Choose the features to customise
| Feature | Choices to review | Approval reference |
|---|---|---|
| Material and product construction | Welded or woven wire, formed steel sections, aluminium or PVC range as applicable | Material specification and manufacturing or sourcing route |
| Panel or gate dimensions | Height, width, short bays, clear opening, handed details and matching post size | Dimensioned drawing with units and tolerances |
| Mesh, rails or infill | Wire configuration, aperture definition, rail or slat section, spacing and edge details | Product drawing and the relevant sample features |
| Surface appearance and protection | Product-appropriate galvanising or coating route, colour and texture | Finish specification and approved physical colour reference |
| Connections and accessories | Hole patterns, clamps, caps, base plates, gate hinges and latches | Mating dimensions and counted component schedule |
| OEM presentation | Private labels, item codes, pack quantities and transport protection | Artwork revision and packing instruction |
Review each product collection for its reference specification and available construction choices. These options are assessed against the product, quantity and drawing; minimum quantities, sample cost and production timing are stated in the quotation.
Identify what changes and what must still fit
A custom requirement can be a short mesh panel for an existing bay, a railing pattern for a project, a gate built around a specified opening or an OEM item for repeat stock. Mark the fixed mating dimensions separately from the features open to change, so the manufacturing review has a clear boundary.
| Requirement | Information for review |
|---|---|
| Panel dimensions | Finished size, wire or section detail, edges and quantity |
| Posts and connections | Hole centres, brackets, orientation and mounting detail |
| Gates | Clear opening, height, swing or travel direction and hardware |
| Finish and colour | Required treatment, colour reference and surface expectations |
| Labels and packing | Item codes, artwork, pack quantities and protection needs |
The feasibility, minimum quantity, sample arrangement and production schedule depend on the proposed change. These are reviewed together rather than treated as separate promises.
Use the right sample for the decision
Choose the approval sample to match the custom feature. Use a finish sample for colour and texture, a component pair for cap or clamp fit, and an assembly sample where the panel-to-post or gate-hardware relationship must be demonstrated. Record the accepted features against the drawing revision.
Name the sample's purpose and the features to be accepted before arranging it. Keep its reference with the drawing revision; a sample of one finish or connection does not approve every detail of the final order.
Coordinate the component drawings
We review custom dimensions as an assembly. A different panel width can alter post pitch, edge detail, fixing positions and packing. A different gate opening can alter the frame, hinges, latch and adjoining bay. The quotation identifies the affected components so the change remains consistent through manufacturing.
We support specification discussions and component schedules. Structural calculations, foundations and powered-gate system design remain with the relevant project specialists and need to be resolved in the project requirements.
Keep changes traceable after approval
Use one current drawing revision for the order. When a detail changes, identify the affected item numbers and confirm any effect on quantity, cost or timing in writing. This is especially useful for phased deliveries where earlier batches may already have been made.
For repeat supply, retain the approved parts list and packing instruction with the order reference. Our distributor supply page explains how those records help later replenishment.