Description
Quick answer: A necked barrel bolt is a compact sliding bolt with an offset or stepped bolt path, used where the gate or door face does not sit level with the receiving frame.
What is it used for?
The necked shape helps the bolt enter a keeper positioned on a different plane. It is useful on rebated doors, overlapping gates, cupboards, shed doors and access panels where a straight barrel or tower bolt would not align naturally.
- Available in 100 and 150mm nominal lengths.
- Black finish.
- Surface-mounted sliding action.
- Suited to light and medium restraint rather than being a complete security system.
What else do I need?
Use appropriate fixings and confirm the keeper can be installed into solid timber. Add a pull handle if the door has no other grip. For a gate that needs normal two-sided operation, fit a separate ring latch or Suffolk latch.
Alternatives
A tower bolt suits surfaces on the same plane. A Brenton bolt provides a more substantial gate and shed-door restraint. Choose a spring-loaded bolt where spring tension is useful for retaining the bolt position.
Before ordering: Measure the offset between the moving leaf and receiver, as well as the bolt length and fixing space. The neck must match the geometry of the job; forcing an unsuitable offset bolt into alignment can cause binding or weak fixing positions.