{"id":15007,"date":"2021-08-24T13:55:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-24T12:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gatemasterlock.wpenginepowered.com\/?p=15007"},"modified":"2022-11-03T14:05:45","modified_gmt":"2022-11-03T14:05:45","slug":"self-closing-gates-how-to-find-the-best-gate-closer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gatemasterlocks.com\/en-us\/self-closing-gates-how-to-find-the-best-gate-closer\/","title":{"rendered":"Self-closing gates: How to find the best gate closer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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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?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Like most gate hardware, there are many options on the market when it comes to gate closers. You can go for rising hinges, spring hinges, gas closers, hydraulic closers, the list goes on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The first step to finding your gate closer is to determine if you need a controlled close<\/strong> or just a device that closes your gate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don’t be fooled, there is a big difference!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We always recommend using a controlled gate closer, which is why our two gate closers both fall into this category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For spring hinges, rising hinges and spring gate closers, the actual close is rarely controlled and the gate will just snap shut, which can easily lead to injury especially if kids use the gate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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