Tag: gate hardware
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 |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 |August 24, 2022 | Gate 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 |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 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 |April 05, 2022 | FAQs

Gate keeps: How big can the gap between my gate and gate post be?

The gap between your gate and the gate post is important for a number of reasons. The most obvious one is security. If the gap is too big, an outsider could be able to get their arm or tools through the gate and open it from the outside. You therefore don’t want this gap to […]

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By Veronika Mølbæk |March 23, 2022 | Other gate hardware

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

What are gate keeps/strike plates? Our lock kits will usually consist of the locking mechanism and a receiving part which goes on the post. This receiving part is either a strike plate or a gate keep.   A strike plate is how we describe a metal plate installed on the post, designed to guide the […]

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