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Field Gate Spring Latch Set – Timber Gate Hardware for Garden, Driveway & Farm

sharpfencing — Mon, 10 Nov 2014 15:37:31 +0000

Field Gate Spring Latch Set – Timber Gate Hardware for Garden, Driveway & Farm

Overview

The Field Gate Spring Latch Set provides the definitive mechanical closure system for traditional wooden estate and pasture gates. Standard slide bolts can slide loose under continuous heavy fence vibrations, and gravity catches can be cleverly nudged open by livestock. The spring fastener overcomes these vulnerabilities completely by maintaining permanent mechanical tension.

Forged from thick-gauge structural spring-steel, the long latch bar mounts vertically down the gate stile and loops over the top rail. To open, simply pull the ergonomic handle back to clear the post catch plate; when closing, the integrated angled striker strike-plate allows the gate to snap smoothly back into its locked detent automatically.

Key Features

High-Tensile Spring Steel: The main latch bar is precision-tempered to flex repeatedly without losing its rigid memory, snapping back cleanly over years of daily service.
Double-Sided Catch Plate: The heavy-duty strike assembly wraps securely over the timber gate post, allowing the gate to latch securely whether it swings inward or outward.
Bleed-Free Weather Protection: The heavy hot-dipped galvanised finish prevents ugly orange zinc-oxide rust from running down and staining your premium pressure-treated timber gates.
Fail-Safe Mechanical Action: Built without delicate coil springs or internal levers that could easily clog with winter mud, freeze over, or break down over time.

Technical Specifications

Attribute	Specification
Product Type	Field Gate Spring Latch Set / Spring Fastener
Material	High-Tensile Forged Spring Steel
Finish	Heavy Hot-Dipped Galvanised Zinc
Gate Compatibility	Standard 3-inch (75mm) Thick Timber 5-Bar Gates
Operation Type	Manual Pull Release / Semi-Automatic Slam Catch
Suitability	Farm Pasture Gates, Livery Yards, Large Driveways, Wooden Garden Entries
Kit Contents	1x Spring Latch Bar, 1x Double-Sided Post Catch, 1x Driving Keep, Complete Fixing Pack

Installation & Adjustment Tip

Pro Tip: When installing the main long spring bar, bolt the lower end firmly to the center stile of your gate using the provided coach bolt. The upper guide loop should fit snugly over the top rail but still allow the handle to flex backward smoothly. Line up the double-sided catch plate on your post so that the spring bar requires roughly 15-20mm of rearward deflection to pop open. This built-in tension ensures the gate cannot rattle or play when wind speeds pick up.

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Gate Auto Latch – Timber Gate & Door Hardware for Garden & Driveway

sharpfencing — Mon, 10 Nov 2014 15:17:15 +0000

Gate Auto Latch – Timber Gate & Door Hardware for Garden & Driveway

Overview

Fiddling with stiff sliding bolts or loose ring handles when your hands are full of garden tools, waste bags, or groceries can be incredibly frustrating. Our structural Gate Auto Latch Pack removes this daily hassle entirely. By utilizing a simple, unyielding physical gravity mechanism, this catch safely contains your pets and children by ensuring your gate securely hooks itself closed behind you.

Manufactured from heavy-gauge forged steel, our automatic catches are specifically scaled to handle the daily kinetic forces and shifting seasonal clearances of standard external timber gates. They mount cleanly onto the face of your timber, serving as a reliable perimeter safeguard that won’t twist or bind over years of high-frequency use.

Key Features

High-Impact Striker Assembly: Features a thick, solid steel project bar that glides smoothly into the universal catch track, resisting high-frequency slamming forces.
Integrated Padlock Hole: Gives you total peace of mind by allowing an external padlock to pass through the main locking plate, keeping intruders out of your rear yard or alleyways.
Anti-Bleed Corrosion Shield: Advanced premium weather finishes completely stop ugly orange rust run-off from bleeding down and permanently staining your treated timber panels.
Universal Handing Configuration: The intuitive face-mount design works flawlessly on either left-handed or right-handed opening configurations.

Technical Specifications

Attribute	Specification
Product Type	Heavy-Duty Automatic Slam Gate Catch
Material Base	High-Tensile Forged Structural Steel
Finish Options	Weatherproof Hot-Dipped Galvanised Zinc / Matte Epoxy Black Powder Coat
Sizes Available	Medium (100mm Base Profile) / Large (120mm Base Profile)
Security Feature	Padlock Compatible (Padlock not included)
Suitability	Standard Timber Garden Gates, Walkway Side Entries, Picket Fencing, Sheds
Fixings Included	No

Trade Installation & Alignment Tip

Pro Tip: Mount the pivoting catch mechanism onto your fixed timber fence post first, ensuring it sits completely level. Next, align the straight striker pin bar onto the moving gate leaf so it clears the entry throat cleanly. To ensure flawless automatic latching, maintain a gap clearance of roughly $10\text{mm}$ to $15\text{mm}$ between the gate frame and post face. If you are pairing this hardware with a gate return spring, make sure your hinges are perfectly plumb so the gate closes with enough momentum to trigger the gravity catch cleanly every time.

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