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6' x 6' Universal DIY pedestrian gate kit with 4" ALU40 horizontal slats in black powder coat. The 6063-T6 aluminum frame is designed for wall-to-wall installs and includes a heavy-duty 5" HD support hinge.
$1,210.19
ALU40 · Universal DIY pedestrian gate
The ALU40 Universal DIY Aluminum Gate Kit 6′ × 6′ combines a complete aluminum gate frame, sixteen 4-inch ALU40 horizontal slats and heavy-duty support hardware in a wall-to-wall pedestrian-gate package. It is made from USA-made 6063-T6 aluminum and finished with an AAMA 2604 architectural powder coating for a modern, low-maintenance exterior system.
Gate size
6′ wide × 6′ high
Operation
Pedestrian single swing
ALU40 slats
16 × 4″ × 6′
Standard color
Black
ALU 40 black slat pedestrian gate project
Aluglobus Universal DIY Gate System
Built from 6063-T6 aluminum, the system offers excellent corrosion resistance while remaining lighter than many traditional steel gate systems. The powder-coated black finish gives the gate a clean contemporary appearance and is well suited for residential, contractor, coastal, humid, and demanding exterior applications.
The 6′ × 6′ Universal DIY system
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Designed around assembly
The Universal DIY platform organizes the gate around pre-engineered aluminum frame components, ALU40 horizontal slats and dedicated support hardware. The goal is a cleaner path from a verified wall-to-wall opening to an aligned finished pedestrian gate.
Factory-prepared components reduce the need for welded gate fabrication in the field.
The frame system is shared across ALU40 gate configurations, while this SKU is supplied specifically as a 6′ × 6′ black gate.
6063-T6 aluminum and AAMA 2604 architectural powder coating support long-term exterior use.
Universal DIY system: the frame, ALU40 infill, hinge, stoppers, and supporting components are designed as a coordinated gate package to simplify assembly and reduce the need to fabricate the primary gate structure from unrelated parts.
Product specifications
This listing is a black 6′ × 6′ pedestrian single-swing gate with sixteen 4-inch ALU40 horizontal slats and a complete Universal DIY aluminum frame. The standard configuration is wall-to-wall only.
Installation requirement: The standard Universal DIY configuration is wall-to-wall only. Concrete-footing installations require the appropriate HD post upgrade and must be specified for the project before installation.
What’s included
The product listing combines the frame, gate stops, hinge support and sixteen black ALU40 slats into one pedestrian-gate package. Fully DIY frame design exclusive to Aluglobus.
The Universal DIY frame creates the single-swing gate structure without requiring welded field fabrication.
The wider side frame is designed to accommodate most U.S.-size lock hardware so the latch and handle can be planned into the gate.
Factory-prepared top and bottom frame components complete the Universal DIY gate perimeter.
A coordinated T-stopper is included for the finished closing condition.
The receiver-side component supports clean wall-to-wall closure and lock-side planning.
One heavy-duty 5-inch support hinge is included. For true self-closing operation, a compatible hydraulic spring is recommended and sold separately.
Sixteen 4″ × 6′ powder-coated 6063-T6 aluminum slats create the horizontal infill.
Concrete footing, lock hardware, hydraulic self-closing spring and installation tools are not included with the standard kit.
Post and cap options are selected separately when the project requires them. Concrete-footing conditions require the correct HD post configuration.
Why this 6′ × 6′ configuration
At six feet wide and six feet high, this configuration creates a substantial pedestrian entry for front yards, side yards, courtyards and suitable light-commercial access points. The horizontal 4-inch ALU40 slats give the gate a broader architectural rhythm than narrower-slat systems, while the full aluminum frame keeps the design visually contained.
Why ALU40: the wider 4-inch horizontal profile creates a stronger architectural rhythm than narrower slat systems, giving the finished gate a clean, substantial appearance.
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Use these drawings to understand the ALU40 profile and the gate-kit component relationship. Final opening conditions, mounting surfaces and hardware placement must still be verified for the actual installation.
ALU40 Universal DIY hardware and parts
The Universal DIY package combines the gate frame, receiver-side components, ALU40 slat material and heavy-duty hinge support. Optional post and cap selections remain separate so the project can be matched to the actual mounting condition.
Complete aluminum frame with wide lock side, top and bottom frame components for the 6′ × 6′ single-swing gate.
Gate T-stopper and receiver L-stopper components support the finished closing condition and lock-side alignment.
Sixteen 4″ × 6′ black powder-coated 6063-T6 aluminum slats are listed with this kit.
One heavy-duty support hinge is included. A hydraulic closer or spring is a separate selection when true self-closing operation is required.
The standard gate is wall-to-wall. Projects that require concrete footing must use the correct HD post upgrade instead of assuming posts are included.
Additional posts and matching caps can be selected separately from the product-page options when the project condition requires them.
Applications
The 6′ × 6′ format is suited to residential and light-commercial pedestrian applications when the opening and wall-to-wall support conditions match the Universal DIY system.
Create a substantial modern entrance with six-foot height and broad horizontal aluminum lines.
Use the six-foot-wide pedestrian leaf where the property needs more passage width than a narrow walkway gate.
