Blue Spot Tools Ironmongery 250mm Black Powder Coated Brenton Bolt 78013

Blue Spot Tools Ironmongery 250mm Black Powder Coated Brenton Bolt

MPN: 78013

Barcode: 5028734780130

Size: 250mm

Weight: 0.55kg

Colour: Black (Powder Coat)

Overview:

This 250mm Blue Spot Tools padbolt is a carbon steel outdoor bolt with a black powder coat finish designed to protect the steel against corrosion. It suits permanent external installations on wooden gates, fences, and shed doors. All the hardware needed for fitting comes in the pack.

The bolt rod sits within a fully enclosed steel housing mounted on a backplate. A separate keep bracket locks the bolt in the closed position. The loop at the end of the bolt rod accepts a padlock shackle for additional security.

This bolt carries a 5 year manufacturer's guarantee.

Key Features and Benefits

• Carbon Steel Body: The backplate, housing, and keep are manufactured from carbon steel for outdoor ironmongery applications.
• Powder Coat Protection: The black powder coat finish guards the steel against corrosion - confirmed by the manufacturer's specification.
• External Use: Stated by the manufacturer for permanent outdoor installation on wooden gates, fences, and shed doors.
• Fixings Included: Wood screws, carriage bolts, and nuts are all included - nothing extra is needed for a timber installation.

Specs & Attributes

• Material: Carbon steel
• Finish: Black powder coated
• Bolt Length: 250mm
• Weight: 0.55kg
• Use: External / Outdoor

Typical Applications

• Double wooden driveway gates
• Heavy-duty workshop and garage timber doors
• Stable and field gate fixings
• Timber enclosures requiring padlock security
• Access gates on wider timber openings
• Outbuilding side-access doors

How to Use

• Mark Up: Hold the backplate firmly on the gate face or rail. Mark all screw and carriage bolt hole positions before drilling.

• Mount the Backplate: Pre-drill all marked positions. Fix the backplate first with wood screws, then run the carriage bolts through the timber and tighten with the nuts on the back face.

• Locate the Keep: With the gate closed, slide the bolt fully to the locked position. Hold the keep over the bolt end and mark its fixing holes on the post or gate face.

• Fix the Keep: Pre-drill the keep hole positions. When drilling through thicker timber, start from one face and finish from the other to avoid splitting. Secure the keep with the supplied fixings.

• Check the Fit: Slide the bolt open and closed several times. The rod should seat cleanly inside the keep. If it catches, loosen the keep fixings, shift position slightly, and re-tighten.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• How do I fix a brenton bolt that has become stiff or difficult to slide?
  A stiff bolt rod is usually caused by the keep being slightly out of alignment with the housing. Loosen the keep fixings and shift it until the rod moves without resistance, then re-tighten. Debris inside the housing can also cause binding - wipe the rod with a clean cloth and apply a small amount of general-purpose lubricant to help it run smoothly.

• Is a brenton bolt secure enough to be the only security fitting on a gate?
  A padlocked brenton bolt gives a practical level of security for garden gates, sheds, and outbuildings. However, it is not as secure as a mortice deadlock - a point noted in installation guidance from gate hardware specialists. For gates where security is a priority, adding a second bolt at a different height, or combining with hinge bolts, strengthens the arrangement considerably.

• Do I need to use all the fixing holes in the backplate and keep?
  Using all available fixing holes gives the strongest attachment. If the timber is too thin to through-bolt without risk of splitting, filling all screw holes still provides a firm fixing for lighter applications. For gates under regular load, using both screw and carriage bolt holes in the backplate and keep is worth the extra effort.

• What is the difference between a brenton bolt and a barrel bolt?
  Both are sliding bolt types, but they differ in construction. A barrel bolt uses a cylindrical rod sliding through two or more open rings on a flat strap. A brenton bolt has a fully enclosed tubular housing on a larger backplate, giving the rod more support along its length. Brenton bolts are generally more suited to outdoor gate use; barrel bolts are more common on lighter internal or semi-sheltered doors.

• Can the keep bracket be fitted to a fence post rather than a gate post?
  Yes. The keep can fix to a timber fence post in the same way as a gate post, allowing a gate to bolt against the fence line rather than a dedicated gate frame. Make sure the post is well set in the ground before fitting - the bolt and any padlock load transfers directly into the post when the gate is secured.

Summary

The Blue Spot Tools 250mm black powder coated brenton bolt is a carbon steel outdoor padbolt for permanent fixing on wooden gates, fences, and outbuilding doors. All required mounting hardware is included in the pack, and the bolt carries a 5 year guarantee.