Heavy Duty Galvanised Suffolk Gate Latch, Thumb Lever, D Handle and Latch Bar

A heavy duty galvanised Suffolk latch with a thumb lever and a full D handle. The backplate fixes to the outside of the gate. Pressing the thumb lever lifts the 190mm latch bar on the inside, which drops into a keep on the post when you let go. A staple keep holds the bar in line and a hook keep catches it. It is a traditional latch, in a heavier form, for timber gates and doors that get regular use. Galvanised steel, supplied with fixing screws. The price shown is for one latch set with its two keeps, with a minimum order of 4, because these are normally bought in numbers for a run of gates or doors.

Why this part works

Heavier parts where they count. A 100mm D handle made from 11mm bar gives a full-hand grip, and the 190mm latch bar is 18mm wide and 6mm thick.

A proper thumb latch action. Press the thumb lever on the outside and the bar lifts on the inside, so the gate opens with one hand and closes without slamming.

Galvanised for outdoor use. The galvanised finish is suited to exterior gates and to sites where a lighter latch has already rusted out.

Two keeps supplied. Both the staple keep and the hook keep come with it, so the latch bar is guided and held correctly.

Where it is used

Timber garden, field and estate gates, side gates at commercial premises, and heavy outbuilding and stable doors. It is a latch for holding a gate closed rather than locking it, and it suits timber far better than thin steel because it has to be screwed through into solid wood.

Specifications

Choosing the right option

Choose this latch when a standard Suffolk latch has proved too light for the gate, or when the handle is going to be used often. The 94mm centres and 44mm wide backplate need a solid stile to screw into. If you prefer a ring pull rather than a thumb lever, the ring pull kit is lighter and has a different look. For an ornate gate, see the gothic style Suffolk latch. Neither is a lock: fit a separate hasp, bolt or lock if the gate needs securing.

Fitting and care

Hold the backplate on the outside of the gate at a comfortable height, mark the two handle pivot holes and the lever slot, and fix it with the screws supplied. Fit the latch bar on the inside face so it can pivot freely. Fix the staple keep so the bar runs through it and the hook keep to the post so the bar drops into it when the gate is closed.

Check that the lever lifts the bar cleanly and that the bar sits fully in the keep. A little oil at the pivot points once or twice a year keeps the action smooth. Check that the screws are tight during routine maintenance.

Frequently asked questions

Ordering and delivery

Order 4 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.