What are gudgeon hinges?
The hinge is made up of a nylon gudgeon, rather than a steel pin. This gives a long lasting smooth swinging gate. Our nylon gudgeons are zinc plated to allow for ease of welding onto the steel post, yet still maintain a solid rust resistant coating.
What is a hook and band hinge?
For smooth and consistent gate opening, choose this hook and band cranked hinge. This traditional type of hinge is suitable for gates that are flush with a post. The hook goes on the post and the band on the gate, allowing the gate to be easily lifted off for maintenance.
How much space should be between gate and post?
For gates with standard 2×4 framing and 4×4 posts, leave a 1/2- to 3/4-inch space between the latch post and the gate frame. On the hinge side, it will depend on the hardware you use. About 1/4 inch is usually sufficient.
Who makes Gatemate?
Security is, understandably, one of the most important features of a quality fence and gate set up, and that’s where our GATEMATE range comes in. Our industry-leading door and gate furniture – that include hinges, locks, gate kits and accessories – are the number one choice for providing peace of mind.
How does a gudgeon work?
In internal combustion engines, the gudgeon pin (UK, wrist pin or piston pin US) connects the piston to the connecting rod, and provides a bearing for the connecting rod to pivot upon as the piston moves. A gudgeon is a pivot or journal.
Why do hinges have square holes?
Square and Round end notches work the same way but allow more movement. Notches are the lowest strength of any of the attaching methods for continuous hinge, but are very forgiving in speed and ease of installation.
What is cranked hinge?
A cranked hinge is a type of speciality hardware that is often used to hang cabinet doors. When the door is closed, these hinges look just like traditional butt hinges, with the pin connecting the two leafs visible from the outside.
What is a reversible hinge?
Description. Our reversible hinges are a heavy duty hinge with a variety of uses from gates, garage doors, external doors and even stable doors. As with cranked band and gudgeon hinges, the Reversible hinges allow the gates/doors to sit flush with the gate post or door frame when fitted.
Should a gate open in or out?
Your gate should always swing inward. You want the gate to move towards private space, not out to the public. Single gate hinges work on either side. If you have a gate swinging on a sloping hill, you might need to place hinges on a different place, like the downhill posts.