Gate Latch 70 x 40mm, Ring Handle Sliding Bolt with Keep, Yellow Zinc Plated Steel

This is a 70mm x 40mm steel gate latch: a compact sliding latch with a round ring on the end of the bolt, supplied with a matching keep plate, both yellow zinc plated and screw-fixed. Slide the bolt across into the keep and the gate, door or hatch stays shut; slide it back to open. It is a simple, reliable way to hold garden gates, shed and store doors, cupboards, hatches and light gates closed, on timber or on steel. The price shown is for one latch with its keep; there is a minimum order of 10, ideal for fencing jobs, sheds and trade stock.

Why use this latch

Simple and dependable. A sliding bolt has almost nothing to go wrong: no springs to break and no lock to seize. It closes the gate positively every time you shoot the bolt.

Rust protected. The steel is yellow zinc plated, which keeps rust at bay outdoors on gates and sheds. For coastal or very wet sites, paint it with the gate.

Easy to fit. Both parts screw straight on through the pre-punched holes, onto timber with wood screws or onto steel with self-drilling screws or bolts.

Right size for the job. At 70mm long and 40mm wide, it suits small gates, doors and hatches where a compact latch looks neat.

Where it is used

Garden and side gates, shed, garage and store doors, bin stores, stable and animal pens, cupboards and access hatches, workshop doors and site cabins, on both timber and steel.

Specifications

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Choosing the right option

Pick the size to suit the gate or door and the space on its frame: short, compact latches for small doors, hatches and lightweight gates, and longer bolts for garden gates and shed doors that need a firmer hold. Check there is room on the frame or post for the keep plate in line with the bolt. Where the gate needs locking with a key, or must self-latch every time it closes, choose a gate lock instead.

Fitting and care

Close the gate or door, hold the latch on the opening leaf near its edge and the keep on the frame or post so the bolt slides in freely, and mark the holes. Screw both parts on with screws to suit the material: wood screws for timber, self-drilling screws or bolts for steel. Check the bolt slides fully into the keep. A drop of light oil on the bolt now and then keeps it sliding smoothly.

Frequently asked questions

Ordering and delivery

Order online with Express UK Delivery and same-day dispatch on orders before 2pm, Monday to Friday. For trade quantities or help choosing a size, call 01744 520 110 or email sales@industrialsuppliesco.co.uk.