Gate Hinges
Is your gate in need of the perfect finishing touch? At HardwareSource, we know how difficult it can be to find affordable gate hinges online and knowing where to start can be tricky without prior experience. That's why we try to make it as easy as possible for you to find the highest-quality hardware for your fencing project.
With our wide variety of hinges and an array of base materials, you will surely find the perfect solution for your project. Whether you are looking for an ornamental strap hinge to give your wooden gate a touch of old-world charm or a self-closing hinge to keep your children and pets safe, we can help you give your gate the update it deserves.
Types of Gate Hinge Hardware We Supply
We offer a wide array of gate hinges to suit any need, including surface-mounted, spring, heavy-duty, pintle, butt varieties, and more. This assortment includes single-acting, double-acting, and reverse-acting options. Surface-mounted hinges come in different styles and designs that work well for light to medium-weight applications.
You can narrow the search by selecting your desired hinge action, size, grade, and finish in our Shopping Options column. Whether you want the gate to swing both ways or weight rating is the determinant in your decision, we have all your needs covered.
Our extensive lineup of gate hinges includes:
- Strap hinges: Many of the strap hinges in our selection feature an antiqued look in a durable black finish to add character to gates, doors, and more. Some strap hinges come with reversible pins to accommodate right or left-hand applications.
- Tee hinges: Tee hinges — or T-hinges — are a combination of strap hinges and butt hinges, providing the ideal solution for narrow mounting surfaces. Many T-hinge designs offer aesthetic appeal that will never go out of style.
- Self-closing hinges: Self-closing hinges provide convenience and save you from the hassle of manually closing the gate every time you go through it. We offer self-closing designs in many styles, including butt hinges and barrel hinges.
- Weld-on hinges: Weld-on hinges create a strong, secure metal-to-metal connection for many types of gate installations. Weld-on hinges offer superior durability while adding protection to your property.
- Pintle hinges: Besides being known for their strength and durability, pintle gate hinges offer a traditional and aesthetically pleasing appearance often used in rustic design schemes. The unique pivoting design creates a secure connection that supports heavy gates and frequent outdoor use.
- Swimming pool gate hinges: We offer high-quality swimming pool gate hinges that deliver years of reliable use. Choosing a premium-grade gate hinge for your swimming area helps maximize safety for your family and pets.
- Heavy-duty hinges: Heavy-duty gate hinges feature designs strong enough to withstand the strain and weight of more substantial metal or wood gates. We offer heavy-duty hinges in an extensive style range, including weld-on, bolt-on, self-closing, pintle, and more.
HardwareSource also supplies all the gate hardware and accessories you need for a successful installation, including handles, pulls, latches, locks, and bolts.
Gate Hinge Design Considerations
Assembling a gate is one of the most challenging projects most homeowners take on. After all, you need to look for a hinge that can safely handle the size of your gate while also considering the overall look you want to achieve. The hinge you choose might add to the gate's style or make it even more functional and secure in the long run. Some hinges, including hybrid models, offer an assortment of features, so you don't have to settle for less in terms of aesthetics or practicality.
The primary factors when choosing a hinge for a gate, barn door, corral, or other structure are the size of the door, its weight, and whether it will attach to a door frame, a wall, or a post. As a general guideline, gates 5 feet high by 3 feet wide and weighing around 55 pounds are considered average size, while gates in the range of 6 feet high, 4 feet wide, and 130 pounds are considered heavy. You can explore our gate hinge selection guide to learn more.
When selecting gate hinges, the type of material is crucial because it affects their durability, strength, and overall performance. Different materials have varying mechanical properties that can influence how well the hinges withstand the elements and heavy use over time. HardwareSource offers gate hinges constructed from various materials to accommodate your needs, from aluminum and stainless steel to bronze, brass, and iron.
Installation Applications
When you install a composite, metal, or wood driveway gate at the entrance of your property, only a handful of hinges are up to the task. Bolt-on and weld-on hinges are ideal for large and heavy gates because they have the highest weight rating, often exceeding 1,000 or even 2,000 pounds per pair. We offer a variety of bolt-on or weld-on hinges for round frames, uphill hinges for graded driveway gate installations, ball-bearing strap hinges, and much more.
Looking for an all-in-one solution? SureClose is a hinge and closer in one convenient package, providing quiet, smooth, and consistent closing force in a tamper-resistant design. Our Safety SureClose ReadyFit hinges are ideal for swimming pool gates and come with either high-strength aluminum or steel mounting brackets for screw-on applications. Safety versions do not hold open at 90 degrees, making them ideal for areas where safety is a primary concern. We carry both self-closing and non-self-closing versions.
Gate Hinge Brands
Choosing a reputable manufacturing brand when buying gate hinges is crucial for ensuring durability and dependability. Well-known manufacturers have a reputation for producing high-quality products built to last and withstand the demanding conditions of outdoor use. HardwareSource is proud to partner with popular brands like D&D Technologies, Locinox, and Gorilla to offer one of the market's most comprehensive online inventories of gate hinges.
Find Gate Hinges for Sale at HardwareSource
When it comes to specialty gate hinges you might not be able to find at your local hardware store, you can count on finding them at HardwareSource. If you need any assistance determining which hinge is best for your specific application, try our Hinge Finder tool and review your options, then buy online at your convenience.