Overview

Traditional ring latches and thumb-operated ironmongery require deliberate, two-step alignment to close properly. If you are rushing through a side path or carrying garden tools, it is easy to leave a gate unlatched, leaving your property exposed. The Gatemate Kenham Automatic Gate Latch simplifies property security. By integrating an industrial-grade spring arm inside a compact housing, this catch automatically captures your moving gate leaf, keeping pets and children securely contained.

Manufactured from heavy-forged structural steel, this trade-trusted fitting mounts cleanly onto the interior face of your gate frame. It is the perfect, low-maintenance hardware solution for homeowners who want reliable perimeter containment without compromising on simple, everyday operation.

Key Features

• Snag-Free Compression Catch: The spring-loaded arm glides over the strike receiver smoothly, dramatically reducing the rattle and vibration common with heavy gravity-drop latches.

• Low-Profile Surface Mounting: Eliminates the need to cut mortise slots or drill deep spindle holes through your wood stiles, preserving the structural integrity of your gate.

• Anti-Bleed Corrosion Wash: Advanced galvanised finish stops unsightly orange rust lines from running down and permanently staining your pressure-treated timber panels.

• Internal Lock Adaptability: When mounted to a perimeter side door or alley entry, it creates an efficient system that allows the gate to be securely bolted or padlocked from the inside while retaining easy push-to-shut utility.

Technical Specifications

Installation & Environmental Tip

Pro Tip: Mount the primary spring housing onto the internal frame rail of the moving gate leaf, and line up the strike catcher plate directly opposite on the fixed fence post. For flawless automatic operation, ensure your gate hinges are plumb using a spirit level so the gate swings straight.

Please Note: While Kenham catches are trade favorites for residential walkways and picket fencing, they are compact mechanisms. If your gate leaf is wider than 1m or highly exposed to intense, sweeping winds, we recommend pairing this catch with a heavy-duty tower bolt or drop bolt to help distribute seasonal wind pressure.

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Standard internal latches or sliding padbolts can force you to lean over the top of your gate just to open it from the outside—a constant daily hassle. Our structural 5″ (125mm) Gate Ring Latch Pack solves this entirely. By utilizing a heavy horizontal fall-bar that drops via natural gravity into a solid frame keeper, it keeps your boundary firmly shut against heavy wind rattle while remaining exceptionally easy for family members to operate.

Forged from thick-gauge structural steel, the 5-inch profile is the absolute trade standard for standard domestic pedestrian gates. The wide, ornamental rose backplates provide a large surface footprint that helps bind your gate’s vertical cladding tightly to its internal frame rails, preventing loose wobbling over years of high-frequency use.

Key Features

• Smooth Gravity Fall-Bar: Drops cleanly and securely into the receiving keeper to prevent your gate leaf from vibrating loose or blowing open during seasonal storms.

• Heavy Solid-Core Spindle: Features a thick, square connection bar that completely eliminates handle slippage or dead-zone play when twisted.

• Anti-Bleed Corrosion Shield: Advanced premium weather finishes stop ugly orange rust run-off from bleeding down and permanently staining your treated timber panels.

• Fully Universal Handing: The symmetric face-mount layout works flawlessly on both left-handed and right-handed inward or outward-swinging gates.

Technical Specifications

Trade Installation & Tuning Tip

Pro Tip: Installing a ring latch requires a single clean hole through your gate stile. Hold the primary handle plate flat against the wood and mark the exact center pivot point. Use a sharp 12mm to 14mm flat spade bit or hole saw to drill straight through the timber frame. Insert the square spindle bar, slide both handles on, and ensure they turn smoothly without binding before driving the exterior wood screws home.

Maintenance Note: A single drop of light machine oil or high-performance lubricant inside the moving handle knuckle once a year will keep the twist action silky smooth through heavy winter frosts.

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