Coordinate the black gate with contemporary walls, fence systems and exterior architecture.
The 4-inch horizontal ALU40 layout creates a strong architectural rhythm for private residential spaces.
A practical aluminum option for pedestrian-only openings with suitable structural mounting conditions.
Aluminum does not develop iron-oxide rust like steel and is well suited to environments where corrosion maintenance is a concern.
The frame and ALU40 slats use 6063-T6 aluminum with an AAMA 2604 architectural powder-coated finish. The aluminum substrate does not rust like iron-based metal and will not rot, swell or splinter like wood.
Material performance: the structural gate components are aluminum. Project-specific requirements for the complete assembly, hardware, finish, clearances, and surrounding materials should be confirmed where applicable.
Assembly sequence
This standard SKU is designed for wall-to-wall mounting. Start with the opening and structural mounting surfaces, then assemble and align the gate around the actual site condition.
Measure the opening at the top, middle and bottom and confirm the wall-to-wall mounting surfaces are plumb, solid and suitable for the gate hardware.
Place the frame components on a protected flat surface, confirm orientation and keep the assembly square as the frame comes together.
Install the sixteen 4-inch horizontal slats consistently according to the supplied system instructions and ordered gate configuration.
Position the 5-inch HD support hinge for the required swing direction and verify the hinge-side structure can support the assembled leaf.
Align the receiver-side components, T-stopper, L-stopper and selected lock hardware for clean closure.
Check clearances, fasteners, latch engagement and smooth swing through the full arc before regular use.
The Universal DIY system reduces fabrication work, but a six-foot-wide pedestrian leaf still depends on accurate site conditions and correct hardware planning.
Confirm the finished opening at multiple heights and account for hinge, latch and receiver-side clearances.
This SKU is supplied as a 6′ × 6′ gate. Do not assume the frame should be cut to an arbitrary size without confirming the correct configuration with Aluglobus.
Plan the hinge side and swing direction around clearance, traffic flow and the actual opening.
Confirm the selected latch or lock body and required clearances before finalizing the lock-side setup.
If true self-closing operation is required, select the appropriate hydraulic spring or compatible closing hardware separately.
The standard configuration is wall-to-wall. Concrete-footing projects require the correct HD post upgrade before installation.
Wall-to-wall installation: verify finished opening dimensions, structural mounting surfaces, hinge orientation, swing clearance, lock hardware, stoppers, and site conditions before assembly and installation.
Product videos
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about the package, aluminum construction, wall-to-wall installation, finish, hardware and ALU40 system.
The listing includes the complete aluminum gate frame, wide lock-side frame, top and bottom frame, gate T-stopper, receiver L-stopper side component, one heavy-duty 5-inch support hinge and sixteen black 4-inch by 6-foot ALU40 horizontal slats.
Yes. The 6063-T6 aluminum does not develop iron-oxide rust like steel. The AAMA 2604 architectural powder coating adds exterior surface protection. Routine cleaning is still recommended, especially in coastal environments.
The system is designed for DIY assembly and is listed at an intermediate DIY skill level. Accurate measurement, frame squaring, drilling, fastening and hinge alignment are still important.
This SKU is supplied as a 6′ × 6′ gate. The Universal platform is used across multiple ALU40 gate sizes, but do not assume this specific kit should be cut or changed to an arbitrary dimension. Confirm the correct size or custom configuration with Aluglobus before altering components.
The gate uses an AAMA 2604 architectural powder-coated finish intended for exterior exposure. Actual appearance over time depends on climate, cleaning, physical wear and site conditions.
The product listing states that the wide side frame fits most U.S.-size lock hardware. The lock itself is not included, so confirm the selected lock body and installation requirements before assembly.
Not in the standard configuration. This Universal DIY gate is listed for wall-to-wall installation only. A concrete-footing condition requires the appropriate HD post upgrade and should be specified before installation.
The heavy-duty support hinge is listed as self-closing capable, but the product page recommends a hydraulic spring for true self-closing operation. That spring is sold separately.
No. Installation tools are not included. The exact anchors, drill bits and fastening hardware required can vary with the wall or structural mounting surface.
Reference
Ready to order?
If the opening is already confirmed as a compatible wall-to-wall 6′ × 6′ condition, proceed with the listed gate. If not, send the opening dimensions and photos before ordering.
Before assembly, make sure the opening and support conditions match the Universal DIY system.
For nonstandard openings, concrete-footing conditions or uncertainty about the hinge and receiver sides, send the project information before ordering. For a verified standard wall-to-wall condition, purchase the listed kit directly.
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Specifications
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Complete the system
Universal DIY pedestrian gate kits and the matching DIY gate frame kits. The frames are designed to go together without welding and take ALU 20, ALU 40 or ALU 50/60 T&G infill depending on the kit.
Measure the opening and check it is a wall-to-wall installation, or ask about the HD post option.
Choose the size (4×6, 6×6 or 6×8 ft frame) and the infill: ALU 20, ALU 40 or T&G.
Choose black or wood grain where offered.
Add a latch, cane bolt or stopper if your layout needs one.
Send photos of the opening if you are unsure about hinge side or swing direction.
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