Sliding Gate Double Hook Lock with 54mm Euro Cylinder, 3 Keys and Staple, Mortice Fitting

A double hook mortice lock for sliding gates, supplied with its own staple. A bolt that just slides into a hole will not stop a sliding gate being forced sideways, so this lock has two hooks. They swing out of the face plate on the leading edge of the gate and hook behind the staple on the post when the key is turned. The supply includes a 54mm euro cylinder, three keys and the staple, so there is nothing else to source to get it working. It is a sensible manual lock on automated sliding gates as well, for locking the gate out of service. The price shown is for one lock with its cylinder, keys and staple.

Why this part works

Two hooks grip the post. The hooks catch behind the staple when thrown, so the gate cannot be slid back from outside. That is the weak point of a straight bolt on a sliding gate.

The staple is in the box. Many hook locks leave you to fabricate your own keep. This one includes a 220mm long staple plate for the post, so the hooks and keep are matched.

Hidden in the gate. The case goes inside the gate's leading profile and only the face plate, hooks and cylinder show, so there is no bulky box on the outside.

A standard cylinder. The 54mm euro cylinder has three keys, and it can be changed for one keyed to the rest of your site.

Where it is used

Manual sliding gates at yards, compounds, car parks and commercial premises, and automated sliding gates that need a manual lock for when the operator is released. It suits gates with a profile deep enough to take a 110mm deep case. It is a lock for steel gates that can be cut to take it, not a surface fitting.

Specifications

Choosing the right option

Choose this lock when you are fabricating a sliding gate or refitting one with a leading edge that can be cut to take a 110mm deep case and you want the staple supplied. Case thickness is not published for this line, so measure your profile first or call us. Our other mortice hook locks differ in size: one is 130 x 100mm, and one has a 210mm x 95mm case with no keep. If the gate is finished and cannot be cut, a surface mounted sliding gate lock is simpler to fit.

Fitting and care

Cut the leading edge of the gate to take the case and face plate, and drill or cut a hole through the side for the cylinder. Fit the case and fix the face plate. Fit the cylinder and tighten its screw. Fix the staple plate to the post so that the hooks swing cleanly behind the slot when the gate is fully closed, then check operation with the gate shut before you finish the frame.

Grease the hooks lightly once or twice a year, keep the staple slot clear of grit, and use graphite rather than oil in the cylinder. Do not throw the hooks until the gate has reached its stop.

Frequently asked questions

Ordering and delivery

Order 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.