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Gatemate Auto Gate Catch Large – Timber Gate Self-Closing Hardware

sharpfencing — Wed, 30 Dec 2015 15:40:50 +0000

Gatemate Auto Gate Catch Large – Timber Gate Self-Closing Hardware

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. The Gatemate Large Automatic Gate Catch 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 by Birkdale from heavy-gauge forged steel, the “Large” profile variant is specifically designed to handle the increased kinetic force and deeper closing clearances of standard external timber gates. It mounts directly onto the face of your timber, serving as a reliable perimeter safeguard that won’t twist or bind over years of seasonal outdoor weather exposure.

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
Brand	Gatemate (Birkdale)
Product Type	Heavy-Duty Automatic Slam Gate Catch
Size Class	Large
Product Length	$120\text{mm}$ Base Profile
Material Base	High-Tensile Forged Structural Steel
Finish Options	Weatherproof Hot-Dipped Galvanised Silver / Epoxy Matte Black
Security Feature	Padlock Compatible (Padlock not included)
Suitability	Standard Timber Garden Gates, Walkway Side Entries, Picket Fencing, Sheds
Fixings Included	Yes (Supplied with color-matched, exterior-grade structural wood screws)

Trade Installation & Alignment Tip

Pro Tip: Mount the larger 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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Gatemate Auto Gate Catch Medium – Timber Gate Self-Closing Hardware

sharpfencing — Wed, 30 Dec 2015 15:39:46 +0000

Gatemate Auto Gate Catch Medium – Timber Gate Self-Closing Hardware

Overview

Fiddling with stiff sliding bolts or loose ring handles when your hands are full of garden tools, lawn clippings, or grocery bags is a hassle. The Gatemate Medium Automatic Gate Catch removes this problem 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 by Birkdale from heavy-gauge forged steel, the “Medium” profile variant is specifically scaled for standard residential timber gates. It strikes the perfect balance between high-strength structural containment and a clean, compact footprint that won’t overpower smaller garden pathways or traditional picket fencing.

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
Brand	Gatemate (Birkdale)
Product Type	Heavy-Duty Automatic Slam Gate Catch
Size Class	Medium
Product Length	$100\text{mm}$ Base Profile
Material Base	High-Tensile Forged Structural Steel
Finish Options	Weatherproof Hot-Dipped Galvanised Silver / Epoxy Matte Black
Security Feature	Padlock Compatible (Padlock not included)
Suitability	Standard Timber Garden Gates, Walkway Side Entries, Picket Fencing, Sheds
Fixings Included	Yes (Supplied with color-matched, exterior-grade structural wood screws)

Trade Installation & Sizing 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 $10\text{mm}$ between the gate frame and post face.

Sizing Advice: If your gate is exceptionally wide (over $1.2\text{m}$ ), heavily boarded, or located in a high-exposure wind tunnel, we recommend upgrading to the Gatemate Large Auto Gate Catch to better handle the intense kinetic force.

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