{"product_id":"hasp-and-staple","title":"Hasp \u0026 Staple – Black or Galvanised","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick answer:\u003c\/strong\u003e A hasp and staple is a surface-mounted locking fitting for gates, sheds, boxes and doors. The hinged hasp folds over the staple so a separate padlock can be fitted through it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat is it used for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose it when the main requirement is adding a padlock point rather than an everyday two-sided latch. It can also hold a door closed without a padlock, but it must be manually folded into place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in 200 and 250mm nominal lengths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack and galvanised finish options.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for timber gates, shed doors and storage enclosures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePadlock is not included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat else do I need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSelect a suitable padlock and exterior fixings. Fit both plates into substantial timber or another secure base; exposed screw heads and weak boards can limit the security of the whole arrangement. For frequent access, pair it with a separate \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pull-handle-black\"\u003epull handle\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAlternatives\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/locking-hasp-and-staple\"\u003elocking hasp and staple\u003c\/a\u003e is a compact integrated locking-style fitting for lighter applications. A \u003ca href=\"\/products\/brenton-bolt\"\u003eBrenton bolt\u003c\/a\u003e provides a sliding bolt and may accept a padlock in a compatible arrangement. A \u003ca href=\"\/products\/long-throw-lock-double-locking\"\u003elong throw lock\u003c\/a\u003e is a dedicated gate-lock option where a more deliberate locking system is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore ordering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Check the hasp length reaches comfortably across the gate-to-post or door-to-frame gap. Confirm the staple and padlock shackle are compatible. A hasp does not make weak timber, exposed fixings or an undersized post secure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/projects\/tower-bolt-vs-brenton-bolt-vs-spring-loaded-bolt\"\u003eSee how locking fittings differ from gate bolts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wern-wood","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ 8\"","offer_id":54509999325508,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ 10\"","offer_id":54509999358276,"sku":null,"price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Galvanised \/ 8\"","offer_id":57075139936580,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Galvanised \/ 10\"","offer_id":57075139969348,"sku":null,"price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/7068\/7812\/files\/hasp-and-staple-black.jpg?v=1785917457","url":"https:\/\/www.wern-wood.com\/products\/hasp-and-staple","provider":"Wern-Wood","version":"1.0","type":"link"}