How To Install Chain Link Fence Gate Hinges

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How to install chain link fence gate hinges.

Each post will need two rail caps a dome cap and three tension bands. Fit them finger tight. Chain link gate hinges are priced per hinge not by the pair. One hinge is installed under the top rail of the gate and the other just above the bottom rail.

Chain link fence and gate installation instructions fencing without boundaries tm. Install the post hardware. Mark the fence layout. We carry hinges for residential commercial industrial gates and everything in between.

Chain link fence gates typically require two hinges. A fitting that attaches to the gate post the pintle of which fits into the frame hinge receptor permitting the gate to swing. The smaller portion or collar wraps around gate. Preparing for a chain link fence.

Gate uprights simply by moving the collar on hinge. Use a rubber mallet to drive end post caps onto the gate corner and end posts and slip a brace band over each installed post. Lean the gate back tight against the post portion of the top hinge and install the strap around the gate frame to the hinge. Further adjustments may be necessary.

Hang the fence fabric. Install the fence rails. Two are required for most single gates four are required for most double gates. Install the post portion of the top hinge approximately one foot from the top of the gate.

Gates taller than 8 should have three hinges per leaf. Install the gate on the post lifting the upper hinge strap onto the top hinge pin and lowering the bottom strap onto the lower pin. These hinges will fit 1 5 8 o d. You will use three for a 4 foot fence four for a 5 foot fence and five for a 6 foot fence.

Unlike hinges used to hang wooden gates hinges for chain link fence gates are assembled as you hang the gate. Put hinges and latch hardware onto the gate posts at roughly their final positions to install later. Dig the post holes. Some of the hinges are of familiar design while others are self closing designed for extremely heavy duty gates or for 180 degree swing applications.

Hinges are very easy to install and are suitable if gates are to be automated. A chain link fence gate is a durable and flexible made with net like galvanized metal fencing. 1 terminal post cap 6 fence tie 11 tension bar 2 rail end 7 gate frame hinge 12 top rail 3 rail end band 8 gate post hinge 13 line post 4 tension band 9 gate fork latch 14 bottom tension wire 5 line post top 10 terminal post 15 tension wire clip. Set the gate aside then slide the hinge pins into place at the marks and tighten them with the top pin pointing down and the bottom pin pointing up.

Male post hinges for chain lin. Installation of a chain link fence is quite straight forward. The larger portion of the hinge simply bolts around the gate post.