Description
Quick answer: A double-locking long throw lock is a dedicated lock for suitable timber gates where a longer projecting bolt and controlled locking are required instead of a simple latch or surface bolt.
What is it used for?
Use it on a compatible gate or door where locking is more important than the convenience of a ring or Suffolk latch. The long throw helps bridge the operating gap between the gate and closing post when installed within the product's permitted dimensions.
- Designed as a gate-locking product rather than a simple hold-closed latch.
- Double-locking format for the intended access arrangement.
- Suitable for correctly prepared timber gates and posts.
- More integrated than adding a surface hasp and padlock.
What else do I need?
Check the supplied cylinder, keys, keep and fixing components before starting. You may also want a pull handle, because the lock's purpose is securing the gate rather than providing a large hand grip. Use hinges and posts capable of keeping the gate accurately aligned.
Alternatives
A hasp and staple with a separate padlock is simpler to retrofit. A Brenton bolt offers basic sliding restraint and may support padlocking in a compatible arrangement. For everyday non-locking closure, choose a ring latch or Suffolk latch.
Before ordering: Confirm gate thickness, stile width, backset, bolt throw, post gap and handing requirements against the fitting instructions. Do not cut the gate until the physical lock and template have been checked. A lock cannot compensate for exposed fixings, weak construction or an unstable post.