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By Ian Hetherington | Jul 15, 2022 | Uncategorized

Gate lock guide: Why you should choose a bolt-on gate lock

If you look closely at the gates in your street, you will find bolt-on gate locks a common sight on metal gates. Bolt-on gate locks are fixed to the frame of the gate with bolts or screws as shown below. They are usually installed symmetrically on the gate frame and are visible from both the […]

By Ian Hetherington | Jul 15, 2022 | Uncategorized

Gate lock guide: Why you should choose a weld-in gate lock

You might be wondering how do you weld a lock? We’re here to help answer that! A weld-in gate lock essentially consists of a weldable box and an internal lock mechanism. The weldable box has been prepared to fit the lock mechanism, which can be installed after the lock has been welded. How to install […]

By Ian Hetherington | Jul 15, 2022 | Uncategorized

Gate lock guide: Why you should choose a morticed gate lock

Everyone has come across a mortice lock because they are commonly used on regular doors. Using this type of locks on gates, however, has its own benefits and disadvantages. Read on as we go through what a mortice lock is, where it can be used and how it compares to other lock types. What is […]

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By Ian Hetherington | Jul 14, 2022 | Uncategorized

Our gateway to quality

– ISO 9001:2015 Certified Gatemaster Ltd (encompassing Gatemaster and Gatemaster Offshore) has just become an ISO9001:2015 certified business. It has always been our aim to supply products and services which meet or exceed customers’ needs and expectations and achieving ISO 9001 reinforces our commitment towards sustaining this strategy. Our ISO9001:2015 certified Quality Management System supports […]

three images of locks side by side: gate lock with code, gate lock with key access and gate lock on wooden gate
By Jenna Ottley | Apr 19, 2022 | Uncategorized

Gate locks with code, panic exit or key? Different types of locks for gates

Not sure what gate locks with code or key are? Or what the difference between bolt-on locks and mortice locks is? It can be confusing as there are a few different types of gate locks depending on different categories. Read on below as we cover: Different types of gate locks based on installation: Locks can […]

metal gate with heavy duty gate hinge between gate post and gate leaf
By Jenna Ottley | Apr 07, 2022 | Uncategorized

Everything you need to know about heavy-duty gate hinges

What are heavy-duty gate hinges? Let’s start with the basics. Heavy-duty gate hinges generally refer to a hinge that is designed to work for gates that carry a lot of weight due to their construction or size. This can be anything from a large bi-folding gate on an industrial unit or a heavy metal frame […]

close up image of latch bolt on bolt-on lock for metal gate
By Ian Hetherington | Mar 08, 2022 | Uncategorized

Latch length: How long are the latch bolts on our bolt-on locks?

We often get asked questions regarding the latch lengths for our bolt-on locks: How long is it? How much does it throw? How much will it stick out? To make an easy overview of the different measurements above, we have created this guide for our bolt-on lock ranges – the Superlock and the Select Pro […]

Person fitting mechanical keypad lock to softwood timber gate
By Jenna Ottley | Feb 16, 2022 | Uncategorized

How to successfully install the Superlatch digital lock for wooden gates in 8 steps

Many keyless combination locks on the market require a precisely shaped morticed hole, which takes time, effort, and patience. Many timber gate owners are therefore put off installing a digital lock for wooden gates. We want to simplify gate hardware, which is why we’ve developed our range of wooden gate locks that are easier to […]

softwood timber garden gate with digital keypad lock. In front is a paved path and plant with purple flowers
By Jenna Ottley | Feb 04, 2022 | Uncategorized

The Staycation Boom: Find the winning combination gate lock

As national lockdowns were removed, ‘staycations’ became increasingly popular in the UK. Airbnb’s boomed and many found a way to use that old shed or annex as a source of income. It also meant that combination gate locks found a new purpose: securing the main garden gate entrance. When you think of a garden gate, […]

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