Handles for gates or gates can be purchased ready-made or made independently. Such fittings act as a mandatory component and may be accompanied by a latch or lock. Regardless of which handle or bracket is installed on the gate, it must meet the requirements of practicality, ease of use and safety.
Various design options for gate handles
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How to choose a gate handle
For street doors and gates, a lock, bracket or handle are integral components of the overall composition. High-quality and correctly selected door handles always correspond to the overall style of the gate, gate or door. They add the finishing touch to the entire fence design and create a sense of harmony. Such products should be selected exclusively as an addition to the main ensemble.
A forged handle looks great on sliding or swing gates, which are decorated with artistic metal ornaments. And for popular gates or gates made of corrugated sheets, you can choose not only curly handles, but also smooth ones made of stainless steel. Often handles for gates are complemented by locks, with which they form a common, sometimes automated mechanism.
An example of an original handle for swing gates.
The bracket and handle for the gate should be selected taking into account the type of gate. So, for example, certain types of fittings are preferred for sliding sectional doors, while others are preferable for swing doors. When making a purchase, you should give preference to the option that will be most convenient to use in a particular case. The fittings should be pleasant to use, both in summer and winter. Return to contents
Types of pens: what are they?
The first thing you should pay attention to when choosing a pen is its type. This characteristic is extremely important and depends on whether you are using a gate made of corrugated sheets or other materials, how the door is constructed at the entrance to the yard, and so on.
- Invoices. They are made in the form of cones and staples. They have separate technological holes at the base, providing reliable fastening to the gate and gate leaf. For gates made of corrugated sheets, manufacturers prefer to make C- and L-shaped handles without any holes. True, to secure them, you will need a welding machine from available special equipment. Welding the handle is many times more reliable than screwing it to the corrugated sheet. This design will be much stronger and more durable. In the end, you can always borrow welding from friends if you don’t have the machine in your home arsenal.
Typical overhead handle
- Through. This type has a round shape, but there are also L- and C-shaped options. For fastening, a special hole is drilled in the sash. A threaded pin is threaded through it and molded into one of the handles. On the other side of the corrugated sheet, another handle is screwed onto the wicket or gate.
- Rotary and push handles. It is recommended to buy such handles if you plan to install a single structure together with a rim/mortise lock. The rotary push handles perform 2 functions. They guarantee a secure grip when opening the doors. When the gate is closed, the handle secures it thanks to the presence of a special tongue of the locking mechanism.
Swivel handle for gate
Also, handles vary depending on the materials from which they are made. Do-it-yourself flat slate beds video? On sale you can find cast and forged, welded and polymer, prefabricated, metal structures.
Types of handles for wickets and gates
Everywhere in the construction goods markets you can buy a variety of handles for any gate at an affordable price. The most common types of fittings are:
- rack and pinion;
- mortise;
- mounted;
- sound;
- radio wave;
- electromechanical;
- invoice;
- electromagnetic
Each of these options is preferable in one case or another, which is determined solely by the owner of the fenced plot of land.
An example of a forged hinged handle for gates and gates.
The most popular and reliable are handles with built-in locks, which are an electromechanical, electromagnetic or radio wave system.
Such mechanisms can be installed on forged gates, made of corrugated sheets, profiled pipes and other materials. If a simple bracket can be installed without problems by a novice, then an electromechanical or electromagnetic lock with a handle should be installed by a technician familiar with electrics. Do-it-yourselfers should be patient when working with complex locking systems. But if you wish and have some experience, you can even install an electromagnetic or electromechanical locking combination on your own.
Electromagnetic lock with handle for a gate
The simplest additional accessories for swing and sliding gates or gates are sure to be durable and easy to install and use.
Both expensive proposals and inexpensive products designed for constant use in outdoor climates are reliable and last for many years. Today you can purchase a lock, staples, drives, hinges and much more at an affordable price and of exceptionally high quality. All these products have a mandatory coating or spraying, which protects them from destruction due to temperature changes and exposure to moisture. They can be purchased profitably at any hardware store or hypermarket, or ordered online.
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Forged gate bolts
Forged gate bolts are a chic choice for those who want to decorate their home and the surrounding area in a fashionable old Russian style. Such bolts provide reliable protection, are made of durable materials, and are resistant to bad weather. It is impossible to underestimate their decorative function. Forged patterns provide a spectacular and original appearance.
Forged bolts and handles for gates, gates, doors - all this can be ordered from the masters of the Alois forge. We will offer you original ready-made sketches or together with you we will develop a unique design from scratch. And all this in the shortest possible time and at reasonable prices.
Installing a handle on a gate made of corrugated sheets
You can correctly install the fittings and, along with it, the mortise lock on a gate made of corrugated sheets with your own hands. Handles of different shapes are suitable for such a gate: simple curved or forged figured.
A mechanical or electromechanical mortise lock is often sold with a handle included. If the lock was purchased separately, then all that remains is to select the remaining components of the appropriate style. The use of corrugated sheets for the manufacture of swing and sliding gates and gates is popular due to the many positive qualities of this material.
However, working with it requires care, since gross damage to the layers of the fabric can cause corrosion, which reduces the external aesthetics of the product and its service life.
In places of fastening, the canvas should be carefully treated with special anti-corrosion agents.
Installed lock and handle on a gate made of corrugated sheets.
Self-tapping screws must be purchased specially designed for corrugated sheets. They should be inserted into the gate leaf exclusively at a right angle. Holes for self-tapping screws and a recess for a mortise lock should be made along a clear marking line. If there are no anti-corrosion agents on hand, then the holes must be treated with varnish or metal paint. To install standard fittings and a mortise lock on a gate made of corrugated sheets, you will need:
- drill;
- special screws;
- anti-corrosion coating;
- handle and screws for it;
- fully equipped mortise lock;
- chalk or permanent marker;
- building level;
- hacksaw or grinder.
