By Veronika Mølbæk |November 14, 2022 | Gate tips

Gate safety: Stop your gate from falling this autumn

Autumn is well and truly upon us and with the changing colours comes stronger winds, more rain, and the occasional storm. In addition to incentivising indoor days, ‘sweater weather’ can lead to disasters when it comes to gates. Almost every year, there are stories of gates falling in bad weather. Whether this is caused by […]

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By Veronika Mølbæk |October 17, 2022 | Other gate hardware

The complete guide to our electric gate hardware for swing gates

Electric gate hardware for swing gates (especially locks) is popular with end users thanks to the convenience of use. In this blog, we talk about the different electric hardware we carry for swing gates. Electromagnetic locks Our most requested electric gate hardware for swing gates is the electromagnetic lock. This type of lock uses electromagnetism […]

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By Veronika Mølbæk |September 13, 2022 | Locks

How to lock a double gate

How to lock a double gate Double leafed gates are majestic and can create a beautiful entrance to your house or business. But there are a few obstacles when it comes to locking them. In this article we will answer the question ‘how to lock a double gate’ and go through a few of the […]

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By Veronika Mølbæk |August 24, 2022 | Closers

What hardware do I need for my external gate?

  No matter what kind of gate you’re getting, it will need some suitable hardware. But if you aren’t sure what hardware you need for your external gate, don’t worry we’re here to help. Read on as we tell you the must-haves and nice-to-haves of gate hardware. What hardware do I need for my external […]

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By Veronika Mølbæk |August 10, 2022 | Company news

We’re ISO 9001 certified!

We are pleased to announce that Signet Locks, part of Gatemaster Ltd., has achieved the internationally recognised certification ISO 9001:2015 for our Quality Management System. This achievement comes as part of the continuous improvements we have implemented internally. ISO 9001 is a business improvement tool aimed at streamlining the internal processes to ensure operational excellence […]

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By Veronika Mølbæk |July 28, 2022 | FAQs

What is a gate shroud and why do I need one?

In a previous blog, we discussed different ways to increase your gate security with gate hardware. One of the gate accessories we covered was the gate shroud. In this blog we’d like to tell you a bit more about why they are a such good idea. The purpose of gate shrouds Gate shrouds are made […]

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By Veronika Mølbæk |July 21, 2022 | Locks

Can I put a door lock on a gate?

When deciding on a lock for your gate, you might be tempted to buy a door lock and install it. After all, a gate is just an outside door. Same, but different right? As gate hardware experts, we know this isn’t true. So instead of asking “Can I put a door lock on a gate?” […]

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By Veronika Mølbæk |July 11, 2022 | Other gate hardware

Keeping track of our gate keeps

We keep raving on about why you should use a gate keep with your gate lock. But which gate keep goes with which lock? Read on as we give you the full overview of our gate keeps and their compatible locks. What is a gate keep? A gate keep is an additional piece of gate […]

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By Veronika Mølbæk |June 29, 2022 | FAQs

How to measure the throw of a bolt-on gate lock

Security is a main reason to install a gate and the lock is naturally a big part of that. It is therefore important to make sure the lock latches and locks properly without any issues. Measuring the throw of the lock should be an important step when finding your next gate lock. We’ve therefore made […]

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By Veronika Mølbæk |June 14, 2022 | Gate tips

5 ways to make your garden gate more secure

Although the gate lock is important, there’s more to gate security than ensuring you have the right lock. There are several gate hardware and accessories that can help you kick your security up a notch. Read on as I go through my top five tips to making your garden gate more secure.   Tip #1: […]

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