Gate bolts are designed to secure garden gates. Other exterior doors can also be secured with bolts, such as garden sheds. Unlike gate latches that simply keep gates in a closed position, gate bolts offer an extra level of security to outdoor gate doors. However, with the variety of gate bolts available, which one should you choose?

Tower bolts.

Also known as barrel bolts, tower bolts, such as the 300mm bright zinc straight tower bolt, are one of the most used types of gate bolts. These simple bolts are standard straight bolts that slide into the staple to look the door into position.

Drop bolts.

Gate drop bolts, sometimes called gate floor bolts or gate cane bolts, are installed on the bottom of the door to secure the gate door to the ground. The premium 600mm black garage door bolt and the 457mm lokkbolt lockable drop bolt for metal gates are two of the many gate drop bolts that can be purchased online at Ironmongery Experts.

Padlock bolts.

Padlock bolts or padbolts are similar to tower bolts. However, padlock bolts are lockable bolts that have a curved feature a curved section to fit a padlock. Padbolts, such as 200mm marine grade stainless steel heavy padlock bolt, are suitable doors that require a higher level of security.

Foot operated bolts.

Foot bolts are a hands-free method of opening gate doors. Foot operated bolts are mostly used in commercial settings but can also be helpful for residential spaces. We supply a small range of foot gate bolts, including 200mm Bright Zinc Plated Foot Operated Bolt and 200mm Black Japanned Foot Operated Bolt.

Chain operated bolts.

Chain bolts, such as 200mm Black Japanned Spring Chain Bolt, feature a spring loaded chain to operate bolts. Chain operated bolts can secure gate doors in a closed position as well as in an open position.

Shop our full range of garden gate bolts and door bolts today at Ironmongery Experts. Have a question? Feel free to get in touch. You can reach us via email at info@ironmongeryexperts.co.uk or phone at 01376 557 561.