How To Install Chain Link Fence Gate Hinges

Preparing for a chain link fence.

How to install chain link fence gate hinges.

We carry hinges for residential commercial industrial gates and everything in between. One hinge is installed under the top rail of the gate and the other just above the bottom rail. Put hinges and latch hardware onto the gate posts at roughly their final positions to install later. Installation of a chain link fence is quite straight forward.

A chain link fence gate is a durable and flexible made with net like galvanized metal fencing. Step 4 apply post hardware. 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.

Fit them finger tight. Chain link fence and gate installation instructions fencing without boundaries tm. Install the fence rails. 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.

Mark the fence layout. Install the post hardware. You will use three for a 4 foot fence four for a 5 foot fence and five for a 6 foot fence. Stand the stub at the bottom of the gate into the bottom 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. Hang the fence fabric. Gate uprights simply by moving the collar on hinge.

Unlike hinges used to hang wooden gates hinges for chain link fence gates are assembled as you hang the gate. We are proud to offer such a large choice of gate hinges designed specifically for use with chain link swing gates. The smaller portion or collar wraps around gate. Male post hinges for chain lin.

Install the post portion of the top hinge approximately one foot from the top of the gate. Chain link gate hinges are priced per hinge not by the pair. Dig the post holes. Further adjustments may be necessary.

Gates taller than 8 should have three hinges per leaf. The male portion of the hinge is first bolted to the gate post. The larger portion of the hinge simply bolts around the gate post. 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.

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. 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.