Spring Loaded Gate Jockey Wheel, Medium, 90mm Wheel, 120kg Load Bearing

A sprung wheel that carries the free end of a swing gate. A gate is held only at its hinge side, so the free end wants to drop, and over time a heavy leaf pulls its post and hinges out of line. A jockey wheel takes that end of the gate onto the ground. The spring inside the bracket lets the wheel rise and fall over small changes in the surface, so it stays in contact without jamming. This medium model is published as load bearing 120kg. It has a 90mm blue wheel in a welded fork and a 40mm wide bracket with two fixing holes at 87mm centres. The price shown is for one jockey wheel.

Why a sprung jockey wheel works

It keeps weight off the hinges. The wheel shares the load of the free end of the gate, which is exactly where the leverage on the hinges is highest.

A close coiled spring takes up the movement. The tightly wound coil around the 16mm bar lets the wheel ride over small rises in the ground without lifting the gate.

Bolts to the gate upright. The bracket fixes to the end of the leaf with two bolts, so there is no need to modify the gate frame beyond two holes.

Where it is used

Swing gates at contractors' compounds, farm yards, commercial yards and estates, where a gate is long enough or heavy enough to sag. It suits a medium leaf, and a heavier gate should use the 160kg model. It runs best on a firm surface, because any wheel sinks in soft ground.

Specifications

Choosing the right jockey wheel

The medium model is the lighter of the two: 120kg load bearing against 160kg, with a 16mm spindle against 25mm and a 40mm bracket. Both share the same 327mm height and the same 87mm hole spacing, so go up to the heavy model if the gate is anywhere near 120kg. If you would rather have a wheel that swivels, a swivel gate caster follows the gate rather than running in one direction.

See the full range of gate wheels.

Fitting and care

Hang and adjust the gate first, then fit the wheel towards the free end. Position the bracket on the end upright so that the wheel is touching the ground with some of the spring compressed, mark the two holes at 87mm centres, and bolt it on with fixings to suit your gate. Fixings are not published as included. Swing the gate through its full travel and check that the spring is not bottoming out or the wheel losing contact.

Keep the axle bolt tight and check the wheel at each service. The wheel should turn freely. Replace it if it has worn flat or if the spring has gone soft.

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.