Tuesday, September 26, 2017

Hinge Mounted Springs...And Why They're a Bad Idea

Hinge mounted springs are in the least effective place to close a gate. They have no leverage. Even hydraulic closers are more effective when the pulling arm is at a distance from the hinge.

Just like when you were a kid on the teeter-totter at recess, where a skinny kid could lift a fat kid, as long as he was far enough away from the pivot, so a small spring, crammed up against the pivot, will struggle to move a gate.


Yes, we still sell hinges with springs for customers who demand them, but we are offering a smarter, more effective way now. It offers positive latching, every time, with an even power curve that doesn't get weaker as the gate closes. Designed for safety, durability, and minimal maintenance, our new gate closing option should be on your gate.


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