{"title":"Gate Bolts","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGate bolts for securing timber gates, sheds and outdoor doors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shop Brenton bolts, tower bolts, barrel bolts and spring-loaded bolts in black, galvanised and plated finishes.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"brenton-bolt","title":"Brenton Bolt – Black or Galvanised","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick answer:\u003c\/strong\u003e A Brenton bolt is a surface-mounted sliding bolt used to hold timber gates, shed doors and outdoor doors securely in the closed position. Its staple-style receiver can also accept a suitable padlock where the chosen arrangement permits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat is it used for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSlide the bolt into the receiver to give a positive mechanical restraint. It is commonly fitted as an additional bolt alongside a normal gate latch, or used on a gate or shed door that does not need a two-sided operating latch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in 150 and 200mm nominal lengths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose black or galvanised finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for gates, sheds, stores and timber doors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore substantial than a basic small tower bolt, although final security depends on the whole installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat else do I need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse suitable exterior fixings into solid framing and position the receiver on a sound post or frame. Add a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ring-gate-latch\"\u003ering latch\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/suffolk-latch\"\u003eSuffolk latch\u003c\/a\u003e for convenient everyday opening from both sides. Where padlocking is required, select a padlock that physically suits the bolt and receiver; the padlock is not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAlternatives\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tower-bolt\"\u003etower bolt\u003c\/a\u003e is a compact, economical slide bolt for simpler restraint. A \u003ca href=\"\/products\/spring-loaded-bolt\"\u003espring-loaded bolt\u003c\/a\u003e uses spring tension to maintain its position. A \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hasp-and-staple\"\u003ehasp and staple\u003c\/a\u003e is the clearer choice where the main purpose is attaching a padlock.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore ordering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Check bolt length, receiver position, gate-to-post gap and available fixing timber. A bolt fitted only into thin cladding can be pulled away regardless of its size. Confirm the selected arrangement provides a usable padlock point before relying on it for locking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/projects\/tower-bolt-vs-brenton-bolt-vs-spring-loaded-bolt\"\u003eCompare gate bolts before ordering\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wern-wood","offers":[{"title":"Galvanised \/ 6\" \/ 150mm","offer_id":57075118637380,"sku":null,"price":4.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Galvanised \/ 8\" \/ 200mm","offer_id":57075118670148,"sku":null,"price":5.41,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ 6\" \/ 150mm","offer_id":54500694294852,"sku":null,"price":4.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ 8\" \/ 200mm","offer_id":54500694327620,"sku":null,"price":5.41,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/7068\/7812\/files\/products_1621074884-260x260.png?v=1742638679"},{"product_id":"spring-loaded-bolt-16mm","title":"Spring Loaded Bolt – 16mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick answer:\u003c\/strong\u003e This 16mm spring-loaded bolt is a positive restraint for compatible timber or metal gates, doors, hatches and livestock enclosures. Its spring mechanism helps keep the bolt in its intended operating position.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat is it used for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose it for gates or panels subject to movement where an ordinary loose sliding bolt could rattle or shift. The receiver must be correctly aligned so the bolt can enter without being forced.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16mm nominal bolt diameter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for gate, yard and agricultural closure applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring-assisted action for controlled positioning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be a primary utility-gate restraint or an additional bolt where appropriate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat else do I need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse a compatible keeper or form a correctly positioned receiving socket. Select fixings for the gate material and expected load. A garden gate may also need a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pull-handle-black\"\u003epull handle\u003c\/a\u003e or separate everyday latch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAlternatives\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/spring-loaded-bolt\"\u003eEliza Tinsley spring-loaded bolt\u003c\/a\u003e is another listed 5\/8 inch\/BZP option. A \u003ca href=\"\/products\/brenton-bolt\"\u003eBrenton bolt\u003c\/a\u003e suits a familiar surface-mounted timber gate arrangement. A \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tower-bolt\"\u003etower bolt\u003c\/a\u003e is a lower-cost choice for light, aligned doors and gates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore ordering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Check the complete product dimensions—not just the 16mm bolt diameter—including throw, body length, fixing holes and keeper. Confirm the finish is suitable for the environment and that the mounting surface can withstand repeated spring loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/projects\/tower-bolt-vs-brenton-bolt-vs-spring-loaded-bolt\"\u003eCompare spring-loaded, tower and Brenton bolts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wern-wood","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56460000690500,"sku":null,"price":9.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/7068\/7812\/files\/4205_spring_loaded_bolts_unpackaged-600x208.png?v=1772549382"},{"product_id":"tower-bolt","title":"Tower Bolt","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick answer:\u003c\/strong\u003e A tower bolt is a compact surface-mounted slide bolt for holding gates, shed doors, cupboards and access panels closed. It is simple and economical, but it is not automatically a security lock.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat is it used for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSlide the straight bolt into its keeper to restrain the moving leaf. Tower bolts work best where the gate or door and receiver are on the same plane and remain accurately aligned.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in 100, 150 and 200mm nominal sizes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack and galvanised finishes on selected variants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for light and general-purpose timber gate and door applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be fitted vertically or horizontally where the product and receiver allow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat else do I need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse suitable fixings and install the keeper into structural timber. Add a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pull-handle-black\"\u003epull handle\u003c\/a\u003e where needed. A normal gate may also benefit from a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ring-gate-latch\"\u003ering latch\u003c\/a\u003e for daily access, leaving the tower bolt as additional restraint.