Manual Boom Gate | Manual Barrier Gate | Hand Operated Barrier Gate

Heavy-Duty, Counterbalanced & Maintenance Free-
Arms Up to 32ft 

If you’re searching for a reliable Manual Boom Gate, Manual Barrier Gate, or Hand Operated Barrier Gate, the Upswung MB832 series is the industry standard for low-traffic, no-power applications. Built with structural steel bases and heavy extruded aluminum arms, these manual boom gates require zero electricity and almost zero maintenance. Perfect for parking lots, roadways, construction sites, warehouses, and remote locations.

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MB832 Manual Boom Gate – Heavy-Duty Hand Operated Barrier Gate Up to 32ft

Built Tough – Proven in Real-World Tests Our MB832 Manual Boom Gate arms (8–32 ft) are made from heavy extruded aluminum tube with a round profile that eliminates wind flagging and metal fatigue. The structural steel base and adjustable counterweights make lifting effortless by hand.

Key Features:

• Withstands over 2,000 lbs of concentrated downforce (RV tire test) with zero bending

• Survived 100+ mph wind gusts in the Sierra Nevada mountains (2016–17)

• Self-supporting up to 18 ft – no extra cables or braces needed

• Composite bushings require no lubrication ever

• Fully factory-balanced and assembled – just bolt the arm on site

• Two units can span up to 64 ft across a roadway

MB832PA  Pneumatic Air Operated Boom Gate

This pneumatic manual barrier gate delivers the strength of the MB832 series for installations where electricity cannot be used.

Key Features:

• Uses a single air cylinder with 1–2 air lines for smooth, fully automatic up/down motion — no electrical components at all
• Perfect for anywhere electricity is not available for use
• Adjustable rise and fall speeds via simple needle valves
• Maintenance-free composite bushings and structural steel base
• Quick installation — often completed in a single day with basic air supply
• Same heavy-duty 8–32 ft aluminum arms as the standard MB832, wind-resistant and proven in harsh conditions
• Fail-safe operation even during air pressure loss

MB832SA Semi-Automatic Hand Operated Barrier Gate with Magnetic Lock

Remote Release with Secure Manual Return The MB832SA Hand Operated Barrier Gate features a powerful 1,200-lb magnetic lock for remote release, then manual return to the locked position.

Key Features:

• 1,200-lb holding-force magnetic lock for secure remote release (fail-safe or fail-secure options available)
• Release the arm from a distance, then return it manually to the locked position
• Solar-compatible and padlock-ready for added security
• Ideal for applications needing occasional remote access combined with physical security
• Uses the same heavy-duty structural steel base and wind-resistant aluminum arms as the MB832 series
• Composite bushings require zero lubrication — true maintenance-free performance
• Can be paired with the standard MB832 for wider roadways up to 64 ft

Upgrade from Manual Boom Gates to Automatic Barrier Gates

Automatic barrier gate operator manufacturers offer a variety of options for different installations. Generally boom barrier gates arm lengths range from 10 to 36 ft. Many customers upgrade as traffic grows. We carry top automatic barrier boom gate lines.

Light Duty Spring  balanced Manual Boom Gates 

Ideal for Protected or Sheltered Applications For lower-exposure or indoor-style locations, the BTSW818 and BTSW612 models offer internal spring balancing with no external counterweights.