Snug Cottage Hardware Heavy Duty Double Strap Hinges for 3" Thick Wood Gates - Central Eye, Each
Item # 8312-P
Details
Details
Double Straps with Central Eye (8312)
Our Double Strap Hinges with Central Eye are incredibly robust and durable! They combine heavy duty construction and strength with easy adjustment. They are ideal for use on heavy gates such as rail gates, driveway entrance gates, dumpster enclosure gates, agricultural gates and the traditional English ‘Five Bar Gate’.
Double Straps not only hang the gate, they strengthen and support the gate. By sandwiching the lumber between the straps the corner of the gate is effectively locked at 90 degrees to prevent sagging and distortion.
This hardware is ideal for use with wood gates.
Central Eye Heavy Duty Double Strap Hinge (8312) Features:- Extremely heavy duty!
- Intended for use on large, heavy gates constructed using wood or cellular PVC.
- Available in 5", 12", 18" and 24" lengths.
- Straps are 2" wide x 1/4" thick.
- 3" space between straps.
- 3/4" eye to fit our 3/4" pin selection. (Sold Separately)
- Sold individually.
- Manufactured from forged steel.
- Available in Hot Dipped Galvanized or Black (BPPCG) finishes.
- Color matched carriage bolts included.
- Double Straps Sandwich the Wood Between the Straps to Lock the Gate at 90 Degrees to Prevent Sagging and Distortion.
- The "Central Eye" is the main stay Double Strap Hinge and has been used in the United Kingdom for Farm and Residential Wood Gates for well over a century and a half. Can be mounted Between the Posts or Behind the Posts (See Instructions).
- A Long Double Strap is Usually Used on the Top Rail of the Gate (12" For Gates up to 4' Wide, 18" For Gates up to 7' Wide, and 24" For Gates up to 10' Wide).
- The 5" Double Strap can be Used on the Bottom of All Sizes of Gates (We also offer the Adjustable Bottom Fitting (#8250) which allows for Easy Adjustment).
- Gates Over Six Feet High Should Have a Third Hinge.
- 3" Between Straps Accommodates Two Pieces of 2x6 Lumber or Two Thicknesses of 5/4 Decking or 1" Rough Cut Lumber.
- We also offer these hinges in a Rear Eye (#8324) configuration.
- We also carry Heavy Duty Single Strap Hinges (#8307).
Free DIY Wood Gate Plans
Specifications
Specifications
5" Central Eye Heavy Duty Double Strap Hinge - Specifications
12" Central Eye Heavy Duty Double Strap Hinge - Specifications
18" Central Eye Heavy Duty Double Strap Hinge - Specifications
24" Central Eye Heavy Duty Double Strap Hinge - Specifications
| SKU | Length | Width* | Eye Size | Finish | Weight Each | For Gates Up To |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8312-65SP | 5" | 3" | 3/4" | Black | 3.0 lbs. | ** |
| 8312-652 | 5" | 3" | 3/4" | Galvanized | 3.0 lbs. | ** |
| 8312-42SP | 12" | 3" | 3/4" | Black | 4.0 lbs. | 4' Wide |
| 8312-422 | 12" | 3" | 3/4" | Galvanized | 4.0 lbs. | 4' Wide |
| 8312-48SP | 18" | 3" | 3/4" | Black | 6.0 lbs. | 7' Wide |
| 8312-482 | 18" | 3" | 3/4" | Galvanized | 6.0 lbs. | 7' Wide |
| 8312-54SP | 24" | 3" | 3/4" | Black | 8.0 lbs. | 10' Wide |
| 8312-542 | 24" | 3" | 3/4" | Galvanized | 8.0 lbs. | 10' Wide |
*Width measurement is the distance between straps.
**5" Strap can be used on bottom with 12", 18", or 24" Straps, or use Adjustable Bottom Fitting (#8250)
Weights shown are approximate.
Instructions
Instructions
- Double straps not only hang the gate, they strengthen and support the gate.
- A 4-1/2" to 5" space is required between the gate and post.
- A typical installation uses a Double Strap on the top and bottom of a gate. Alternatively, consider using a Double Strap at the top of a gate and an Adjustable Bottom Fitting at bottom.
