices that cut down on field wiring. Because Graft fabricates and supplies the gate itself, Canalever installers work with one point of contact for the whole system.
Highlights:
Category: Commercial
Includes gate panel: Yes
Includes automation: Yes, paired automation available through Graft
2. Comunello
Fratelli Comunello was founded in 1965 by Vittorio Comunello and is now led by the second generation of the family: Franco, Silvia, and Luca. Over more than 50 years, the company has built a global reputation for precision-engineered sliding and cantilever gate hardware, manufactured in Italy from materials like stainless steel and aluminum. Graft Gate Supply is an official Comunello dealer in Canada.
For cantilever gates specifically, Comunello supplies the trolley systems behind many commercial cantilever kits familiar to North American installers - compact "Mini" trolleys for tighter residential-scale openings, and high-performance stainless-steel series trolleys for heavier commercial gates and harsh climates, including cold and maritime environments. A Comunello kit is hardware only - carriages, galvanized track, end wheels, and top guides - so installers pair it with a separate automation system to complete the gate.
Highlights:
Category: Commercial
Website: comunello.com
Includes gate panel: No, kit contains cantilever hardware only
Includes automation: No, hardware only - automation sold separately
3. SEA
SEA is an Italian manufacturer with more than 25 years of experience designing hydraulic and electromechanical gate automation, and its products are trusted in commercial and residential installations worldwide. SEA operates its own in-house testing lab and certifies its automation to both European standards (EN 12453, EN 12445) and American standards (UL325), giving Ontario installers assurance the equipment is verified for the North American market, not just self-certified.
SEA's commercial lineup spans hydraulic and electromechanical operators for swing gates, sliding gates, and traffic barriers, built to hold up under high-cycle use and cold-weather conditions without frequent service calls. A SEA kit is automation only, so it pairs with a separate gate structure - making it a strong fit for installers who already have a gate fabricated and need a dependable, cold-climate-rated operator to run it.
Highlights:
Category: Commercial
Website: seateam.com (sea-usa.com for North America)
Includes gate panel: No, kit contains automation only
Includes automation: Yes, kit is the automation
4. FAAC
FAAC is one of the most recognized names in gate automation worldwide, providing residential, condominium, and industrial automation solutions and pedestrian/vehicle access control since 1965. Its North American arm, FAAC USA, brings that engineering to commercial installers across the continent with a full range of hydraulic and electromechanical operators.
For heavy commercial swing gates, FAAC's hydraulic 400-series operators are rated for constant high-traffic use on leaves up to 23 feet wide, and models like the S800H offer an underground, "invisible" solution for sites where visual impact matters. A typical FAAC commercial kit bundles the operator, control panel, and a UL-listed weatherproof enclosure - automation only, so installers pair it with their own gate structure.
Highlights:
Category: Both residential and commercial
Website: faacusa.com
Includes gate panel: No, kit contains automation only
Includes automation: Yes, kit is the automation
5. LiftMaster
LiftMaster, a brand of The Chamberlain Group, is best known to many Ontario contractors through its residential garage door automation, but its commercial gate operator line is built for the same standard of reliability.
LiftMaster is the only brand offering its own fully integrated line of safety solutions for slide, swing, and barrier gate systems, meaning the operator and its monitored safety devices are engineered by the same company to work together and meet UL325 out of the box.
On the commercial side, LiftMaster's heavy-duty operators handle slide gates up to 75 feet and 3,000 lbs, and swing gates up to 22 feet and 2,500 lbs, with continuous-duty models built for no-cycle-limit operation.
Paired with myQ smart connectivity, LiftMaster is a strong option for contractors managing multiple commercial or community sites that need remote monitoring. As with FAAC, LiftMaster kits are automation only and pair with a separately sourced gate.
Highlights:
Category: Both residential and commercial
Website: liftmaster.com
Includes gate panel: No, kit contains automation only
Includes automation: Yes, kit is the automation
Get an All-in-One Commercial Gate Kit from Graft
Every brand on this list has earned its place in the commercial gate market, but for installers who want to skip the sourcing puzzle entirely, Canalever is the only option here that bundles the gate and a matched automation system from a single Ontario supplier.
We also carry Comunello hardware and SEA automation directly, so if your project calls for a specific combination of components rather than our all-in-one kit, we can build that out too - with one point of contact for the whole order.
If you're planning a commercial gate project, our team can help you match the right kit, size, and automation to your site.
