Overview

Keep your large timber gates, garage doors, and stable entries firmly anchored with the Aylesbury Gates 18″ (450mm) Heavy Duty Drop Down Bolt. Engineered specifically for substantial wooden structures, this robust drop bolt provides the vertical rigidity needed to prevent heavy gates from warping, sagging, or blowing open in high winds.

Whether you are securing a pair of driveway gates or a commercial workshop door, this commercial-grade hardware ensures long-lasting, smooth operation.

Key Features

• Heavy-Duty Solid Steel Construction: Built to withstand high physical stress and daily impact from heavy timber gates.

• Generous 18-Inch (450mm) Length: Offers superior ground engagement, making it ideal for large driveway gates and garage doors with wider ground clearances.

• All-Weather Coating: Finished with a premium, rust-resistant protective layer to prevent corrosion from rain, snow, and road salt.

• Ergonomic Drop & Retain Design: Easy-to-grip handle lifts effortlessly and drops securely into place, with a retaining bracket to keep the bolt safely raised when the gate is in motion.

Technical Specifications

Installation Tip

Pro Tip: For double gates, install one drop down bolt on the passive gate leaf to securely anchor it into the ground, allowing your primary active gate to latch cleanly against it. For the best longevity, clear dirt and debris out of the ground socket or drop hole periodically.

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Overview

The GATEMATE Zedlock Long Throw Lock is a massive security upgrade over standard sliding padbolts and latches. Standard padbolts can easily be unscrewed or bypassed if an intruder reaches over the fence. The Zedlock solves this vulnerability entirely by housing a robust, high-security 3-lever mechanism inside a heavy-duty, tamper-resistant steel body.

Because exterior timber gates naturally swell in the winter and shrink in the summer, standard locks often fail to catch cleanly. The engineered long-throw bolt of the Zedlock is explicitly built to tolerate this seasonal wood movement, ensuring your gate locks smoothly and securely 365 days a year.

Key Features

• Anti-Pry Solid Steel Bolt: The heavy-gauge deadbolt extends exceptionally far out of the lock body, making it incredibly difficult for intruders to jimmy or pry the gate open with tools.

• Double-Sided Key Access: Key lockable from both the inside and the outside of your property, giving you complete entry and exit flexibility.

• Heavy Duty Cast Case: The mechanical core is encased in an industrial-grade, powder-coated housing that prevents rain, frost, and dust from clogging the internal levers.

• Universal Fitting: Can be easily surface-mounted horizontally on left-hand or right-hand opening timber field gates.

Technical Specifications

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Overview

Timber driveway gates, field gates, and garden entries represent a major investment for any homeowner or landowner. Unfortunately, because standard hook-and-band or hook-on-plate hinges rely on a simple drop-on mechanism, unprotected gates can be lifted off by hand and stolen in under a minute. The Press-Fit Gate Security Collar (Pack of 2) offers an incredibly simple, low-cost, and trade-tested solution to this common security vulnerability.

Once driven onto the exposed top pin of your hinge, the internal teeth of the collar bite aggressively into the metal. This creates a rock-solid mechanical stop that prevents the hinge band from sliding upward, locking your valuable gate safely to its post.

Key Features

• Heavy-Gauge Engineered Grip: The specialized press-fit design features a high-friction internal collar that locks tightly to standard hinge pins and resists heavy upward prying forces.

• Discreet & Low-Profile: Fits seamlessly over your existing hardware without ruining the classic, clean look of your timber gates.

• Universal Hinge Compatibility: Designed to fit securely over the standard pin diameters widely used in domestic and agricultural gate hooks.

• Zero Maintenance Security: Once tapped into place, the collars provide maintenance-free, permanent perimeter defense against intruders.

Technical Specifications

Installation Tip

Pro Tip: Installing these collars is a quick, 2-minute job. Simply hang your gate normally, place the security collar flat over the exposed top pin above the hinge band, and use a piece of hollow pipe (or an old socket wrench attachment) over the pin to tap the collar down flush against the hinge band. For ultimate security on double gates, install one collar on the top hinge of each gate leaf.

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Overview

The Aylesbury Gates Field Gate Kit takes the guesswork out of purchasing gate hardware by combining industrial-strength components into a single, cohesive installation package. Traditional 5-bar timber field gates are notoriously heavy and put immense structural strain on gate posts. This kit counteracts that leverage by utilizing a double-wrap strap design that clamps securely to both sides of the top gate rail.

From securing a perimeter pasture entry to upgrading a residential gravel driveway, this professional-grade kit ensures smooth, sag-free mechanical performance for years to come.

Key Features

• Double-Strap Reinforcement: Unlike basic face-fixed hinges, the top double strap wraps over the timber sandwiching the gate rail, preventing the structural timber joints from splitting or pulling away.

• Adjustable Gate Realignment: Built-in heavy threaded eye bolts give you the freedom to easily lift or tilt the gate using a standard spanner to account for seasonal post shifting or soil compression.