Most home craftsmen prefer to fix the locking mechanism on gates and gates using a welding machine rather than with screws.
An example of attaching a handle to a gate with screws
Despite all the convenience of this option, it is still not recommended for use with gates made of corrugated sheets. It should be remembered that unprofessional use of welding often leaves unsightly seams on the surface after work. Handle and mortise lock installation steps:
- It is necessary to mark a place on the sash leaf in order to install the handle.
- Holes for self-tapping screws are made at the marked points. The resulting nicks must be carefully removed.
- The handle is attached to the sash leaf with self-tapping screws.
- Under the lock, at the installation point, a rectangular groove is cut out. The device body is installed in this groove. The loose mechanism is outlined to clarify the points of the holes for fastenings.
- If the lock comes with a handle, then the hole for installing the connecting rod is drilled at this stage. It is on the rod that the handle is attached during operation.
- When the holes for fastenings are prepared, the lock is fixed in the hole and secured with self-tapping screws.
On a gate made of corrugated sheets, just like on a wrought-iron gate, you can install overhead locks yourself.
An example of attaching a rim lock to a gate
If the selected locking mechanisms are classic systems without electrical support, then anyone can cope with such work. Rim locks are usually supplied without handles, so you must purchase a handle or a shackle separately. Return to contents
Options based on operating principle
Which lock to put on the gate must be chosen individually. This can be a simple design with classic locking devices or a complex automatic narrow-profile system with increased fire and burglary resistance, with the installation of an intercom.
Types of devices
The principle of the device and the installation option also differ depending on the material of the door leaf.
For example, wood, corrugated board, slatted structure.
Mechanical
Today, mechanical coding devices are becoming increasingly improved. This is due to their low price and high demand.
Level mechanical view
Push-button locks can be padlocks, overhead locks and mortise locks, as well as internal and external. The difference lies in the different methods of installation on the wicket profile.
Mortise devices for gates are installed inside the leaf so that the outer part with the push-button control panel is flush with the surface on the street side. This avoids the possibility of disassembling the structure and accessing it in general.
Typically, they prefer to install such equipment on gates made of corrugated sheets in summer cottages or on the entrance doors of multi-story buildings.
Installation of a mortise street mechanism
Padlocks are considered less secure. The design consists of two elements (linings) that are attached to the outside of the gate. That is, it is vulnerable to disassembly of the locking core. You can opt for this model if the canvas is thin and not suitable for the mortise installation method.
One of the advantages is that such devices are mobile and can have different dimensions. Can be used in any situation.
For example, some protect bicycles from theft, some close a gate made of corrugated sheets. One of the disadvantages is the insufficient degree of protection (if hacked by professionals).
Locks for country external doors
The operating principle is simple. When the code is entered, the bolts move, resulting in the shut-off valve opening. A return spring is installed to move the rod to the “closed” position. The difference between a mechanical system and an electromagnetic lock is its simplicity of design; a constant supply of electricity is not required.
Handles and locks for wrought iron gates
Forged gates have always been and remain examples of the good taste of the owners of the land. Their price is significantly higher than the price of products made from metal profiles or wood. In addition to exceptional beauty, they add a touch of respectability to the area and indicate the financial wealth of the owners. Such gates are usually automated. For heavy sliding gates, the selection of fittings is a matter of principle.
A selection of various options for handles for forged gates and gates.
The choice of handles and locks in this case should be approached with special care and a sense of style. Most modern products are equipped with electrical systems and controlled remotely - by remote control. Forged gates and gates can be either sectional types (stamped at the factory) or made to order. In addition to sliding gates, the installation of swing gates made of processed metal is popular.
Automation installed on sliding structures makes their use as convenient as possible and allows you to save space, which is important for small courtyards.
Swing options remain a constant tribute to classics and traditions.
Forged gates are often duplicated with wickets made in the same style. It is customary to install embossed handles of appropriate design on them. Such fittings often come complete with electromechanical or electromagnetic locks, the installation of which should preferably be entrusted to specialists. Forged staples and other artistic accessories are presented in an assortment and are distinguished by their sophistication and beauty. They can be painted in different colors, such as black, bronze or gold. During operation, the product should be periodically treated with a special anti-corrosion solution.
Forged handles are the best option for gates
Among all materials, forged metal attracts special attention. Such products often decorate the gates of houses and courtyard gates. They are aesthetically attractive, elegant, and can be used to decorate the doors of hotels, museums, and cafes. A forged handle will fit perfectly into any style, complementing it with luxury and flavor of past centuries.
It is this material that will most appropriately emphasize the taste of the owner of the premises and his respectability. Forged products are also wonderfully suitable for entrance gates made of glass, plastic, wood, and metal.
A forged handle on a gate is prestigious
You can do whatever you want with a forged handle. For example, paint it with a new color to match the fence. This will make the product more neat and original, and will give the entire structure made of corrugated sheets the desired thematic mood. By the way, it is forging that allows you to purposefully “age” a product, imitating it as silver or even gold. It is distinguished by excellent heat resistance and wear resistance - not all materials can boast of this.
And the handles are not at all afraid of corrosion, so they are guaranteed to serve you for many years.
Before purchasing, be sure to consider what material the gate is made of. This can be corrugated sheeting, a frame with a mesh, bayonets, etc. Depending on the design, the installation procedure is determined.
A lock is often attached for additional security.
