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Description
Quick answer: An auto gate catch is a surface-mounted catch that engages when the gate reaches the closed position. It helps hold a suitable gate shut during everyday use, but it does not pull the gate closed and it is not a security lock.
What is it used for?
Fit the catch and keeper to a timber gate and post or frame so the moving part meets the keeper as the gate closes. It is useful where you want a simple push-to-catch action rather than turning a ring or lifting a Suffolk latch.
- Available in small and large options on selected finishes.
- Suitable for garden gates, shed doors and similar light-duty closures.
- Engages automatically only when the gate is correctly aligned and physically pushed or swung shut.
- Does not include an operating handle for pulling the gate open.
What else do I need?
Add a pull handle where the gate needs a convenient grip. A Brenton bolt or tower bolt can provide extra restraint when required. Use suitable exterior fixings into solid gate framing and a sound post.
Alternatives
The automatic gate latch is another simple self-catching option in black or galvanised finishes. Choose a ring gate latch or Suffolk latch where you want an integrated handle and deliberate operation from the other side of the gate.
Before ordering: Check the catch size, gate thickness, closing direction and available mounting area. The gate must be hung squarely enough for the catch to meet the keeper; a sagging gate will not be corrected by fitting a larger catch. Do not rely on this fitting where padlocked security is required.
