By Veronika Mølbæk |February 24, 2023 | Case study

Case study: Securing your private estate

In the UK, one of the top weekend pass-times is going for a long country walk and enjoy the scenery. It can be difficult for the walkers to identify when they are moving onto private land, and estate owners naturally want to make this clear and secure their estates while not interfering with the beauty […]

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By Ian Hetherington |February 23, 2023 | Locks

The best locks to secure a wooden gate with

There are many benefits to having a lockable garden gate. Security, keeping your children safe and your pets protected. No matter the reason, finding the best gate lock for your wooden gate can be a minefield. Don’t worry though, we’re here to help you secure a wooden gate the best way. What you need to […]

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By Ian Hetherington |February 17, 2023 | FAQs

How do I work out the lock handing for my gate?

Left- or right-handed? And no, we aren’t talking about which hand you write with, but the handing of your lock. Some locks have a specific handing which determines how it can be installed on your gate and it is one of the considerations to make before deciding on the right lock and hardware for your […]

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By Veronika Mølbæk |February 02, 2023 | Case study

Case study: Ensuring closed gates on the tennis court

Case Study: Closing the gates on the tennis court Perimeter fencing is a main priority for tennis clubs across the country to prevent out-of-hours playing, vandalism and stray tennis balls ending up too far away! However, it’s not just about getting the right height of fence for the facilities. In addition to getting a suitable […]

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By Veronika Mølbæk |February 01, 2023 | Case study

Case study: Hospital staff entrance gate

To secure a hospital staff entrance gate at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King’s Lynn, local fencing company, Robert Fencing, used products purchased from Signet Locks. Products used: BQK lock BQS shroud BSK keep GSBW gate closer The project Robert Fencing was commissioned with putting up a mesh fence and single gate to restrict access to […]

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By Veronika Mølbæk |February 01, 2023 | Case study

Case study: Keyless timber gate lock saves the day

Case study: The Superlatch installed by Dan Reynolds, RLM Locksmiths. When RLM Locksmiths found themselves with a gate lock that didn’t quite work, they had to find a new lock quickly for their customer’s timber gate. Luckily, Signet and the Superlatch managed to save the day!   Avoiding muddy paw prints The customer wanted a […]

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By Veronika Mølbæk |February 01, 2023 | Case study

Case study: How to secure a campsite

Dukeries Retreat How going keyless was the key for this UK glamping retreat With panoramic views of the Nottinghamshire countryside, Dukeries Retreat offers the perfect weekend get-away with their lovely facilities. A popular destination, this glamping site needed a better way to secure their wooden entrance gates. Due to the location of the gates, their […]

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By Veronika Mølbæk |December 19, 2022 | Locks

What gate lock size do I need?

If you have decided to source your own gate lock for your new gate, there are some terms and dimensions you will have to know. One of these is of course the size of the lock. Although you might not have thought that locks come in different sizes, they absolutely do. But there is more […]

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By Veronika Mølbæk |December 06, 2022 | FAQs

The best metal gate locks

Metal gate locks are used for many applications like securing residential, commercial, and industrial metal gates. Naturally, there is a wide variety of different metal gate locks out there! In this blog, we go through the most common types and their pros and cons to help you find the best metal gate lock for your […]

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By Veronika Mølbæk |November 16, 2022 | Locks

The hero bolt-on gate lock range: The Superlock

We are celebrating the launch of the new Superlock Keylatch with a substantial overview of the entire bolt-on gate lock range of the Superlocks and all their benefits. So, in this blog we will go through each lock in the range, where you can use it, and help you decide the best Superlock for your […]

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