316 Stainless Steel Gate Latch for 48.3mm Round Tube, Satin, Lift Arm and Catch

This is a 316 marine-grade stainless steel gate latch made to fit 48.3mm round tube: two satin-finished blocks with curved backs that sit snugly on the tube, one carrying a pivoting latch arm with a finger lift and the other a catch the arm drops into. Fit one block on the gate's closing tube and the other on the post, and the gate is held shut until the arm is lifted. It is the neat, matching latch for stainless steel tube gates in balustrades, pool fences, marinas and terraces, where an ordinary steel latch would rust and look out of place. The price shown is for one complete latch; the minimum order is 5.

Why use this latch

Marine-grade 316 stainless. 316 stainless steel resists the salt air, chlorine and rain that stain lesser steels, so the latch stays bright on seafront, poolside and exposed gates.

Made for round tube. The curved backs saddle the 48.3mm tube, so the latch sits tight and square without packing pieces, and looks part of the gate.

Simple to use. Lift the finger end of the arm to open; let it drop into the catch to close. There are no springs or keys to fail.

Matches stainless balustrade. The satin finish matches satin stainless handrail and tube, so the gate looks finished rather than patched.

Where it is used

Stainless steel tube gates in balustrades and railings on terraces, balconies and walkways, pool fences, marinas, pontoons and seafront promenades, restaurant and hotel terraces, and anywhere a 48.3mm stainless tube gate needs a clean, rust-free latch.

Specifications

Other sizes

Choosing the right option

Measure the outside diameter of the gate and post tube: the two common stainless handrail sizes are 42.4mm and 48.3mm, and the curved backs only sit properly on the size they are made for. Choose this 48.3mm latch for 48.3mm tube and the 42.4mm latch for 42.4mm tube. For square box section gates, or where the gate must lock with a key or self-latch, choose a gate lock instead.

Fitting and care

Hang the gate and close it. Hold the arm block on the gate's closing tube and the catch block on the post so the arm drops fully into the catch, mark the holes, drill and fix with stainless screws or rivets. Use stainless fixings only, as mild steel fixings will rust and stain. Wipe over with fresh water and a soft cloth from time to time, especially near the sea or a pool, to keep the satin finish bright.

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 matching the latch to your tube, call 01744 520 110 or email sales@industrialsuppliesco.co.uk.