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Gatemate Self Closing Hinges Without Legs – Timber Gate Hardware

sharpfencing — Wed, 28 Nov 2018 15:08:29 +0000

Gatemate Self Closing Hinges Without Legs – Timber Gate Hardware

Overview

Traditional steel gate springs are prone to rust, look unsightly, and lose their tension after a few cold winters. The Gatemate Self-Closing High-Performance Polymer Hinge Set modernizes outdoor safety. By embedding a fully adjustable, heavy-duty spring mechanism inside an attractive, UV-stabilized black composite casing, these hinges provide a permanent auto-close solution that remains entirely unaffected by freezing frosts, deep mud, or heavy rain.

The “without legs” flat-leaf design is highly favored by trade installers. Without fixing legs wrapping around the side of the wood, these hinges offer total mounting flexibility—making them ideal for flush-fitting pedestrian side gates, swimming pool perimeters, and domestic garden openings where safety and style must coexist.

Key Features

Tool-Adjustable Torsion Core: Features an accessible adjustment point so you can adapt the closing swing velocity to counteract strong seasonal head-winds.
Vertical Alignment Slots: Built with integrated adjusting slots on the mounting plates, allowing you to fine-tune the vertical level during or after installation as the timber settles.
Sleek Hardware Cover Caps: Supplied with matching snap-on rubber blanking caps to hide the tension adjustment holes and screw heads, creating a premium, tamper-proof finish.
Zero Bleeding or Staining: Unlike traditional metal ironmongery, these composite hinges completely eliminate ugly orange chemical running lines from bleeding down your treated timber.

Technical Specifications

Attribute	Specification
Brand	Gatemate (Birkdale)
Product Type	Self-Closing Torsion Hinges (Without Alignment Legs)
Pack Quantity	1x Pair (2x Individual Matching Hinges)
Material Base	Ultra-Rigid Glass-Reinforced Polymer Composite / Aluminum Internals
Finish Options	Matte Antique Black (Square or Round Edge Profiles available)
Sizes Available	Small ( $108\text{mm} \times 63.5\text{mm}$ )
Max Weight Capacity	Up to 25 kg per pair
Fixings Included	Yes (Supplied with premium exterior-grade structural fasteners)

Installation & Tension Tip

Pro Tip: Mount the hinges flat across the front seam of your gate and post while utilizing the built-in vertical slots to level the gate leaf perfectly. Once completely screwed down, use the provided tensioning hex tool to wind the internal spring clockwise. We recommend setting the top hinge 1 to 2 clicks tighter than the bottom hinge; this uneven spring load balance ensures a highly fluid, snapping closure action that effortlessly engages standard auto-catch or ring latches every single time.

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Gatemate Fixed Spring Self Closing Hinges With Legs – Heavy Duty Timber Gate Hardware

sharpfencing — Wed, 28 Nov 2018 15:07:54 +0000

Gatemate Fixed Spring Self Closing Hinges With Legs – Heavy Duty Timber Gate Hardware

Overview

Struggling to hold a heavy timber gate level while trying to space, measure, and screw down your hinges is a chore. The Gatemate Self-Closing Hinges With Legs eliminate this installation headache entirely. By integrating a structural 90-degree corner flange into both leaves of the hinge, the hardware squares itself against the timber faces instantly.

Once fixed, these alignment legs act as heavy-duty load brackets. Instead of relying solely on the shear strength of your screws, the physical corner lips absorb the impact of the slamming gate leaf. This makes them the ultimate trade-grade solution for heavy timber pedestrian gates, child safety zones, and commercial outdoor perimeters where failure is not an option.

Key Features

Dual-Aspect Fixing Strength: Screws drive into both the front face and the inside edge of your timber timber rails, double-anchoring the hinge to prevent pulling or tearing over time.
All-Weather Torsion Core: The fully embedded internal spring mechanism stays shielded from moisture, frost, and dust, outlasting traditional external steel gate springs.
Aesthetic Hardware Cover Caps: Supplied with matching snap-on composite caps that conceal the fixing screw heads for a sleek, premium, and tamper-resistant finish.
Zero Bleeding or Rust Stains: Unlike traditional metal gate hinges, this high-tech composite completely eliminates ugly orange rust lines from running down and ruining your beautiful treated timber.

Technical Specifications

Attribute	Specification
Brand	Gatemate (Birkdale)
Product Type	Self-Closing Torsion Hinges (With 90-Degree Alignment Legs)
Pack Quantity	1x Pair (2x Individual Matching Hinges)
Material Base	Ultra-Rigid Glass-Reinforced Polymer Composite / Stainless Internals
Finish / Colour	Matte Textured Antique Black
Corner Leg Angle	$90^\circ$ Right Angle Alignment Lip
Suitability	Pedestrian Side Gates, Commercial Enclosures, Fenced Play Areas, Garden Doors
Fixings Included	Yes (Supplied with premium, high-torque exterior structural wood screws)

Installation Tip

Pro Tip: Simply push the hinge firmly into the corner edge of your gate post and gate frame so the 90-degree alignment legs rest completely flat against the wood. Secure the side screws first; this will pull the front leaf perfectly flush against the face of the timber automatically. Always check that your post is plumb using a spirit level before drilling, and use the included snap-on safety caps to seal out dirt and finish the look.

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