Swing Latches

Heavy Duty Swing Gate Latches

The Heavy Duty Gate Latch (GTR140) provides a fastening option for suitable swing gate installations requiring a robust gate latch. Heavy duty gate latches are used to hold gate leaves closed during normal operation.

These latches are relevant to farm entrances, rural driveways, commercial properties and industrial access gates. The selected latch should be compatible with the gate frame, supporting post and intended operating conditions.

D Latches With Striker Plates

The D Latch With Striker Plate (GTR141) provides a gate fastening arrangement with a matching striker plate. The striker plate creates a designated engagement point for the latch when the gate is closed.

D latches are suitable for compatible residential, agricultural and commercial swing gate installations. Correct positioning of the latch and striker plate is important for smooth engagement and reliable closure.

Pad/Slide Bolt Gate Latches

The Pad/Slide Bolt Latch (GTR142) uses a sliding bolt arrangement to secure a gate in position. Slide bolt gate latches provide a straightforward mechanical fastening option for suitable gate frames and mounting surfaces.

These latches are commonly used on pedestrian gates, garden gates, farm access points and commercial service entrances. The bolt and receiving point should be aligned correctly to allow easy operation and secure engagement.

Drop Bolts & Cane Bolts

The Drop/Cane Bolt With Hook (GTR143) provides a vertical bolt arrangement for holding a compatible swing gate leaf in position. Drop bolts are commonly used where a gate needs to be secured against movement at ground level.

These components are particularly useful for double swing gates, wide farm gates and suitable driveway entrances where one gate leaf needs to remain stationary while the other is operated. The ground receiver and mounting arrangement must suit the gate and installation surface.

Spring Gate Latches

The Spring Latch (GTR144) provides a spring-operated fastening mechanism for compatible swing gate applications. Spring latches use spring force as part of the latch operation.

These latches are relevant to residential gates, farm entrances, pedestrian access points and general property fencing. Correct installation and alignment are important to ensure the latch engages and releases as intended.

Barrel Bolt Gate Latches

The Barrel Bolt Gate Latch (GTR145) uses a sliding barrel bolt mechanism to hold a suitable gate closed. This type of latch provides a compact mechanical fastening option for gate installations where a sliding bolt is appropriate.

Barrel bolt latches are useful for pedestrian gates, garden gates, smaller service entrances and secondary access points. They can also provide an additional fastening point where compatible with the gate design and security requirements.

Heavy Duty Gate Fastening

Heavy duty gate latches provide a fastening option for gates used regularly in agricultural, commercial and industrial environments. The GTR140 Heavy Duty Gate Latch is part of Richmond’s swing gate hardware range.

For larger steel gates and frequently used entrances, latch selection should consider the gate’s movement, frame construction and the loads placed on the fastening point. A suitable latch should be paired with correctly installed hinges and supporting posts.

Striker Plate Latch Arrangements

Striker plates provide a receiving or engagement point for compatible gate latches. Richmond’s D Latch With Striker Plate (GTR141) includes a striker plate as part of the fastening arrangement.

These configurations are useful where the gate and post require a defined latch engagement point. Accurate positioning helps reduce interference during closing and supports consistent latch operation.

Sliding Bolt Gate Fasteners

Sliding bolt fasteners use a manually operated bolt that moves into a receiving point to secure the gate. Richmond offers both the Pad/Slide Bolt Latch (GTR142) and Barrel Bolt Gate Latch (GTR145).

These products are relevant to manual swing gates, service entrances and secondary access points. The appropriate configuration depends on the available mounting space, gate frame and intended fastening arrangement.

Ground-Securing Drop Bolts

Drop bolts provide a method of securing a swing gate leaf by extending a bolt towards a suitable ground receiver. The GTR143 Drop/Cane Bolt With Hook provides this type of fastening arrangement.

Ground-securing bolts are commonly used on double swing gates and wide rural entrances where one leaf must be held in position. Ground clearance, surface conditions and the location of the receiving point should be considered during installation.

Spring-Operated Latch Mechanisms

Spring-operated latches incorporate spring force into the fastening mechanism. Richmond’s Spring Latch (GTR144) provides an option for suitable swing gate applications.

These latches are useful for access points requiring a spring-operated fastening arrangement. Their performance depends on correct positioning, suitable mounting and compatibility with the gate’s opening and closing movement.

Single & Double Swing Gate Fastening

Single swing gates typically require a latch arrangement that secures the moving gate leaf to a fixed post or suitable receiving structure. Double swing gates may require an additional fastening method to hold one leaf stationary.

Richmond’s range includes D latches, heavy duty latches and sliding bolt options for compatible single gates, along with the Drop/Cane Bolt With Hook (GTR143) for suitable double gate arrangements. The complete fastening system should be selected according to the gate design and intended use.

Manual & Automated Gate Considerations

Richmond’s mechanical swing gate latches are primarily relevant to manual fastening arrangements. Automated swing gates may require a different locking or release method depending on the motor, controller and gate design.

Before fitting a mechanical latch to an automated gate, confirm that it is compatible with the automation system and will not prevent the gate from opening or closing correctly. For related equipment, explore Richmond’s gate equipment range and compatible swing gate automation products.