Description
Quick answer: A hook on a 2 × 2 inch plate is a compact plate-mounted hook used as one side of a compatible hook-and-eye, cabin-hook or light gate restraint arrangement.
What is it used for?
The square plate provides several fixing points while the projecting hook accepts a matching eye, staple or compatible component. It can be used on timber gates, doors, sheds, animal housing or access panels where the dimensions and loading are suitable.
- Compact square plate for surface mounting.
- Galvanised finish for external applications.
- Useful as a replacement component where the matching eye or staple is already fitted.
- Not a complete latch or hinge set by itself.
What else do I need?
Match it to the correct eye or staple and use fixings suited to the base material. The staple on a 2 × 2 inch plate is the related loop-style component. For holding a gate or door back, a complete cabin hook latch may be the clearer option.
Alternatives
Use a hook on oblong plate where the longer plate shape suits the fixing area. For hanging rather than restraining a gate, use a purpose-made gate hanger on plate matched to an appropriate gate eye.
Before ordering: Compare the hook diameter, projection, plate size and fixing-hole positions with the mating component and available timber. Do not use a small general-purpose hook as a substitute for a load-bearing gate hinge unless the complete arrangement is specified for that use.
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