{"product_id":"upper-gate-hinge-bracket-70mm-box-section","title":"Upper Gate Hinge with Post Bracket for 70mm Box Section, 150 x 100mm Plate","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe top half of a two-part gate hinge for 70mm box section, carried on a steel arm that fixes to the post.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 150 x 100mm plate with four slotted holes fixes to the face of the post. A welded arm reaches 145mm out, and below it a U-shaped saddle takes the top of your gate upright, held by two bolts across the cheeks at 70mm centres. The arm is meant to work with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bottom-gate-hinge-base-plate-70mm-box-section\"\u003ematching bottom hinge for 70mm box section\u003c\/a\u003e fixed down at the foot of the same upright, so buy the two together. The slotted holes allow for an out-of-square post, and the price shown is for one upper hinge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"margin:16px 0\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/3002\/8778\/files\/upper-gate-hinge-bracket-70mm-box-section-drawing.jpg?width=1200\" alt=\"Dimension drawing of the upper gate hinge with post bracket for 70mm box section, 145mm from the post with a 150 x 100mm plate\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:760px;height:auto;margin:0 auto\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy this hinge works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe gate hangs between two fixed points.\u003c\/strong\u003e The top of the leaf is held by this arm and the foot sits on its bottom hinge, so the upright turns on a line between the two and the frame does not need a pin welded to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA sealed ball bearing in the arm.\u003c\/strong\u003e The saddle turns on a bearing housed in the end of the arm, so the movement stays smooth over repeated opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall adjustment at the head.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fixing bolt sits in an oblong slot in the top of the arm, with a small screw at the end of the arm, so there is a little room to trim the line of the gate. The range of adjustment is not published for this line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlotted plate holes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Four slotted holes give you some tolerance when the post fixings are already in, so a slightly misplaced hole does not mean starting again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it is used\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe heaviest frames in this hinge range: gates built on 70mm box section uprights for industrial sites, depots and wide yard entrances. It suits gates where you want the leaf to pivot on a straight vertical line rather than on hinges bolted to the side of the upright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne upper hinge with arm, post plate, saddle and two saddle bolts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSuits\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70mm box section, 71mm between the saddle cheeks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSaddle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100mm long, 74mm high, two bolts across the saddle at 70mm centres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eArm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70mm wide, reaching 145mm from the post\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eArm and head depth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25mm arm, 25mm block below it\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePost plate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150 x 100mm, 8mm thick\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlate holes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFour slotted 14 x 24mm, at 110mm by 70mm centres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUse with\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe matching bottom hinge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBright zinc plated steel; plating thickness not published for this line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGate weight rating\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot published for this line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 3.61 kg each\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoosing the right size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe size is set by your gate upright. Measure it across the two faces that will sit between the saddle cheeks. This one is a step up in every direction, not just a wider saddle: the arm is 70mm wide, it reaches 145mm from the post, the plate is 150 x 100mm and 8mm thick, and the slotted holes are 14 x 24mm. Whichever size you pick, the top and bottom hinges must be for the same section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYour upright\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChoose\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70mm box section\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThis upper hinge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUpper hinge for 40mm box section\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/upper-gate-hinge-bracket-40mm-box-section\"\u003eUpper hinge for 40mm box section\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUpper hinge for 50mm box section\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/upper-gate-hinge-bracket-50mm-box-section\"\u003eUpper hinge for 50mm box section\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUpper hinge for 60mm box section\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/upper-gate-hinge-bracket-60mm-box-section\"\u003eUpper hinge for 60mm box section\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottom hinge for 70mm box section\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/bottom-gate-hinge-base-plate-70mm-box-section\"\u003eBottom hinge for 70mm box section\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee the wider range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sc-adjustable-hinges\"\u003eadjustable gate hinges\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFitting and care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFix the bottom hinge base plate first and stand the gate on it, then bring the top of the upright into the saddle. Fix the post plate to the post through its four slots, using fixings to suit the post and the slot size; the fixings are not included. Two bolts cross the saddle at 70mm centres, so check how they land on your frame before you drill anything, and drill the frame only where they need it. Hold the gate plumb while you tighten the fixings and bolts. Then work the gate through its full swing and trim the head before the final tighten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck the saddle bolts and the post fixings at each routine inspection. Keep the finish touched up with zinc-rich paint if it is scratched, especially on an outdoor gate near the coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs the price for one hinge?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, the price is for one upper hinge. A leaf needs one upper hinge and one bottom hinge of the same size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo I need the bottom hinge as well?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The upper hinge steadies the head of the leaf and the bottom hinge carries the foot, so they are fitted together on the same upright.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat gate weight will it take?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eA weight rating is not published for this line. Fit it to the section size stated, fix the post plate into sound material, and call us if your gate is unusually heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWill it work on a round tube gate?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The saddle is made for 70mm box section. It needs a flat sided upright to sit against the cheeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrdering and delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Industrial Supplies Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63254341484931,"sku":"SSHF-542275-01","price":60.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/3002\/8778\/files\/upper-gate-hinge-bracket-70mm-box-section-in-use.jpg?v=1794141405","url":"https:\/\/industrialsuppliesco.co.uk\/products\/upper-gate-hinge-bracket-70mm-box-section","provider":"industrialsuppliesco.co.uk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}