{"id":2303,"date":"2019-10-07T11:02:09","date_gmt":"2019-10-07T10:02:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.first4magnets.com\/applications\/?p=2303"},"modified":"2024-09-26T12:53:03","modified_gmt":"2024-09-26T12:53:03","slug":"keep-your-gates-securely-closed-with-countersunk-magnets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.first4magnets.com\/blog\/keep-your-gates-securely-closed-with-countersunk-magnets\/","title":{"rendered":"Keep Your Gates Securely Closed With Countersunk Magnets"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Magnets are a quick and easy solution for keeping doors, cupboards and gates closed securely. Recently we had an inquiry from one of our customers, Steve, who required a magnetic solution for his gate. After speaking to one of our experts, Steve purchased: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 x 25mm x 5mm thick x 6.0mm Neodymium Magnet – 11.2kg Pull NORTH<\/font><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 x 25mm x 5mm thick x 6.0mm Neodymium Magnet – 11.2kg Pull SOUTH.<\/font><\/a> <\/gwmw><\/font><\/p>\n\n\n

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These magnets are ideal for this application due to the countersunk central hole, which allows them to<\/gwmw> be fixed to non-magnetic surfaces with a screw and in this case a wooden gate. Our 25mm x 5mm countersunk<\/gwmw> circular<\/gwmw> magnets provide an astonishing magnetic pull for such a small magnet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Steve recessed a hole into the gate and simply screwed in one of the north countersunk into the gate<\/gwmw> and screwed in the opposing south countersunk magnet into the fence. Drilling the initial hole ensured that the magnets sat flush on both the gate and the fence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When the gate is pushed to close, the north countersunk magnet will attract with the south countersunk magnet<\/gwmw> in the fence and the gate will close. As the magnets sit flush<\/gwmw> within the gate and the fence it<\/gwmw> provides a secure closure with a clean aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As you can see this solution is a simple, quick installation to keeping your gate closed. As this is an outdoor application<\/gwmw> our experts recommend you paint the magnets with a protective layer of varnish or a corrosion resistant iron paint, like Hammerite, to reduce the risk of corrosion from rain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We supply a wide range of magnetic fixing options to suit any form of DIY home projects. If you require any further<\/gwmw> information<\/gwmw> or have a query regarding your own home projects, feel free to contact one of our Experts today on 0845 519 4701 or email at sales@magnetexpert.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We would like to thank Steve for taking the time to send over his pictures and videos! <\/gwmw><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out his application in action:<\/gwmw><\/p>\n\n\n\n