• Anti-Theft Configuration: The hook-to-bolt pins can be mounted in an upside-down configuration to make it physically impossible for intruders to lift the gate off its hinges.

Technical Specifications

Installation & Alignment Tip

Pro Tip: When installing the hinge pins on your main gate post, mount the top pin facing downward and the bottom pin facing upward. This creates an interlocking anchor that completely prevents anyone from lifting the gate off the post to steal it, while still allowing full adjustability via the threaded top eye bolt.

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Overview

The Gatemate Spring Loaded Galvanised Bolt is the trade standard for environments demanding rugged dependability and rapid operation. Standard sliding tower bolts can easily vibrate open or be cleverly nudged loose by horses and livestock. This spring-loaded alternative solves that risk completely by maintaining continuous physical tension on the solid steel shoot, holding it firmly inside the keep until you manually pull back the lever.

Crafted from heavy-gauge forged steel, this animal bolt is explicitly built to tolerate the punishing forces of agricultural settings, shifting timber frames, and high-exposure outdoor weather.

Key Features

• High-Tension Steel Spring: The industrial-grade internal spring ensures a tight, vibration-resistant close, making it ideal for moving vehicles like stock trailers and horseboxes.

• Heavy Duty Solid Shoot: A thick steel deadbolt resists high impact and physical shearing forces from large animals bumping against the gate.

• Ultimate Corrosion Resistance: The thick hot-dipped galvanised finish shrugs off heavy rain, frost, and chemical corrosion common in farm yards and stables.

• Flexible Orientation: Can be surface-mounted horizontally on standard timber gate rails or vertically as a heavy-duty drop bolt.

Technical Specifications

Installation Tip

Pro Tip: When installing on a stable door or livestock gate, mount the bolt on the outside face of the door at a height animals cannot easily reach over. If using it as a slam-latch on a swinging gate, ensure the receiver keep is aligned perfectly straight; a tiny drop of lithium grease on the angled tip of the bolt shoot will allow it to retract and snap shut completely effortlessly when pushed closed.

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Overview

The Gatemate Self Locking Galvanised Gate Catch (commonly known as an auto-catch or gravity latch) is an essential hardware choice for properties requiring reliable containment. Standard slide bolts require you to manually align and lock them, which is easily forgotten. This self-locking latch solves that risk completely—whether pushed closed by you, an optional gate closer, or a strong gust of wind, the gate captures itself safely within the reinforced frame.

Forged from thick-gauge structural steel, this catch is robust enough to handle the repetitive daily slamming impacts of heavy wooden gates without twisting, bending, or failing.

Key Features

• Reinforced Strike Bar: The thick, solid steel striker rod resists heavy impacts and distributes physical stress evenly into the gate frame.

• Reliable Gravity-Drop Core: Free from delicate internal springs that can rust or snap, this latch relies on a simple, foolproof weighted gravity block to drop over the striker.

• Ultimate Weatherproofing: The hot-dipped galvanised finish prevents ugly rust bleeding, ensuring your premium treated timber gates remain stain-free for years.

• Padlock Loop Integration: Features a pre-drilled hole through the catch housing, allowing you to quickly slip a padlock through to restrict entry completely.

Technical Specifications

Installation Tip

Pro Tip: For a perfectly smooth action, mount the main catch housing onto your fence post first, then align the striker bar on the swinging gate leaf. Leave a 5mm clearance between the striker arm and the bottom of the catch throat. This tiny buffer allows the gate to slide in and latch cleanly even if the timber naturally swells during damp winter months or sags slightly over time.

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Overview

The Gatemate 18″ (450mm) Galvanised Drop Down Bolt is a vital piece of hardware for protecting large-scale exterior gates. When installing wide pairs of driveway gates, a standard horizontal latch isn’t enough to fight off heavy gales; the wind can catch the wide timber faces like a sail, putting immense stress on your hinges and locks. This heavy-duty drop bolt anchors the gate vertically into the ground, locking the structure securely in place.

Forged from thick-gauge solid steel and treated with an industrial hot-dipped galvanised wash, this hardware is trade-rated to handle punishing physical strain and constant exposure to wet soil without structural failure.

Key Features

• Deep Steel Shoot Engagement: The extended 450mm solid rod bypasses wide ground clearances with ease, sliding deeply into concrete sockets or ground keeps.

• Anti-Warping Support: Instantly stabilizes the center point of double wooden gates, preventing the timber from twisting or bowing outward over time.

• Ultimate Corrosion Resistance: Heavily galvanised to stop rust in its tracks, eliminating ugly orange rust streaks from bleeding down your premium treated timber.

• Flush Rim Mounting: Can be surface-mounted vertically on the face or inside edge of timber frames, garage doors, or agricultural structures.

Technical Specifications

Installation Tip

Pro Tip: For double driveway gates, install one drop-down bolt on the “passive” gate leaf (the side you open less frequently). This allows you to lock that leaf firmly into the ground so that your primary “active” gate has a rock-solid, unyielding surface to latch against. For smooth operation, drop a short piece of open-ended metal pipe or a dedicated ground socket into a concrete base to act as a debris-free receiver hole.

