GATE SAFETY AND SECURITY IN AN AGRICULTURAL SETTING
Farms face real and unique threats that require specialized security measures. From equipment theft to livestock rustling, the risks are diverse and can have significant financial and operational impacts. At Gatemaster, safety and security are at the heart of all the products that are manufactured. We pride ourselves on creating security solutions you can trust, making things simple, robust, and fit for purpose.
Our range of gate locks are easy to install for maximum convenience, designed for metal and wooden gates to make life easier for you. Dale Weston, who has been involved in the agriculture sector for over 15 years and now works for Gatemaster, states:
“A lot of products are supplied to create a visual deterrent or restrict access, but often not with sufficient security features. We offer quick, easy-fit security hardware along with products to stop gates and doors from being lifted off or stolen, along with reliable locks for most swing and sliding gates and doors you find around most farms today.”
The Superlock Range
The Superlock range is the hero of our gate locks. Made to make installations easier, it is the slimmest lock on the market and only requires three holes to fit. There is no power needed to operate these locks, giving rural settings the option to be protected. The range covers all manner of situations, from key access to keyless digital access, latch bolt or deadlock, and even quick exit push pads. If you wanted a few locks but are worried about the number of keys this would produce, we can make the locks accessible with the same key. Our hands-on advisors are here to answer any questions and can suggest solutions based on individual situations. Get in touch today.
We love to share our knowledge and experience with our customers, but we also learn from them too. After several thefts from local farms, our partners pointed out that our Push-Fit Security Collars (SCP) offer a great solution to protect gates from being lifted off their hinges.
If you are using ‘hook and eye’ hinges, you are certainly in the majority. This hinge has always been incredibly popular in the UK among gate professionals because it is simple, reliable, and does the job. Unfortunately, such a simple hinge does not offer a lot of security: with a loose fit, your gate can be maneuvered off your post with no additional tools. The remedy for this problem is the push-fit security collar. It is simply pushed onto the hook of the hinge and serves as a cap. The collar functions similarly to a zip-tie: when pushed down, it is impossible to move it up again. Therefore, no fasteners, glues, or similar are used, and the collar can be installed on your hook and eye hinges in mere seconds.
Gate Restrainer (GRS)
Another product that can be installed easily and quickly is the Gate Restrainer (GRS). Designed from flexible braided stainless-steel wire, it is a safety feature that reduces the risk of the gate falling in the event of hinge failure. Hinges can fail for many reasons; a strong storm could tear a gate off its hinges, which often leads to severe damages and liabilities. A gate tether is a great way to ensure the safety of individuals and animals that could be affected by a wayward gate. The GRS is simple and functional, the ‘airbag’ for your gate: neatly tucked away, hoping that you will never need it, but there to save you from a disaster. The unique construction means the restrainer will fit in a 13mm round hole, very unobtrusive and incredibly easy to install. To learn more about the GRS and see how we have tested it for up to 500kg gates, read the blogs on our website.
Enhancing farm security doesn’t have to be complex or expensive; by implementing simple technology, farmers can protect valuable assets, ensure the safety of their livestock, and maintain operations. Staying proactive could be the key to safeguarding the future of agriculture.
Find out more at Gatemaster’s website.
