Gate auto catch, available in Galvanised and Black, ideal for small gates.

Fittings included – Screws

Size – 6″

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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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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

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

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 10mm to 15mm 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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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

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 1.2m), 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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