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Overview

The Field Gate Throwover Loop Latch (also known as a loop-over catch) provides an incredibly strong, traditional mechanical link for pairs of timber gates. Standard drop bolts secure individual panels vertically, but they leave room for the center of the gates to rattle or flex apart when pushed. The throwover latch eliminates this weak point entirely. By dropping the solid steel loop bar over the top rail of the adjacent gate leaf, it locks both panels into a single, cohesive barrier that highly resists sagging, prying, and heavy winds.

Its simple, gravity-assisted design is incredibly reliable on active farmyards, fields, and large residential driveways—free of complex internal springs that can jam or wear down over time.

Key Features

• High-Leverage Central Anchor: Clamps the closing stiles of double gates tightly together, reducing stress on your main hinge posts.

• Foolproof Flip-Over Design: The long, thick-gauge steel arm swings smoothly on a heavy-duty pivot bolt, allowing for rapid opening and single-handed operation from horseback or vehicles.

• Ultimate Corrosion Resistance: Heavily galvanised to prevent unsightly orange rust bleeding, keeping your premium treated timber clean and stain-free.

• Integrated Rest Knobs & Staples: Includes a secure receiving staple to catch the arm flush, preventing livestock from cleverly raising the bar with their nudges.

Technical Specifications

Installation Tip

Pro Tip: Mount the main pivoting loop bar onto the “active” gate leaf (the side you open first) using the provided heavy M10 coach bolt. When positioning the receiver bracket or staple on the opposite “passive” gate, ensure the loop bar sits completely flat across both top rails when engaged. To prevent the gates from swinging past each other when closed, always install a center gate stop block in the ground below the latching point.

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Overview

The Field Gate Self Locking Latch (also widely known as a field gate auto-catch) is the industry standard for securing perimeter boundaries, pastures, and rural driveways. Standard latches can easily be left open or nudged loose by intelligent livestock. This self-locking mechanism eliminates human error—whether the gate is closed by hand, caught by a strong gust of wind, or paired with a gate closer, it automatically captures and locks the striker bar within its reinforced steel housing.

Forged from industrial-grade structural steel, the entire assembly is built to absorb repetitive slamming impacts from heavy timber gates without bending, twisting, or losing its mechanical alignment.

Key Features

• Heavy-Duty Striker Ring: The oversized, solid steel strike assembly mounts securely to the gate frame, distributing impact forces evenly to protect the woodwork.

• Foolproof Gravity Drop: Designed without delicate internal springs that can clog with mud or snap over time, relying instead on a completely reliable weighted gravity catch.

• All-Weather Corrosion Shield: Heavily hot-dipped galvanised to stop rust in its tracks, preventing unsightly orange bleeding from staining your treated timber.

• Animal-Safe Design: The compact, flush-fitting profile keeps the release mechanism tucked closely to the post, preventing horses, cattle, or sheep from accidentally rubbing it open.

Technical Specifications

Installation Tip

Pro Tip: Mount the heavy catch housing onto the main receiving gate post first, then line up the striker bar assembly on the gate leaf. Leave a 5mm clearance gap between the striker and the bottom throat of the catch. This minor buffer ensures that if your heavy timber posts shift slightly due to winter mud or summer ground compression, the striker will still guide itself smoothly into the lock.

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Overview

Traditional timber 5-bar field gates are notoriously heavy and place immense structural strain on their supporting posts. Over time, ground shifting, seasonal moisture changes, and constant swinging can cause even the best installations to sag. The Field Gate Adjustable Hook on Plate Hinge Set solves this vulnerability completely.

By upgrading to an adjustable top strap, you eliminate the hassle of unhanging a heavy gate just to fix a dropping corner. A quick twist of the dual locking nuts allows you to pull the top of the gate back toward the post, maintaining a perfectly fluid, smooth-as-butter swing year after year.

Key Features

• Clamping Double Strap Design: The long top strap distributes the gate’s deadweight along the horizontal rail, anchoring through the timber with a heavy coach bolt for maximum shear strength.

• Anti-Theft Hook Configuration: By installing the bottom hook plate facing upward and the top hook plate facing downward, you create an interlocking anchor that makes it impossible for intruders to lift and steal the gate.

• All-Weather Shielding: The thick, hot-dipped galvanised coating prevents ugly orange rust running from bleeding down and staining your premium pressure-treated timber.

• Smooth High-Load Pivot: Heavy-duty 19mm pins ensure a rock-solid pivot point that easily handles high-traffic vehicle entryways and livestock pressure.

Technical Specifications

Installation & Adjustment Tip

Pro Tip: When mounting the square hook plates to a wooden post, ensure they are perfectly vertical using a spirit level. If your gate drops over time due to seasonal ground settling, don’t panic: simply loosen the inner nut on the top threaded eye-bolt, tighten the outer nut until the gate lifts back to a perfectly level position, and lock the inner nut back down tightly against the strap.

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