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAlternatives\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA \u003ca href=\"\/products\/brenton-bolt\"\u003eBrenton bolt\u003c\/a\u003e is generally the better choice for a more substantial gate or shed-door bolt and may support padlocking in a compatible arrangement. A \u003ca href=\"\/products\/spring-loaded-bolt\"\u003espring-loaded bolt\u003c\/a\u003e helps retain the bolt position under movement. A \u003ca href=\"\/products\/necked-barrel-bolt\"\u003enecked barrel bolt\u003c\/a\u003e suits offset fixing faces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore ordering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Check the bolt throw, body length, keeper position and whether the two fixing surfaces align. Choose galvanised rather than black where prolonged outdoor exposure is the main concern. Do not rely on a small tower bolt as the only security measure for valuable contents.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/projects\/tower-bolt-vs-brenton-bolt-vs-spring-loaded-bolt\"\u003eRead Tower Bolt vs Brenton Bolt vs Spring-Loaded Bolt\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eliza Tinsley","offers":[{"title":"4\" \/ Galvanised","offer_id":57073084137796,"sku":"4210042","price":1.06,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"4\" \/ Black","offer_id":57073084170564,"sku":"4210043","price":0.94,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"6\" \/ Galvanised","offer_id":57073084203332,"sku":"4210062","price":1.56,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"6\" \/ Black","offer_id":57073084236100,"sku":"4210063","price":1.38,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"8\" \/ Black","offer_id":57073084268868,"sku":"4210083","price":2.64,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10\" \/ Galvanised","offer_id":57073084301636,"sku":"4210102","price":3.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/7068\/7812\/files\/4210_963_BOLT_TOWER_152MM_6IN_BK-scaled.jpg?v=1785853049"},{"product_id":"spring-loaded-bolt","title":"Spring Loaded Bolt","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick answer:\u003c\/strong\u003e This spring-loaded bolt is a 5\/8 inch nominal plated bolt for securing gates, doors, hatches, animal housing and access panels. Spring tension helps hold the bolt in its intended position and reduces free movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat is it used for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse it where a straightforward sliding bolt is required but vibration, movement or orientation makes a loose bolt undesirable. It can be mounted to a compatible timber or metal structure using suitable fixings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5\/8 inch nominal bolt size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBZP finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful on gates, livestock housing, doors and service panels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring action assists retention; it does not make the fitting a high-security lock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat else do I need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eProvide a suitable keeper, socket or receiving hole and fix into structural material. Add a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pull-handle-black\"\u003epull handle\u003c\/a\u003e where the gate has no grip. On a garden gate, a separate \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ring-gate-latch\"\u003ering latch\u003c\/a\u003e can provide more convenient everyday operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAlternatives\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/spring-loaded-bolt-16mm\"\u003e16mm spring-loaded bolt\u003c\/a\u003e is another stocked option for the same general type of job. A \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tower-bolt\"\u003etower bolt\u003c\/a\u003e is simpler where spring tension is unnecessary. A \u003ca href=\"\/products\/brenton-bolt\"\u003eBrenton bolt\u003c\/a\u003e offers a familiar surface gate-bolt arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore ordering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Check bolt diameter, throw, mounting orientation, keeper dimensions and whether the BZP finish suits the exposure. Fully exposed wet environments may favour a more heavily protected finish. Ensure hands cannot be trapped between the bolt and keeper.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/projects\/tower-bolt-vs-brenton-bolt-vs-spring-loaded-bolt\"\u003eRead the gate bolt guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eliza Tinsley","offers":[{"title":"5\/8\" \/ BZP","offer_id":57073085382980,"sku":"4205052","price":5.82,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/7068\/7812\/files\/4205_spring_loaded_bolts_unpackaged.png?v=1785853056"},{"product_id":"necked-barrel-bolt","title":"Necked Barrel Bolt","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick answer:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat is it used for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in 100 and 150mm nominal lengths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurface-mounted sliding action.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuited to light and medium restraint rather than being a complete security system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat else do I need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse appropriate fixings and confirm the keeper can be installed into solid timber. Add a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pull-handle-black\"\u003epull handle\u003c\/a\u003e if the door has no other grip. For a gate that needs normal two-sided operation, fit a separate \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ring-gate-latch\"\u003ering latch\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/suffolk-latch\"\u003eSuffolk latch\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAlternatives\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tower-bolt\"\u003etower bolt\u003c\/a\u003e suits surfaces on the same plane. A \u003ca href=\"\/products\/brenton-bolt\"\u003eBrenton bolt\u003c\/a\u003e provides a more substantial gate and shed-door restraint. Choose a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/spring-loaded-bolt\"\u003espring-loaded bolt\u003c\/a\u003e where spring tension is useful for retaining the bolt position.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore ordering:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/projects\/tower-bolt-vs-brenton-bolt-vs-spring-loaded-bolt\"\u003eCompare gate bolt types\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eliza Tinsley","offers":[{"title":"4\" \/ Black","offer_id":57073087316292,"sku":"4961743","price":2.3,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"6\" \/ Black","offer_id":57073087349060,"sku":"4961763","price":3.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/7068\/7812\/files\/EASI-Eliza-Tinsley-24_12523-Eliza-Tinsley-Barrel-Bolt-Necked.jpg?v=1785853074"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.wern-wood.com\/collections\/gate-bolts.oembed","provider":"Wern-Wood","version":"1.0","type":"link"}