Locinox Locks FAQ

Yes. Because only non-ferrous metals such as aluminum, brass and stainless steel are used, these locks are highly rust resistant to last just as long as your treated gate.

Yes. To ensure that your gate is efficient, a burglar resistant lock is essential. These locks do just that: A strong solid, sealed locking unit secured with tamper resistant bolts, that are inaccessible when the gate is locked.

The same locks are used for both round or square gate frames. An adapter plate is used to convert the lock to work with round frames. When ordering locks for chain link, the adapter plate is included.

Simple installation to secure the gate lock. Drill or punch 4 holes in the gate frame upright, attach lock with the 2 supplied stainless steel tamper resistant bolts and the lock is ready for use. Keeper requires two holes drilled into the gate post, attaches with supplied bolts.

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No. Absolutely not. The lock installation requires only a drill with 3/8", 5/8", and 7/8" bits, a 6mm allen wrench to mount the lock and a screwdriver. The keeper requires a 5mm allen wrench.

Depending on your skill level, 2 to 4 hours. Our installer installed the lock his first time, on a Jerith walk gate in 45 minutes.

No. The F-Series Ornamental lock is a narrow lock and has a short cylinder that is 1-7/8" (46mm) long. The other locks, the H-Series Ornamental, U-Series Industrial, Mechanical Code, Electric, and Sliding Gate Lock all have the longer cylinder that is 2-1/8" (54mm) long.

Both. The locks come keyed alike in cases, with multiple key codes. Unique key codes are also available. Normally, locks on a single order with be keyed alike. It's always a good idea to specify what you want when you order.

In some cases Yes. The cylinders are "Lori" and can be pulled out and retrofitted with another cylinder to match your existing locks.

No. We only carry the ornamental locks in 2 finishes; black and aluminum for square frames. The chain link lock comes in aluminum finish only. Some of our customers order the unfinished aluminum and have the lock spray-painted or powdercoated to match a special project. Please state "unfinished aluminum" when ordering if you wish to paint the lock. All styles may not be available in the unfinished aluminum finish. The locks come apart easily, so you won't have to worry about masking the cylinder or handles.

If you purchased your locks keyed different with unique key codes, we can often match and replace your keys. You need to know the key code stamped on the keys that came with the lock. We sell standard key blanks. They can be cut at a hardware store to match your existing keys if you require extras.

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Yes. Cover plates (strike plates) can be used instead of the keeper boxes for situations where the space is tighter than 1".

Two sizes of locks are available for square framed ornamental gates. One measures 3-1/2" wide, requires a space of 3-3/4". A slimmer version is available that is 3-1/4" wide, requires a space of 3-1/2". These locks will not fit in a gate that has spacing smaller than 3-1/2".

Spacers are available in 1/4" width and 3/4" width to match the standard and security keepers that will fill this gap.

Yes, the latch gap for the fork latch is typically 2". The Locinox lock needs a gap of 1-1/4". Order the 3/4" spacer for the security keeper to fill this gap.