Gator Teeth
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Key Features
- Suited to high volumes of traffic – Cars & HGV’s
- Solid steel teeth bolted in to steel trough
- Tyre deflating option available
- Variable layout options available
- Heavy duty and fully welded assembly
- Galvanised and Powder coated Yellow.
3 Unit Trough Dimension:
680mm (Width) x 480mm (depth) x 255mm (height) = Trough Weight: 38kg
4 Unit Trough Dimension:
895mm (Width) x 480mm (depth) x 255mm (height) = Trough Weight: 50kg
*Price is per tooth
Specifications
| Weight | 86.00 kg |
| Length | 680mm |
| Depth | 360mm |
| Height | 130mm |
| Fixing | Root Fixed |
| Colour | Yellow |
Gator Teeth FAQs
When a vehicle travels over the gator teeth in the correct direction, the teeth (or plates) retract into the ground using a steel spring-loaded mechanism.
When a vehicle travels over the gator teeth in the wrong direction, the teeth don’t move and stay in position. This not only acts as a deterrent but will also damage a vehicle’s tyres.
There are also fixed types, which are kept in the upright position and employed for more robust access control.
The gator teeth are made from heavy-duty steel, designed to withstand regular vehicle use on busy sites and access points.
The 3 unit trough is 680mm wide and weighs 38kg, while the 4 unit is 895mm wide and weighs 50kg. You can combine multiple units for longer runs or bespoke layouts.
Gator teeth - durable traffic control unit for effective vehicle management
When you need a reliable way to control vehicle movement on site - especially to stop drivers from entering the wrong way - gator teeth are one of the most effective solutions available.
Simple, mechanical, and robust, these traffic control plates are used across a wide range of environments to enforce one-way systems.
At Street Furniture Direct, we supply gator teeth to sub-contractors who need tough, no-fuss solutions that are quick to install and built to last.
We’ve been doing this for over 20 years, and we are more than just a product supplier – we are a team that solves problems. Whether your project is a busy retail park car park, office development car park, or multi-story car park, we will help you find the right product and give you the support to get it installed properly.
What are gator teeth?
Gator teeth - also called one-way flow plates or directional flow plates - are root fixed metal plates that allow vehicles to travel in one direction only.
When a vehicle is approaching from the correct direction, the teeth or flaps descend into the ground to allow safe passage.
When a vehicle tries to enter from the incorrect direction, the plates do not descend and instead act as a deterrent as well as being able to damage tyres if ignored.
How gator teeth work?
Gator teeth operate using a simple mechanism. They are primarily spring-loaded, so the teeth descend when run over in the right direction and spring back up again straight away afterwards.
This ensures that any vehicle is unable to reverse or travel in the opposite way to the desired direction. There are also fixed types, which are kept in the upright position and employed for more robust access control.
The layout creates both a physical and visual barrier, reducing the need for manned monitoring.
Benefits of gator teeth
The main benefit of gator teeth is that they give you full control over vehicle direction, helping you enforce one-way systems with minimal effort. When you are managing busy or high-risk sites, that kind of control matters.
Gator teeth stop vehicles from entering the wrong way, reducing the chances of accidents, congestion, or unauthorised access.
They are also low maintenance. With no electrics or complicated components, gator teeth are simple and reliable, even in tough conditions. Built from solid steel and coated to resist corrosion, they’re designed to take repeated use from everything from small vans to HGVs.
Once installed, they just do the job, day in and day out. And when you factor in their cost, they are a smart investment. They help prevent damage to infrastructure, reduce the need for on-site supervision, and make your project look and function more professionally.
And best of all, they are easy to install, with only shallow excavation needed for the steel troughs - so you can get them in place quickly and move on to the next job.
Common applications
You’ll find gator teeth used across many different environments, including:
- Industrial estates and factories
- Car parks (both private and public)
- Housing developments and gated communities
- Delivery and logistics depots
- Construction site entrances and exits
- Hospital or school grounds where traffic flow needs to be tightly controlled
They’re especially useful in spaces where unauthorised entry could lead to health and safety risks, security breaches, or traffic conflicts.
Installation and maintenance
Gator teeth are straightforward to install. They are root fixed but only require shallow excavation to accommodate the steel trough. This minimises disruption to your site, speeds up the installation process, and keeps installation costs low.
And once in place, gator teeth require very little maintenance, making them ideal for busy environments where downtime isn’t an option.
Why buy your gated teeth from Street Furniture Direct?
Our team at Street Furniture Direct is always available to provide guidance on selecting the right configuration and layout for your project.
We understand the pressures sub-contractors face, and we’re committed to making your job easier with reliable, practical advice. Contact the team at Street Furniture Direct today
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