{"product_id":"bottom-gate-hinge-base-plate-40mm-box-section","title":"Bottom Gate Hinge with Base Plate for 40mm Box Section, 120 x 70mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe foot of a two-part gate hinge for 40mm box section, fixed down to the ground beside the post.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 120 x 70mm base plate with four slotted holes is fixed to a firm, level concrete surface, with a 50 x 50mm block welded on the top that takes a spigot on the underside of a U-shaped saddle. Your gate upright stands in the saddle and is held by two bolts across the cheeks. This hinge is the lower partner of the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/upper-gate-hinge-bracket-40mm-box-section\"\u003ematching upper hinge for 40mm box section\u003c\/a\u003e, which holds the head of the same upright. The price shown is for one bottom hinge, with a minimum order of 5, because these are normally bought in numbers for a run of gates or doors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"margin:16px 0\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/3002\/8778\/files\/bottom-gate-hinge-base-plate-40mm-box-section-drawing.jpg?width=1200\" alt=\"Dimension drawing of the bottom gate hinge with base plate for 40mm box section, 120 x 70mm plate with four slotted holes\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:760px;height:auto;margin:0 auto\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy this hinge works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe weight goes straight into the ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e The upright stands in the saddle and the saddle sits on the base, so the leaf is carried on the floor fixing and less of the load is hung off the post.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA stepped spigot in a welded block.\u003c\/strong\u003e A collar and a 12mm spigot with a rounded tip drop into the block on the base plate, so the turning point is low down and simple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNothing to weld at the foot.\u003c\/strong\u003e The saddle grips the upright with its own bolts and the base fixes down with four slotted holes, so the leaf can be lifted away if you ever need to re-hang it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlots allow for your concrete.\u003c\/strong\u003e The slotted holes give you room to line the base up after the anchors have been drilled, which is often the difference between a square gate and an awkward one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it is used\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe foot of two-part hinge sets on 40mm box section gates: yard gates, compound enclosures and bin stores where the base plate can be fixed to a firm concrete slab or pad. The base plate needs a firm, level surface, so it is not a part for soft ground or a loose slab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne bottom hinge with base plate, block, saddle and two saddle bolts, minimum order 5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSuits\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40mm box section, 41mm between the saddle cheeks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSaddle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70mm long, 42mm high, two bolts across the cheeks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpigot\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11mm collar and 12mm spigot with a rounded tip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBlock on base\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 x 50mm, 20mm high\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBase plate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120 x 70mm, 5mm thick\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlate holes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFour slotted 22 x 12mm, at 90mm by 35mm centres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUse with\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe matching upper hinge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBright zinc plated steel; plating thickness not published for this line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGate weight rating\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot published for this line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 1.12 kg each\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoosing the right size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasure your gate upright across the two faces that sit between the saddle cheeks. This is the smallest bottom hinge. The base plate is 120 x 70mm and 5mm thick, and it has the same plate as the 50mm hinge, so only the saddle differs between those two. Top and bottom hinges must be for the same section; never mix sizes on one leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYour upright\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChoose\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40mm box section\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThis bottom hinge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottom hinge for 50mm box section\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/bottom-gate-hinge-base-plate-50mm-box-section\"\u003eBottom hinge for 50mm box section\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottom hinge for 60mm box section\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/bottom-gate-hinge-base-plate-60mm-box-section\"\u003eBottom hinge for 60mm box section\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottom hinge for 70mm box section\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/bottom-gate-hinge-base-plate-70mm-box-section\"\u003eBottom hinge for 70mm box section\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUpper hinge for 40mm box section\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/upper-gate-hinge-bracket-40mm-box-section\"\u003eUpper hinge for 40mm box section\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee the wider range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sc-adjustable-hinges\"\u003eadjustable gate hinges\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFitting and care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet out the leaf first, so that the centre of the block sits where you want the gate to turn, in line under the upper hinge. Drill and fix the base plate through its four slots into sound concrete; anchors are not included, and the plate must sit flat with no rocking. Stand the upright in the saddle and fit the two bolts across the cheeks, checking how they land on your frame before drilling anything. Hang the top of the gate in its upper hinge, check the swing and tighten everything down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the block clear of grit and standing water, and clean out the socket during routine checks of the gate. Put a little grease on the spigot and check the bolts and anchors for tightness. Touch up scratched plating with a zinc-rich paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs the price for one hinge?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, the price is for one bottom hinge, and the minimum order is 5. A leaf needs one bottom hinge and one upper hinge of the same size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat does it fix to?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eA firm, level concrete surface at the foot of the post, using anchors suited to the slotted holes. The anchors are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat gate weight will it take?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eA weight rating is not published for this line. Fit it to the section size stated, fix it to sound concrete, and call us if your gate is unusually heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I weld it instead?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is designed to bolt down. If you weld it to a steel base, grind off the plating at the weld and repair the coating with a zinc-rich paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrdering and delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder 5 or more online, with Express UK Delivery to your site and same-day dispatch on orders before 2pm, Monday to Friday. For a larger job, call 01744 520 110 or email sales@industrialsuppliesco.co.uk and we will confirm availability and delivery before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Industrial Supplies Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63254323331459,"sku":"SSHF-838339-01","price":15.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/3002\/8778\/files\/bottom-gate-hinge-base-plate-40mm-box-section-in-use.jpg?v=1794141175","url":"https:\/\/industrialsuppliesco.co.uk\/products\/bottom-gate-hinge-base-plate-40mm-box-section","provider":"industrialsuppliesco.co.uk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}