Two-Way Gate Latch Holder 85 x 50mm, Arrowhead Flat Steel Plate to Weld, 5mm

A flat arrowhead plate that holds a gate latch from either side. The holder is cut from 5mm steel plate, 85mm long and 50mm wide. Weld the square tail to the gate post, and the arrowhead nose guides the latch up and over from either direction, dropping it into the notch behind the head. That means a gate that swings both ways will latch in the same way each time, whichever side it comes from. It is a raw steel part made to be welded on, then painted or galvanised with the gate. The price shown is for one holder, with a minimum order of 39, because these are small fabrication parts bought by the batch.

Why this part works

Works both ways. The nose shape guides the latch from either direction, so a gate that swings in and out does not need a second catch.

Simple weld-on part. The plate has a clean square tail for welding to a post, with no bolts, springs or moving parts to wear out.

Plain raw steel. It comes in raw steel, so paint, powder coat or galvanise it with the rest of the gate and it will match.

A proper thickness for a working part. At 5mm thick and 85mm long, it is a substantial plate, which holds the weld well and resists bending.

Where it is used

Metal gates in yards, compounds and estate fencing, and anywhere a fabricator wants a two-way catch at the closing post. It is a weld-on part only, so you need access with a welder. It suits gates with a latch bar you have made or bought separately: this is the holder, not the latch.

Specifications

Choosing the right option

Use this holder when the gate has to latch from both directions. If the gate only ever latches from one side, a simple one-way keep costs less and takes up less room. For a two-way catch already on an angle plate you can bolt to a post, look at the catch and clash plate range. Check the size against your latch bar before you commit: the notch behind the head has to clear your bar and the head has to clear the opposite side of the gate.

Fitting and care

Clean the mill scale from the tail of the plate and from the post where it will be welded. Hold the gate in its closed position, position the holder so that the latch bar rides up the nose and drops into the notch behind it, tack it in place and check the gate swings and latches both ways. Weld fully once the fit is right.

Clean off the weld and paint or galvanise the part with the gate. Once it is finished, keep the working surfaces lightly greased and check the weld during routine maintenance.

Frequently asked questions

Ordering and delivery

Order 39 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.