Auto Gate Catch

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.AlternativesThe 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.Compare gate latch types.