Gate Installation Configurations
Hung Between the Posts
Gates hung between the posts can be hung on either a square or round post. Allow for a 5" space between the gate and the post (on hinge side) so that there is enough room for adjustment when it is necessary. The commonest pin used for this type of installation is the full threaded with nut and washer on either side of the post (#8800). Do not forget to leave the space at the other end of the gate to accommodate the kind of latch that is being used.
Hung Behind the Posts
If the gate is hung behind the posts the gate is constructed so it is at least 1" wider than the opening between the posts. Square posts are recommended. Pins with square shaft (#8317) should be used to prevent pin rotation along with the Adjustable Bottom Fitting (#8250), which allows for easy adjustment of the gate height at the latch end. There are several advantages which include:
- Allow for 1/8" to 1/4" of space between the gate and the post.
- The gate opens a full 180 degrees so it is completely out of the way when open. This reduces the chances of injury to animals and catching the gate with equipment when driving through the opening.
- When dealing with livestock, such as horses there is tendency to push on gates rather than pull them back into the field which reduces the risk of animals escaping. In the UK this tends to be the norm.
Customer Photos
Customer Photos
Here are some great pictures from our customer Jeff down in Richardson, Texas, which showcase a cedar shadow box wood fence, build using chain link fence posts. Jeff used our IS-FBL-L large fence brackets (OP-50871-L) to convert his existing chain link fence. For the gate, Jeff used our Snug Cottage Heavy Duty Double Strap Hinges (8312-652 and 9312-422), along with an anti-sag gate kit (7050003). The project looks wonderful Jeff, thank you for the pictures!
Here are few great photos from our customer Donnie down in Middleburg, Florida, of one Maine Board gate which was built using our DIY Wood Gate Plans, and a variety of Snug Cottage Wood Gate Hardware. For the hinges, Donnie chose the 8801-082 3/4" Threaded Adjustable Pin Hinges paired with the 8312-482 Double Strap Hinges with Central Eye, and 8250-002 Adjustable Bottom Fittings. This gate is latched with the 5002-L122 12" Slide Bolt Latch.
The project looks great Donnie - Keep up the great work!
Here are a few pictures from our customer Joey down in Arkansas of some home-built board gates and we are proud that he chose to use our Snug Cottage Hardware 8312 Central Eye Double Strap Hinges and 3/4" Pins! These heavy duty hinges will support this gate well for years to come. This particular model of hinges is designed for use on 3" thick gates and you can see in the pictures that they used a filler board to bring the gate to the correct thickness. The job looks great Joey! Thank you for the pictures.
Here are a few pictures from our customer Mitch down in North Carolina of his wood corral and gates that he built in this picturesque setting. We are proud that he chose to install these heavy duty gates using our Snug Cottage Hardware 8312-542 Central Eye Double Strap Hinges. The installation looks great Mitch! Thank you so much for the pictures!
Here is a really nice gate that our customer Ben out in Utah hung using our Snug Cottage Hardware 8312 Central Eye Double Strap Hinges and 8801-08P 8" x 3/4" Pins. This wood gate is painted white and backed with wire mesh to prevent animals from passing through the larger openings. Great job Ben and thank you for your picture!
Here are some great pictures from a customer who built these beautiful wood barrier gates for two national parks. Scott chose to use the high quality Snug Cottage Double Strap Hinges and Gate Hangers on Plates to hang these heavy duty gates. One of these gates is for a national park in Millinocket, Maine and the other is In Boonville, NY.
Great Job Scott! Keep up the outstanding work!
Here are some photos from one of our customers who used Snug Cottage Hardware's Heavy Duty Double Strap Hinges (#8312) and a Throw Over Latch (#4200) on their Wood Gates. Thanks Jim, the gates look great!
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The hinge is massive...
The hinge is massive and should last a very long time.
Very nice
Very nice, heavy duty gate hinges. Very happy with your product.
Good product
Good product
I bought Snug Cottage hardware for the...
I bought Snug Cottage hardware for the 5-bar field gates we are building to go with our 3-rail split rail fence we bought from Hoover a few years ago. The hardware shipped and arrived in about a week, and functions great! Also, love the free field gate plans online. Very helpful when planning our own.
We used Hoover fence as our go-to for...
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