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By Ian Hetherington | Jul 15, 2022

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

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 our strategic direction to […]

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By Luke Finch | Apr 07, 2022

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 […]

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By Ian Hetherington | Mar 08, 2022

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 […]

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By Luke Finch | Feb 04, 2022

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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Red metal gate on public park. Gate has gate closing mechanism installed and is in front of a bin and benches,
By Luke Finch | Nov 23, 2021

How to make self-closing gates safer in public areas

When you send your child to the local playground, you trust that every precaution has been made to ensure your child’s safety.  When it comes to the surrounding fence and gates, you need to incorporate certain safety measures like the right type of fencing and consider features like self-closing gates. The Royal Society for Prevention […]

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By Luke Finch | Oct 04, 2021

Case Study: Bespoke Lock Protecting Bikes and Boxes

CASE STUDY – The Bike Storage Company, Superlock Latch Deadlock Bespoke locks keeping bikes and boxes safe in East London A bespoke project required a unique lock solution due to safety requirements. Complete with compliant thumb turns, this new build basement received stylish bicycle/storage units with locks fit for the job. The Bike Storage Company were tasked […]

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