Description
Quick answer: A hook on an oblong plate is a surface-mounted hinge pin for connecting a compatible gate eye or band to a post or frame. The longer plate provides multiple fixing points in a narrow vertical area.
What is it used for?
Use it as the post-side part of a hook-and-eye gate hinge arrangement. It is a practical choice when you want a replaceable bolted fitting instead of driving a hook into a timber post.
- Suitable for compatible timber gate eyes and hinge bands.
- Oblong plate fits neatly along a post or frame.
- Galvanised finish is intended for outdoor exposure.
- Can be used as an upper or lower hanging point when correctly sized.
What else do I need?
Match the pin to an adjustable gate eye or other compatible eye. A gate normally needs two hanging points, suitable structural fixings, a sound post and separate closing hardware.
Alternatives
The gate hanger on plate is another plate-mounted hanging component. A drive-in field gate hook suits solid timber posts where a driven hook is preferred. For a complete pair of matching components, choose straight bands and hooks on plates.
Before ordering: Check the listed pin diameter against the gate eye, and make sure the plate and fixings suit the post material and expected load. Allow clearance for the gate to swing without binding. Separate components are not automatically compatible simply because both are sold for gates.