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By Ian Hetherington | Feb 01, 2023

Giving your gates a lead with a gate tether

Gate tethers work as a safety cable to help prevent gates falling. They are recommended to use in order to fulfil the requirements of the DIN EN 12604 regulation to keep your gates from falling over if the top hinge was to fail. Unfortunately, every major storm leaves at least a few sites like this one where […]

By Ivan Arusev | Apr 21, 2021

The Superlock – Now a Stainless Steel Lock!

You might have had the pleasure of meeting our superhero, the Superlock – a lock that’s been busy keeping gates safe and helping gate professionals from all across the globe. But as the reach expanded to new territories and the challenges grew with it, it was time to upgrade the armour. So, without further ado […]

Front of digital keypad lock with 14 digit keypad. Lock is fixed to white wooden garden gate
By Ian Hetherington | Apr 02, 2021

Keyless combination lock for wooden gates

What are the benefits for a keyless combination lock for wooden gates? Keyless entry for wooden gates is increasingly popular for gate owners. Door locks with a combination code are frequently used internally in buildings, for convenience and also security. There are a number of advantages of this method of securing an outdoor point of entry, […]

By Ivan Arusev | Jul 01, 2020

What’s better? Mechanical code lock or electronic system?

The Gatemaster mechanical code lock has been out there for a while now and has received some great feedback from happy customers. However, we regularly get the question: what is so good about it, why not use an electronic lock with a code panel? As we offer both an electric strike and a fully mechanical […]

By Ian Hetherington | Jun 22, 2020

Simple, yet effective: Security collar for hook and eye hinge

We love to share our knowledge and experience with our customers, but we also learn a great deal from all of them. So was this blog post actually inspired by them. Following the recent thefts of farm gates around Bognor Regis, our local partners pointed out that our SCP push-fit security collar offers a great […]

By Ian Hetherington | Mar 24, 2020

The Superhero lock for metal gates

Although you might think that this is just a lock for metal gates, we believe our Superlock to be a real superhero!  Firstly, you’ve got its multitude of “costumes” that provide plenty of different solutions. Moreover, it is loved by all gate owners who have one of the locks installed for its reliability and clean aesthetics. But […]

By Ian Hetherington | Mar 20, 2020

Case Study – Self-closing gates, Manor Place Depot, London

CASE STUDY – BELLSURE, Gas Strut Closer Manor Place Depot, London Self-closing gate solutions for external gates in residential areas can be a challenge, due to outdoor environment and potential vandalism. Bellsure chose the Gatemaster gas strut closer for their cycle shelters in a prestigious development in the heart of London. The Project Our client Bellsure was asked […]

By Ivan Arusev | Mar 06, 2020

Locking Drop bolt to complete the range

Good news from our drop bolt family! Our Locking Drop bolt has been added to our range of modern gate hardware. Our customers have known and loved our two existing drop bolts ranges for many years. The Auto-Locking Drop bolts have proven to be a great addition to any traditional style double gate, while our Concealed Drop bolts is a great […]

By Ian Hetherington | Dec 13, 2019

The Innovative Bolt-on Hydraulic Gate Closer

Are you in search of an adjustable, adaptable gate closing solution for metal or wooden gates? Then our new hydraulic gate closer might be just what you’re looking for! Our new gate closer The all-new APSW bolt-on hydraulic gate closer is a new and improved version of the well-known APS closer, one of the most reliable and […]

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