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Gate Frames
We stock & recommend Instagate
brand steel gate frames.
Single
Gate Frames
What is a single gate frame?
Some bright sparky said
it is a gate frame that is not married.
Some chirpy chippy said
it is one with disposable income and a social life.
My wife said I had
better shut up before it applies to me too!! (minus the disposable income)
Between all three, they
agree that quality is no joke.
No, what is a single gate frame, really?
A single gate frame is a
complete unit.
As the name suggests it
is a sole complete unit & not one of a pair.
A pre-made gate frame is
a cheap and efficient solution.
It includes the
following as standard:
30mm galvanised square
tube frame
Welded joints. Not
flimsy screws like kit frames.
Welds are ground flat
& painted with metal primer
1 x pad bolt.
1 x provision for ring
latch
1 x provision for hand
hole.
1 x set of extension
legs to allow for a plinth board
Single gates are
available in either Hinged LHB or RHB
What does LHB or RHB
mean?
LHB = Left Hand Back
RHB = Right Hand Back
What is the back of a gate?
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Looking at the outwards or cladded face, the back is the side without
cladding. So, standing at the back, it will swing towards you.
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This means, standing at the back, a LHB will be hinged on the
left and, open towards you on the right.
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RHB is of course the opposite to LHB
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If you want the gate to open away from you as you
stand at the back, you should order a
RHF or LHF gate
What does LHF or RHF
mean?
LHF = Left Hand Front
RHF = Right Hand Front
What is the front of a gate?
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The front is the opposite of the back. Unless you are at the back,
then the back could be the front and the front the back.
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Generally the front is the cladded side.
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If you want the gate to open towards you as you
stand at the front, you will order a
RHF or LHF gate
The following stock sizes are usually always available
Width Height
900mm
1500, 1600, 1800, 1900
1000mm 1500, 1600,
1800, 1900
**Gates can be made to order with a lead
time of 3 – 4 days**
OK, testing time now! Were you paying attention???
What configuration is the
above gate?
a. LHB
b. RHB
c. LHF
d. RHF
e. None of the above
f. It is not a gate, it is a
TV antenna.
Answer at the bottom of
the page. The prize is a free carpenter’s pencil (slightly used)
Double
Gate Frames
- These are like single gate frames, except
they are a pair.
- Usually, they are used for driveways or
laneways.
- Double gate frames are set up so that one of
the gates can be fixed, while the other is used for pedestrian access.
- A drop bolt is used to fix a gates in the
middle so that the wind does not blow them open
Stock double gates are generally designed
to open as would a single gate.
There may be situations where the ground is
sloping. In such situation it is required to use rising hinges. These need
to be site measured and are at an extra cost
The following stock sizes are usually always available
Standard 30mm Galvanised Square Tube
Width
Height
2700mm 1500, 1600,
1800, 1900
3000mm 1500, 1600,
1800, 1900
We can also make to order in larger steel sections, such as 38 or
50mm
Interesting Facts:
Patco Instagate is Melbourne’s largest
& best quality specialist gate frame manufacturer.
ü All frames are made of hot dip galvanised tube.
ü All joins are welded not screwed.
ü All welds are ground flat, the sealed with a cold galvanising
spray
ü All hinges are roller bearing and are designed to take up to
5000kg load
ü All gates come with a pad bolt
Quiz Answer
The answer to the meaning of life, oh sorry,
the quiz question is either “a” or “d”.
It would be purchased as a LHB, as this is
the stocked item, but all you need to do is pivot it around & it is
magically a RHF. Confused? So am I.
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