Blue Spot Tools Ironmongery 100mm Black Powder Coated Oval Pad Bolt 78073

Blue Spot Tools Ironmongery 100mm Black Powder Coated Oval Pad Bolt

MPN: 78073

Barcode: 5028734780734

Size: 100mm

Weight: 0.36kg

Colour: Black

Overview:

The Blue Spot Tools 100mm Oval Pad Bolt is a carbon steel gate bolt with a black powder coat finish. The bolt suits permanent outdoor use on timber gates, fences, and shed doors. The bolt slides across into a keeper bracket fitted to the post or frame. The pack includes all necessary fittings.

Key Features and Benefits

• Carbon Steel Construction: Carbon steel provides the strength needed for permanent outdoor gate and door hardware.
• Corrosion Protection: The black powder coat guards against rust and corrosion on outdoor installations.
• Fittings Included: The pack contains all necessary mounting hardware, ready for installation.
• Blue Spot Tools Guarantee: 5-year product guarantee from the date of purchase.

Specs & Attributes

• Material: Carbon steel
• Finish: Black powder-coated
• Colour: Black
• Size: 100mm
• Weight: 0.36kg

Typical Applications

• Wooden garden gates
• Fence gates
• Shed doors
• Workshop doors
• Outbuilding doors
• Garden storage building doors

How to Use

• Mark Position: Hold the main backplate against the gate stile or door edge. Mark the fixing hole positions on the timber.

• Drill Fixing Holes: Drill through the timber at each marked position to accept the supplied bolts.

• Fit the Main Plate: Pass the supplied bolts through the backplate and timber. Secure with the nuts on the reverse side.

• Mark and Fit the Keeper: Hold the keeper bracket against the post or frame, aligned with the bolt. Mark and drill the fixing holes, then secure the keeper in place.

• Test Operation: Slide the bolt to confirm it travels freely and engages the keeper cleanly. Adjust the keeper position if needed.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• What is an oval pad bolt?
  An oval pad bolt is a sliding gate bolt with a compact, oval-shaped backplate. The bolt slides across into a keeper bracket fixed to a post or frame. Common applications include outdoor garden gates, shed doors, and fences.

• What is the difference between an oval pad bolt and a Brenton bolt?
  A Brenton bolt has a longer bolt throw and typically fits to a horizontal gate rail. An oval pad bolt has a compact oval backplate that mounts directly onto a narrow vertical stile. It is the preferred option where limited space prevents fitting a standard Brenton bolt.

• What is the difference between a pad bolt and a barrel bolt?
  A barrel bolt is a lighter sliding bolt most often found indoors on doors and windows. A pad bolt is a heavier outdoor bolt built for gates and outbuildings. The two differ in build weight and intended application.

• Can an oval pad bolt be fitted vertically or horizontally?
  Yes, you can fit an oval pad bolt in either a vertical or horizontal orientation. This makes it adaptable to a range of gate and door configurations.

• What is powder coating on outdoor gate hardware?
  Powder coating involves applying a dry powder electrostatically to a metal surface, then curing it under heat. The result is a hard, protective layer that resists moisture and corrosion. Manufacturers use powder coating widely on outdoor ironmongery for this reason.

Summary

The Blue Spot Tools 100mm Oval Pad Bolt is a carbon steel gate bolt built for permanent outdoor use. A black powder coat protects against corrosion, and the pack includes all necessary fittings. Blue Spot Tools backs the bolt with a 5-year guarantee.