Blue Spot Tools Ironmongery 152mm Zinc Coated Wire Hasp and Staple 78083

Blue Spot Tools Ironmongery 152mm Zinc Coated Wire Hasp and Staple

MPN: 78083

Barcode: 5028734780833

Size: 152mm

Weight: 0.1kg

Overview:

The Blue Spot Tools 152mm Wire Hasp and Staple is built from carbon steel with a zinc-coated finish. The set suits permanent outdoor installations on wooden gates, shed doors, and fence panels. It includes all necessary fittings and carries a 5-year guarantee from Blue Spot Tools.

The wire hasp arm hinges outward when you remove the padlock. It swings back over the staple plate when the door or gate closes. Threading a padlock through the staple loop locks the closure in place.

Key Features and Benefits

• Carbon Steel Construction: Carbon steel gives this hasp and staple set the added strength its outdoor applications call for.
• Zinc-Coated Finish: The zinc coating protects the metal against corrosion.
• Fittings Included: The pack supplies all necessary screws - you need nothing extra before fitting.
• 5-Year Guarantee: The set comes with the Blue Spot Tools 5-year guarantee.

Specs & Attributes

• Size: 152mm
• Weight: 0.1kg
• Material: Carbon Steel
• Finish: Zinc Coated
• Type: Wire Hasp and Staple
• Includes: All necessary fittings

Typical Applications

• Wooden garden gates
• Shed doors
• Fence panel closures
• Outbuilding doors
• Workshop doors
• Garden storage lids

How to Use

• Mark the Hasp Position: With the door or gate closed, hold the hasp plate against the door and mark the screw hole locations.

• Mark the Staple Position: Hold the staple plate against the frame. Check the loop lines up with the hasp arm slot, then mark the screw holes.

• Fit the Hasp: Screw the hasp plate to the door using the supplied fittings.

• Fit the Staple: Screw the staple plate to the door frame or gate post in the marked position.

• Lock the Closure: Swing the hasp arm over the staple and thread a padlock shackle through the staple loop.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• What is a wire hasp and staple?
  A wire hasp and staple is a two-part outdoor security fitting. The hasp is a bent wire arm hinged to a flat mounting plate. The staple is a separate plate with a fixed metal loop. When the door closes, the wire arm folds over the loop, and a padlock locks the two parts together.

• What is the difference between a wire hasp and a flat strap hasp?
  A wire hasp uses a bent steel wire arm rather than a flat metal strap. The wire arm clears raised surface fittings on the door more easily than a flat strap. Flat strap hasps are heavier and typically resist forced entry more effectively.

• What is the difference between a hasp and a latch?
  A hasp holds a door closed, but requires a padlock to lock it. A latch keeps the door shut using a bar or lever that drops into a keeper - no separate lock needed. A hasp gives a lockable closure; a latch gives a non-lockable one.

• What level of security does a hasp and staple provide?
  Wire hasp and staple sets fall into the medium to light-duty security category. They deter opportunistic access but do not hold up against heavy forced-entry attempts. For garden gates, sheds, and storage closures, they are a practical and commonly used choice.

• Can a hasp and staple be used on surfaces other than wood?
  Hasp and staple fittings appear across many surface types - including metal gates, shutter doors, storage containers, and barn doors. The surface material determines the most appropriate way to attach the fitting.

Summary

The Blue Spot Tools 152mm zinc-coated wire hasp and staple set (78083) is manufactured with a carbon steel construction, giving it added strength. A zinc-plated finish protects it against corrosion and the elements. All necessary fittings come supplied in the pack, and it's covered by a Blue Spot Tools 5-year guarantee.