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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: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.
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:
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!
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Hardware was as described and was just what we needed for our heavy wooden gates. Shipped and arrived on time.
