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By Jenna Ottley | 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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close up image of latch bolt on bolt-on lock for metal gate
By Jenna Ottley | 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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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

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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Keyless combination gate lock installed on grey powder coated steel gate. Gate is on beech with blurred water in the background.
By Jenna Ottley | Jan 07, 2022

3 Easy Steps to Find the Lock Handing

For some of our locks, we offer a right-handed or a left-handed version and the lock handing you choose depends on whether your gate is right or left-hand hung. Take our BDGS as an example. It has keypad access on the outside and a handle on the inside. Depending on how your gate is installed, […]

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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 Jenna Ottley | 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 their 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 of […]

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Set of six storage units with yellow doors and grey frames. Units are numbered starting with 12 to 17 from left to right.
By Jenna Ottley | 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, United Kingdom A bespoke project required a unique lock solution due to safety requirements. Complete with compliant thumb turns, this new build basement received stylish bicycle and storage units with locks fit for the job. The Bike […]

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gas strut closer with hydraulics
By Jenna Ottley | Aug 24, 2021

Self-closing gates: How to find the best gate closer

Your customer has decided they want their new gate to self-close after use. No problem, as you know that a gate closer can easily do this. But do you know what kind of gate closing mechanism to use for safe and reliable closing? Like most gate hardware, there are many options on the market when […]

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